State By State Independent Contractor Unemployment Resources
State by state, the impact of the recent CARES Act will affect sports officials differently. It is our ultimate goal to provide you...
Game Changing Survey Results from 35,813 Officiating Voices
The National Officiating Survey powered by Referee.com is the most comprehensive officiating survey ever completed.
2024 Sports Officiating Summit: Registration Open
The center of the officiating universe will be Atlanta July 28-30, 2024. Register now!
NFL Hires New Officials, Walt Anderson in a New Role
The National Football League is pleased to announce the addition of five new officials to its roster for the 2024 season.
36 officials for 2024 NBA Playoffs
The officials on the playoff roster average 16.2 years of NBA experience, with 28 having 10 or more years.
MSHSL: 2024 Officials Distinguished Service Awards
The Minnesota State High School League annually recognizes contest officials who show commitment and excellence.
Obituary: Rogers Redding
Longtime SEC football referee, and later national coordinator of football officials, Rogers Redding has died at age 81.
Men’s basketball officiating consortium taps John Higgins
The Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic, and WCC will join the Big 12 and Missouri Valley men’s basketball officiating consortium.
NFHS: Flag Football Expanding Nationwide
As a result of this recent growth, the NFHS has been asked to consider publishing national playing rules for flag football.
Bob Delaney: Hiding In Plain Sight
Retired NBA referee and former undercover New Jersey state trooper Bob Delaney talks with Nick Nanton about his incredible careers.
11 ejections occur after collision at plate
After a tag out at home, both benches clear resulting in 11 ejections.
Three American Referees Selected for 2024 Paris Olympics Soccer
Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt have been appointed as match officials for Paris 2024.
Umps honor ‘deeply missed’ coworker with patch
Umpires will be wearing "JP" patches on their hats, paying tribute to the impact of Jay Pierce on the profession.
Pernetti Named Commissioner of the American Athletic Conference
Tim Pernetti has been named the second commissioner of the American Athletic Conference. His tenure will begin in June.
Officials for 2024 Women’s Final Four
The NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by Penny Davis.
Game officials for 2024 men’s Final Four
NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by Chris Rastatter.
2024 MiLB Rules: New Triple-A Strike Zone, Pitch Clock Tweaks
The ABS system experiments will continue in Triple-A and in nine of the 10 parks in the Florida State League.
Draymond Green says he ‘deserved to be kicked out’
It was Green's career-high fourth ejection of the season -- and his second in the first quarter.
MEC Selects Tony Chiazza as Men’s Basketball Supervisor of Officials
“In Tony Chiazza, we are tremendously fortunate to attract a top NCAA Division I men’s basketball official to serve...”
MLS referee lockout officially ends
League agrees to seven-year CBA with PRO and PRSA, lasting through 2030.
Order on the Court
Basketball is one of the most exciting sports to watch in person. The pace of the game, smaller venues than most other sports...
Creating the Holistic Official
By now, the headlines have grown tiresome. High school football, once a Friday Night Lights tradition, can now be called Thursday Night Lights...
Defusing Coach Confrontations
The psychology of being a coach lends itself to an “us-against-the-world” mindset. As a game or a match wears on, tension inevitably mounts....
Sarah Thomas to Receive Inspire Award
The award will be presented in Atlanta on Tue, July 30, during the Celebrate Officiating Gala, sponsored by Fox 40 International.
Ernie Yarbrough to Receive Mel Narol Medallion
The award will be presented in Atlanta on Tue, July 30, during the Celebrate Officiating Gala, sponsored by Fox 40 International.
