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The Sun
20 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
National League playoff final referee subbed off with CRAMP in extra-time of dramatic tie at Wembley
THE referee had to be substituted with cramp during the National League play-off final. Shortly after half-time of extra-time in the contest between Southend and Oldham, the whistler had be replaced by the fourth official. 1 The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sheryl Swoopes Demands Referee From Angel Reese Game Never Officiates Again
Sheryl Swoopes Demands Referee From Angel Reese Game Never Officiates Again originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Thursday night's WNBA matchup between the Dallas Wings and Chicago Sky was a hard-fought, competitive contest, one of just two games on the schedule. Advertisement While rookie Paige Bueckers scored 15 points and Arike Ogunbowale dropped 37 for the Wings, and the Sky's Angel Reese continued to struggle with her shooting, the most talked-about moment didn't come until after the final buzzer. Following the Sky's 97-92 win, Dallas guard DiJonai Carrington appeared to be speaking with a referee. The interaction became tense enough that the official seemed to motion for security to intervene. That sparked a strong response from WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes, who took to social media to voice her frustration. "If this man was scared (of what, I don't know) and needed security, he should NEVER be able to ref again!!! This can't be real!!!TF" Carrington logged heavy minutes in the loss, playing 37 and scoring 15 points. She was one of four Wings players to finish in double figures. On the other side, second-year forward Kamilla Cardoso led all Chicago scorers with 23 points. Advertisement The win marked the Sky's first victory of the season after starting 0-4. Dallas fell to 1-5 with the loss. WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes.© Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Swoopes, one of the most decorated players in WNBA history, played from 1997-2011. She began her career with the Houston Comets, then moved on to the Seattle Storm before finishing with the Tulsa Shock. She is a four-time WNBA champion and three-time league MVP. Swoopes made six All-Star appearances and won All-Star game MVP in 2005. A member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, she wrapped up her WNBA career with 4,875 points and 1,596 rebounds. The Wings and Sky will face off again Saturday night, this time in Dallas. Bueckers is expected to miss at least two games while in concussion protocol. Advertisement Related: Brittney Griner's Clear Statement to Dream Teammate After Career Achievement Related: New WNBA Franchise Makes Big Announcement on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Damning new footage catches NSW State of Origin trainer red-handed in unsportsmanlike act
Fans were left wondering why referee Ashley Klein angrily threatened to kick NSW trainer Eddie Farah off the field in Origin game one on Wednesday night - and now new footage has provided the answer. Farah - whose brother is Wests Tigers and Blues great Robbie - was on the field about four minutes into the second half when NSW star Zac Lomax knocked on, giving Queensland a scrum 10 metres out from the line. The Maroons were desperate to get the ball back quickly as they trailed 14-2 with the Blues a man down - but Mitchell Moses threw it into the in-goal area. That was bad enough for Queensland fans, but then the new footage - which wasn't aired on Channel Nine - showed Farah rubbing salt into the wound by kicking the ball over the sideline, giving his team more time to recover and compose themselves. Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans blew up at referee Ashley Klein, who was then heard on the broadcast barking at Farah, 'Trainer, if you do that again, you will not come back on the field.' Queensland legend turned Nine commentator Cameron Smith described the underhanded act as 'a bit of gamesmanship' but Cane Toads fans were furious and could be heard booing loudly after the incident. Footy fans online were mystified and posted on X to ask if anyone could clear up why Klein made the threat. Farah's actions come soon after two NRL trainers were busted putting water on the ball to disadvantage the opposition in the same match. First Penrith trainer Shane Elford was caught in the act on a fan's video during the round 10 clash with North Queensland, which ended in a 30-all draw. Cowboys coach Todd Payten was furious, accusing Elford of wetting the ball 'before every kickoff' the Panthers took in order to make the Steeden harder to handle for the opposition. However, Cowboys trainer Mitchell Dunn was also caught out doing exactly the same thing during the match. Referee Todd Smith caught Dunn in the act and thold him, Hang on, hang on, no, no, no, no, nup, nup, give me the ball. You're not doing that. No way, get another footy.' The NRL responded by sending both clubs breach notices proposing fines of $10,000 and two-match suspensions for Dunn and Elford. Farah's act can't be blamed for costing Queensland victory on what was a dire night for them at Suncorp Stadium. The stern words from Klein (pictured right with Cherry-Evans) followed two trainers being busted using a very underhanded tactic in the same NRL game earlier this month They were so poor that footy icon and Channel Nine star Andrew Johns called for them to axe one of their best and longest-serving stars. Daly Cherry-Evans, the oldest Origin player in history, was below his best in his 26th match for the Maroons and NSW's greatest half said it was time for Tom Dearden, who played off the bench on Wednesday night, to replace him. Johns also expressed the view that the Maroons, who were dominated up front and out wide, were not capable of fixing their issues. 'Look, no one beats Father Time and DCE is what, (36)? I think they have to pull the trigger and bring Dearden in,' Johns said on Channel Nine. ' I don't know where the improvement comes with this group. 'NSW, if they were on tonight, they they win by 40 or 50. They left so many tries out there and they'll be better for that. 'I don't know if they can go up another level, Queensland. I think there has to be changes with (Canberra prop) Corey Horsburgh, he's one I think can add something. '(South Sydney forward) Jai Arrow is an Origin player, but the big one is Dearden and whether they pull the trigger on Dearden with DCE.'
News.com.au
5 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
New vision emerges of NSW's trainer's cheeky act
NSW's trainer copped a tongue lashing from Ashley Klein on Wednesday night after an act of gamesmanship drew the ire of the veteran referee.
The Sun
5 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Who is Conference League final referee Irfan Peljto?
IRFAN Peljto is an elite football referee who was the very first Bosnian referee to officiate a UEFA game. He will be officiating at the Uefa Conference League final on May 28, 2025, despite being hit with a ban earlier in the season. 3 3 Breaking a record Born on July 18, 1984, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Irfan first began officiating in the Bosnian Premier League. He has been on the FIFA list since 2015 and is categorised as a UEFA elite referee. The star has broken an incredible football record too. He is the first Bosnian referee to oversee a UEFA Champions League group stage or knockout phase match - having officiated a match between Beşiktaş and Ajax in 2021. Irfan's shocking ban However, Irfan has proven to be controversial - having been banned from six games this season. His ban came after he made three major mistakes during Borac Banja's 1-1 derby draw with Zrinjski Mostar. Irfan failed to award penalties on two separate occasions during the match, which led the Bosnian FA to release a damning statement. The statement read: "In the 25th minute, the referee, although very well positioned and with a clear view of the incident, failed to recognise an obvious foul and award a penalty kick to FK Borac. "In the 26th minute, the referee, although well positioned, failed to award a direct free kick for the away team after a clear foul which led to a goal for the home team. "In the 90th+5 minute, the referee failed to award a clear penalty kick for Zrinjski too." Refereeing the UEFA Conference League final Irfan Peljto will be acting as the referee at the 2025 UEFA Conference League final. 'I can't see anything' - Chelsea fans moan as live TNT Sports coverage of Conference League clash is ruined by smoke Chelsea will be taking on the Spanish side Real Betis in Wroclaw, Poland, on 28 May 2025. Ahead of the game, Irfan said: "We are living a dream. To receive the call was very emotional. It's an honour not only for my career, but to bring the flag of my small country under the European spotlight is a very proud moment. "I hope it is also a moment for the future of referees in Bosnia and Herzegovina, that young referees have this positive perspective on refereeing, and that we have created a path for them." Chelsea have previously won two Champions League titles, two Europa Leagues and two European Cup Winners' Cups - meaning that this is the club's final European honour to win. Fans can watch the game live when it airs at 8pm on TNT Sports. 3
