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Gabriel Bonfim won his UFC Vegas 111 main event against Randy Brown with a controversial stoppage by the referee, despite Brown appearing to recover quickly, leading to mixed reactions from UFC professionals.
During UFC Vancouver, referee Dan Miragliotta faced criticism after failing to penalize Mike Malott for two low blows against Kevin Holland, who was visibly in pain and less than 100% but still continued the fight, leading to frustration among fighters and fans.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell claimed that the NFL league office in New York called the illegal motion penalty on a Jared Goff touchdown, which was controversial due to the delay and lack of clarity on who made the call. The referee, Craig Wrolstad, stated the call was made after crew discussion without league assistance, raising questions about procedural correctness and potential bias benefiting the Chiefs. The incident has sparked speculation and debate over league influence and transparency.
In the Eagles-Broncos game, a controversial and ultimately overturned intentional grounding call against Broncos' Bo Nix significantly impacted the game, highlighting officiating errors and communication issues among referees.
During the Gold Cup 2025 final, USMNT fans criticized referee Mario Escobar for not calling a handball against Mexico, which many believed was a clear violation that could have impacted the game's outcome. The controversy intensified after Mexico scored a crucial goal, ultimately winning 2-1, with some fans claiming the missed call was a significant error.
After a tense interaction between a referee and Dallas Wings player DiJonai Carrington in a WNBA game, Sheryl Swoopes publicly demanded that the referee never officiate again, highlighting ongoing concerns about officiating in the league. The game ended with the Chicago Sky securing their first win of the season, while the Wings fell to 1-5.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed disbelief and frustration over a controversial foul call during the NBA Cup quarterfinals, which led to the Warriors' 91-90 loss to the Houston Rockets. The call, made by referee Bill Kennedy, involved a loose ball foul 80 feet from the basket, resulting in game-deciding free throws for the Rockets. Kerr, along with players Steph Curry and Draymond Green, criticized the decision, arguing it unfairly influenced the game's outcome.
The Milwaukee Bucks lost 115-114 to the Charlotte Hornets after a controversial foul call on Giannis Antetokounmpo allowed LaMelo Ball to score the winning free throws. Bucks coach Doc Rivers criticized the officials, arguing the call was incorrect and that Antetokounmpo was fouled multiple times without calls. This marks the second consecutive game where the Bucks faced an incorrect call on a crucial play, contributing to their 4-9 season record.
In a controversial NBA game, the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Charlotte Hornets 115-114 after a disputed foul call against Giannis Antetokounmpo allowed LaMelo Ball to score decisive free throws. The officiating crew later admitted the call was incorrect, acknowledging no illegal contact occurred. This admission, however, offers little solace to Bucks coach Doc Rivers, whose team is struggling with a 4-9 record.
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers criticized referees for a controversial foul call on Giannis Antetokounmpo in the final seconds of their 115-114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The call, which Rivers deemed incorrect, allowed LaMelo Ball to make two free throws, securing the Hornets' victory. This incident follows a similar situation in a recent game against the Detroit Pistons, where a questionable call was made against Antetokounmpo, though the Bucks won in overtime.
Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended pending an investigation after a video surfaced allegedly showing him making derogatory remarks about Liverpool and manager Jurgen Klopp. The video, which has not yet been verified, includes Coote calling Klopp a "German ----" and criticizing Liverpool. Klopp has previously criticized Coote's officiating, notably during a 2020 match where Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk was injured. The PGMOL is investigating the video's authenticity.
PGMOL has suspended referee David Coote following the emergence of a video in which he allegedly makes derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and the club. The video, which has sparked backlash among Liverpool fans, shows Coote using offensive language towards Klopp and criticizing the team. The incident has raised questions about Coote's impartiality in officiating Liverpool matches, and PGMOL is conducting a full investigation. The controversy highlights the importance of maintaining referee neutrality and the potential consequences of perceived bias.
Caitlin Clark led the Iowa Hawkeyes to a 91-65 victory over Holy Cross with 27 points, despite a slow start, and will face West Virginia in the next round of March Madness. A referee was removed at halftime of the NC State-Chattanooga game due to a "background conflict," with NC State ultimately winning 64-45 and advancing to face Tennessee in the next round.
Caitlin Clark led the Iowa Hawkeyes to a 91-65 victory in their opening game of March Madness, scoring 27 points despite a slow start, while also expressing frustration with the team's performance in the first quarter. Iowa advances to the second round to face West Virginia. In another game, a referee was removed at halftime of the NC State-Chattanooga matchup due to a "background conflict," with NC State ultimately winning 64-45 and advancing to face Tennessee.
The NCAA removed referee Tommi Paris at halftime of the Chattanooga-N.C. State game due to a "background conflict" and replaced her with Angelica Suffren. It was later revealed that Paris had a potential conflict of interest due to her master's degree from Chattanooga, which was not disclosed. The decision to replace Paris mid-game sparked controversy, with Chattanooga coach Shawn Poppie expressing surprise at the sudden change. N.C. State ultimately won the game 64-45, with Suffren assessing a technical foul on Poppie in the fourth quarter.