All articles tagged with #referees
Lions quarterback Jared Goff acknowledged the challenging job of referees after a loss where key touchdowns were nullified by penalties, emphasizing the importance of accepting calls and focusing on their own performance to make the playoffs.
Rex Ryan criticized the referees' calls in the Lions-Steelers game, claiming they were wrong about a key offensive pass interference call that cost the Lions a touchdown and potentially a playoff spot, highlighting ongoing frustrations with officiating in Detroit.
Puka Nacua, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, was fined $25,000 by the NFL for criticizing referees' officiating on a livestream. Despite a strong game with 225 yards and two touchdowns, Nacua's comments and off-field actions drew attention, prompting the team to plan further discussions to address his behavior.
Starting Saturday, NBA referees will begin using headsets during games to improve communication, initially during stoppages and eventually throughout the game, following a phased rollout tested since 2022.
NFL referees faced accusations of rigging two games during Week 8 of the 2025 season, with fans criticizing questionable calls in the Eagles vs. Giants and Bears vs. Ravens games, raising concerns about officiating bias and trust in the league.
Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux criticized the referees' controversial call on a tush push play that benefited the Eagles, but acknowledged it wasn't the sole reason for their loss, emphasizing the difficulty defenses face with the officiating and the Eagles' overall performance.
The article criticizes the Minnesota Vikings' poor performance against the Los Angeles Chargers, highlighting questionable coaching decisions, injuries, and controversial refereeing calls, while also discussing individual player struggles and overall team issues.
During the Rockets at Thunder game, referees did not call a technical foul on Kevin Durant for calling a timeout Houston didn't have at the end of the first overtime because none of the officials saw Durant signal for the timeout.
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner believes he is being penalized more because the team is losing, feeling that referees are harsher on him compared to players on winning teams, amid ongoing penalties and team struggles in their 0-4 start.
During a Thursday night NFL game, Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was caught on open microphone calling a referee's decision 'bullshit,' but no penalty was called, highlighting ongoing inconsistencies in officiating and raising questions about transparency and fairness in NFL refereeing practices.
The Denver Broncos lost a game against the Colts due to a combination of poor execution, questionable refereeing, and strategic mistakes, despite being favored on paper. The review highlights controversial calls, offensive struggles in the second half, defensive lapses, and special teams errors, emphasizing the need for the team to learn and improve for the rest of the season.
The Broncos suffered a heartbreaking 29-28 loss to the Colts, with key mistakes including a poor defensive performance, a costly interception by Bo Nix, a missed field goal by Wil Lutz, and controversial refereeing decisions, all of which overshadowed their missed opportunity to gain a significant division advantage.
The CTA explained that the VAR system failure during the Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona match was outside their control, and the referee acted according to FIFA regulations by proceeding without VAR, confirming the match's validity despite controversy over a penalty decision.
Caitlin Clark, sidelined from the WNBA All-Star Game due to injury, humorously plans to heckle referees during the event, continuing her fiery interactions with officials this season, though the All-Star game is meant to be more fun than competitive.
Caitlin Clark injured her groin during a WNBA game between the Fever and Sun, with her brother blaming the referees for allowing overly physical play that contributed to her injury. Clark did not return to the game, and her brother's social media post criticizing the officiating garnered significant attention.