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She also launched a fashion line, established a "Church of Self-Obliteration" and styled herself the "High Priestess of Polka Dots" to officiate at a gay wedding.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Referee Iván Barton recalls how he was assigned to officiate a World Cup semifinal between France and Spain and his view of changes that have shaped modern refereeing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

After referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US before the tournament started, Uefa invited the Somali to officiate the Super Cup between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa on 12 August.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Those wanting to officiate high-school and collegiate-level sports typically need to take classes in rules and mechanics, followed by tests that lead to certification.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

In the meantime, both coaches agreed that a crew from San Antonio would officiate the game, with the stipulation that at least two of the officials be black.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Alfie is a qualified referee who officiates at step three and four of the football pyramid - the Isthmian League and the Southern League Premier Division.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

Wounded: It is standard to compensate the person who officiates at the wedding — even if that person is a friend who would perform the ceremony for free.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 1, 2022

A referee officiates, while judges among the crowd deliver their verdicts in cases when there is no obvious winner.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2021

Cantor Rachel Goldman doesn’t often stay for the reception at the weddings she officiates, to “keep things professional,” as she put it.

From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2021

As the commentator on these occasions M. Sarcey is in great demand, and he officiates sometimes in small provincial towns.

From The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. by Various

A spokesperson for the couple did later confirm reports that the ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler, while also sharing details about the couple’s wedding day looks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026

Garland officiated at the Nantucket, Mass., wedding, joking at one point that when he told Wilkinson to improve her relations with the press, this wasn’t what he meant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Little is known, other than that the ceremony was officiated by comedian/actor Adam Sandler, the couple were dressed by Jonathan Anderson for Christian Dior, and Swift wore Louboutin shoes.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Barton officiated the France-Spain match, while American Ismail Elfath refereed the England-Argentina match.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

In February 1963,1 officiated at the University of Islam graduation exercises; when I introduced various members of the Muhammad family, I could feel the cold chill toward them from the Muslims in the audience.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

The game ended 17 minutes before midnight thanks in part to several long deliberations by the officiating crew.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Dean enjoyed a 28-year career as a professional official, stepping down from on-field officiating in 2022 and retiring after spending the 2022-23 season as a full-time VAR.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Student broadcasters will participate in the event that will feature an all-women officiating crew.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

In the 2017 New Year's Honours, Massey-Ellis received an MBE for her impact on football officiating and commitment to representation.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

He asked her to get the death certificate from the officiating doctor.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith