Truth makers for judgement calls

摘要: Abstract Truths of sport seem to admit a certainty that is not be found in other domains. I offer diagnosis this phenomenon. Awards have performative force: the making an award thereby deems it so. There are elements, however, equal importance. epistemic element umpire or referee must make judgement about award. This based on metaphysical element, which some fact state affairs world. Such tripartite account allows referees can mistakes they deliberately unjustified Because such awards performatives, facts will typically rational doubt.