Claim: Facebook posts have accurately reported on referees being fired by the NBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL or other organizations for bribery or other misconduct. Rating: About this rating False
Rumors circulating on Facebook around New Year’s Day in 2025 claimed the NBA, NCAA, NFL and NHL fired numerous referees for alleged involvement in bribery scandals or other forms of misconduct. At the time, the NCAA’s inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff was in the thick of quarterfinal matchups.
For example, on Jan. 2, one Facebook user posted (archived),