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NFL lineman ejected for smacking ref in the head
No matter one's intentions, if a player hits a referee in the head, they're going to be tossed from the game.
Bill Belichick throws tablet in disgust as team takes another loss
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick took his frustrations out on a tablet Sunday amid the team’s latest loss, this time to the Las Vegas Raiders, 21-17.
Controversial Eagles play getting attention from NFL refs
Center Jason Kelce says officials tried to clamp down on their use of the controversial play before their Week 4 34-31 overtime win over the Washington Commanders.
Geno Smith complaining to ref sparks hilarious mic'd-up response
Geno Smith chose the exact moment that referee Alex Kemp was announcing the call to plead his case, prompting a hilarious response.
Ref abruptly retires as NBA investigates social media burner account
Lewis served as a referee for multiple playoff games this past season, including the Celtics' win over the Sixers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Ref left out of NBA Finals as league probes alleged burner tweets
The 19-year NBA veteran had been chosen to work the finals in each of the last four seasons.
LeBron wants to know if 's--t true' about ref's alleged burner Twitter account
LeBron James returned to Twitter to weigh in on the NBA's investigation into a Twitter burner account allegedly linked to longtime referee Eric Lewis.
NBA opens investigation into referee over alleged burner account
NBA referee Eric Lewis is in the middle of a burner account controversy, and the league is launching an investigation.
Burner account tied to NBA ref allegedly defended him against Lakers fans
It appears that someone has kept tabs on the public perception of NBA referee Eric Lewis, especially when Lakers fans commented and typed his name.
LeBron James bloodies ref in collision during Lakers playoff loss
LeBron James gave a referee a bloody lip in their collision during Game 3 between the Lakers and Nuggets.
Smush Parker defied the odds making the NBA. He's trying to do it again — as a referee
Parker — the undrafted streetball standout who became a starter for the NBA’s premier franchise — is attempting to become the fourth former NBA player to become a referee in...
Obnoxious Little League parents are finally getting what they deserve
A New Jersey town has made a very smart call.
Hawks star suspended for bumping, 'verbally abusing' ref in crushing playoff blow
Another NBA star has been suspended this postseason, as Hawks guard Dejounte Murray won't play in Game 5 of their series against the Celtics after an incident with a referee.
Hawks star under probe after video shows apparent referee bump
The NBA will investigate the Hawks star after he appeared to make contact with an official as time expired.
Longtime NFL referee, who officiated controversial Super Bowl, dead
NFL official Bill Leavy, best remembered for serving as the referee during the controversial Super Bowl XL, has died at 76.
NFL unlikely to make change to controversial rule
The source of great frustration among both NFL players and fans doesn't appear to be changing.
Knicks villain ejected from Hawks game for launching ball at referee
Trae Young put a little too much heat on what became his final pass of the night.
Infamous referee ejects NBA star in crucial moment: 'Disbelief'
There was some Scott on Scott crime in the closing minute of the Nuggets' 118-113 win over the Raptors Monday night.
NFL fans couldn't be happer that this ref is retiring
The NFL is losing another batch off experienced referees.
XFL has NFL beat with this kind of transparency
The XFL grasped a transparent approach for replay reviews that the NFL seems to have missed — or, at least, not yet incorporated.