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Fan With Ukrainian Flag Booted From Cincinnati Open Match Between Russian Players

August 16, 2022

An umpire requests that a fan wearing a Ukraine flag at a match between Russian players remove the flag.

Worse Umpiring Requires More Creative Paths To Ejection

June 23, 2022

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Finally, a way to cover your head while also letting everyone know that you read about sports online. Defector now sells bucket and trucker hats in the merch store. Union made and printed in the USA.

Umpire Stares Down Madison Bumgarner, Massages His Hand Before Ejecting Pitcher

May 4, 2022

Umpire Dan Bellino stares at Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner

Angel Hernandez Is Incredible

April 25, 2022

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