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First NFL High School Football Officials ‘Crew of the Year’ Selected

Part of the partnership between the NFL and NFHS to help increase recognition and participation of high school football officials.

MLB Umpire Camp trains on-field officials of tomorrow

“I’ve learned so much while I’ve been here. I’ve turned into a whole different umpire,” he said.

NFL referee honored as hometown hero in small Utah town

A special honor was held for NFL referee Land Clark whose roots are in small town Utah.

IHSA Announces 2023-24 Officials of the Year

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce its 2023-24 Officials of the Year in 21 IHSA sports.

Spectator becomes game official in Bundesliga after player hits assistant referee with ball

A spectator at a Bundesliga game was recruited as the fourth official after the assistant referee was struck.

Sports officials testify in favor of bill that would ban people who harass them

New Hampshire State Sen. Lou D'Allesandro is the main sponsor of a assault and harassment bill.

Smith and Blakeman are Conference Championship referees

Smith will be in Baltimore for the Chiefs @ Ravens; Blakeman will be in San Francisco for the Lions @ 49ers.

Lacey Senuk refs the first Professional Women’s Hockey League game

With a sold-out crowd of 2, 537 and about 2.9 million people watching on television, Senuk admits the nerves she felt.

Legendary Wimbledon referee Alan Mills passes away at the age of 88

ATP Tour hails his 'impeccable character and integrity'.

NFL commish Roger Goodell defends referees: ‘I’m very proud of what they do’

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has repeatedly come to the defense of the league's referees.

Longtime Iowa high school referee receives life-saving kidney donation from his brother

After 40 straight years of officiating high school football games in the state of Iowa, Dale Torpey worked his final game in 2019.

Hussey, Kemp, Vinovich, and Hochuli are the Divisional Playoff referees

Officials are listed with their uniform number, years of NFL experience, and outside occupation.

How to Handle a New Crew Member

If you’re used to working on a crew with the same people from week to week, you know that you can quickly reach...

Kings coach Mike Brown fined $50K

Mike Brown has been fined for aggressively pursuing a game official, and for publicly criticizing officiating.

The female referee inspiring women across the Arab world

FIFA referee Bouchra Karboubi was determined to pursue her childhood dreams of police officer and her passion for football.

Extra Effort: Giving back to youth basketball as referee

In addition to being a three-sport athlete, Brodie became a licensed basketball referee this school year.

RFU confirms longer bans for players and coaches abusing referees in rugby

Survey numbers are "unacceptable" and "undoubtedly impacting" recruitment and retention of officials.

Corey Rockwell Reflects on 17 Years on FIFA Panel

Corey Rockwell’s first international match as an assistant referee with a FIFA badge was at Estadio Azteca.

WIAA/WOA Announces Pilot of Body Cameras on Referees

Approximately 100 basketball officials across the state began using the body cameras as early as Friday, Jan. 5.

NFL officiating crews for Wild Card Round

The prior playoff experience that is listed for the crew chief includes his service as an NFL official.

CHSAA Officials Appreciation Week Feature: Carrie Guy

"I went to every officials camp and attended every clinic I could to get better and get noticed by college assigners.”

Referee dies at Arvada West wrestling tournament

Gerrard Flores died after a medical emergency while refereeing a wrestling tournament Sunday at Arvada West High School.

Indianapolis referee has now worked every gym in the state

Casey Gaynor has refereed a game at every single current IHSAA member school.

Football officials: 2023 in memoriam

A look back at the lives and careers of the NFL officials who left us in 2023.

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