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Death threats, AI, prosecutions: how should we stop referee abuse?

Multiple approaches are needed to stem vitriol aimed at officials but it is clear that examples need to be set at the top

The Guardian - UK

Former Oregon State, Nebraska Coach Mike Riley Named to CFP Selection Committee

The ex-San Diego Chargers coach will help usher in the playoff's new era.

Sports Illustrated

Jose Mourinho's sarcastic response that saw him fined after Chelsea embarrassment

ON THIS DAY: Chelsea hosted relegation-threatened Sunderland at Stamford Bridge and after a game full of controversy, Blues boss Jose Mourinho hit out at the refereeing team

Daily Mirror

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Film, TV Execs Push ‘Code Red’ Project To Boost School Safety

Documentary streaming on Amazon; PSA on Fox News

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Premier League's head of VAR to depart at end of controversial season

The Premier League's use of the video assistant referee (VAR) has been criticised since its inception in August 2019 - with several mistakes made during this season

Daily Mirror

Richard Keys slams 'bullied schoolboy' referee as he hits out at Arsenal hypocrisy

Premier League referees find themselves under-fire following a disastrous weekend of decisions, with a number of high-profile gaffes involving the use of VAR, notably at matches at Arsenal and Crystal Palace

Daily Mirror

Tom Krasovic: Bobby Beathard, Tom Brady stirred San Diegans' emotions, changed Chargers' fortunes

SAN DIEGO — If you're among the hundreds of thousands of San Diegans who rode the Super Bowl wave with the 1994 Chargers, raise a protein shake in honor of Bobby Beathard, the body-surfing football savant and fitness buff who drafted Junior Seau, hired Bobby Ross and weathered working for…

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Premier League refereeing shake-up as Howard Webb begins quest to improve officiating

Howard Webb has started a newly-created role as chief refereeing officer at the PGMOL and is tasked with improving the standards of Premier League refereeing and VAR

Daily Mirror

The Heisman Finalists: Four Different Roads, Same Star Power

How Stetson Bennett, Max Duggan, C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams made the most of their different opportunities to contend for college football’s biggest award.

Sports Illustrated

Arsene Wenger's fury at Sir Alex Ferguson after escalating row and "out of order" blast

ON THIS DAY: Manchester United stopped Arsenal's unbeaten Premier League run at 49 games, with a war of words between Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger dominating before the match

Daily Mirror

Recalling when John Terry went in goal after "really scary" Chelsea injuries

ON THIS DAY: Chelsea icon Jose Mourinho was forced to play John Terry in goal after Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini suffered serious injuries in a Premier League game in 2006

Daily Mirror

Lee Mason dropped as VAR for this weekend's Premier League fixtures after Newcastle row

United were furious that their goal against Crystal Palace was ruled out after VAR intervened

Chronicle Live

Lee Mason dropped as VAR for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures

Mason was in the booth for the Newcastle v Crystal Palace match on Saturday where the home side had a goal ruled out

The Independent UK

Referees being ‘hung out to dry’ by VAR in the Premier League

The latest round of fixtures was marred by a number of controversies

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The Independent UK

Referees ‘made to look foolish’ by Premier League’s usage of VAR

PGMOL will co-operate with a Premier League review of the controversial incidents at Chelsea and Newcastle.

Daily Mirror

Premier League bosses order urgent review into "abysmal" VAR decisions

It is an unprecedented step but shows the level of frustration over the decisions which denied Newcastle and West Ham goals against Crystal Palace and Chelsea respectively

The Independent UK

Howard Webb to become PGMOL’s first chief refereeing officer later this year

Webb, who has worked in the USA and Canada for the past six years, aims to improve standards when he takes on the role.

Daily Mirror

Howard Webb given new Premier League role and makes positive VAR vow

Former Premier League, and World Cup final, referee Howard Webb has been part of improving MLS officials but is now ready to return to England to replace Mike Riley

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Bristol Post

Mark Halsey: Bristol City's Nigel Pearson was right to criticise refs as standards keep falling

Nigel Pearson revealed he's considered retiring from football such is his frustration over the number of incorrect decisions that negatively influence a game

Tribune News Service

Nick Canepa: Kyler Murray can skip homework now that Cards have flipped

SAN DIEGO — Kyler Murray's dog didn't like the taste of the quarterback's homework, so his blushing bosses broke down and ate it for him.

Liverpool Echo

Cathedral erupts as sister collects dead brother's degree

Grant Taylor, 22, died suddenly while on holiday in France

Daily Mirror

Mike Dean to remain in the Premier League despite announcing retirement as referee

Mike Dean will become a dedicated video assistant referee for the Premier League, despite announcing his retirement and hanging up whistle at the end of the 2021-22 season

The Guardian - UK

The cultural stigmatisation of referees is still relevant today

A new novel based on Uriah Rennie – the Premier League’s first and only black referee – has reopened an age-old issue

Football London

Premier League referees shake-up to have major impact on Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham

There will be a big shake-up at PGMOL next season as several key figures are stepping down

Daily Mirror

Premier League set for refereeing overhaul as PGMOL chief Mike Riley adds to changes

The head of the PGMOL, Mike Riley, will leave his role next season as the refereeing body continues to undergo huge changes with the likes of Martin Atkinson and Mike Dean both retiring

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