NFL

By now, even non-football fans have heard about the officiating debacle in last night's showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks (just check your Facebook feed). Facing a 12-7 deficit with just seconds left to play, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson rolled out of the pocket and threw a desperation heave into the end zone, resulting in a game-clinching interception for the Packers.

Except it wasn't. Instead, the NFL's much-maligned replacement officials inexplicably ruled the play a touchdown for the Seahawks, ignoring an obvious offensive pass-interference penalty and cementing the phrase "simultaneous catch" into the lexicon of poor sports officiating.

This screw-up will, hopefully, lead to the return of the real refs—but let's not forget that they too have made their share of awful calls over the years. Here's a look at some of the NFL's most controversial officiating decisions:

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As the labor dispute between the NFL and the referees’ union continues, criticism of the replacement officials has been going on for weeks and has only gotten louder after a blown call on 'Monday Night Football' gave Seattle a 14-12 win over Green Bay.

How bad have things gotten for the NFL?

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New England Patriots All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski is everywhere. During the season we see him catching passes from Tom Brady and spiking footballs after every touchdown. Lately we have also been seeing him in quite a few endorsements. If you haven't had your full of 'GRONK,' maybe you can at least have a full belly, with the new 'Gronk Flakes.'

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Another week in the NFL and another week of some very questionable calls. Everyone is frustrated by the replacement officials, but are some coaches going too far?

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Three overtime games and several last-second finishes highlighted the NFL action from Week 3. Here's a recap of all of Sunday's games:

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Okay, so you've weathered the first two weeks of the 2012 fantasy football season and dropped that rookie running back that you knew you shouldn't have drafted. Now that early hiccups are out of the way, take your team to the next level by checking out some story lines and players to watch in Week 3.

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New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens — 8:20 PM
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Md.
A rematch of the franchises that met in last year's AFC Championship Game will play out in the spotlight of Sunday night.

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Important college football games, the return of UFC and a high-stakes golf tournament highlight the sports TV calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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Eli Manning passed for 288 yards and a touchdown, as the New York Giants routed the Carolina Panthers, 36-7, on Thursday night in Charlotte.

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The last few years, the NFL has offered fans a chance to catch a mid-week game, but only for about half the season. This year, Thursday-night games have been extended all the way to the start of the season.

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