The Hamilton Spectator

Let’s avoid microscopic VAR intervention, says UEFA referees’ chief

European soccer must avoid going in the direction of microscopic VAR intervention, UEFA refereeing director Roberto Rosetti said on Tuesday. Technology was introduced to erase clear and obvious errors ...
The Independent

VAR delay sparks outrage in Brazil as manager is left stunned after bizarre incident

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Yahoo! Sports

'Killjoy' - did VAR get late drama in Liverpool v Man City right?

Sometimes the video assistant referee (VAR) just cannot win, stuck in a hole between what feels right in the spirit of the game and what is correct in law. Manchester City thought they had scored a ...
The New York Times

These Birds Are of Different Feathers, but They Flock Together

Researchers and volunteers in Texas documented birds of different species preening one another. Experts say the behavior may be more common than documented. By Clarissa Brincat On Feb. 4, 2023, in ...
Toronto Star

Const. Timothy Barnhardt denied bail — as Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw tries to restore faith after corruption bombshell

When the press conference disclosing the largest case of police corruption in Toronto’s history had wrapped, Chief Myron Demkiw made the 40-minute drive to one of his stations, located on Trethewey ...
The Independent

Why was Dominik Szoboszlai sent off? VAR controversy explained as Man City goal ruled out in win over Liverpool

Manchester City’s crucial 2-1 victory over Liverpool ended in bizarre scenes at Anfield as Dominik Szoboszlai was sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity – despite City scoring a goal from that ...
Daily Mail

Gary Neville fumes as 'killjoy' VAR disallows Man City goal in chaotic finale against Liverpool after bizarre Dommink Szoboszlai and Erling Haaland incident

Gary Neville complained over a 'killjoy' decision to rule out Manchester City's third goal against Liverpool amid chaotic scenes during their dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool. Man City had fallen ...
Yahoo! Sports

There's a different number of ends in mixed doubles curling than the men's and women's Olympic competition

United States sports fans are getting to enjoy a gold medal pursuit in a sport the U.S. hasn't gotten this far in before. The mixed doubles curling Olympics gold medal match is on Tuesday, and before ...
Daily Mail

VAR isn't the villain for doing its job, Alejandro Garnacho has new problem, Phil Foden is falling behind and the stat that puts Arne Slot in danger: IAN LADYMAN on My Premier ...

Welcome to the world of the Video Assistant Referee. Where even when you do your job and correct a mistake you are painted as the villain. Where emotion and adrenaline cloud the judgment of so many of ...
Toronto Star

Cortina’s curling darling Stefania Constantini is the focus of Italian fans in bid to advance

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO (AP) — There are four matches happening at once in Cortina’s curling stadium, yet you’d hardly know it. All attention in the venue seems trained on young, high-ponytailed Stefania ...
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Arsenal quad talk is ‘confusing’ as Gunners ‘set up to fail’ while Manchester City are ignored

Manchester City are only four points behind Arsenal and at the same stage in every other competition, so why don’t they get the media Quad treatment? There is also plenty on VAR and a European Super ...