The New York Times – Sports:
The shootout was rapid-fire, but still agonizing for both Sweden, which moved to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the United States, which was eliminated.
Category: Instant Replay (Sports)
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At Wimbledon, Is It Time for Hawk-Eye Live To Replace The Line Judges?
The New York Times – Sports:
Line judges made incorrect calls in the first week that changed the trajectory of matches for Andy Murray, Bianca Andreescu and Venus Williams, among others. Is it time to give computers the job?
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Padres and Rangers Both Deal With Controversial Plate Blocking Calls
The New York Times – Sports:
A night after Bruce Bochy said a replay ruling was “one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen,” another controversial call on a play at the plate added even more confusion.
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Home Plate Blocking Call Gives White Sox Win Over Rangers
The New York Times – Sports:
Catcher Jonah Heim of the Rangers was baffled by a game-deciding call. His manager called it “absolutely one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen.”
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NBA ‘Bad Boy’ Wants Players to Do as He Says, Not as His Teams Did
The New York Times – Sports:
Joe Dumars was on the 1980s Detroit Pistons teams known for their hard fouls. But players and coaches who step out of line today can expect fines and suspensions — from him.
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Art McNally, N.F.L.’s ‘Father of Instant Replay,’ Dies at 97
The New York Times – Sports:
The first field official in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he helped bring technology into the sport and kept his cool even in the face of angry coaches and players.
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How MLB Umpires Learned to Explain Replays to Crowds
The New York Times – Sports:
Major League Baseball trailed other leagues in having its officials explain calls to fans and broadcasters. For umpires accustomed to saying little, there was a learning curve.
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Who Referees the NBA Referees? On TV, Steve Javie Does.
The New York Times – Sports:
Steve Javie was an N.B.A. official for 25 years. Now he spends his time on TV during games, telling viewers if today’s refs are making the right calls.
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Who Referees the NBA Referees? On TV, Steve Javie Does.
The New York Times – Sports:
Steve Javie was an N.B.A. official for 25 years. Now he spends his time on TV during games, telling viewers if today’s refs are making the right calls.