NFL referees forced to respond to Kansas City Chiefs 'conspiracy theories' about bias

The NFL referees union addressed what it called "conspiracy theories" that officials show bias in favor of Super Bowl champs the Kansas City Chiefs.

NBC News - 8h

Kansas City gears up for Chiefs' Super Bowl appearance

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking for their third straight Super Bowl win when they battle the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more on how Kansas City is getting ...

CBS News - 13h

NFLRA: Theories that refs favor Chiefs 'insulting'

The NFL Referees Association has joined commissioner Roger Goodell in dismissing suggestions that officials favor the Chiefs when working their games.

ESPN - 1d

Super Bowl: NFL referee union responds to 'insulting and preposterous' theories that Chiefs get favorable calls

Referee Ron Torbert's officiating crew will be under the brightest spotlight yet on Sunday when the Chiefs play in their fifth Super Bowl in the last six seasons.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NFL Referees Association calls claims of alleged Chiefs favoritism 'insulting and preposterous'

Scott Green, the executive director of the NFL Referees Association, pushed pack on the Kansas City officiating conspiracies

CBS Sports - 1d

Goodell: Idea refs favor Chiefs 'ridiculous theory'

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell disputed the perception that officials favor the Chiefs, saying it's a "ridiculous theory."

ESPN - 2d

Roger Goodell responds to ‘ridiculous theory’ about officials helping Chiefs

Goodell talked about the notion the NFL favors the Chiefs and a whole lot more regarding officiating on Monday at his annual state of the league availability.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Jan. 6 conspiracy theory promoter named to a top State Department job

Darren Beattie, who's claimed the FBI was responsible for the 2021 attack on the Capitol, has been named acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy.

NBC News - 2d

How many Super Bowls have the Chiefs won? Kansas City one victory away from joining elite company

A complete look at the Chiefs' Super Bowl history

CBS Sports - 2d

Ranking every Chiefs team during current dynasty: Where 2024 Kansas City squad ranks ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Here's how the previous Chiefs teams stack up against one another

CBS Sports - 2d

Super Bowl 2025 odds for Eagles-Chiefs: Kansas City slightly favored as it goes for historic three-peat

Here's a look at the early lines for Super Bowl LIX

CBS Sports - 2d

2025 Super Bowl: Five burning questions for Chiefs and Eagles, including a tall task for Kansas City's defense

The answers to these questions will decide the Super Bowl

CBS Sports - 2d

Are the Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs lucky, good or lucky and good?

Fortune plays a larger part than we like to think in sporting success. But luck means nothing if teams don’t have the ability to exploit it. The Roman philosopher Seneca is credited with saying, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Everyone Suddenly Hates Kansas City, and It Makes No Sense

The N.F.L.’s most dominant team is officially the Evil Empire, and for many fans, the rage has become blinding, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Needed Just 5 Words to Set an Example for Every Leader

Before a do-or-die game against the Houston Texans, Reid gave his players some very simple instructions.

Inc. - 3d

Super Bowl 2025: Why the Chiefs grand conspiracy is baseless as Kansas City attempts historic Super Bowl feat

You can be bored watching a dynasty, but don't be ridiculous analyzing it

CBS Sports - 5d

2025 Super Bowl: Philadelphia cheesesteak joint makes bet with Kansas City BBQ spot over Chiefs vs. Eagles

Two local establishments are betting on the big game

CBS Sports - Jan. 29

Super Bowl 2025 early overreactions: Eagles better than last time they faced Chiefs? Kansas City worse?

Early overreactions heading into Super Bowl LIX

CBS Sports - Jan. 29

Chiefs, Eagles unveil 2025 Super Bowl uniforms: What history says about their selections for NFL's big game

Which teams will be wearing which jerseys on Super Bowl Sunday?

CBS Sports - Jan. 28

Referees’ chief believes David Coote still ‘deserves’ role in English football

RA chair insists sacked Coote ‘has so much to offer’ Former referee remains highly regarded in Europe David Coote “deserves” to have a continued role in English football, the chair of the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 28

Fans say the games are rigged for the Chiefs. Are the officials on Kansas City's side?

The Chiefs are trying to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls, but many fans believe officials are on Kansas City's side and have helped it win.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27

Chiefs' Drue Tranquill says anyone talking about referee conspiracies can 'kick rocks'

Tranquill doesn't care for people who promote the conspiracy theory that the Chiefs are unfairly favored by the refs

CBS Sports - Jan. 27

Kansas City Defeats Buffalo in the A.F.C. Championship Game

Kansas City has a chance to accomplish something no franchise has in the 58-year Super Bowl era: win three titles in a row.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

AFC championship game: Buffalo Bills 29-32 Kansas City Chiefs – live

Eagles into Super Bowl after Commanders crushed Email david.lengel@theguardian.com with your thoughts The other football: sign up for Soccer With Jonathan Wilson Bills 0-0 Chiefs, 14:08 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 27

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch Super Bowl 59 in 2025

The Birds and the Chiefs will face off for Super Bowl LIX in February. Are you ready for it?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27

Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles advance to the Super Bowl

After an exhilarating divisional round of the NFL postseason last weekend, the NFC and AFC Championship games are set.

NBC News - Jan. 26

Chiefs vs. Bills weather: Latest forecast for 2025 AFC Championship in Kansas City

The weather report for the AFC Championship game

CBS Sports - Jan. 26

How the Kansas City Chiefs became the villains in their playoff battle with the Buffalo Bills

The Kansas City Chiefs have become America's anti-hero of the NFL, with football fans hoping the Buffalo Bills to halt the champs at the AFC Championship.

NBC News - Jan. 24

Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship game today: Kickoff time, how to watch and more

The Bills vs. Chiefs Championship game is this Sunday night on CBS and Paramount+, here's what you need to know.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24

Chiefs' absurd penalty streak in playoffs does little to dispel notion that referees favor Kansas City

Patrick Mahomes' team hasn't had more penalties than its opponent in the postseason since Super Bowl LV vs. the Buccaneers

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

NFL playoffs: Chiefs have ugly record with AFC Championship referee, Eagles are 6-1 with NFC title game ref

The NFL has revealed the referees for the AFC and NFC title games

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

Salad chain Sweetgreen is caving to conspiracy theories about seed oils. Why?

RFK Jr, Joe Rogan and other powerful voices have launched a crusade against the oils, saying they’re terrible for you. But nutrition experts disagree. It’s January, season of resolutions and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Bills-Chiefs rivalry: This may be the secret weapon that helps Buffalo slay Kansas City, advance to Super Bowl

An extra OL has given the Bills extra juice on offense

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Kansas City Chiefs win — but some of their fans in Las Vegas lost a heartbreaker

Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza intentionally tiptoed out of the end zone Saturday to surrender a safety, which added meaningless points to the scoreboard but shook the gambling world.

NBC News - Jan. 19

LOOK: Taylor Swift sits with Caitlin Clark at Chiefs playoff game as they root on Travis Kelce and Kansas City

The WNBA star was with the pop star at Arrowhead Stadium

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

Kansas City Chiefs cruise past Texans to reach seventh straight AFC title game

Chiefs see off Texans 23-14 to reach AFC title game Swift and Clark take to Arrowhead for playoff contest Washington shock Detroit to reach NFC title game Patrick Mahomes has never lost in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

LOOK: Taylor Swift arrives at Chiefs playoff game as Travis Kelce and Kansas City begin quest for three-peat

Kelce hinted earlier this week that Swift would be in attendance as the Chiefs kicked off their Super Bowl run

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Tennessee Titans hire Kansas City Chiefs executive Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager

ABC News - Jan. 17

Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs Divisional Round Playoff game: How to watch, kickoff time and more

The Houston Texans play the Kansas City Chiefs during this week's AFC Divisional playoffs, here's how to watch.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Wildfire conspiracy theories are going viral again. Why?

Researchers say the conspiracies around the L.A. wildfires follow familiar patterns.

CBS News - Jan. 16

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