The Seahawks certainly benefited from a questionable call.

NFL fans think the refs “rigged” the NFC Championship Game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams after a questionable call involving wide receiver Cooper Kupp.

The Seahawks were leading 31-27, facing a critical 3rd-and-8 situation inside their own 30. Sam Darnold found Cooper Kupp to move the chains, as the officials ruled that he barely reached the first-down marker:

Take a closer look, though, and it certainly looks like Kupp was short of the first down:

The Seahawks were able to bleed more clock, and the Rams ran out of time to complete the comeback. Thus, the first-down ruling for Kupp proved to be a significant factor in Seattle’s win.

And fans accused the NFL refs of “rigging” the game in favor of the home team.

“That is not a catch NFL is rigged,” a fan said.

“That is NOT a first. ROBBERY,“ a user commented.

“Seahawks been getting glazed by refs all game,” another quipped.

“Garage Officiating: #Rams just got cheated out of a shot of getting the ball back!!” a fan commented.

“Nacua gets out of bounds and the ref signals to end the game. wtf? Somehow the Cupp catch was a 1st down but Nacua wasn’t out of bounds? The NFL is blatantly rigged,” a user added.

“The Bills got cheated. Kupp doesn’t survive the ground. Crazy rigged,” said a fan.

For what it’s worth, the refs called four penalties on the Rams and six on the Seahawks, per ESPN. So, make of that as you will.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.