referee
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Referee Kavanagh spent one minute 15 seconds at the monitor.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
But their dreams of reaching back-to-back European finals were soon crushed when Jule Brand's late goal was allowed to stand following a Video Assistant Referee check that for lasted three minutes and 10 seconds.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Referee Jarred Gillett blew his whistle, and waved the physio on to the pitch.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Barry Mano, who died March 31 at the age of 82, published the first issue of Referee magazine in 1976, to report on and advocate for refs, umpires and sports officials of all kinds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Upon completion of the game, the Referee must immediately remove the chess pieces from the table to prevent analysis.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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