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NFL Owners Prepare for Potential Referee Lockout

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NFL owners approved replay system changes to assist replacement officials if a work stoppage occurs. New York command center staff can now advise on penalties. A second change allows replay officials to disqualify players for flagrant acts. read more


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NFL Eyes Replay Officials for Post-Play Penalties

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The NFL competition committee is considering allowing replay officials to penalize specific missed calls, starting with non-football acts. This potential change follows controversial 2025 incidents. A cautious approach is favored, with concerns about disrupting game flow. read more

Kidd Rips Refs After Flaggs No-Call

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Mavericks coach Jason Kidd blasted officials as "terrible" for missing foul calls on rookie Cooper Flagg's late drive in a loss to Houston. Flagg scored 34 points but missed a potential tying layup. He appreciated his coach's public support. read more