Sports officiating
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks at a news conference after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cowboys' last-ditch plays against 49ers never have a prayer

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 24, 2023 05:55 AM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton, left, catches a pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Rosburg, Broncos try to move on from officiating in KC

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 02, 2023 04:42 PM EST

FILE - A video of NFL official Art McNally is played during an induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Art McNally, the first on-field official inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has died. He was 97. His son, Tom McNally, said Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, that his father died of natural causes at a hospital in Newtown, Pennsylvania, near his longtime home. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Hall of Fame NFL official Art McNally dies at age 97

By Josh Dubow Jan. 02, 2023 03:16 PM EST

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) celebrates with teammate wide receiver DeVante Parker (1) after catching a 37-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Spotters didn't miss Parker head injury in Pats-Cards game

Dec. 23, 2022 04:51 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) argues about a call that negated a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Commanders question officiating decisions in loss to Giants

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 19, 2022 01:07 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chandon Sullivan (39) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings overcome 2 fumble return TD wipeouts in comeback

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2022 07:34 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
AP source: Jeudy fined $36K for blowup with game official

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 16, 2022 06:17 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott applauds from the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
NFL: Bills' catch vs Vikings should have been overturned

By Jonah Bronstein Nov. 13, 2022 09:06 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball under pressure from Minnesota Vikings linebackers Eric Kendricks (54) and Patrick Jones II (91) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OT

By John Wawrow Nov. 13, 2022 05:13 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) comes down with a catch as Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) trips over the referee in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Official runs into Vikings defender, wacky touchdown follows

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 06, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NFL says referees didn't get Mike Evans' autograph

Oct. 25, 2022 11:39 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) drops a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against he Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
NFL looking into interaction between refs, Bucs WR Evans

By Steve Reed Oct. 24, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Line judge Rusty Baynes (59) speaks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFL

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 12, 2022 06:56 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminent

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 11, 2022 08:46 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Analysis: NFL can't find elusive sweet spot to protect QBs

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 11, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce scores on a 4-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival Raiders

By Dave Skretta Oct. 10, 2022 11:33 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Roughing-the-passer call prompts officiating scrutiny

By Dave Skretta Oct. 10, 2022 10:29 PM EDT

Line judge Rusty Baynes (59) speaks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Questionable roughing the passer calls raise more questions

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 10, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Analysis: NFL isn't passing the eye test on head injuries

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 04, 2022 02:40 AM EDT

This photo shows a display with Jen Welter's blue-and-pink jersey, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. A 15-year-old boy made his way through the The Pro Football Hall of Fame museum on Friday, checking out the memorabilia and bronze busts before stopping to take a picture of Jen Welter’s blue-and-pink jersey to send to his younger sister. (AP Photo/Rob Maaddi)
Pro Football Hall of Fame recognizes women's impact

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 05, 2022 04:49 PM EDT