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.
Category: Officiating (Sports)
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Manny Machado Gets First Violation of MLB’s Pitch Clock
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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 gone 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.
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Referee Stéphanie Frappart Will Lead First All-Woman Team at World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Frappart, a 38-year-old French referee, has more experience on the men’s stage than any other woman.