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Martial Arts Event: Free tournament judging clinic April 7, 2012

  • free martial arts judging clinic
  • April 1, 2012
All martial artists who compete can relate to the dilemma of questionable judging. Did the judges score your performance properly? Was your...
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MLS reveals new oversight organization for referees: The challenge ahead

The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and MLS announced the formation of the Professional Referee Organization (PRO), to manage the referee program in...
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Vikings coach Brad Childress fined $35K for ref criticism

MINNEAPOLIS -- After a narrow loss to the bitter division rival Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress seethed at what he called...
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Alexi Lalas on the impact designated players in MLS

Saturday night, Alex Lalas visited the New England Revolution as part of their 15th anniversary celebration and spoke to the press at half-time...
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FIFA fines Spain and Netherlands for conduct in World Cup finals

Netherlands' Nigel de Jong kicks Spain's Xabi AlonsoPhoto: AP/Luca BrunoOn August 3, FIFA fined the federations of Spain and Netherlands for their...
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Portugal vs. Brazil: yellow card fever

It's official. Portugal and Brazil will advance to the next round of 16. Brazil was able to garner the top spot, however this game ended at a 0...
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Ex-FIFA referee debates Coulibaly and USA-Slovenia World Cup controversy, FIFA policies

World Cup referee Koman Coulibaly’s suspect decision to disallow a would-be winning goal in the June 18 USA-Slovenia match highlights...
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Ex-FIFA referee looks at Germany-Serbia officiating and Klose's ejection

Questionable officiating in high-profile 2010 World Cup matches such as Germany-Serbia and USA-Slovenia tarnish FIFA’s tournament. Germany ...
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Ex-FIFA referee explains World Cup referee selection

Recent referee controversies at 2010 World Cup South Africa have brought FIFA’s officiating policies under increased scrutiny. Germany&rsquo...
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FIFA referee rules under scrutiny after Coulibaly's mysterious call on USA

FIFA's policy on controversial referee game-changing calls is under greater scrutiny after Mali referee Koman Coulibaly's decision to not allow...
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