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Referee Magazine – January 2021 Preview
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The Write Rules. Here’s how an idea makes its way into your high school rulebook.
In the Groove. Ron Groover is right where...
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 – October 2022 Preview
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Sky Walker. Jabir Walker’s life has taken off, as a skilled teacher, a proud father and husband, a successful NFL official and a...
Referee Magazine – March 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - March 2018 Highlights
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Hands-On Officiating. More than what you say is being heard.
Open Look. What really goes on within the...
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 – December 2021 Preview
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Judgment Daze. A call at a prep tourney leads to a multi-year court battle, bringing the officials along for the legal ride.
Cruse...
Referee Magazine – April 2022 Preview
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All the Way Back. A series of setbacks never slowed down women’s basketball official Michol Murray.
Don’t Choke. How to make sure you’re...
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 – August 2017 Preview
Referee Magazine - August 2017 Highlights
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Gold Whistle 2017: Ralph Swearngin. The former Georgia High School executive director made high school officiating matter.
About Face....
Referee Magazine – December 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - December 2018 Highlights
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Not-So-Small Talk. What we say and how we say it can be as important to our success on...
Liven’ a Full Life: MLB Umpire Shane Livensparger
By Dan Ronan
Shane Livensparger has several uniforms in his closet. During the MLB season, the up-and-coming professional umpire wears the traditional MLB umpire uniform...
Referee Magazine – October 2020 Preview
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Iowa Takes the Field. All eyes turned to the Hawkeye State as high school sports resumed.
Students Pitch Officiating. University of Wyoming class...
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 – August 2020 Preview
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NASO at 40. NASO has long stood as the leading advocate for sports officials and the officiating community.
Virtually Overnight. COVID-19 forced officials...
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 – November 2022 Preview
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The Chickasaw Way. With a work ethic passed down from his ancestors, Mike Weatherford has earned everything he has achieved.
The Squawk Box....
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 – June 2018 Preview
Referee Magazine - June 2018 Highlights
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The 29 Milestones That Define Officiating. A look at the milestones — both positive and negative — that...
Referee Magazine – December 2022 Preview
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Give Me Five. Ancient wisdom from a Roman emperor and philosopher provides smart guidance to modern-day officials.
Take a Number. You’d be surprised...
Referee Magazine – October 2019 Preview
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Q&A: Jim Delany. An exclusive Referee interview with the outgoing Big Ten commissioner.
College Football at 150. Officials deserve to be part of...
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 – April 2020 Preview
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Clued In. When it comes to officiating and crossword puzzles, Big Ten referee Dan Capron checks all the boxes.
You Are There: The...
Referee Magazine – September 2022 Preview
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‘What Do You Know About Basketball?’ Officiating with his son, even Final Four referee John Higgins faces abuse on the travel-ball circuit.
In...
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...