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Central Coast striker Roy ODonovan has leapt to the defence of the A-Leagues maligned referees, arguing its unfair to blame them for unwanted results.The discussion around officiating standards has gone into overdrive following a controversial round seven featuring contentious incidents in all four fixtures.Mariners coach Paul Okon was outspoken on Sunday over what he believed was a Newcastle handball not called by referee Jonathan Barreiro in his sides 1-1 derby draw with the Jets.He also claimed he was told to shut up by the fourth official when pointing out the perceived error.But one of Okons key players, ODonovan has taken a softer approach, referencing the inevitable role human error plays on the pitch.The 31-year-old Irishman, who has spent most of his career in the UK and a small stint in Asia, feels referees are performing admirably within that context.Theyve got a difficult job, theyre under pressure, he told AAP on Tuesday.Its an environment where theyre the ones likely going to be in trouble every week for one decision, one mistake.Its unfair to blame them for teams not getting results in football games and Im not going to start blaming them for everything that goes wrong with the Mariners or the A-League.Its human error and youre going to have it as long as you have officials in the game.And thats part of the joy of football, really, that you have these talking points.I think theyre doing a good job, theyre doing things to the best of their ability.Football Federation Australia (FFA) hope to soon removed the human element by introducing video replays on the eve of the finals series.While largely welcomed, there are questions over how fair their application will be and whether they may cause constant interruption.I dont think its going to break up play too much, ODonovan said.Its trial and error - we wont know if its going to work until it actually becomes a thing in the A-League.Brook Lopez Jersey .Y. - General manager Billy King says the Brooklyn Nets are looking to add a big man and confirmed the team worked out centre Jason Collins, who would become the first openly gay active NBA player if signed. Oscar Robertson Jersey .Y. - Free agent outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, fresh off winning the World Series with Boston, reached agreement with the rival New York Yankees on a seven-year contract worth about $153 million, a person familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday night. https://www.bucksrookiesshop.com/D-J-Wilson-City-Edition-Jersey/ . There was no hesitation from the 40th-ranked Pospisil, from Vernon, B.C., who admitted that he cut back on his training sessions over the last few days to conserve energy as the long ATP season finishes next week at the Paris Masters. Eric Bledsoe Bucks Jersey . Belfort (24-10) needed just 77 seconds to down Henderson in the headlining bout of Saturdays "UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson" event at Goiania Arena in Goiania, Brazil. The fight served as a rematch of the pairs 2006 meeting, which Henderson won by decision. Cameron Reynolds Bucks Jersey . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.DAYTON, Ohio -- Grant Benzinger scored 21 points on 7-for-9 shooting and Steven Davis scored 16 shooting 6 for 8 and Wright State beat North Florida 75-67 on Sunday.Garrett Sams layup brought North Florida to within 69-65 with 37 seconds to play but the Raiders made all six of their free throws down the stretch to seal the game.Davis layup with 3:13 left put Wright State on top 67-55 with 3:13 to go before the Raiders went on a 10-2 run with Dallas Moore hitting a jumpper and a pair of free throws.ddddddddddddWright State (6-1) reeled off 10 straight just before halftime with Mike Tulip burying a pair of 3s and a jumper and a pair of free throws by Benzinger for a 37-27 lead. The Raiders led 40-31 at halftime.Moore led North Florida (3-5) with 29 points and Wajid Aminu and Aaron Bodager scoring 14 apiece. ' ' '