The New York Times – Sports:
Frappart, a 38-year-old French referee, has more experience on the men’s stage than any other woman.
Category: Officiating (Sports)
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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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The Magnus Carlsen Chess Scandal, Explained
The New York Times – Sports:
Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Championship winner, withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup after losing to Hans Niemann.
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The Tennis Umpire With the Velvet Voice Makes His Call
The New York Times – Sports:
Kader Nouni, called the “Barry White of tennis,” used to worry that his deep baritone distracted from the job, but now he’s comfortable in the umpire chair.
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College Football Is Back. Don’t Even Try That Fake Slide.
The New York Times – Sports:
The play Kenny Pickett made famous has been banned. Defensive holding? Now an automatic first down. And the N.C.A.A. is still trying to rid the game of feigned injuries.
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Sanctioned for Misconduct, a Top Official Returns to the U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Soeren Friemel served a one-year suspension and lost a top officiating job for inappropriate communication with an underling. The decision to bring him back has rankled some colleagues.
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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.
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FIFA Picks First Women Referees for Men’s World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
The three referees and three assistant referees are the first to be picked for the top men’s soccer tournament, which will be held in Qatar this year.