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Players Use Video Reviews to Challenge Calls in Sports

3/30/2026

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Video reviews are increasingly used to challenge calls.
In the National Basketball Association, players twirl fingers to signal a review.
In Major League Baseball, the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System lets players signal challenges by patting heads.
Torey Lovullo, manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, said the gesture has become popular with fans.
Taylor Walls of the Tampa Bay Rays was ejected after patting his helmet in disagreement with an umpire.

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Story summary

Video reviews are increasingly used to challenge calls.
In the National Basketball Association, players twirl fingers to signal a review.
In Major League Baseball, the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System lets players signal challenges by patting heads.
Torey Lovullo, manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, said the gesture has become popular with fans.
Taylor Walls of the Tampa Bay Rays was ejected after patting his helmet in disagreement with an umpire.