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End of an era: Winnipeg referee ends career after 56 years; spent 35 years...

Ken Lazaruk, in true Winnipeg fashion, took to a snow-packed football field to referee football one final time, ending a 56-year run.

2021-22 National Basketball Association Roster

3 Nick Buchert Smithfield, Ky., 10 4 Sean Wright Dacula, Ga., 15 5 Kane Fitzgerald Toms River, N.J., 11 6 Tony Brown Atlanta, 18 7 Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling Tampa, Fla., 6 8 Marc Davis Chicago,...

LONGTIME NHL REFEREE DON KOHARSKI NAMED NLL DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS

Highly respected veteran official of more than 2,000 NHL games looks to further improve pool, quality of NLL officials.

Daryl Johnston, Mike Pereira Part Of USFL New Executive Team

Some big names are working behind the scenes for the USFL, with an official announcement from FOX Sports coming today.

Team Officiating Beyond Out-of-Bounds Plays

Officials who are looking for a way to distinguish themselves should look no further than the topic of team officiating. The best officials at all levels...

Storied referee retires

After packing thousands of memories into 35 years as a football referee, Mark Windham is figuratively hanging up his cleats.

Coexist with Photographers

Officials are in the middle of the action, focused on the game but also aware of the sideline surroundings. Similarly, photographers and community access cable television camera...

Referee sprayed by parent with Lysol at Colorado hockey tournament

Colorado is losing referees. From youth sports to adult leagues, the numbers for returning officials is getting smaller.

Tony Corrente turns 70, a rare milestone for an active official

In his 27th season, he is in small company of officials who were on the field into their 70s. Down judge Mike Spanier...

Elite whistle blower still eyeing Olympic record

Boris Margeta’s name is synonymous with what is right about refereeing water polo.

What’s Acceptable Contact Between Officials & Participants?

The issue of the propriety of any two human beings touching one another runs the gamut of the human condition; from liberal to conservative, man to woman, western...

USFL ANNOUNCEMENT ON 2022 SEASON REPORTEDLY COMING NEXT WEEK

Earlier this year football fans were shocked by the news that the United States Football League (USFL) would be returning in 2022.

Jim Poole, back judge in 2 Super Bowls, dies at 89

An NFL career with two Super Bowl assignments makes for an amazing résumé, but only scratches the surface of a remarkable athletic life.

Referees using online tracker to make sure they get home safely after being abused...

International soccer refs are using an online tracker to make sure they get home safely after being abused at matches.

WATCH: Neymar furiously confronts referee in Brazil’s victory over Colombia in World Cup qualifier

Neymar clashed with the referee chest to the chest after being angered by a decision made by the man in charge.

Striking Out Cancer

W orking the Little League World Series (LLWS) is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for umpires. But in 2021, with the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting the...

In honor of Veteran’s Day, UMPS CARE salutes former MILB umpire

The 12-day experience at the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy in Charlotte “was the best 12 days of my life” according to Brandon Henson.

Surveys: Reduction in Concussions, Improvement in Mental Health of High School Athletes

In addition to reducing the risk of physical injuries in high school sports, the NFHS is also focusing on mental and emotional wellness...

NFL SVP of officiating: ‘Posturing’ prompted taunting penalty on Bears’ Cassius Marsh

Monday night's taunting flag has received further justification from the league office. NFL senior VP of officiating Perry Fewell supported the taunting foul...

Tom O’Neill’s Long Haul

It’s difficult for an official working a national championship game to avoid the spotlight. But during the opening minutes of the 1997 NCAA...

Classy gesture to retiring rugby referee Poite

Australia presented retiring referee Romain Poite with a didgeridoo after their loss to Scotland Sunday.

Tips On Staying Present

As an umpire, even we get nervous once and a while or you start to focus on a previous play. Maybe as the field umpire, your...

Referee speaks out after attack

“Verbal is one thing, but the physical attacks are just totally unacceptable.” Police Chief Rick Sheren said they received a call about the...

First female referee to lead officiating crew in varsity football game in LHSAA history

On Thursday, Nov. 4, Cotton became the first woman in LHSAA history to lead an officiating crew in a varsity football game.

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