referee

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He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

However, Opta statistics show it was in fact Jose Gimenez who was booked for the first incident, and he was seen questioning referee Sven Jablonski at the time the yellow was shown.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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 had finished the introductions and called them to the center of the room.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers