All articles tagged with #replay review
MLB's new ABS challenge system overturned six calls by home-plate umpire C.B. Bucknor in the Reds' 6-5 extra-inning win over the Red Sox, including back-to-back third-strike reversals on Eugenio Suárez; Cincinnati was 5-for-5 on challenges, Boston 1-for-3. Trevor Story's eighth-inning check-swing strike drew heat from Boston, and manager Alex Cora was ejected after supporting his player.
MLB is introducing the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system, a batter-height–based, computer-defined strike zone with a two-second window to challenge each pitch; each team gets two challenges per game, and reviews will show the ruling on the stadium scoreboard. The strike zone is defined as a pane 27%–53.5% of a batter’s height over home plate. Debuting in the Giants–Yankees opener, the move aims to standardize calls and reduce controversial moments, though reactions from players and fans are mixed.
A Sports Illustrated opinion argues that while the NCAA's challenge system has largely succeeded, a controversial kicked-ball non-review in Iowa State’s win over Houston shows how narrow the current rules are; the author urges expanding reviews to every whistle—fouls, travels, kicks, backcourt violations, and more—while preserving limited challenges to curb delays and improve accuracy in games and the tournament.
Bills coach Sean McDermott criticized the overtime interception ruling in a rare team pool report from the team plane, saying the catch should have been Buffalo possession and calling for a more transparent replay process.
C.J. Stroud was injured in a game after a hit that was initially flagged as unnecessary roughness but was overturned upon review, leading to confusion from Texans coach DeMeco Ryans. Stroud left the game early with a concussion, missing subsequent games.
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was frustrated after an NFL replay overturned his fourth-quarter touchdown catch in a game against the Eagles, a decision he and some referees believed was incorrect, impacting the game's outcome and Vikings' chances to win.
Gary Patterson, an experienced ACC official, resigned in frustration after a confusing replay review during the UConn-Syracuse game, which impacted the game's outcome and led to internal conference adjustments.
Veteran ACC football official Gary Patterson resigned after disputes over the league's handling of a replay review during the Syracuse-UConn game, which he believed was improperly influenced by the league's command center, leading to controversy and his departure.
Tennessee advanced to the WCWS semifinals after a 5-4 win over UCLA, highlighted by a controversial replay review and a game-winning hit by Laura Mealer, despite a lengthy review of a missed home plate call that initially tied the game.
The NBA's replay review system is flawed, as highlighted by a crucial missed foul on Kyrie Irving during a pivotal game between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. The WNBA's rulebook allows for more comprehensive reviews, which could have prevented the controversial outcome. The NBA needs to adopt similar rules to ensure fairer outcomes in critical moments.
The NFL has approved a rule change allowing replay reviews to determine if the game clock expired before a snap, addressing situations where the clock runs out before a play. This change does not affect the play clock and will not impact delay of game penalties. The new rule comes after a specific incident in a game between the Packers and Lions, where the Lions objected to a play due to the game clock expiring before the snap, highlighting the need for this rule change.
The NFL is considering a rule change that would allow replay review to determine if the game clock expired before any snap, potentially correcting mistakes like the one in the Week Four Lions-Packers game where the clock expired before a play but went unnoticed by officials. The proposed change would not affect delay of game penalties and would require approval from at least 24 of the 32 NFL teams.
Following the Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers game, Crew Chief David Guthrie explained that LeBron James' three-pointer was disallowed due to his left foot being out of bounds, which is reviewable under Rule 13, Section II(f)(3). The shot clock malfunctioned during live play, but this is not a reviewable matter, and it is the officiating crew's responsibility to notice such issues in the moment.
Troy Aikman criticizes officials during a replay review in the Packers-Giants game, calling the delay "ridiculous" and urging them to make a decision. The review took over 90 seconds to determine that Giants tight end Lawrence Cager had touched the ball, nullifying a penalty and resulting in the Giants taking over at the 11-yard line. Aikman's frustration reflects a larger issue with officiating inefficiency and questionable calls in the NFL and sports in general.
The San Francisco Giants extended their winning streak to 10 games, their longest since 2004, with a controversial call in their 4-2 win against the San Diego Padres. After a long review, MLB officials ruled that Padres catcher Gary Sanchez illegally blocked the plate, allowing the Giants to score an overturned run and two more runs in the inning. Padres manager Bob Melvin called it an "awful call" and "one of the worst calls I've seen this year."