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Huge Snicko VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's…

World Cup 2026: Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.

In this clip Andy Mair discusses video umpire referrals in hockey. He also talks about his experiences in the role and potentially how to speed up the process. To listen to the full episode you can find the Half Court Press Podcast on most podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

Andy Mair on Video Umpire Referrals; Hockey Development Series Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Pod...

Sport is now a global industry. Games, codes and activities are played at a variety of levels, from grassroots, to the elite level by men and women across the world. We have a fantastic wealth of stories and tales from the history of these popular pastimes. There are a variety of personalities from the worlds of football, cricket, rugby and the rest, that many people will not of heard about before now. Many of them will have had to overcome hurdles placed in front of them by numpties and ignoramuses. During previous times of ignorance, certain elements from those who claim to be sports fans would say that there was no black in the Union Jack, suggesting that those with dark skin could not be a part of this wonderful union of countries that we call Great Britain. More recently football fans have booed the English National Team when they showed unity as a squad of various backgrounds and support for an antiracism campaign. I will insist that this is a nonsense and something that I want to rail against.

Here we will take a look at some of the early trailblazers, instigators and pathfinders of top level athletes who have played for clubs, competed at various levels and represented the British Home Nations, who hail from a diversity of backgrounds. This essay is a celebration of those who have contributed to the sports of the countries that make up the British Isles, who have not only added skill, virtuosity and flair to their chosen field of play, but also become positive roles models for others. Together we will learn more about some of these little known athletes, from various diasporas, who broke down barriers for future generations, overcoming racism and prejudice along the way.

Pathfinders and Roles Models; a Celebration of Multiculturalism and Diversity British Sport Posted on June 23, 2026 Pathfinders and Roles Models A Celebration of Multiculturalism and Diversity British Sport Written by; Tao MacLeod Sport is now a global industry. Games, codes and activities are played at a variety of levels, from grassroots, to the elite level by men and women across the wo...

Give Scottish Hockey your views

From the volunteers who give up their time, to the coaches, officials, teams, and clubs who go above and beyond for others, the Spirit of Hockey Award is your chance to recognise those who have made a positive impact on our game.

Nominations close tomorrow, so don't miss the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the people who embody the very best of Scottish hockey.

👉 Submit your nomination here: https://scottish-hockey.org.uk/nominations-open-for-the-scottish-hockey-awards-2026/

In this clip Andy Mair talks about his photographic brand Umpire Cam and the work that he does in terms of creating visual images. We also discuss the Hockey Writers' Club, a body that promotes the interests of media types in the sport of hockey. To listen to the full episode you can find the Half Court Press Podcast on most podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

Andy Mair on Umpire Cam and the Hockey Writers' Club; Hockey Development Series Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Pod...