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This NBA star is 'one of the biggest a--holes I ever dealt with': ex-referee
Scott Foster isn't the only NBA referee Chris Paul has tension with.
Former NFL ref leaving ESPN for AFC East team
The ESPNer is walking away from his role as an NFL rules analyst on "Monday Night Football" to work for an AFC East team.
Rick Carlisle's referee, small-market groans are hilariously moronic
One thing Carlisle hasn’t mentioned is just how grotesquely outcoached he has been in the series.
NBA analysts rip referees for controversial call in Knicks' win over Pacers: 'Reprehensible'
Another controversial late-game call left NBA experts stunned and calling out yet another ref show.
Pacers stew over controversial calls at end of loss to Knicks: 'Can clearly see'
The Pacers blew a late lead after the officials blew at least one late call, and perhaps another.
Refs admit to blowing huge call at end of Knicks' wild win over Pacers
Another down-to-the-wire Knicks playoff game, another referee controversy.
Infamous referee, known as 'The Extender,' draws Game 6 in ominous Knicks sign
If you believe in conspiracy theories, the NBA just opened a can of worms before Game 6 of the Knicks-76ers series Thursday night.
Knicks deliver 'referee breakdown' ahead of Game 1 vs. 76ers — including stickler crew chief
The numbers on Scott Foster, for instance, lived up to his reputation as a stickler.
Knicks' Josh Hart blasts ref's 'ridiculous' decision to eject him: 'Two different stories'
Josh Hart was stripped by Javonte Green at the end of the first quarter and was midair before his leg swung to hit the Bulls player across the face.
UConn coach, legends irate over controversial March Madness foul: 'How to ruin the game'
Diana Taurasi was watching the game with fellow UConn legends Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart on one of ESPN's alternate broadcasts when the call was made.
NFL makes significant rule change — and it's already a huge controversy
The NFL doesn't have a clear definition on a what a hip-drop tackle is, which some on social media, including former players and analysts, noted.
Disgraced ex-ref knows where the NBA's betting weakness lies
Donaghy, an expert in the pitfalls of corruptibility. sees the lower-level employees as the conduit of inside information to gamblers.
March Madness ref blew out his shoe during game
Referee Kelly Pfeifer was in need of a new sneaker after blowing out one of his shoes during No. 3 Creighton’s 77-60 first-round March Madness 2024 win over No. 14...
Bettors capitalize on curious NBA scoring dip since All-Star break
NBA teams are scoring nearly four points less per game since the All-Star Break, moving from 115.5 PPG to 111.85 PPG on average.
Timberwolves star hints NBA referee might be on the take
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert could be in some hot water with the NBA after calling out the referees Friday night.
Top tennis star disqualified over Russian cursing drama in surreal scene
Andrey Rublev was disqualified from the Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday in a surreal scene in which he was accused of swearing at an official in Russian and denied having...
NHL ref hilariously warns fans before call during ugly Isles loss: 'You're not going to like it'
Blues fans can't say they weren’t warned.
MLS locking out referees days before season opener featuring Lionel Messi
Messi and Miami play the MLS opener at home against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Sports' gambling era adds sinister conspiracy theory to every blown call
This is the cost of a world where every game features a dozen gambling ads, where everyone is always looking for grassy knolls.
NFL's referee decision opens league up to Taylor Swift theories
From an NFL business standpoint, a Super Bowl featuring the Chiefs is likely music to the NFL's ears.