ESSE BAHARMAST ELECTED TO NATIONAL SOCCER HALL OF FAME
Baharmast will receive another high honor on Saturday, May 21, when he is inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco,...
Postgame Discussions The Right Way
It was a tough game and not much went as planned. Now it’s time to break down where it all went wrong. It‘s a stressful situation...
LHSAA principals vote to increase pay for high school game officials in all sports
Louisiana high school game officials will receive a pay boost after a vote by the state’s principals Friday at the LHSAA convention in...
Foot Pain Fixes
In a poll Referee published last year, foot pain was reported by 30 percent of respondents. Feet are as different as the people...
Opinion: We need to treat the referees better
It’s disgusting the amount of verbal abuse that referees endure over the course of a game, and the question must be asked why...
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.
