The New York Times – Sports:
If baseball’s history is any indication, Max Scherzer’s suspension over ball-doctoring accusations will not affect his long-term reputation.
Category: Officiating (Sports)
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Mets’ Max Scherzer Ejected From Start Over Foreign Substance
The New York Times – Sports:
Max Scherzer was ejected from Wednesday’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a foreign substance, providing yet another speed bump for the Mets’ starting rotation.
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It’s a Really Weird Time to Be an Umpire
The New York Times – Sports:
With replay cameras watching every call, it has become an increasingly stressful job — and baseball’s new rules will just make it harder.
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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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Manny Machado Gets First Violation of MLB’s Pitch Clock
The New York Times – Sports:
Manny Machado was issued a strike for not being ready in the batter’s box as baseball got its first look at a sped-up game.
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Did a Referee’s Call Unfairly Cost the Eagles a Super Bowl Win?
The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia cornerback James Bradberry admitted he tugged on the jersey of a Kansas City receiver. But was it really a penalty? The answer depends largely on what colors you wear.
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The English Soccer Streak That Is ‘Just Statistically Ridiculous’
The New York Times – Sports:
Bristol City has played 65 games since its last penalty kick, a drought that has baffled the team and its fans. It has to end eventually, right?
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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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Bills Clinch Playoff Berth in Snowy Thriller Against Dolphins
The New York Times – Sports:
The fans were throwing snowballs, while the quarterbacks were trading touchdowns.