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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly vs. Kentucky
Sloppy play, coaching, and officiating throughout LSUs loss to Kentucky
Lakers’ LeBron James blasts ‘inconsistent’ NBA officiating
Lakers veteran LeBron James is again speaking out about his frustrations with NBA officials. James gave his opinion on a podcast.
No injuries, no props: CFTC proposes prediction market rules
Prediction markets could soon be barred from offering certain types of sports-related event contracts, including those involving officiating outcomes or player injuries.
NFL Playoffs 2026: Referee for Eagles-49ers announced
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday for the first round of the NFL playoffs, and the referees for Wild Card Weekend have been revealed. Alan Eck will be running the game at Lincoln Financial Field, and the Eagles are 8-1 in the nine games with Eck on the officiating crew. […]
NFL Week 1: Most controversial calls from Sunday’s games
Sunday’s NFL games brought some officiating controversies, including disputed penalties, missed calls, replay decisions and game-changing no-calls.
Three Takeaways From Brewers NLDS Game 1 Win vs. Padres
Milwaukee overcame offensive rust and a controversial officiating call behind clutch home runs and a dominant, scoreless bullpen performance to stifle the Padres in a tense opener.
NFL fines Rams' Puka Nacua $25,000 for comments about officiating
The NFL fined Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua $25,000 for his comments about the officiating.
Was Miami’s Win Over Florida State RIGGED?
Miami escaped Florida State with a controversial double-overtime victory, but questionable officiating has fans accusing the ACC of protecting its top team. Did Florida State just get absolutely ROBBED against Miami? The Hurricanes escaped Saturday night’s rivalry matchup with a 43-35 double-overtime victory, keeping their undefeated season alive. However, the biggest storyline wasn’t Miami’s performance.…
Rangers left fuming at refs after questionable calls put them in...
It is always a shame when officiating seemingly sways a game in one direction or another.
Digging Deeper Into Liverpool’s 0-3 Defeat to Man City
Match one of the declining reputation of the Premier League as well disgraceful officiating.
Pat Fitzgerald Blasts Officiating After Michigan State’s Heartbreaking Loss
Pat Fitzgerald unloaded on officials after Michigan State's controversial onside-kick penalty against Illinois, calling the sequence one of the most confusing he'd seen.
Consider becoming a referee for Iowa school sports
I started officiating in the fall of 1978. My football crew has two gentlemen who are in their 70s. Two gentlemen are in their 50s. And one gentleman is about
Novig CEO Complies with NFL’s Market-Restricting Request
Novig won’t offer “easily manipulable, inherently objectionable, officiating-related, and knowable in advance” markets on NFL games.
Four Kentucky natives selected for 2026 Sports Hall of Fame class
Four Kentucky natives representing baseball, basketball, track and field, and officiating have been selected as the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Thursday.
NFL might bring massive change to replay review mid-season
Broncos head coach Sean Payton predicted in July that the NFL would mirror the UFL-style officiating transparency within the next two to three years. “And I think every once in a while the benefit of this other league we have, I think quite honestly it’s been helpful for our league,” Payton told Jason La Canfora…
NBA's Silver says Fever's Clark has become 'political football'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA.
Broncos Coach Thinks Officiating Transparency Is Coming Soon
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton has been known to get salty about officiating, but he thinks transparency is coming.
NFL approves small changes to officiating in 2026
The league is preparing for the possibility of replacement officials in 2026.
‘Dreadful’ – Real Madrid release official statement on Madrid Derby officiating
La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Sunday released a statement, making clear their absolute disillusionment with the standard of refereeing in the Madrid Derby.The subject of officiating has of course...
NFL fans question officiating after Mahomes call
Ringo Chiu/Shutterstock.com Mahomes penalty sparks debate over NFL officiating NFL fans are debating a roughing-the-passer call involving Patrick Mahomes and Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson. The penalty came during Kansas City’s 24-10 win over Miami and sparked questions about how quarterbacks are protected. A similar-looking play involving Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and Washington rookie…
Adam Sandler offered Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marriage advice while officiating their wedding, Andy Reid says
The Kansas City Chiefs head coach attended the July 3 event at Madison Square Garden.
Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA, spurred by a recent play involving the star guard and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas.
NFL star says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guests were ‘floored’ when Adam Sandler came out
NFL star Ryan Fitzpatrick is sharing details about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden, including how attendees reacted to Adam Sandler officiating.
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Hossam Hassan says officiating 'unfair' and World Cup 'directed towards' reigning champions
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan criticised refereeing during dramatic 3-2 loss to Argentina in World Cup last 16; Enzo Fernandez scored late header to win game after Egypt had two penalty claims waved away; Hassan said refereeing was unfair; Sky Sports News has approached FIFA for comment
Caitlin Clark is 'a political football in this country,' says NBA's Adam Silver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver answered questions about Caitlin Clark and WNBA officiating Thursday, saying "it's become political ping-pong with her."
‘What a Coward’ — Barstool Sports CFB Analyst Trashes Dave Portnoy After Michigan’s ‘Unbelievably Pathetic’ Week 1 Win
The college football world witnessed a stunning and wildly controversial finish between Western Michigan and Michigan on Saturday night in Ann Arbor. Despite Western Michigan holding a 12–7 advantage with less than a minute remaining, a highly debated officiating decision ultimately changed the course of the game and swung the momentum back toward Michigan at the very last second.
Penske Entertainment establishes formal Independent Officiating Board for IndyCar
Comprised of three members tasked with presiding over the IndyCar Series and its Indy NXT development series, the IOB reports to a new non-profit entity, IndyCar Officiating, Inc, created by Penske Entertainment.
NFL reveals Super Bowl referee: All you need to know about Shawn Smith
The referee working the Super Bowl will be officiating the NFL's biggest game for the first time
Fewer people willing to work as sports officials, commissioners say
Sports officiating commissioners say fewer people are willing to take the job
More fouls, more frustration: What’s really going on with WNBA officiating?
There’s been an uptick in fouls in the WNBA due to an emphasis on freedom of movement, the result of an officiating task force.
UEFA confirm referee team for Arsenal’s game at Sporting
Arsenal now know who will take charge of their Champions League quarter-final first leg in Lisbon, with UEFA confirming an all-German officiating team for the meeting with Sporting.Photo by Julian Fin...
NFL fans blast officials for making Sunday Night Football “unwatchable”
NFL fans questioned a controversial roughing-the-passer penalty during the Packers' 23-13 win over the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. The call erased a potential interception and reignited debate over officiating consistency, player safety and the impact of penalties on the game's flow.
WMU fans react to controversial call in game against Michigan
Western Michigan football fans are lamenting a devastating loss, as the Big Ten Conference defends a controversial officiating decision that likely cost the Broncos their first-ever win over the University of Michigan Saturday night.