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WNBA cracking down on physical play during ‘feeling out period’ as league faces officiating scrutiny

PORTLAND, Ore. — The WNBA’s attempt to crack down on physical play this season has spurred frustration among some players, coaches and fans in the first week of action. But league officials believe this is just part of the “feeling out period” that’s inevitable with change. The first 18 games of the 2026 season have...

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Pistons’ Ausar Thompson gets candid on role of refs vs. Cavs

After the Detroit Pistons took a two-game-to-none lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the rival Cleveland Cavaliers, the latter returned the favor to the former, winning both games in Cleveland to knot the series at two games apiece. With the critical Game 5 of the series on deck in Detroit on Wednesday evening, […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson gets candid on role of refs vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mercury’s Kahleah Copper, Nate Tibbetts frustrated by WNBA’s big officiating emphasis

PHOENIX– 50 combined fouls between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx had fans and both respective teams shaking their heads. Some of them were legitimate fouls, but others were ticky-tacky. It consistently disrupted the rhythm on both sides. But perhaps it felt like a cleanup after a very physical Mercury and Lynx series in […] The post Mercury’s Kahleah Copper, Nate Tibbetts frustrated by WNBA’s big officiating emphasis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dennis Schroder had the craziest flop of the NBA playoffs

Dennis Schroder was flopping around like a fish out of water during Saturday’s game. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard Schroder went viral in Saturday’s Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons for a generational flop. In the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Schroder was defending Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins in the backcourt. Jenkins extended … The post Dennis Schroder had the craziest flop of the NBA playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bears penalty data reveals questionable officiating trend

The Chicago Bears encountered a notable pattern in NFL officiating during the 2025 season and the preceding three years. Data compiled by Sharp Football Analysis shows that Bears opponents were flagged for only 678 penalty yards across 17 games, the lowest total in the league against an average of 871 yards. This ranking placed Chicago … The post Bears penalty data reveals questionable officiating trend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid has salty comments after going down 0-3 to Knicks

Joel Embiid took a little shot at the officiating on Friday after his Philadelphia 76ers fell to the brink of elimination against the New York Knicks. Embiid and his Sixers fell short of a win in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Knicks. The 76ers’ offense failed to reach 100 points … The post Joel Embiid has salty comments after going down 0-3 to Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kendrick Perkins sounds off on ‘serious problem’ with NBA refs

ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins went off about the league’s officiating during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday. The comments came after Thursday night’s Game 2 of the second-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder, which featured officiating that drew plenty of criticism from Lakers head coach…

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NFL Agrees To New Collective Bargaining Agreement With Referees, Averting Potential Disaster

Crisis averted. By an overwhelming margin, the NFL Referees Association approved the new seven-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL on Friday. The previous collective bargaining agreement was set to expire on May 31. The NFL had been preparing to use replacement officials before they signed the new agreement. “This agreement is a testament to […] The post NFL Agrees To New Collective Bargaining Agreement With Referees, Averting Potential Disaster appeared first on BroBible.

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NFL avoids worst-case scenario with its referees

The NFL has avoided a worst-case scenario with its referees after a new collective bargaining agreement was approved Friday. The NFL Referees Association approved an agreement with the NFL on Friday on a new seven-year labor deal. The agreement means there will be no replacement officials when the NFL kicks off this fall. League officials … The post NFL avoids worst-case scenario with its referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick sharply criticized the officiating following his team’s 125-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday. Redick, who received a technical foul in the first quarter for arguing with referee Ben Taylor, expressed frustration over what he viewed as inconsistent foul … The post Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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