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espn.comsports7 hrs ago
Fever Fall to Valkyries 88-75 as Clark Scores 13 Points
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark confronted referee Gerda Gatling during an 88-75 defeat to the Golden State Valkyries on July 15. Clark scored 13 points and later said she played through a leg contusion after the second-quarter incident.
yardbarker.comsports18 days ago
Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira Criticize Referee Herb Dean After UFC Baku Fight
Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and former champion Alex Pereira posted criticism of referee Herb Dean on Instagram after Shara Magomedov defeated Michel Pereira by unanimous decision at UFC Baku on June 28, 2026. Both fighters highlighted Dean's handling of hair-pulling incide…
bbc.co.uksports34 days ago
Premier League Referees to Raise Hair-Pulling Red-Card Threshold and Increase Scrutiny of Holding and Goalkeeper Challenges in 2026-27
The Premier League will require clear and deliberate action with excessive force before issuing red cards for hair pulling starting next season. The change follows three dismissals in 2025-26 that drew manager criticism.
deccanchronicle.comsports45 days ago
FIFA Introduces New Rules to Reduce Time-Wasting at 2026 World Cup
FIFA will direct referees to issue red cards for confrontational mouth-covering and to award corner kicks or throw-ins if goal kicks and throw-ins exceed five-second limits. The measures take effect when the 48-team tournament opens in less than two weeks.
espn.co.uksports64 days ago
Tottenham and Leeds Play Out 1-1 Draw as Maddison Penalty Appeal Rejected
James Maddison made his first appearance of the season as a substitute but went down under a challenge from Lukas Nmecha in stoppage time. Referee Jarred Gillett and VAR officials dismissed the penalty appeal. The result left Tottenham two points above the Premier League relegati…