2020-21 college basketball season
(11/24) The 2020-21 NCAA Division I men's college basketball season will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Members of the NCAA DI Council approved...
College Basketball Parents Association formed to advocate for players, educate parents
(11/24) The parents of some of America's top men's and women's basketball players have formed a new organization that aims to build a...
What is the difference between IRS Form 1099-NEC and Form 1099-MISC?
(11/24) The 1099-MISC form has been used in the past to report certain payments, including nonemployee compensation (NEC), to the IRS. Beginning with...
Conferences join forces on virus testing procedures for refs
(11/23) Debbie Williamson is used to the challenges of putting together the officiating puzzle. Whether it’s assigning officials to specific games or figuring...
Big Ten Leading the Way With COVID-19 Protocols for Basketball
(11/23) The Big Ten just might have the best plan when it comes to dealing with the coronavirus. The Big Ten has figured...
Reaching the refereeing summit: What does it take?
(11/23) ‘Man in the Middle’, a new four-part UEFA.tv series currently being released in weekly episodes, gives a unique insight into the personal...
GHSA moves all 4A, 2A playoffs to Saturday to get more officials
(11/23) Citing not enough officials available to work Friday, the Georgia High School Association on Monday moved all Class 4A and Class 2A...
Miami Dolphins players accidentally trampled a ref while celebrating an interception
(11/22) The Miami Dolphins defense accidentally took out official Tripp Sutter while stampeding towards the end zone to celebrate an interception. The scene...
This isn’t whistling Dixie
(11/22) Some get too old to keep up with the speed of the game. Some can’t make the time worth their while. Some...
Former NFL official from Cocoa reflects on eve of historic all-Black referee crew in...
(11/21) When Neely Dunn slides back into his easy chair to watch "Monday Night Football" this week, you can bet the Los Angeles...
It’s OK to pick up a flag or put one down late
Back in the day there were two commonly accepted officiating axioms: Don’t pick up a flag once it’s put down and don’t put one down late. The...
As NFL gears up for its first all-Black officiating crew, umpire Barry Anderson says...
(11/20) Barry Anderson has an impossible job: make sure top athletes obey the rules of the most-watched game in America but never become...
COMMENTARY: The umpire’s last call
(11/20) Baseball Hall of Famer and well-known local media personality Carl Lake passed away this week following a lengthy battle with cancer. He...
Becoming referee helps former soccer player improve his game, character
(11/20) “As a referee, you always have to be prepared and always have to be aware of what’s happening during matches, which also...
MHSAA remains committed to full winter season despite delayed start
(11/20) The story around high school sports the past week has been the stoppage of the three remaining fall tournaments. However, due to...
MAKING HISTORY: As MLS assistant referee of year, Nesbitt 1st woman game official to...
(11/19) Nesbitt made history as the first woman official to earn year-end recognition (by virtue of receiving an award or a championship assignment)...
Ismail Elfath named MLS Referee of the Year
(11/19) Ismail Elfath has been named MLS Referee of the Year for the first time in his career, Major League Soccer and the...
Kathryn Nesbitt named MLS Assistant Referee of the Year
(11/19) Kathryn Nesbitt was named the 2020 MLS Assistant Referee of the Year Wednesday, becoming the first woman official to earn year-end recognition,...
Basketball referees needed once youth sports resume in Washington
(11/18) It’s one of the most thankless jobs in sports: being an official. But it’s also one of the most important jobs. “I...
Former MLB umpire Paul Schrieber lived a memorable baseball life
(11/18) Paul Schrieber’s office window always had the best view. The pennants flying on the frieze border at Yankee Stadium. The Green Monster...
Former NASO board member: William “Bill” Gaskins Jr.
(11/18) On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, William “Bill” Gaskins Jr. went home to meet his Maker surrounded by the family that will always...
COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Athletic Conference Cancels Winter Sports
(11/18) “With careful consideration to health concerns and realistic abilities to conduct sport seasons amid this pandemic, our conference and our membership is...
Dreams of becoming first junior female FIBA referee
(11/18) Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) historic visit to Kerama yielded exceptional results in terms of participants in their basketball, 3x3,...
Mitigation Efforts Must Intensify as Winter Sports, Performing Arts Begin
(11/18) To play or not to play winter high school sports and other activity programs – that is the decision being considered by...
