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NFL ANNOUNCES CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND AND PRO BOWL OFFICIATING CREWS

The officiating crews for the NFL's Conference Championship and Pro Bowl 2022 have been announced.

Alan Goldberger: How Covid-19 is Changing Sports Risk

We’ve faced this before. It’s not just COVID-19, it’s unsafe facilities, it’s failure to teach fundamentals, it’s dangerous environmental conditions, and it’s not...

Referee Magazine – March 2022 Preview

Features It’s Amy Bonner’s Business. Officiating full time has been beneficial for this top college basketball official. Self Promotion. How (and how not)...

Everyday Heroes: Referee Chuck Graziano has been officiating for the last 50 years

Chuck Graziano has been a fixture in Wisconsin wrestling for the last 50 years. He's refereed matches for little kids and Olympians.

In My Judgment: Enough is Enough

When is it too much? I think I have recently found that breaking point. I am trying to figure out why THIS is...

ACC Now podcast: Hall of Fame ref dishes about experiences with ACC coaching legends

Retired ACC referee John Clougherty sits down with N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to chat about the current state of college basketball and...

No Crime to Ask For Help

Why are some officials hesitant to go to a partner for help on a play? If getting the call right really matters to...

Small High School Concern Over Shot Clock Cost, Staffing

Montana will become the ninth state to adopt a shot clock in high school basketball next season.

College Basketball Coach Suspended For Referee Confrontation

Things are not going to get any easier for head coach Bobby Hurley and the Arizona State Sun Devils if he can’t control...

Focus on the Feet to Get Traveling Rulings Right

There are those who proclaim that the block/charge call is the most difficult in basketball. Consistently getting traveling rulings right at the end...

UConn men’s basketball radio man Mike Crispino balances work on the mic with work...

You may notice that Crispino is a little easier on the referees, and there’s a good reason why: He is one of them.

Collision Decision

Collisions on the basepaths are not a routine occurrence in fast-pitch softball, so it is important for umpires to prepare for scenarios that...

Sweaters to Stripes – a referee family

Ryan Carter spoke with three brothers from Hutchinson, Minnesota who turned to refereeing to keep their hockey passion alive.

Crew Harmony Leads to Better Games & More Fun

When any game assignment arrives, all sorts of questions usually race through an official’s mind. Who’s playing and where is it being played are immediate, but don't...

Mike Pereira Discusses USFL Officiating on Green Light Podcast

This is the first time we’re getting a look at the officiating standards that will utilized in the 2022 season.

Robot umpires at home plate moving up to Triple-A for 2022, one step away...

MLB's website posted a hiring notice seeking seasonal employees to operate the Automated Ball-Strike system.

Three brothers refereeing one game makes an everlasting memory

The Korger brothers grew up with referees, around referees, and as referees. With over 100 years of combined experience, there was one game...

NASO Statement on Dak Prescott

The National Association of Sports Officials acknowledges Dak Prescott’s “walk-back” from comments he made on Sunday, January 16.

NFL ANNOUNCES DIVISIONAL ROUND OFFICIATING CREWS

The officiating crews for the NFL's Divisional Round have been announced.

FRANCINE MARTIN – KSHSAA RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Francine Martin of the Kansas State High School Activities Association has announced her retirement from the staff effective June 30, 2023.

Defining the “It” Factor

Rules knowledge, mechanics and making the right calls are important. Missing any of those elements can break your career, but having them won’t...

Henry Chen proving to be one of top volleyball officials in NCAA

“First time at the finals,” Chen said. “I have made the semifinals four of the last five years. I have had a super...

Don’t Lose Focus

Some inexperienced second referees lose focus at times and turn their attention away from the net too soon to watch that great defensive play in the back...

Junior football referee’s heartwarming gesture towards girl, 6, playing her first game

A heartwarming moment from the game has taken social media by storm, with referee giving his gloves to Euxton player during a cold...

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