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Top US court weighs major curbs to power of federal regulators
Top US court weighs major curbs to power of federal regulators
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday began hearing a series of cases that could result in a generational contraction in the power of federal agencies...
2023-10-04 03:36
Injured receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter helps Colorado by lending his expertise as a coach
Injured receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter helps Colorado by lending his expertise as a coach
Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter may be injured but he's finding ways to contribute as a coach
2023-10-04 03:36
Laphonza Butler sworn in as California's newest senator
Laphonza Butler sworn in as California's newest senator
Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler made history Tuesday when she was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress and the only Black woman presently serving in the Senate.
2023-10-04 03:36
US sanctions China-based drug network over fentanyl
US sanctions China-based drug network over fentanyl
The United States announced sanctions Tuesday on a China-based network for producing and distributing chemicals used to make drugs including those fueling...
2023-10-04 03:35
Meta plans to charge Europeans for ad free Facebook and Instagram: source
Meta plans to charge Europeans for ad free Facebook and Instagram: source
Meta is proposing to offer European users a subscription-based version of Instagram and Facebook if they would rather not be tracked for ads...
2023-10-04 03:34
Hornets' LaMelo Ball wears protective ankle braces in first practice since February fracture
Hornets' LaMelo Ball wears protective ankle braces in first practice since February fracture
LaMelo Ball went through his first NBA practice in more than seven months on Tuesday, returning to the floor with a new look
2023-10-04 03:33
‘A loss of focus’ – VAR recording of Luis Diaz disallowed goal released
‘A loss of focus’ – VAR recording of Luis Diaz disallowed goal released
The audio recording of the discussion between the match officials that led to Luis Diaz’s goal being wrongly disallowed has been made public, with VAR Darren England swearing twice upon being told of his mistake. Diaz was incorrectly adjudged to have been offside on the field after netting in the first half of Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at Tottenham on Saturday, a decision which was not over-ruled by England and his assistant Daniel Cook. Liverpool asked for a recording of what happened and Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has taken the step to publicly release the communication into how the bungled verdict was reached. PGMOL said England “lost sight of the on-field decision” due to “a lapse of concentration and loss of focus”. In the recording, England says “check complete, check complete. That’s fine, perfect” before the replay operator and then Cook question whether the correct decision has been made. England swears upon realising the error and then says “they’ve restarted the game. Can’t do anything, can’t do anything” as the replay operator makes repeated calls to delay the match. England then issues another expletive before the tape finishes, the end of an incident in which PGMOL, the referees’ body, admitted immediately after the match that a “significant human error” had occurred. Liverpool said “sporting integrity has been undermined”, while they released a statement the following day indicating they would explore their options given the “clear need for escalation and resolution”. PGMOL said in a statement accompanying the audio: “After the on-field officials had disallowed the goal for offside, the checking phase and process started and was carried out correctly by the VAR. “In a lapse of concentration and loss of focus in that moment, the VAR lost sight of the on-field decision and he incorrectly communicated ‘check complete’, therefore inadvertently confirming the on-field decision. He did this without any dialogue with the AVAR (assistant VAR). “The match then restarted immediately. After a few seconds, the replay operator and then the AVAR queried the check-complete outcome with the VAR and asked him to review the image that had been created, pointing out that the original on-field decision had been offside, but this was not communicated to the on-field team at any point during the match. “The VAR team then gave consideration as to whether the game could be stopped at that point, however the VAR and AVAR concluded that the VAR protocol within the laws of the game would not permit that to happen, and they decided intervention was not possible as play had restarted.” England and Cook have not been included among the officials for duty in the coming weekend’s Premier League fixtures. The pair had already been replaced for the remainder of their matchweek seven duties – England was due to be fourth official at Nottingham Forest v Brentford on Sunday, with Cook scheduled to be assistant referee for Monday’s Fulham-Chelsea clash. PGMOL has vowed to learn from this incident, stressing accuracy over all else, including efficiency, to its video match officials and, from now on, a VAR must confer with their AVAR in the check process before relaying the final decision to the on-field officials. The Premier League announced a wider review of VAR, amid scathing criticism in the fallout of what happened at the weekend, is set to be held in conjunction with the PGMOL. A Premier League spokesperson said: “It is clear that there were not only human errors but systemic weaknesses in the VAR process. We accept PGMOL’s immediate recommendations to ensure that such failures are not repeated in the future. It is clear that there were not only human errors but systemic weaknesses in the VAR process. Premier League spokesperson “However, a wider review to seek consistently higher standards of VAR performance will be conducted by the Premier League and PGMOL, supported by other stakeholders, and where necessary further recommended actions will be brought forward and implemented. “We have communicated fully with Liverpool FC on this matter and have shared PGMOL’s findings and relevant footage of the incident with all Premier League clubs.” England and Cook have come under further scrutiny since Saturday after it was reported they were part of a refereeing team in the United Arab Emirates two days before the Tottenham-Liverpool match. PGMOL added: “PGMOL and The FA have also agreed to review the policy to allow match officials to officiate matches outside of FIFA or UEFA appointments.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Kieran Trippier aims to ruin Kylian Mbappe’s Newcastle trip even if son is upset The Oscar goes to referees – Pep Guardiola says players must be main attraction Reece Topley ‘undercooked’ as England prepare for World Cup opener
2023-10-04 03:27
‘The only thing that matters is family’: LeBron James dedicates season to son Bronny after cardiac arrest
‘The only thing that matters is family’: LeBron James dedicates season to son Bronny after cardiac arrest
LeBron James also said he was amazed by how well his son Bronny has recovered and bounced back
2023-10-04 03:23
San Francisco self-driving car involved in serious accident
San Francisco self-driving car involved in serious accident
A self-driving car operated by US company Cruise ran over a woman after she was first knocked in front of it by a hit-and-run driver in...
2023-10-04 03:20
US new vehicle sales jump in third quarter as UAW strike casts shadow
US new vehicle sales jump in third quarter as UAW strike casts shadow
By Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -Top global automakers on Tuesday reported a rise in U.S. new vehicle sales for the third
2023-10-04 03:17
Manchester United vs Galatasaray LIVE: Champions League goals, score and latest updates as Wilf Zaha starts
Manchester United vs Galatasaray LIVE: Champions League goals, score and latest updates as Wilf Zaha starts
The Uefa Champions League continues with matchday two starting on Tuesday night, as Manchester United get their first chance to play in front of their fans in the competition this season. They’ll be hosting Turkish side Galatasaray and looking to kick-start their European campaign having been beaten 4-3 by Bayern Munich in their opener. At the same time, Galatasaray fought back from two goals down against Copenhagen to pick up a point, leaving Man United bottom in Group A after the first round of fixtures. While the Red Devils therefore are in sore need of a victory, the form guide is strongly against them doing so - they’ve lost four of the last six including a home weekend defeat to Crystal Palace. Follow the latest news and updates from Man United vs Galatasary below and get the latest odds and tips here. Read More Sheikh Jassim makes Manchester United takeover decision as Sir Jim Ratcliffe considers new bid Raphael Varane reveals formula for Manchester United to claim Champions League glory
2023-10-04 03:16
Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history
2023-10-04 03:10
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