Al Riveron returns to the NFL as an officiating liaison to the TV networks
Riveron will monitor the broadcast during league primetime games, and will be able to contact the production truck and game analysts.
Umpires for the 118th Fall Classic announced
Major League Baseball has announced the umpires who have been assigned to the 2022 World Series between the Astros and Phillies.
CIF-SS Commissioner: What Has Changed, What Has Not
With that said, what has changed? I remember walking into the banquet room that night and being surprised with what I saw.
NFL: Week 8 referee assignments
Referee Carl Cheffers and his crew will officiate this Thursday’s game in Tampa as the Ravens visit the Buccaneers.
SQUAWK BOX
By Dan Ronan
A late May MLB game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals pointed out the challenges ESPN, Fox...
Two women become first to complete Masters degree for referees and umpires
Two “trailblazing” women are celebrating becoming the initial graduates from what is said to be the world’s first Masters degree for officiating.
Referees and Players Remember Tony Brown for His Cool and Fair Ways
In a league in which emotions often run hot, referee Tony Brown knew better than to meet fire with fire.
Unsung Heroes: Norrell dedicates more than 50 years to officiating
Larry Norrell recently surpassed 50 years as an official for local sports. And now he wants to get others involved.
As high school football games get testier, refs are harder to find
Many officials consider whether the hostility they face is worth it.
NBA Referee Tony Brown has died at age 55
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: 'Tony Brown was one of the most accomplished referees in the NBA and an inspiration to his colleagues.'
NFL: Week 7 referee assignments
Referee Jerome Boger will officiate Thursday’s game in Arizona. Carl Cheffers, Shawn Hochuli, Brad Rogers are off this week.
2022-23 NFHS Basketball Rules Interpretations
The National Federation of State High School Associations has released interpretations for 4 basketball situations.
Green Armband Reminds Youth Hockey Parents to Quit Abusing Referees
Officials most of us encounter at the grassroots level are doing it not to get rich but for the love of the sport.
MLB: Umpires for League Championship Series announced
Major League Baseball announced the umpires assigned to the 2022 American League and National League Championship Series.
Soccer community mourns referee shot dead trying to de-escalate scuffle
"Violence like this has no place in our sport at any capacity as it’s hard enough for the amount of abuse referees have...
Ismail Elfath named 2022 MLS Referee of the Year
Ismail Elfath has been named the 2022 MLS Referee of the Year, the MLS and PRO announced Friday.
Corey Rockwell named 2022 MLS Assistant Referee of the Year
Corey Rockwell has been named the 2022 MLS Assistant Referee of the Year, the MLS and PRO announced Friday.
Moving The Chains: Local officials talk about why they love working high school football...
As members of the New England Football Officials Association (A.N.E.F.O.), they give back far more than they take both on and off the...
Refereeing and abuse: ‘Why I love being a referee and won’t quit’
Over my 10 years, I've got a thicker skin from it and I've gone on to be able to improve my own life...
NBA Promotes 4 Referees to 2022-23 Officiating Staff
NBA G League referees Cheryl Flores, Robert Hussey, Matt Kallio and Dannica Mosher have been promoted.
College Baseball Hall of Fame mourns Dale Williams
The 2013 National Collegiate Umpire Awardee and National College Baseball Hall of Famer, died following a long battle with a respiratory illness.
Listen: NFHS Rolls Out Bench Bad Behavior Campaign & Website
NFHS Director of Officiating Dana Pappas spoke with WRMJ Sportsline Saturday morning about the new campaign.
For one referee, path from Korea to the NBA wasn’t easy
Intae Hwang wanted to play basketball. His parents wouldn’t allow it. He reached the NBA anyway - as a referee.
NFHS Overtime (S2 | E4): Longtime Virginia Referee Honored
The NFHS proudly presents NFHS Overtime, a video series hosted by Nate Perry. In this episode we celebrate a multi-sport referee in Virginia.
