referee

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Harper rose to her feet as Dubois leapt in celebration, prompting the referee to warn her for failing to return to her corner.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Quins had been warned over repeated infringements by referee Luc Ramos and when Will Evans was sin-binned, Sale took full advantage as Cowan-Dickie rumbled over at the back of a line-out maul.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

PHOENIX—There are only two words any NFL fan needs to hear to remember the perils of a referee lockout: Fail Mary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The result is an uneven playing field in which judges referee disputes between athletes, colleges and the NCAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

A moment later, the referee called the players to the midfield stripe to go over their player cards.

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