"Summer 2003: A soccer referee -- an immigrant from war-torn Afghanistan -- is found dead after a youth match in a Stockholm suburb. The father of one of the players, who had threatened the ref, is quickly arrested, but he protests his innocence. The police decide to consult Professor Hans Rekke, a world-renowned authority on interrogation and prisoner confessions. Things do not proceed as planned as Rekke challenges the team's assumptions and demolishes...

"The media has speculated and sports fans have debated, but until now no one has known the real story. 'Personal Foul' takes an in-depth look at former NBA referee Tim Donaghy and the betting scandal that rocked professional basketball." -- from publisher.

"Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. What do you do if you love playing and watching the sport, but don't want to be a professional athlete? This book explores the action-packed career of a soccer referee. From how she prepares for a soccer game to the fast-paced decisions she must make during the game, a day in the life of a referee is filled with intensity and fun. The accessible language in the book makes it perfect for both...

"What if your life hinged on a decision you had to make in a split second? That's the story of NFL referee Lance Easley. As a 'replacement referee' during 2012's labor dispute, Easley thought he'd earned his dream job--until he made a disputed call in a Monday night game viewed by more than 18 million people. Suddenly, he found himself the target of scorn, hatred, even death threats. But for Lance Easley, a solid Christian faith saw him through the...