umpire
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Like an umpire in football who calls a holding penalty, the only time anyone notices a starter in track is when there’s a false start.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Essentially a robot umpire that pitchers, catchers and batters can appeal to, ABS seeks to kill the subjectivity of strike calls.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
In 2003 and 2006, Sports Illustrated surveys of active MLB players declared Bucknor as the worst umpire in MLB.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
It is understood the offence was initially seen by the TV umpire before the on-field umpires gave the punishment.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
I heard the umpire yell “Play ball!” but Danny Saunders stood there staring at me and grinning.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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