Spanish referee picked to officiate Copa América match
(6/15) A Spanish refereeing crew was selected Tuesday to officiate a Copa America game.
‘Really sad.’ Adults fight at Eastern Kentucky Little League game. Charges possible.
(6/15) Things got ugly at a Little League championship game in Eastern Kentucky Monday when parents and coaches got into a fight.
Basketball coach chokes referee in postgame incident caught on camera
(6/14) Local basketball coaches and referees on Monday responded to a video recording of a choking incident from the weekend.
NBA competition committee exploring rule changes to restrict unnatural jump shot motions
(6/14) The NBA's competition committee met Monday to further explore rule changes to restrict the unnatural motions surrounding jump shots.
KSHSAA sees drop in referees, increase in bad sportsmanship
(6/14) Bad sportsmanship is hurting your child’s chances of playing competitive sports, as fewer Kansans are signing up to be referees.
Pregame Meeting Etiquette
Pat the referee arrives at Hometeam High School for a basketball game. With Chris, the inexperienced partner, in tow, Pat approaches Hometeam Head...
Josh Encarnacion rising up the refereeing ranks
(6/13) Josh Encarnacion had to read the email a second time just to make sure he got it right.
Why handball by defenders will be punished less by referees at Euro 2020
(6/12) The International Football Association Board (IFAB) updated the handball law in March stating that accidental handball will “no longer be considered an...
Sioux City Journal: Iowa needs more officials
(6/12) The Iowa High School Athletic Association hasn’t been blind to this problem. Executive Director Tom Keating acknowledged that the state has tried...
History made: Iowa Class 1A soccer final featured first all-woman referee crew
(6/11) While the players on the field battled for the championship trophy in the state final between Western Christian and Burlington Notre Dame,...
Joy Stauffer Named South Atlantic Conference Coordinator of Volleyball Officials
(6/11) South Atlantic Conference Commissioner Patrick Britz announced the appointment of Joy Stauffer as the SAC Coordinator of Volleyball Officials on Friday (June...
12-TEAM PLAYOFF PROPOSED BY COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF WORKING GROUP
(6/10) A sub-group of College Football Playoff's (CFP) management committee today presented a proposal to change the current four-team format to a 12-team...
Are You Good or Great?
W
hat attributes separate good officials from average officials? That question has been posed often over the years. While there doesn’t seem to be...
NBA rules Nets can no longer time Giannis Antetokoumpo’s free throws on Jumbotron
(6/9) The timer was put in place for Game 1 of the Nets vs. Bucks series by the Barclays Center staff.
NFHS: Appreciation to Everyone for Year Like None Other
(6/9) NFHS Executive Director Karissa Niehoff expresses appreciation to everyone involved in education-based athletics including officials, the "unsung heroes."
2021 Major League Baseball Umpire Roster
58 Dan Iassogna
Marietta, Ga. 2004
49 Andy Fletcher
Olive Branch, Miss. 1999
87 Scott Barry
Quincy, Mich. 2009
35 Jeremie Rehak
Pittsburgh 2021
77 Jim Reynolds
Osprey, Fla. 1999
11 Tony Randazzo
Las...
A Quarrelling Quandary
"B
lue, where was that?”
If you have not heard this question at least a hundred times, you’re probably still in your first year as...
Shortages: Unruly Parents and Fans to Blame
(6/8) Across the nation, sports officials, umpires, and referees are quitting at record rates...and parents...IT'S YOUR FAULT. Coaches, you're not helping the situation...
Fraternity of referees band together to help family of veteran local official
(6/8) When the Zebras Ryder Cup golf tournament commences, there won’t be a shortage of officials. In fact, they’ll be everywhere.
Bruins’ Bruce Cassidy Fined $25,000
(6/8) Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy has been fined $25,000 for public comments critical of the officiating following Game 5 of the...
Young referee: ‘Please stop the abuse, we all make mistakes’
(6/8) A teenage referee subjected to abuse from an adult coach early in his career hopes the introduction of purple shirts for young...
New York ref will get delayed induction to state Hall of Fame
(6/8) Last summer’s ceremony was put off because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this July, Ed Goetz of Saranac Lake will be formally...
Referee Magazine – July 2021 Preview
Features
Philly Rules. Philly referees have dominated NBA officiating for decades. Here’s why.
Subject to Interpretation. Statewide rules interpreters play a crucial role...
Fight Negative Comments with Finesse
Sometimes people will make negative comments knowing you’re an official. So how should you react? Here’s a vote for speaking up on behalf...
