Game Changers: 18 Most Controversial Referee Calls that Altered the Course of Battle

The Timekeeper Error (1972

In the 1972 Olympic basketball final between the United States and the Soviet Union, a controversial decision by the timekeeper led to the Soviets being given extra time to score a winning basket. The decision, which the United States team has never officially accepted, has sparked ongoing debates about the fairness and integrity of international sports competitions.