All articles tagged with #replay review
A PFT analysis argues that the overtime reversal of Laquon Treadwell’s catch in Colts-Chiefs did not meet the 'clear and obvious' standard for overturning a call; the frame-by-frame review concluded Sneed may have touched Treadwell after possession, yet the ruling on the field should have stood, prompting criticism of the replay process and concerns about consistency and potential bias in high-profile games.
The Mid-American Conference filed a formal appeal with the NCAA, arguing the replay review in Western Michigan’s season-opening loss to Michigan did not follow proper protocol and asking that WMU be credited with the win; the NCAA is issuing new timing guidelines to standardize clock handling during reviews, and if those rules had been applied, WMU could have won the game.
The Mid-American Conference filed a formal appeal to the NCAA FBS Oversight Committee and College Football Playoff, asking that Western Michigan be recognized as the winner of the Western Michigan vs. Michigan game due to alleged replay-protocol violations: officials reportedly used the replay system clock rather than the program clock, which could have altered the end-of-game timing. WMU contends that if proper procedure had been followed, the game would have ended 12–7 in WMU's favor; Michigan ultimately won 13–12 on a last-second Hail Mary. Overturning a completed game is unlikely, though the MAC seeks action and clarification; the Big Ten has stood by its replay decision.
Pete Alonso's go-ahead homer was ruled foul after a crew-chief review, the call stood, sparking fury from Orioles players and staff who cited iPad ball-tracking data (and AI analytics) in defense; the Yankees went on to win 5-3.
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.