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Referee Magazine – December 2019 Preview
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A Look Back. From catching fly balls to ruling on “The Catch,” Dean Look’s life has been one field of dreams after another.
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Referee Magazine – June 2022 Preview
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He Rings True. A job well done — not accolades — is what drives NCAA umpire Perry Costello.
An Open Letter to Parents...
Referee Magazine – September 2020 Preview
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Greg Gibson’s Whole Life. The longtime MLB umpire has ensured that he is insured for a life after baseball.
The Numbers Don’t Add...
Referee Magazine – January 2020 Preview
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A Higher Calling. Steve Javie planned to retire somewhere warm after his career as an NBA referee. Then God came calling.
Your Lane....
Referee Magazine – May 2021 Preview
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Home Bruns. Randy Bruns is right where he wants to be — finding success at the top.
Master of the Rules. Mastery of...
Referee Magazine – June 2017 Preview
Referee Magazine - June 2017 Highlights
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Call Big. Is there really such a thing as a big call anymore? Find out.
One Strike and You're...
Referee Magazine – November 2020 Preview
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Forever Young. Official, assigner, mentor and trailblazer. Pam Young has been all that and more in a career spanning more than five decades.
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Referee Magazine – September 2021 Preview
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Gold Whistle Award: UMPS CARE. Helping people is an easy call.
Bring ’Em Back. States seek to reverse pandemic-worsened shortage of officials.
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Referee Magazine – December 2020 Preview
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Bergie. NFL line judge Jeff Bergman is all business, from the field to the companies he has overseen.
No Argument List. Our chance...
Referee Magazine – November 2019 Preview
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‘Reggie the Ref.’ Clever nickname, right? That’s what they call Reggie Smith, highly respected Big 12 Conference referee.
Welcome. Initially engaging new officials...
SQUAWK BOX
By Dan Ronan
A late May MLB game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals pointed out the challenges ESPN, Fox and...
Referee Magazine – January 2019 Preview
Referee Magazine - January 2019 Highlights
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Arizona Cracks Down. The Arizona Interscholastic Association is tackling sportsmanship issues in high school sports.
Charity Stripes. NFL...
FONZY
By Dan Ronan
major League Baseball umpire Alfonso Márquez was driving April 21, 2005, to an early season game in Tampa, Fla., when he got...
Referee Magazine – January 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - January 2018 Highlights
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Just One Official Away. More high school officials are needed. How can you get involved in recruitment and...
Referee Magazine – July 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - July 2018 Highlights
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Beyond Mic’d Up. Are officials ready for more of what they say on the field or court to...
Referee Magazine – October 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - October 2018 Highlights
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Transition Game. Player-to-Ref camps aim to move former athletes into officiating.
Hot Wired. NFL officials’ belts are packed...
Referee Magazine – October 2021 Preview
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Feats of Clay. Whether battling COVID or opposing basketball teams, NFL referee Clay Martin comes out on top.
Attention Pleas. How to make...
Referee Magazine – May 2017 Preview
Referee Magazine - May 2017 Highlights
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Marc of Distinction. Meet Marc Ratner — the respect he has earned for his work in boxing and MMA...
Referee Magazine – April 2019 Preview
Referee Magazine - April 2019 Highlights
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Employee or Independent Contractor? A Pennsylvania case involving lacrosse officials may impact sports officials nationwide.
Stop! Oklahoma soccer...
Referee Magazine – July 2022 Preview
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All Figured Out. Kathryn Nesbitt traded skates for a flag. Now she’s working some of soccer’s biggest matches.
Got It in Gear. The...
Referee Magazine – July 2019 Preview
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Why Are You Talking? Communication without a plan can go awry.
Back From the Blindside. An on-field assault didn’t stop Robert Watts from...
Referee Magazine – April 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - April 2018 Highlights
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Crisis. In these contentious times, how do officials handle difficult situations?
‘I’m Still Here.’ Unthinkable tragedy struck his...
Referee Magazine – February 2022 Preview
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McCall ’em as He Sees ’em. NCAA Final Four stalwart Randy McCall wasted no time reaching his sport’s pinnacle.
Big Stories 2021. Referee...
Referee Magazine – August 2019 Preview
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Roller Coaster Ride. Officials need to find the right rhythm to keep their lives in balance.
Make Way. NCAA national coordinators hold inaugural...
