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Referees are graded after every game and those who don’t measure up in their first match don’t work another one.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Referees in the English professional game adopt a more lenient approach to handball than other nations, albeit still within the laws.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The rule would be in effect for one year only and would be triggered if the NFL and NFL Referees Assn. cannot agree on the fundamental issues of accountability, compensation and working conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Referees assessed Detroit just 47 technical fouls that year, putting them in the bottom third of the league as they limped to a 14-68 record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

John Lewis, of Blackburn, has been crowned King of Referees, and undoubtedly this was greatly due to his personality on the field.

From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John