referee

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Quins had been warned over repeated infringements by referee Luc Ramos and when Will Evans was sin-binned, Sale took full advantage as Cowan-Dickie rumbled over at the back of a line-out maul.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Refereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season's Premier League.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The referee who blows the whistle but is way too nice to call foul on anyone.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds