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NFL Referees Association approaching new CBA deal

May 5, 2026 @ 7:20pm
FootballNFL
ClutchPoints

The 2026 NFL Draft is behind us and the league is preparing for the start of the 2026-27 season. One thing that the league hopes to have completed by then is the new CBA deal with the Referees Association. Kevin Seifert and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN recently shared an update on the new NFL Referees […] The post NFL Referees Association approaching new CBA deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown Sparks Backlash After Strong Claim About NBA Referees’ “Agenda” Against Him

May 4, 2026 @ 10:55am
BasketballNBABoston CelticsPhiladelphia 76ers
Total Pro Sports

Jaylen Brown sparks backlash after claiming NBA referees had an “agenda” against him, citing foul disparities and ejections as the Boston Celtics' collapse against the 76ers ends painfully.

Read moreJaylen Brown Sparks Backlash After Strong Claim About NBA Referees’ “Agenda” Against Him

Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason

May 3, 2026 @ 11:53pm
BasketballWNBADallas WingsIndiana FeverLas Vegas Aces
ClutchPoints

All eyes will be on Azzi Fudd when the Dallas Wings take on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday to open their season. Many are curious about how the top overall pick will fare in her highly anticipated debut. Transitioning from college to the WNBA is not a walk in the park, and […] The post Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit

May 3, 2026 @ 10:36pm
BasketballNBABoston Celtics
Larry Brown Sports

Jaylen Brown is not going out quietly after the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics star on Sunday was still not over his team’s Game 7 loss to the Sixers in front of a home crowd at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Brown led his … The post Jaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreJaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit

“We should stop” – Cristiano Ronaldo responds after multiple rival players complain about referees favouring Al-Nassr – Sportskeeda

Apr 30, 2026 @ 6:38am
BasketballSoccerInternationalAl-Nassr
Sportskeeda

“We should stop” - Cristiano Ronaldo responds after multiple rival players complain about referees favouring Al-Nassr  Sportskeeda

Read more“We should stop” – Cristiano Ronaldo responds after multiple rival players complain about referees favouring Al-Nassr – Sportskeeda

‘Just Embarrassing’ — NHL World Rips Referees After Brutal Hit on Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Goes Unpunished

Apr 29, 2026 @ 8:30am
HockeyNHLAnaheim DucksEdmonton Oilers
Pro Football Network

NHL fans rip referees after a brutal hit on Leon Draisaitl goes uncalled as Oilers stay alive with a huge Game 5 win over Anaheim.

Read more‘Just Embarrassing’ — NHL World Rips Referees After Brutal Hit on Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Goes Unpunished

2 Lakers players get fined for criticizing the referees

Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:56pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
Larry Brown Sports

Two Los Angeles Lakers players are now feeling the wrath of the league office. The NBA announced on Monday that Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have been fined. Smart is being fined $35,000 for “questioning the integrity of the game officials,” and Kennard is being fined $20,000 for “directing inappropriate language towards game … The post 2 Lakers players get fined for criticizing the referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard fined for criticism, interaction with refs

Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:54pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

Two Lakers guards were fined by the NBA because of their criticism and interactions with the referees after Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Rockets. The league announced on Monday that Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for “questioning the integrity of game officials”, while Luke Kennard was fined $25,000 for “directing inappropriate language toward game...

Read moreLakers’ Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard fined for criticism, interaction with refs

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm Struggling to Understand NHL Referees’ Game-Changing Call that Doomed Edmonton

Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:12pm
HockeyNHLAnaheim DucksEdmonton Oilers
Pro Football Network

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm is not convinced by the Ducks' OT goal that gave Anaheim a 3-1 lead in Round 1.

Read moreOilers’ Mattias Ekholm Struggling to Understand NHL Referees’ Game-Changing Call that Doomed Edmonton

‘That Was Uncalled For, It Made No Sense’ — LeBron James Blasts Refs for ‘Ridiculous’ Ejection in Lakers-Rockets Game 4

Apr 27, 2026 @ 3:14am
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

LeBron James blasts the referees over a ridiculous Adou Thiero ejection as the Los Angeles Lakers suffer a Game 4 blowout.

Read more‘That Was Uncalled For, It Made No Sense’ — LeBron James Blasts Refs for ‘Ridiculous’ Ejection in Lakers-Rockets Game 4

Lakers’ Adou Thiero gets ejected after heated moment late in blowout loss to Rockets

Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:12am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to take care of business in Game 4 on Sunday, bowing to the Houston Rockets, 115-96, at Toyota Center. The Lakers were gunning for a sweep of their first-round series, but the Rockets lived to see another day. The Lakers struggled to recover after being outscored in the third quarter, […] The post Lakers’ Adou Thiero gets ejected after heated moment late in blowout loss to Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreLakers’ Adou Thiero gets ejected after heated moment late in blowout loss to Rockets

“Must Have Some Dirt on These Refs”: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Enrages Fans After Elbowing Collin Gillespie in the Face

Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:36pm
BasketballNBADenver NuggetsOklahoma City Thunder
College Football Network

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws flak for "baiting" fouls. On Saturday, fans exploded when SGA got another call to go his way, but with a twist.

Read more“Must Have Some Dirt on These Refs”: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Enrages Fans After Elbowing Collin Gillespie in the Face

“Referees need to understand football” – Arbeloa slams match official after controversy in Real Madrid draw with Betis – Sportskeeda

Apr 25, 2026 @ 3:12am
BasketballFootballSoccerInternationalLa LigaReal MadridReal Betis
Sportskeeda

“Referees need to understand football” - Arbeloa slams match official after controversy in Real Madrid draw with Betis  Sportskeeda

Read more“Referees need to understand football” – Arbeloa slams match official after controversy in Real Madrid draw with Betis – Sportskeeda

JJ Redick Absolutely Crashes Out on Refs For Allowing Alperen Sengun’s Lane Violations: “Goes Early Every F**king Time”

Apr 25, 2026 @ 2:15am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

LA Lakers coach JJ Redick slams referees for failing to call on allegedly repeated lane violations from Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.

Read moreJJ Redick Absolutely Crashes Out on Refs For Allowing Alperen Sengun’s Lane Violations: “Goes Early Every F**king Time”

Knicks’ Mike Brown calls out referees for free throw discrepancy

Apr 24, 2026 @ 1:50am
BasketballNBANew York Knicks
NY Post Sports

On his long list of things he believed went wrong, Mike Brown included the officiating.

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Suns’ Mat Ishbia stands by Devin Booker’s comments, urges NBA to fix referee problem

Apr 23, 2026 @ 2:24pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
ClutchPoints

Ahead of the third game between the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there have been many who have called out the officiating in the series. With Suns stars Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks ranting about the referees and the calls, owner Mat Ishbia has joined […] The post Suns’ Mat Ishbia stands by Devin Booker’s comments, urges NBA to fix referee problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreSuns’ Mat Ishbia stands by Devin Booker’s comments, urges NBA to fix referee problem

Kelly Stafford Gets Blasted After Cameras Catch Shocking Courtside Moment at Lakers Playoff Game [VIDEO]

Apr 23, 2026 @ 12:30pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Kelly Stafford was animated on the sidelines.

Read moreKelly Stafford Gets Blasted After Cameras Catch Shocking Courtside Moment at Lakers Playoff Game [VIDEO]

Devin Booker accuses referee of ruining NBA’s integrity: ‘It’s bad for the sport’

Apr 23, 2026 @ 12:00pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Awful Announcing

The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a 2-0 hole against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and Devin Booker believes the referees have something to do with it. Booker scored 30 points to go along with six rebounds Wednesday night, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Suns from losing Game 2 of their playoff…

Read moreDevin Booker accuses referee of ruining NBA’s integrity: ‘It’s bad for the sport’

Devin Booker Blasts Refs For Allowing “WWE” Antics in Playoffs

Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:38am
BasketballNBADenver NuggetsLos Angeles LakersMinnesota TimberwolvesOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Heavy

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker believes that the refs willfully ignore the Oklahoma City Thunder’s excessive physicality, and he isn’t keeping quiet about it.Following the 120-107 Game 2 loss, Booker ripped the officials involved and even called out a referee by name.When recalling the lack of fouls drawn, Booker said, “It’s definitely something that has […] The post Devin Booker Blasts Refs For Allowing “WWE” Antics in Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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‘Bad for the Sport’ — Devin Booker Unloads on Referees, Implies Suns’ Game 2 Loss to Thunder Was Rigged ‘(Like) the WWE’

Apr 23, 2026 @ 4:16am
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Pro Football Network

Suns star Devin Booker doesn't hold back in calling out officials after enduring multiple controversial calls in Game 2 vs. the Thunder.

Read more‘Bad for the Sport’ — Devin Booker Unloads on Referees, Implies Suns’ Game 2 Loss to Thunder Was Rigged ‘(Like) the WWE’

“Scott Foster putting himself in a place where he didn't belong” – Draymond Green blasts the ref for ejecting him and Devin Booker in the Play-In Tournament – Basketball Network

Apr 21, 2026 @ 8:18am
BasketballNBA
Basketball Network

“Scott Foster putting himself in a place where he didn't belong” - Draymond Green blasts the ref for ejecting him and Devin Booker in the Play-In Tournament  Basketball Network

Read more“Scott Foster putting himself in a place where he didn't belong” – Draymond Green blasts the ref for ejecting him and Devin Booker in the Play-In Tournament – Basketball Network

“How the Refs Allowed Them to Play”: Jalen Green Rips Officials on OKC Thunder’s Preferential Treatment

Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:28am
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
College Football Network

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green urges NBA refs to give his team a fair shake after blowout loss to the OKC Thunder in Game 1 of their first-round series.

Read more“How the Refs Allowed Them to Play”: Jalen Green Rips Officials on OKC Thunder’s Preferential Treatment

"I wouldn't hire him to manage a Dairy Queen" – When Mark Cuban ripped the NBA's director of officiating – Basketball Network

Apr 19, 2026 @ 9:41am
BasketballNBA
Basketball Network

"I wouldn't hire him to manage a Dairy Queen" - When Mark Cuban ripped the NBA's director of officiating  Basketball Network

Read more"I wouldn't hire him to manage a Dairy Queen" – When Mark Cuban ripped the NBA's director of officiating – Basketball Network

Harry Kane counters Real Madrid’s complains about referees – sportingnews.com

Apr 16, 2026 @ 3:51pm
BasketballSoccerInternationalLa LigaReal Madrid
Sporting News

Harry Kane counters Real Madrid’s complains about referees  sportingnews.com

Read moreHarry Kane counters Real Madrid’s complains about referees – sportingnews.com
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