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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

Lakers' Struggle: A Look at the Pistons' Physical Play and Officials' Calls

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough night against the Detroit Pistons, ending in a 128-106 loss. Coach JJ Redick pointed out that the referees' decisions played a role in the game's outcome. He mentioned that the team felt frustrated due to turnovers and perceived fouls that weren't called. Redick

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

Missed Calls: How NFL Referees Are Changing Games

NFL referees are making big mistakes. They are not calling pass interference when they should. This is a big problem. It changes the outcome of games. In recent weeks, two important games had key moments where pass interference was not called. In one game, a player from Baltimore pulled down a rece

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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Detroit Lions vs. Steelers: A Controversial Football Finish

The Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers had a game that ended in a lot of confusion. The final play was a big mess. The referee, Carl Cheffers, explained what happened. He said that Amon-Ra St. Brown was called for offensive pass interference. This is when a player does something to get an unf

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

IndyCar's New Officiating Board: A Step Towards Fair Play

IndyCar is shaking things up with a new independent officiating board. Starting in 2026, this board will be in charge of overseeing the IndyCar Series and the Indy NXT development series. The board will have three members, and they will work under a new non-profit organization called IndyCar Officia

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Young Referees Step Up to the Plate in High School Hoops

High school sports have been facing a big problem: not enough referees. But two young guys are stepping up to fill the gap. Daniel, 21, and Casey, 18, are in their second year of calling basketball games in the San Fernando Valley. Casey played ball at Monroe High and knew right away he wanted to b

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Oct 15 2025SPORTS

How Tech is Changing the NBA Game

Basketball is getting a tech upgrade. The NBA is using new tools to help referees make better calls. This isn't about replacing humans but giving them a helping hand. Cameras and sensors track everything on the court. They follow the ball, players' hands, feet, and even their heads. This tech helps

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Jun 23 2025SPORTS

WNBA Star Stands Up for Teammate, Criticizes Referees

The WNBA has seen its fair share of drama, and recently, the Indiana Fever found themselves in the middle of it. Sophie Cunningham, a key player for the Fever, has been vocal about the need for better protection from referees, especially for star players like Caitlin Clark. Cunningham's outspokenne

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Jun 18 2025SPORTS

Chaos on the Court: Fever's Victory Marred by Controversial Fouls

The Fever's recent win over the Sun was anything but smooth sailing. The game ended in a chaotic scrum that left fans and players alike shaking their heads. It all started when Sophie Cunningham, a new addition to the Fever team, took down Connecticut's Jacy Sheldon. This happened with just 46 secon

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May 25 2025SPORTS

Fever's Frustration: A Look at WNBA Ref Calls

The Indiana Fever's coach, Stephanie White, is not happy with the officiating in the WNBA this season. The team's recent loss to the New York Liberty was particularly tough. The game ended with a score of 90-88, and it was a close one. There was a big moment late in the game that really got people t

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Apr 02 2025SPORTS

NFL's New Tech: The End of the Chain Gang?

In a big step forward for football tech, the NFL is ditching the old chain gang for something much cooler. Starting next season, Sony's Hawk-Eye technology will take over line-to-gain measurements. This isn't a sudden change. The NFL has been working on this for over a year. They've been testing it

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