linesman

"The referee looked like he blew and looked like he was listening to someone in his ear, so I'm assuming the linesman gave the decision, and it's absolute shocker."

From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026

Binnington, who took the historic puck from Ovechkin's goal and pocked it before a linesman retrieved it from him, was pulled after surrendering four goals in just under 30 minutes.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025

It’s year No. 52 officiating high school sports for Louis Vargas, who worked last week as the head linesman during the Sherman Oaks Notre Dame-Bishop Alemany game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025

I had a pop at the linesman in the second half over an offside call and gave him a bit of stick.

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2025

The Lightning made a run, took a shot, and appeared to score, but the linesman raised his flag to signify offside.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

"In, out... there's no mistake, nothing happening. Definitely you've got to feel for those linesmen and those people. That's a bit tough for them, but it's pretty black or white with the calling."

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025

Workers let go include vegetation management inspectors, tree trimmers, electrical linesmen, and pole testers — all work that is critical to wildfire mitigation.

From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2022

The city’s Tennis Association said stakeholders from umpires and linesmen to equipment makers were losing significant revenue from the closures.

From Reuters ● Mar. 21, 2022

The NHL has 45 referees and 40 linesmen, with crews of four — two refs and two officials — for each game.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021

Their telephone linesmen happened to find two live German cables on the ground behind their trenches.

From The Irish at the Front by Michael MacDonagh