linesman
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It also came after the Kings got a fortunate break, with a Colorado clearing pass striking a linesman, leading to a faceoff in the Kings’ offensive end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 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
The linesman flagged to award Newcastle the goal and, with no technology at the home of the League One leaders, that decision stood.
From BBC ● Feb. 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
It said the team of three overhead linesmen and two vehicles left the Channel Islands to assist on Saturday.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 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
Both linesmen working Saturday night’s game have Seattle-area ties.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2021
Still, when he is in doubt he should certainly appeal to the linesmen, and the referee who does not do so is bound to get into bad odour.
From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John
