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From the New York Giants to the San Francisco Giants, the NFL referee lockout to the NHL lockout, #linsanity to #HeIsManziel, 2012 will go down as a win for sports and social media. In recognition of another banner year, here are the top sports a...

Referee Ed Hochuli and crew needed an extended period to sort out what happened when the San Francisco 49ers' Ted Ginn Jr. risked muffing a punt against the New England Patriots on Sunday night. It was tough to see whether the ball struck Ginn bef...

The NFL's replacement refs came from all walks of life and exited the stage in dramatic fashion. Who were they? Why did they do it? And where will they go now?

The Texans and Falcons appear to be the class of their respective conferences, writes John Clayton.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Thursday the NFL has a "great long-term setup" with its referees, who are set to return to work in Week 4.

No-nonsense Packers coach Mike McCarthy acted like a total professional in his postgame press conference. Unfortunately some players and coaches are using the refs to excuse poor behavior.

The furor over the work of replacement officials reached a fevered pitch during Week 3 in the NFL, especially Monday night when Seattle beat Green Bay on a desperation pass that many thought was an interception.

Yes, the refs were bad, but the Patriots blew their chances on Sunday.

Here are five ways to improve the NFL's replacement officials.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick grabbed an official as he was leaving the field, in what looked like an attempt to speak with him following New England's 31-30 loss to Baltimore.

Adam Schefter dives into his mailbag to answer questions on how the replacement refs did, RG3's debut and significant Week 1 injuries.

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John Parry has been assigned to referee the Super Bowl.

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh doesn't feel like a trip to the Super Bowl was taken away from the Ravens, but he was "surprised" that the officials didn't review Lee Evans' fourth-quarter drop in the end zone.

Stephania Bell reports from Patriots camp on the health and recovery of a number of players, including Tom Brady and Aaron Hernandez.

Texans RB Arian Foster continued his amazing rise in Week 3 of the preseason, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Facebook friend Patrick sent a message to me suggesting the NFL erred in sending referee Bill Leavy to Seattle Seahawks training camp. He said some fans booed and called Leavy names when they spotted him on the practice field. Also via Facebook, R...