linesman
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It also came after the Kings got a fortunate break, with a Colorado clearing pass striking a linesman, leading to a faceoff in the Kings’ offensive end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Roger: That was so blatantly offside, have linesman lost their natural ability to spot stuff like this since the introduction of VAR?
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
Binnington, who took the historic puck from Ovechkin's goal and pocked it before a linesman retrieved it from him, was pulled after surrendering four goals in just under 30 minutes.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025
It’s year No. 52 officiating high school sports for Louis Vargas, who worked last week as the head linesman during the Sherman Oaks Notre Dame-Bishop Alemany game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025
As he did, the linesman raised his flag: offside.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
"In, out... there's no mistake, nothing happening. Definitely you've got to feel for those linesmen and those people. That's a bit tough for them, but it's pretty black or white with the calling."
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
Workers let go include vegetation management inspectors, tree trimmers, electrical linesmen, and pole testers — all work that is critical to wildfire mitigation.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2022
The city’s Tennis Association said stakeholders from umpires and linesmen to equipment makers were losing significant revenue from the closures.
From Reuters ● Mar. 21, 2022
Both linesmen working Saturday night’s game have Seattle-area ties.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2021
"But," I remonstrated, "half a dozen pompiers and a score of linesmen could dislodge them in less than ten minutes, instead of returning their shots one by one."
From An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections by Albert D.
