Blowing The Whistle on Biased Officiating

Is there biased officiating in sports? Many of us certainly think so as we sit on the sidelines watching our kids play. Officials, at times, seemingly bow to pressure from the stands when making a call - or not. Why? Statistics show: • Home teams had 11.5 per cent more man advantages than did visitors. • National Hockey League teams have won 55% more points and games at home than on the road last season. • Minor Hockey organizations report over 65% more points at a home game as opposed to road game wins. • Penalties or biased calls against the home team are 55% less than those against the visiting team in soccer, football, baseball and hockey. How do organizations squeeze the slanted calls out of an official? Be sure to join this hot conversation when we blow the whistle on biased officiating in sports with an anonymous hockey official, Jeffrey Reed and Jim Sandlak on BEYONDtheCheers live Wednesday November 17th at 7PM on blogtalkradio. Dial-in TOLL FREE 1-877- 357-2448 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-877- 357-2448      end_of_the_skype_highlighting in Canada and United States to ask a question or join the online chat.