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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
But the optics weren't great, and the refs made Griner pay.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Russian ref Valentin Ivanov dished out four red cards and 16 yellows during Portugal’s 1-0 last-16 victory over the Netherlands in 2006.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
During a critical game five matchup in Oklahoma City earlier this week, refs flubbed a major out-of-bounds call at a crucial point in the later half of the game.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 28 May 2026
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Noun
But after a review, the refs waive off the basket and call an offensive foul on San Antonio.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
But the optics weren't great, and the refs made Griner pay.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Russian ref Valentin Ivanov dished out four red cards and 16 yellows during Portugal’s 1-0 last-16 victory over the Netherlands in 2006.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
During a critical game five matchup in Oklahoma City earlier this week, refs flubbed a major out-of-bounds call at a crucial point in the later half of the game.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 28 May 2026
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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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