NFL officiating, replay review in good hands with Al Riveron

Al Riveron was the NFL’s first Hispanic referee. Now he is tasked with the toughest officiating job in the league, and he is ready for it.

Al Riveron was the NFL’s first Hispanic referee. Now he is tasked with the toughest officiating job in the league, and he is ready for it.

NFL ref Walt Coleman loves tuck rule-related jabs from Amy Trask, Raiders fans

Walt Coleman, the NFL referee who made the infamous tuck rule call in the 2002 AFC divisional playoff game between the Raiders and Patriots, loves to have fun with those who bring up the play.

Walt Coleman, the NFL referee who made the infamous tuck rule call in the 2002 AFC divisional playoff game between the Raiders and Patriots, loves to have fun with those who bring up the play.

NFL schedule: Important dates, deadlines on 2017-18 calendar

The NFL this week released its key dates on the schedule, including the trade deadline, the beginning of free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft, for the next 10 months.

The NFL this week released its key dates on the schedule, including the trade deadline, the beginning of free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft, for the next 10 months.

NFL offseason schedule 2017: OTAs, minicamp dates for each team

OTAs and minicamps are right around the corner for all 32 NFL teams. Here’s the schedule for their offseason programs, set to begin before the 2017 NFL Draft.

OTAs and minicamps are right around the corner for all 32 NFL teams. Here’s the schedule for their offseason programs, set to begin before the 2017 NFL Draft.

‘The Lovie Curse’: Are Bears doomed by ill-fated coach firing?

Bears great Brian Urlacher thinks the 2012 firing of Lovie Smith placed a curse on the franchise. He has a point.

Bears great Brian Urlacher thinks the 2012 firing of Lovie Smith placed a curse on the franchise. He has a point.

Tearful Rams players took blame for Jeff Fisher’s firing

Rams players were visibly shaken after Jeff Fisher told them he had been fired, and punter Johnny Hekker was among those who expressed guilt.

Rams players were visibly shaken after Jeff Fisher told them he had been fired, and punter Johnny Hekker was among those who expressed guilt.

Jeff Fisher video reveals harsh reality of NFL coach firings

When Jeff Fisher told his assistants he had been fired by the Rams, their reactions implied that they, too, immediately realized their fate.

When Jeff Fisher told his assistants he had been fired by the Rams, their reactions implied that they, too, immediately realized their fate.

Trade to Rockets brings Chris Paul that much closer to his beloved Cowboys

Chris Paul, a die-hard Cowboys fan, surely will not mind more convenient accessibility to his favorite football team now that he’ll be playing just 239 miles away in Houston.

Chris Paul, a die-hard Cowboys fan, surely will not mind more convenient accessibility to his favorite football team now that he’ll be playing just 239 miles away in Houston.