Read more Joey Crawford stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/4455/joey-crawford.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorSat, 26 May 2012 04:45:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/7723/nba-reinstates-pugilistic-ref.htmlKatherine Thompson<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=28142&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401032001' border='0' />NBA commissioner David Stern reinstated referee Joey Crawford yesterday, telling ESPN that Crawford now "understands the standards of game management and professionalism the NBA expects." Stern had suspended the veteran official on April 17th after an on-court altercation with Spurs player Tim Duncan. Crawford ejected Duncan from the game, asking...San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) of France looks down as NBA referee Joey Crawford makes a call during the second half of their basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Sunday, April 15, 2007. Crawford was suspended indefinitely by commissioner David Stern on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 for his conduct toward Spurs player Tim Duncan, who contends the official challenged him to a fight. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)http://www.newser.com/story/7723/nba-reinstates-pugilistic-ref.htmlTue, 18 Sep 2007 04:57:19 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/1485/nba-ref-suspended-for-season.htmlJesse Andrews<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=2664&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401035433' border='0' />Veteran referee Joey Crawford has been suspended for the season for his hot-tempered ejection of Spurs star Tim Duncan, who was disciplined for laughing at a foul while on the bench. As Russ Bengtson points out, Crawford has a history of taking the actions of players somewhat personally. San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) of France looks down as NBA referee Joey Crawford makes a call during the second half of their basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Sunday, April 15, 2007. Crawford was suspended indefinitely by commissioner David Stern on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 for his conduct toward Spurs player Tim Duncan, who contends the official challenged him to a fight. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) http://www.newser.com/story/1485/nba-ref-suspended-for-season.htmlTue, 17 Apr 2007 22:37:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/1463/crawford-v-duncan-feud-escalates.htmlJesse Andrews<img src='http://img2-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=2607&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401035437' border='0' />The bad blood between 31-year referee Joey Crawford and softspoken, inoffensive Spurs leader Tim Duncan may end in a physical altercation, predicts the gloomy-faced forward. Crawford ejected Duncan in Sunday's match against the Mavs with two technical fouls, both issued for Duncan's perceived rebelliousness while on the bench. The second... San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) defends against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, right, of Germany, as Nowitzki goes to the basket in the first half of a basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, April 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) http://www.newser.com/story/1463/crawford-v-duncan-feud-escalates.htmlMon, 16 Apr 2007 22:58:55 CDT