referee

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PHOENIX—There are only two words any NFL fan needs to hear to remember the perils of a referee lockout: Fail Mary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The result is an uneven playing field in which judges referee disputes between athletes, colleges and the NCAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

White and Federico Vinas came together inside the box - and the referee originally allowed play to continue.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"The referee has to take a breath. She's very quick to blow her whistle and disallow the goal straight away," added White.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The referee pulled them apart, and Alfred kept Barnes away with the jab until the final bell rang. ". . . decision of the judges ... a draw. . . ."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte