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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
What Kingsbury can prove vs. Eagles • Mahomes, the refs and Rodney Dangerfield
• Jackson, Allen and playoff legacies
• Lions’ Campbell might need new gear
• Two-minute drill: From North to Rams
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—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Learn More Photo : The Keystone Patek Philippe Nautilus ref.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
In the postgame press conference, Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeves criticized the refs for allowing New York to play physically throughout the game and series.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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There was some controversy, as fans believed the refs should not have called holding on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry with less than 2 minutes to go in the game.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
What Kingsbury can prove vs. Eagles • Mahomes, the refs and Rodney Dangerfield
• Jackson, Allen and playoff legacies
• Lions’ Campbell might need new gear
• Two-minute drill: From North to Rams
1.
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Learn More Photo : The Keystone Patek Philippe Nautilus ref.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
In the postgame press conference, Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeves criticized the refs for allowing New York to play physically throughout the game and series.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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