Edmonton referee 1st Canadian to ref an NBA game
(1/25) He’s a 34-year-old rookie who recently made NBA history and he’s from Edmonton. Last week, Matthew Kallio became the first Canadian referee...
The curious life of a PGA Tour rules official
(1/25) Mark Russell and Slugger White haven’t always provided players with the news they want to hear, but as PGA Tour rules officials...
Halifax referee prepares for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
(1/25) When she was five-years-old, Marie-Soleil Beaudoin started playing soccer — an activity she calls her “family sport.” She grew up in Quebec...
Natalie Sago, Jenna Schroeder Become First Two-Woman Referee Crew in NBA History
(1/25) Natalie Sago and Jenna Schroeder make up two-thirds of the crew assigned to the Charlotte at Orlando game, the first time in...
California lifts regional stay-at-home order amid ‘positive signs’ of slower spread
(1/25) California said Monday it is lifting a regional order that called on residents to stay home except for "essential activities" as the...
Assigning Advice for All Levels
Mike Conlin wears a number of hats when it comes to officiating. Along with being an active official and having assigning responsibilities ranging...
Omaha could host entire NCAA volleyball tournament
(1/24) The CHI Health Center already has been selected as the site of the Final Four, scheduled for April 22 and 24. But...
Africa Women Referees Make African Football History at CHAN
(1/23) Three women referees created history Saturday at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinals. Ethiopian referee Lidya Tafesse and her assistants, Malawian Bernadettar...
IHSA fears COVID break could lead to a large amount of refs retiring
(1/23) Illinois has seen it's amount of sports officials drop each of the last three years, but IHSA Assistant Director Sam Knox fears...
Why all IHSA sports could return sooner than expected
(1/23) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Friday that all state regions that reach Phase 4 of...
Bounce Back from a Bad Game
Ever had one of those nights when, for whatever reason, you’re off your game? Whether it’s because you were distracted by issues that have nothing to do...
Despite setbacks, CIF-SS commissioner remains determined to help sports return
(1/22) While the future of high school sports remains up in the air, CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod continues to be focused...
New Hartford’s Carstensen keeps officiating despite pandemic
(1/22) Getting back to sports has been an ongoing process throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; not only for athletes but for officials as well....
John’s Journal: A New Official Makes Her Debut
(1/22) After officiating a basketball game earlier this week, M.J. Wagenson pulled out her phone and snapped a photo of herself and her...
Six Key Factors Assessors Focus On
There are many myths and legends about assessors and their roles and responsibilities. Some officials do not want to be assessed because they do not understand how...
Ranks of high school game officials down sharply this winter
(1/21) For months, high school sports officials in Maine’s 16 counties have held their breath every time the Maine Department of Education updates...
2022 Division I men’s College World Series format change announced
(1/21) Beginning next year, the Men’s College World Series will revert to the format that was used from 2003-2007 with competition beginning on...
Who is NFL referee Sarah Thomas?
(1/20) Sarah Thomas has made history as the only female referee in the National Football League since she was named to her position...
NBA to enforce rules forbidding hugs, handshakes with midcourt security
(1/20) After witnessing some opposing players disregarding new league rules against unnecessary contact on game nights, the NBA is moving team security into...
Ex-Premier League referee Gallagher explains Bernardo Silva goal
(1/20) The former ref said the club should direct their ire at the International Football Association Board rather than the officials or VAR....
Larry Rodgers shined as referee, umpire
(1/20) Competitive football and baseball games require the deft touch of competent officials to allow the contests to occur in a fair and...
WIAA Executive Board Outlines WIAA Season 2 and 3
(1/19) The WIAA (Wash.) Executive Board voted on Tuesday to approve the schedules for WIAA Seasons 2 and 3, setting dates for traditional...
CIF Southern Section Cancels Fall Sports Championships
(1/19) In a move that was widely expected, the CIF Southern Section–the governing body for all local high school sports–announced that it’s canceling...
The referee assigned to work AFC Championship Game has big-game experience
(1/19) Vinovich has been a regular in big NFL games. In addition to working last year’s Super Bowl, he was the referee for...
