Duke basketball legend gets tossed from son’s youth game
Duke basketball alum JJ Redick lets officials hear it, no matter the venue.
Gulf South Conference Coordinators of Basketball Officials hired
“Tasha and John are the ideal candidates to help the GSC advance its basketball officiating programs,” said GSC Commissioner Matt Wilson.
NCAA: Football timing rules approved for Divisions I, II
The Football Rules Committee anticipates the adjustments will modestly reduce the number of plays in the game.
Busting 4 Major Myths About Referees In The NBA Playoffs
The NBA playoffs come with an intensified microscope on everyone, referees maybe most of all.
German third-tier match suspended after referee doused in beer
The match officials waited, surveying the situation, before the leaving the field. TV showed the fan throwing the beer at the referee's face.
Officiating In History: Nolan Ryan’s 7th No-Hitter – May 1, 1991
Texas Rangers' pitcher Nolan Ryan felt every one of his 44 years early in the evening of May 1, 1991. Worse, he was...
VIDEO: Umpire attacked at Columbus softball game
The Recs and Parks Department confirmed there would be an investigation into the altercation captured on video before an adult softball game.
Somebody’s Watching You
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n my early years as an amateur umpire, there was no formal performance appraisal. Once in a blue moon we’d get a call...
MLB eyes more rule changes, will experiment in Atlantic League
MLB announced a series of experimental rules, including a designated pinch runner & "double-hook" designated hitter rule.
Aptitude Vs. Attitude
The attitude officials have when they walk onto the field will determine in part the success they may or may not enjoy in...
NHL Referees and Linesmen for 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Here are the 20 NHL Referees and 20 NHL Linesmen chosen to officiate the National Hockey League postseason.
NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer National Coordinator of Officials
The NCAA is requesting applications from interested individuals to serve as the NCAA Men’s and Women’s National Coordinator of Officials.
USA Rugby Referee & Laws Committee announce WPL Match Officials
The crew consists of eight referees from across the USA and six referee coaches lead by WPL Match Official Manager, Amanda Cox.
KSHSAA Selects Scott Goodheart For Director of Officials
The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced Scott Goodheart as its next Director of Officials.
NBA announces 36 officials selected for 2023 NBA playoffs
The playoff roster features 28 referees who have 10 or more years of NBA experience.
NFHS’ Niehoff to be Inducted into CAS-CIAC Hall of Honor
Dr. Karissa Niehoff, CEO of the NFHS, will be inducted into the CAS-CIAC (Connecticut) Hall of Honor.
NBA VP Of Referee Operations Kane Fitzgerald Joins GameTime
NBA VP of Referee Operations Kane Fitzgerald discusses advancements and tough calls.
Randy Campbell Named Big Sky Coordinator of Football Officials
The Big Sky Conference has hired Randy Campbell as its Coordinator of Football Officials, Commissioner Tom Wistrcill announced.
NCAA Selects 2023 Frozen Four Referees and Linesmen
Congrats to the officials selected to work this year’s tournament in Tampa Bay.
Are You Mentor Material?
Mentoring is a great way to give back to the avocation, but it’s not for everyone. So what does it take to be...
Referee Marc Joannette Calls it a Career
After nearly 25 years, number 25 is calling it a career. Referee Marc Joannette officiated his final National Hockey League game.
Meet The IRS Special Agent Earning His Stripes As An NFL Referee
During the week, Eugene Hall uses his tech savvy to chase down tax cheats, identity thieves and other fiscal frauds.
Take a Peek Inside An Assigner’s Notebook
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hile I have officiated since 1975, I have also served as a high school softball assigner and an NCAA Division III college football...
Former NFL referee Bill Leavy dies at 76
Leavy served as the referee in two Super Bowls, XL & XXXIV.
