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Ouch! Hockey fan arrested after referee hit in the crotch with a beer can
Ouch! Hockey fan arrested after referee hit in the crotch with a beer can

A Canadian hockey fan is facing charges of assault after making his displeasure with the referee felt at a recent game.

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Cork’s Alan Kelly named MLS referee of the year
Cork’s Alan Kelly named MLS referee of the year

The award was decided by votes from clubs, players and media with Kelly receiving more than double the votes of his nearest competitor.

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Nigel Owens’ home village is very proud of its famous son
Nigel Owens’ home village is very proud of its famous son

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VIDEO: ‘Stop the f***ing fight!’: Boxer appeals to ref on behalf of battered opponent
VIDEO: ‘Stop the f***ing fight!’: Boxer appeals to ref on behalf of battered opponent

Willis Meehan was cruising to victory against Leamy Tato in the heavyweight bout in New Zealand, so much so that he pleaded with the referee to stop the fight.

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