Take a Number
What's in a number? You'd be surprised how some NFL officials wound up with their uniform numbers, and the history behind those identifying...
Alyssa Nichols to represent Mississippi as the state’s first FIFA referee
For the first time in state history, a Mississippian has been selected to officiate for the world’s largest sporting governing body.
13 Leaders in High School Activity Programs to Receive 2023 NFHS Citations
Thirteen leaders in high school activity programs across the country have been selected to receive NFHS Citations.
High school basketball tournament announcer tells fans to ‘shut up,’ sports officials applaud message
"I would like to take this opportunity to remind all fans- and I should have done this a lot earlier- shut up."
PA Announcer Tells High School Basketball Crowd to Officiate or Shut Up
The announcement easily drowned out the crowd's chirping, which eventually gave way to applause.
Wisconsin PA announcer’s ‘shut up’ message highlights ref shortage
Sending a message loud and clear, a Wisconsin public address announcer told fans to shut up after they criticized officials.
High school basketball public address announcer tells critical fans to ‘shut up’
"The WIAA is always looking for officials and since you do such a good job from the stands, get on the floor."
NFL announces Super Bowl LVII officiating crew; five of eight officials have prior SB...
The following officials will oversee the final contest of the season, which will take place in Glendale, Arizona on Feb. 12.
Let’s Listen to Student-Athletes and Respect High School Contest Officials
The NFHS, state associations, administrators, athletic directors and other leaders have been calling for a change in behavior.
NFL: Hussey and Torbert are Conference Championship referees
Hussey is in his 21st season and this is his 16th postseason assignment. Torbert is in his 13th season and this is his...
NFHS, Other Sports Leaders to Address Officials Shortage at Second NFHS Officials Consortium
More than 75 leaders from about 50 sports organizations will converge in downtown Indianapolis January 26-28.
MLB: Ten umpires promoted to Major League Staff
Major League Baseball announced that 10 umpires have been promoted to the full-time Major League staff.
Impact of nationwide referee shortage continues despite improvements for winter sports
Some organizations say winter sports aren't as impacted by the shortage since there are typically fewer sports played and fewer officials required.
Rebecca Welch the first woman to referee FA Cup Championship
Rebecca Welch has been chosen as the first woman to referee a men's Championship match between Birmingham City and Preston North End.
New Jersey Assemblywoman’s push to make youth sports safer for officials
The Assembly Judiciary Committee cleared her bill increasing penalties for anyone who assaults youth sports officials, participants and players.
The 5 keys to becoming a Major League umpire
A major shift is taking place in the professional umpiring world, from the way potential umps are trained to the roster of MLB...
Hochuli, Blakeman, Cheffers, and Vinovich are Divisional Playoff referees
The NFL Divisional round playoff referee assignments are as follows.
NFHS: Let’s Listen to Student-Athletes and Respect High School Contest Officials
As soon as one of our state associations signs up another person to officiate, obnoxious behavior by fans drives two or three others...
SCCE Sports, Compliance, and Ethics Conference January 19
Session speakers include representatives from the NFL, British Horseracing Authority, universities and National Association of Sports Officials.
Mic’d up referees will announce VAR decisions at Club World Cup
The movement is part of a trial authorized by IFAB and aims to provide more clarity over officials' decisions.
MPSSAA Sportsmanship Committee Releases Plan of Action
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) has released a Plan of Action to its membership.
Turning Down the Heat: Addressing Spectator Anger at Interscholastic Athletic Events
The vitriol that permeated American life over the past decade has percolated into our schools — in particular, sporting events.
Honoring ‘Pro Football Hall of Famer’ Art McNally
WATCH: Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived.
Sources: All AAA parks to use electronic strike zone in ’23
The electronic strike zone will be used in all 30 Class AAA parks in 2023, sources told ESPN.
