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NFL officials focusing on ‘clear and obvious’ calls as penalties drop

(9/20) "When we were preparing, certainly going in, we had a theme of 'clear and obvious' and we wanted that to continue throughout...

The Price is Right: ‘Jaws’ tabbed as volleyball official of the year

(9/19) Jocelyn Price hasn’t always been a referee, but ever since she first picked up the whistle she’s tried to be consistent. That...

NHL Names 2020 Stanley Cup Final Referees and Linesmen

(9/19) With two teams – the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning – already set, here’s the third team taking the ice...
hustle

Seven Kinds of Hustle

Hustle is defined in different ways by different sports officials, but many will point out that the physical — get from here to there as fast...

Pac-12 leaders to meet on Friday with big decision on the horizon

(9/18) Over the past 48 hours, news has been coming from everywhere that the Pac-12 is now reconsidering the Jan. 1 start date,...

Uncertainty Fosters a Sense of Purpose

For basketball officials, the 2020-21 season is full of uncertainty. We don't know exactly when we're going to get to work, and what...

NCAA men’s and women’s college basketball seasons can start Nov. 25

(9/17) The 2020-21 men's and women's college basketball seasons can start Nov. 25, the NCAA Division I Council said Wednesday. The council, following...

A Strategic Analysis of the State of Collegiate Officiating

(9/17) The NCAA Division III Commissioners Association (DIIICA) engaged The PICTOR Group to conduct a comprehensive assessment of officiating for 13 NCAA Division...

MLB umpire reportedly tests positive for virus, forcing change in crews

(9/16) A Major League Baseball umpire tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting a late shift in crew assignments in Florida this week, several...

Did You Hear What I Didn’t Say?

As most volleyball officials would agree, non-verbal communication encompasses approximately 80-90 percent of our communication with coaches, players, partners and fans. There are...

MLB umpire Joe West has never missed a call. Just ask him

(9/16) He is also a very serious man. He takes off a series to visit a sick friend. He helps widows of former...

ESPN’s Ryan McGee’s book turns referees into (shocker!) real, likable people

(9/16) What’s sweeter than a 10-year-old boy telling his dad he’s doing a great job? Sam McGee’s intent was pure. His sense of...

The Big Ten Conference Adopts Stringent Medical Protocols; Football Season to Resume October 23-24,...

(9/16) The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) adopted significant medical protocols including daily antigen testing, enhanced cardiac screening and an...

Big Ten football to resume weekend of Oct. 24

(9/16) The Big Ten will kick off its football season the weekend of Oct. 24 after the league's presidents and chancellors unanimously voted...

Benoit Paire throws tantrum after disputed call

(9/15) Benoit Paire gets into a number of arguments with the umpire as he bows out of the Italian Open.

NBA Announces Officials for 2020 Conference Finals

(9/15) Officials selected to work the 2020 NBA Conference Finals in the Orlando bubble have been selected by the NBA. Find the roster...
soccer throw-ins

Not All Throw-Ins Are Created Equally

T he throw-in, a common restart at all levels of soccer, presents a number of challenges to the officiating team — some of which...

What Wednesday’s NCAA ruling will mean for the 2020-21 college basketball season

(9/15) The NCAA Division I council is set to meet on Wednesday, after which a series of guidelines for the 2020-21 men's and...

Sources: MLB, MLBPA agree to hold playoffs in bubble settings

(9/15) Major League Baseball and its players' union have reached an agreement on playing this year's postseason in bubble settings, sources confirmed to...

Big Ten set to reveal plans to play college football in 2020 season, per...

(9/15) The Big Ten presidents and chancellors are expected to announce plans for a return to football in the 2020 season, according to...

Michigan high school football referee numbers down 25 percent; what it means for 2020...

(9/15) The Friday night lights could be replaced with Saturday afternoon kickoffs in some Michigan regions this fall due to a drop in...

Obituary: Frederic C. Gardner Sr.

(9/15) For well over 60 years, Fred was active in high school and college sports. He was a member of the Association of...

Potential referee shortage in metro Detroit could risk return of high school football

(9/14) High school football games are set to kick off later this week on Friday after getting the go-ahead from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer...

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