Read more referee stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/5041/referee.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 11:18:18 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/69560/serenas-tirade-what-would-her-church-think.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSerena Williams is a Jehovah’s Witness, which causes Slate to wonder: What does her religion think about her foul-mouthed outburst at the US Open? Jehovah’s Witnesses “discourage members from any sort of foul language on the grounds that it's expressly forbidden in the Bible,” writes Juliet Lapidos. But Williams shouldn’t...http://www.newser.com/story/69560/serenas-tirade-what-would-her-church-think.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 16 Sep 2009 16:14:56 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62789/turkish-ref-booted-for-being-gay.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Turkish referee is kicking back against soccer authorities who fired him for being gay, the Independent reports. After the authorities leaked his name to the press, Halil Dincdag "outed" himself on a TV sports show, despite discrimination against gays in Turkey. Dincdag has won the support of many of...http://www.newser.com/story/62789/turkish-ref-booted-for-being-gay.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 25 Jun 2009 4:06:29 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/43275/nfl-tweaks-rules-on-instant-replay.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe NFL is modifying its instant-replay policy after yet another botched call in a game, the New York Daily News reports. This much stays the same: Only one official will go under the hood to look at the replay. But another official will tag along with him, stand nearby, and...http://www.newser.com/story/43275/nfl-tweaks-rules-on-instant-replay.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 21 Nov 2008 11:11:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/30755/donaghy-fights-nbas-14m-bill.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA lawyer for Tim Donaghy, the NBA referee who bet on games he officiated, has accused the NBA of going after his client in retaliation for statements that detracted from the NBA Finals, AP reports. "The message from the NBA is quite clear: If you cooperate in a federal investigation...http://www.newser.com/story/30755/donaghy-fights-nbas-14m-bill.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 24 Jun 2008 12:53:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29716/ousted-ref-nba-fixed-2002-series.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA disgraced former NBA referee claims that league officials conspired with referees to stretch the 2002 Lakers-Kings playoff series to a money-making seventh game, the Los Angeles Time s reports. The allegation from Tim Donaghy came in a letter to the FBI that made broad claims of misconduct and match-fixing...http://www.newser.com/story/29716/ousted-ref-nba-fixed-2002-series.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Jun 2008 2:48:54 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29606/controversy-erupts-over-dutch-goal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWhen Ruud van Nistelrooy scored the Netherlands' first goal in yesterday's Euro 2008 match, Dutch and Italian fans alike waited for the offsides call. It didn't come, leaving the Italians incensed, the Dutch warily pleased, and the officials defiant. UEFA confirmed today that van Nistelrooy wasn't offsides thanks to a...http://www.newser.com/story/29606/controversy-erupts-over-dutch-goal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 10 Jun 2008 11:38:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/14972/yellow-card-red-card-warning-shots.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFaced with an angry mob after he red-carded a soccer player, a Malaysian ref finally found an effective means of crowd control: He whipped out his gun,and fired a few rounds in the air. The part-time ref is also a cop, which might explain why he had a gun...http://www.newser.com/story/14972/yellow-card-red-card-warning-shots.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 26 Dec 2007 20:03:56 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/5675/nfl-refs-go-hi-def.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe NFL is switching to high-definition signals for all review booths, a move that will allow refs to watch plays on feeds with the same quality as the ones many fans see. The league's instant replay equipment hasn't been upgraded since 1999, and in that time, many viewers have upgraded...http://www.newser.com/story/5675/nfl-refs-go-hi-def.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 11 Aug 2007 9:48:58 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/5390/umps-call-foul-on-background-check-plan.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMajor League Baseball is planning a series of detailed background checks for all umpires, spurred by the NBA's referee gambling scandal. But the umps aren't pleased: Discussions with their new union drifted foul when the league balked at their compromise request to add a 7th ump to postseason games.http://www.newser.com/story/5390/umps-call-foul-on-background-check-plan.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 07 Aug 2007 4:34:11 CDT