Big 12 says it will play 2020 football season this fall, despite Big Ten...
(8/13) The Big 12 board of directors voted Tuesday night to allow their schools to go ahead with the 2020 fall season, the...
The Bubble’s Best TV Innovation Deserves a Longer Look
(8/12) When Major League Soccer began airing video review discussions in real time, it gave fans a rare glimpse inside its games’ biggest...
Umpire Chris Conroy exits, returns after fractured finger
(8/12) The Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals had a 17-minute, 30-second injury delay during the bottom of the first inning Wednesday after...
Veteran Soccer Referee Ian Bongaardt Appointed as New State Referee Administrator for the Eastern...
(8/11) Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer, which fosters the mental, physical and emotional growth of youth through the sport of soccer at all levels...
‘Disgusting’ attack from ex-Russia captain leaves referee in hospital
(8/11) Shocking footage has captured the moment a former national captain attacked a referee during an amateur football match in Russia. Former Russia...
Referee Magazine – September 2020 Preview
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Greg Gibson’s Whole Life. The longtime MLB umpire has ensured that he is insured for a life after baseball.
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Will there be college football this fall? A conference-by-conference breakdown
(8/10) Here's a conference-by-conference look at where things stand heading into a Tuesday that promises to be just as chaotic for college football...
Referee shortage keeps getting worse
(8/10) Wanted: football game officials. As part of a nationwide trend over the past couple years, the number of those fulfilling a passion...
NFL referees who opt out get $30K stipend, guaranteed job in 2021
(8/9) NFL game officials can opt out of the 2020 season in exchange for a $30,000 stipend and a guarantee that their jobs...
MLS is Back final referee crew announced, with first woman to work MLS final
(8/9) The referee crew for Tuesday's MLS is Back Tournament Final matchup between the Portland Timbers and Orlando City SC has been announced,...
How the NHL has kept its playoff bubble coronavirus-free — so far
(8/9) There have been many extraordinary aspects to the National Hockey League's return to the ice after it paused its season for the...
Sources: Power 5 conferences talking about no fall football
(8/9) Commissioners of the Power 5 conferences held an emergency meeting on Sunday, as there is growing concern among college athletics officials that...
MAC postpones all fall sports, including football; plans on spring season
(8/8) The Mid-American Conference has postponed its entire fall sports season, becoming the first FBS conference to make the drastic decision because of...
Missouri Valley Conference, eyeing FCS playoffs, opts for spring season
(8/8) The Missouri Valley Conference will move its football season to the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic. The league's presidents council announced...
MLS to restart season in home markets Aug. 12
(8/8) MLS revealed its plans for resuming its regular season in home markets, with the first game set to take place on Aug....
Where the start of high school sports stands in all 50 states amid pandemic
(8/7) The National Federation of State High School Associations has offered a 16-page guide to help states with the possible re-opening of athletics....
Confidence Comes from the Rules
Confidence is the key to success
Confidence is the key to success and optimum performance in any endeavor, but confidence is not a genetic...
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Pa. recommends no school sports until 2021, Wolf says
(8/6) Philadelphia officials are urging residents to answer the phone if the city’s team of COVID-19 contact tracers reaches out to them. ”As...
College basketball referees stuck in limbo as they await call on 2020-21 season
(8/5) When we talk about the resumption of college athletics and all the uncomfortable, unavoidable entanglements therein, referees are mostly not acknowledged. But...
Students’ Needs for High School Sports, Performing Arts Drives Decisions to Restart Programs
(8/5) As leaders of state high school associations work with government, education and health leaders on a safe return of sports and other...
The Big Ten explains its schedule and all the backup options that come with...
(8/5) Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren spent two and a half hours on Zoom Monday night, talking with two athlete representatives from each...
Four Steps Toward Being Truly Great
Let’s assume you are a good umpire, even an exceptional umpire. You do well on association exams and know your mechanics. Nevertheless, do...
No tolerance for referee abuse from soccer organisation
(8/5) “We’ve got to nip it in the bud. is a blight on our game. It’s a terrible part of football.”
