NFL announces officiating crew for Super Bowl LIX led by veteran referee
The NFL conference championship game still needs to be played, but the league has already set up its Super Bowl LIX operations staff for New Orleans on February 9th. Veteran referee Ron Taubert, who led the staff at Super Bowl LVI, where the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, will be returning to the […]
Controversial Chiefs vs. Texans penalties should not have been called, NFL officiating expert says
of houston texans Not a word was exchanged after Saturday's elimination in the divisional round playoffs. In Houston's eyes, those involved played important roles in the team's 23-14 loss. kansas city chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said after the game, “Going into this game, we knew it was 'us versus them […]
CFP ‘needs to address’ officiating after targeting controversy: Brett Yormark
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is calling for change after a controversial ruling by officials at Wednesday's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl sparked massive debate in the college football world. Since Texas defeated ASU 39-31 in double overtime, Texas safety Michael Taaffe's hit on Arizona State receiver Melquan Stovall for a no-call was the first game in […]
Rockets coach Ime Udoka ejected from game, slams officiating for ‘blatant missed calls’
On Tuesday night, Houston lost to the Sacramento Kings 120-111 in the NBA Cup, ending the Rockets' three-game winning streak. But much of the postgame conversation seemed to center on the fourth-quarter ejection of second-year Rockets head coach I'm Udoka. Rockets forward Alperen Sengun was also ejected from the game. Both coaches and players seemed […]
Dan Hurley blasted officiating after UConn’s Memphis loss, but the refs got the last laugh
Dan Hurley has a habit of harshly criticizing people involved in the show. university university The Huskies are on their way to back-to-back national championships in men's college basketball. On Monday, the referee finally gave Hurley the last laugh, and it cost his team the game. In the opening game of the Maui Invitational, the […]
Al Michaels Blasts NFL Officiating After Two Missed Calls on Decisive Final Play in Ravens-Bengals Game
Longtime NFL play-by-play commentator Al Michaels spoke for millions of NFL fans Thursday night when not one, but two penalties against the Ravens were called on the Bengals' two-point shot. He blamed NFL officials and, by extension, the league. A converted try would have won them the game. Cincinnati attacked the field and star receiver […]
Liberty coach calls out WNBA officiating following Game 4 loss to Lynx: ‘All we want is fair’
The Minnesota Lynx won Game 4 against the New York Liberty 82-80 on Friday night, moving them into the WNBA Finals tied at two games apiece and setting up Game 5 on Sunday. Lynx forward Bridget Carleton was fouled attempting a putback shot on an offensive rebound against Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu. She sank two […]
Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry rips officiating after controversial ending against Miami
Brent Pry is demanding better from the ACC. Virginia Tech's coach called in the league's referees after a controversial Hail Mary call was overturned, costing the Hokies the winning touchdown and allowing Miami to escape with a 38-34 victory. The referees initially ruled it a touchdown, but reversed the decision after video review and declared […]