JD Ralls and Tyler Ricks Promoted to NBA’s Full-Time Referee Staff

Ralls has worked 28 NBA games in his career and Ricks has worked 24 games in the NBA.

Drew Fischer Named MLS Referee of the Year, Kyle Atkins Assistant Referee of the...

Canadian referee Fischer made his MLS debut in August 2012. Atkins made his MLS debut in August 2014.

WATCH: NBA Referee Pat Fraher on Faith and the NBA Finals

Pat Fraher has worked over 1,300 regular season games and 87 playoff games over 22 seasons as a referee.

Assault on PIAA Official Highlights Growing Trend

Police say Brandon Teed tackled the referee to the pavement, causing minor injuries.

Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto Announces His Retirement

Scirottio is back on the court officiating men's college basketball games.

Umpires for the 2024 World Series

Mark Carlson works his third career World Series, including his first as the crew chief of the Fall Classic.

Football Rule Interpretation Issued for Substitutions

"The goal of this interpretation is to eliminate a potential clock advantage for committing a substitution foul."

Dan Iassogna, Bill Miller Serve as Crew Chiefs for LCS

Mike Estabrook, Nic Lentz, Gabe Morales, Jeremie Rehak, Chris Segal and Jansen Visconti will work the LCS for the first time.

Heeding the Call

"I eventually want to make it to the CFL and ref there. That would be my dream, right?"

Tiesh Díaz: Worked the LLBWS and LLSWS in the Same Year

Only one umpire has ever taken the field at both the Little League Baseball and Softball World Series in the same year.

Officials Helping Officials in the Wake of Gulf Hurricanes

Let's take one weight off affected sports official's shoulders and get them their gear back!

New FA Research Illustrates Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Youth Referees

The research follows the launch of The FA’s landmark strategy for refereeing in 2023.

Umpires for MLB Division Series

A complete listing of the Division Series rotations accompanies this press release.

Tip Your Cap During Officials Appreciation Week

“Without those officials, we can’t have games or contests. So our schools are very cognizant of that.”

Steinhaus-Webb, Head of Women’s Refereeing in England, Set to Join FIFA

"I just love refereeing. It was been the best decision in my life to pick up this course."

Referee, Doctor Sets Broken Leg on Field

“I am an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Wisconsin. The focus of my practice is taking care of people that are injured.“

MLB Postseason Umpires

A complete listing of the Wild Card Series rotations accompanies this press release.

Bonita Spence and Reggie Cofer Selected as 2024 Naismith College Officials of the Year

Both will be recognized posthumously this fall during the 2024 NCAA Basketball Regional Officiating clinics.

Kentucky Youth Soccer League Hosts Silent Gameday

A Western Kentucky youth league is trying something new after parents inappropriately confronted referees this season.

Some Ontario Hockey Leagues Tackling Referee Abuse as Season Begins

Leagues want parents, coaches to have more respect for integral officials.

Messi Accused Of Calling MLS Referee A ‘Son Of A B*tch’

Lionel Messi has been accused of firing insult at the referee during Inter Miami’s clash against Charlotte FC on Saturday.

Larry Vanover Retiring After Big League Career That Started in 1991

After serving as an interim crew chief in 2014, Vanover became a crew chief for the 2015 season.

AIA Executive Director David Hines to Retire After 2024-25 School Year

He has spent the past 16 years working at the AIA and will leave as just the seventh association leader since 1925.

Youngstown Schools Cancel Remainder of Middle School Football Season Over ‘Conduct’ Concerns

Effective immediately, due to "concerns and conduct that do not align with the district’s mission and vision."