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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Coach Throws Shoe at Referee, Player Throws Shoe to Play Defense - Technically Speaking...

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A disgruntled head coach threw his shoe at a referee during a basketball game, while a player used his shoe to try and block a shot attempt,...
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Why did Penguins Penalty Continue After Own Goal?

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The Coyotes scored an unusual Power Play Goal wherein Penguins player Jansen Harkins remained in the box on a minor penalty even through Ari...
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Detroit Loses 2-Point Conversion After Illegal Touching - NFL Rules and Referee Analysis

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When NFL referee Brad Allen called Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker for an illegal touching penalty during a two-point conversion try la...
Friday, December 22, 2023

2024 Major MLB Rules Changes - A CCS Review

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Major League Baseball announced several rules changes approved by MLB's Competition Committee for the 2024 season, including reductions ...
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

2023 CCS Year-End Umpire Award Winners

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Close Call Sports announces recipients of its 2023 Year-End Umpire Awards, thanks to your nominations and comments. Read on for Crew Chief, ...
Monday, November 13, 2023

2023 CCS Year-End Umpire Awards Nominations Open

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Close Call Sports announces its annual Umpire Ejection Fantasy League Postseason Awards and opens nominations and elections at this time. Yo...
Thursday, November 2, 2023

MLB Umpire Jeff Nelson Retires After 27 Year Career

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Veteran MLB umpire and crew chief Jeff Nelson has retired after 27 years of major league service, according to Nelson's hometown StarTri...
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

2023 MLB World Series Umpire Roster

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Major League Baseball assigned seven umpires to the 2023 MLB World Series featuring the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Bill Miller ...
Friday, October 20, 2023

MLB Postseason Ejections P1-3 - Hudson, Hoye (HOU-TEX)

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HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu (throwing at Rangers batter Adolis Garcia) and Rangers RF Garcia (fighting) and L...

September 2023 Top 5 Calls of the Month

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September 2023's Top 5 Calls of the Month showcase five close plays across baseball that umpires were able to officiate correctly thanks...