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WATCH: Texas fans pelt field with trash over controversial pass interference call that refs end up overturning

As the field was cleared of the debris, the officials reversed their controversial decision

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Vikings-Rams facemask controversy: NFL official explains why refs did not penalize L.A. for end-zone face mask

The ending of 'Thursday Night Football' this week was shrouded in controversy

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Bengals' loss to Ravens ends in controversy after refs appear to miss two blatant penalties on 2-point attempt

The rules analyst for 'TNF' said Baltimore should have been called for two penalties

Sports - CBS Sports - 9 hours ago

Ref: Couldn't see apparent face mask on Darnold

Officials said they didn't have a clear view of an apparent face mask on Vikings QB Sam Darnold, so there was no penalty called on the play, which was not reviewable.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Mourinho blasts Turkish refs in ferocious rant

Jose Mourinho did not hold back in a ferocious rant following Fenerbahce's 3-2 Super Lig win against Trabzonspor on Sunday, accusing the VAR of drinking tea instead of officiating.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Liberty's Brondello rips refs after loss: 'Just be fair'

Liberty coach Sandy Brondello blasted the officiating and foul call disparity following her team's 82-80 Game 4 loss to the Lynx.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Mourinho mocks ref after red card vs. Man United

Jose Mourinho mocked the "incredible" explanation of the referee after he was shown a red card during his Fenerbahce side's 1-1 Europa League draw against former club Manchester United on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Man Utd coach Fletcher charged after ref outburst

Manchester United coach Darren Fletcher has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for allegedly abusing the match officials at half-time during the 2-1 win over Brentford.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

How NFL refs decide who gets ejected (or not) for head hits

How can a player cause a concussion and not get ejected, while another is tossed for a milder hit to the head?

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

Statistical controversy is no crime

Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy

The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Super Bowl refs' non-calls rehashed before Sunday's 49ers-Chiefs game

The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs won't have to deal with the Super Bowl LVIII officiating crew, which only called one holding penalty in February.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

José Mourinho aims sarcastic barbs at ref after red card against Manchester United

Fenerbahce manager was sent off in Europa League draw ‘I congratulate him because he is absolutely incredible’ José Mourinho sarcastically described Clément Turpin as “one of the best referees ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Dynamo star Hector Herrera sent off for spitting at ref before season ends in shootout

Following a VAR review, Hector Herrera was sent off in the 66th minute, and had to watch his team lose on a shootout from the sideline.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Canadiens: Bergevin's Controversial Call About Jean Béliveau

Marc Bergevin's reign at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens had its ups and downs but one particular call was puzzling to say the least.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.

Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy

A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.

Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules

A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."

Arch Manning Is at the Center of Texas’ New Quarterback Controversy

The Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian opened up a can of worms he was desperate to avoid, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls

Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap election

World - Financial Times - October 20

Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment

Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden for a comment in which he appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage." Mr. Biden later clarified that he wasn't referring to all Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Trump weighs in on Biden's controversial 'garbage' remarks

Former President Trump rode to his Wisconsin rally in a garbage truck, seizing on a gaffe by President Biden that began with racist jokes at a Trump event in New York. Vice President Harris, ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Democrats see hope for Harris in Trump controversies

A series of controversial statements from former President Trump and his allies in the final week of the campaign has opened the door for Democrats to potentially make gains with key voters. A ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy

Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Trump's resilience: From controversies to assassination attempts

NBC News’ Kristen Welker highlights Donald Trump’s unprecedented resilience as a political figure, recalling his 2015 comments about John McCain which was thought to be career-ending. Despite ...

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact

Men from countries deemed safe are transferred to Albania to have asylum claims processed . The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal with ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Donald Trump pens 1am screed against controversial biopic The Apprentice

Former president calls film about his rise in real estate in 1970s and 80s a ‘politically disgusting hatchet job’. Donald Trump railed against a just released biopic about his life in a social ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut

The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket

World - ABC News - October 15

Italy Sends First Migrants to Albania Under Controversial Deal

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Victoria's Secret show returns with Kate Moss and Tyra Banks after controversy

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was axed in 2019 after low ratings and criticism that it was sexist.

Georgia judge invalidates controversial new state election rules

The seven rules thrown out by a Georgia judge include one that required the number of ballots be hand-counted after the close of polls.

‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?

A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call “kindness content,” which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving ...

Tech - ABC News - October 18

Man Utd used anger as fuel - Ten Hag on controversial Brentford goal

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag says his side used their "anger as fuel" to comeback from a goal down after Brentford's "unfair" opener was given in their 2-1 win over the visitors in the ...

Psychologist behind controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91

Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.

Georgia-Texas controversy: Is it more important to get a call right or follow procedure?

Ironically, the call that went against Georgia and for Texas wound up helping the Bulldogs and hurting the Longhorns.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

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