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Local Sports

Higher officials fees hurting county school’s budgets

A high school referee shortage around the state has created a financial hardship for Limestone County athletic programs, ... Read more

Local Sports

Why would anyone want to be a referee?

Three things have to exist in order for there to be organized sports. First you need players. Second, ... Read more

Sports

Basketball refs using clock technology to get it right

The technology used for game clocks has become part of a basketball referee’s on-court DNA, something few could ... Read more

State And Nation

‘Rock star for a day’: New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From children clamoring for tossed strands of beads, to revelers dressed up as “blind ... Read more

Local Sports

Germany looks to become 1st repeat World Cup champ in half-century

MOSCOW — After raising the World Cup eight miles from Copacabana Beach four years ago, Germany hopes to ... Read more

Local Sports

Let’s give the officials a hand

Since school started last August, I have been to too many athletic contests in Athens and Limestone County ... Read more

National Sports

NFL owners revamp video replay for officiating

PHOENIX (AP) — NFL owners got busy Tuesday passing several rules changes, adopting resolutions they believe will speed ... Read more