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Things happen very quickly on the ice - wh3171 - 12-26-2019
Novak Djokovic is set to take on Tomas Berdych, while David Goffin faces Gilles Simon at the Miami Open. Vapormax Sale . Djokovic, the defending champion, is scheduled to compete against Berdych in the quarter-finals tonight at 1am, which will be featured live on Sky Sports 3 HD, with our coverage beginning at 6pm.The Czech Republics Berdych, aged 30, turned pro in 2002 and is currently ranked 7th in the world. Tonight, he is set to face the world No 1, Djokovic, after battling to a three-set win over Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the previous round. Novak Djokovic treated the Miami Open crowd to a spectacular catch during his first-round victory over British No 3 Kyle Edmund Djokovic continued the defence of his title yesterday, defeating Dominic Thiem in straight sets. He has won four of the last five tournaments in Miami and must advance past Berdych to challenge for a sixth.Nevertheless, Berdych has been playing commendably throughout the tournament and has won 12 tour titles since turning pro. Highlights of Novak Djokovic v Joao Sousa from the third round of the Miami Open Will Simon work his way back up to the top?Having hit a career high of sixth in the world back in 2009, Simon is working his way back to those heights. This evening at 7pm the Frenchman is set to play against Goffin. After withdrawing from the Sydney International, he now has the Miami Open within his sights. Gilles Simon (right) could meet Novak Djokovic later in the competition The Womens quarter-finals Victoria Azarenka has been drawn against Britains Johanna Konta in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open womens event. The Belarussian, ranked at 13, will battle against Konta who has been continuously moving up the ranks. Johanna Konta is into the Miami last eight World No 2 Angelique Kerber will be facing Madison Keys in todays other quarter-final.Double the Impact The mens doubles also takes place today, with USAs Bob and Mike Bryan facing Australias Omar Jasika and John Patrick-Smith. The American brothers are currently ranked fourth, while Jasika, who has just turned 18, has only just begun his tennis career. Also See: ATP schedule Tennis on Sky Latest scores Get a NOW TV pass Video Vapormax 2020 . Thats 14 consecutive losses to the two-time defending champs, and most of them were over before they even began. Result notwithstanding, Sundays game had a very different feel to it. Wholesale Vapormax . Groves signed with Cleveland as an unrestricted free agent last year after a season with Arizona. He was in the linebacker rotation and had a sack in the season opener against Miami. https://www.cheapvapormaxoutlet.com/ . The Wild, playing their first game since leading scorer Mikko Koivu broke his ankle Saturday at Washington, have won three straight for the first time since Nov. 1-5. Koivu underwent surgery on Monday and is expected to miss at least four weeks.Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn.ca. Hey Kerry, Just want to say I love the article. Its great to have your perspective! With the use today of instant replay, sometimes as fans we have the luxury of reviewing plays that the on ice official doesnt have. Im referring to missed penalty infractions, off sides and embellishments. I was wondering if referees/linesman ever go to the dressing room between periods and look at any of these replays. And if so, doesnt it make them want to make a "make up call?" Your input would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks,Jeff ReynoldsOttawa, Ontario Hey Jeff: I can assure you that NHL referees and linesmen check the television monitor in the officials dressing room between periods if there has been a call (made or potentially missed) that might require a second look to provide some measure of affirmation. You might find this hard to believe, Jeff, but every official strives to work that illusive "perfect game." They are extremely hard-working and dedicated men but as we know all too well, they are human and mistakes are made. None of this has changed through the four decades that I worked as an official for the NHL. What has changed is that before video replay and modern technology provided replays on the score clock and throughout the arena, the officials had to trust their first gut reaction and hope that the right call was made. Players and coaches always let you know instantly what they thought of your decision. Head games were sometimes played with the ref when false information was purposely provided from the players bench where an assistant coach was in communication with a "spotter" in the press box. The spotter sat near a television monitor and had access to the broadcast replay or an in-house video feed. Some teams began placing a small monitor at their bench and coaches would quickly point to it telling the official the call he made was dead wrong! The next comment to the ref was, "You owe us one!" When the period ended, the officials would inevitably rush to the monitor in their dressing room and hope that the play was shown on the intermission broadcast feed. After several times of witnessing clear evidence that the correct call had in fact been made, I began to take a very proactive approach with players or coaches that wanted to quickly provide false misinformation. In an attempt to hold them accountable to their word I would look the individual in the eye and tell him how much I respected his honesty and trusted what he said to be true. Authentic Vapormax Shoes. If, however, after personally watching the replay between periods I found that the player or coach was not telling me the truth, their credibility with me would be seriously damaged! I asked again if they were sure the call was wrong. Guilty parties often said they would check the replay during intermission and get back to me. I knew I had them at that point! Others were too far committed and stuck to their guns. On at least one occasion a player tried to sell me a bill of goods and wouldnt back down. The intermission replay demonstrated he had flat out lied to me and I told him as much. The players response, "You cant blame me for trying, can you?" That player learned that trust is earned and not freely gifted! The modern game is very fast and often played with an incredible intensity by phenomenally skilled athletes. If, as a spectator, you had the good fortune to sit at ice level you will understand what Im talking about. The game takes on a very different perspective the farther away you are removed from the action. Things happen very quickly on the ice and in a blink of an eye something can easily be missed. "Instant replay" isnt now just a luxury enjoyed by home viewers watching the broadcast, but plays and calls are seen on the Jumbotron that hangs over the officials head at centre ice. This instant feedback intensifies the desire and pressure for the officials to be "perfect." While it isnt part of standard operating procedure, the honest fact is that on rare occasions the score clock has allowed a member of the officiating crew to sneak a peek at a replay when a group conference is being conducted in the interest of getting the call right. So Jeff, with all the pressure on the officials to make the correct call, it only stands to reason that they would want to verify their call through a second look during the intermission break. A headset call can also be made to the video review official in the arena during a commercial stoppage to provide feedback on a play if the information the referee desires is really pressing. Regardless of the validity of a call, once its made there is no changing it. The feedback can bring about some peace of mind or closure and can even eliminate the potential for head games. If the official learns he was wrong the best course of action is to admit the error, apologize and move on as quickly as possible in his ongoing attempt to be "perfect." ' ' '