D2 CCA Announces 2024 DII Excellence in Officiating Award
The D2 CCA has announced the inaugural recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Officiating Awards.
Three USA Umpires & Technical Staff Selected for Upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League
USA Field Hockey is excited to announce that two umpires and one technical official will represent USA.
Parent of Hockey Referee Calling for Change
A local parent of a young hockey referee is calling on Hockey Alberta to do more to protect young officials.
Long-time NFL Official Dale Hamer Dies at 87
He became an NFL official in 1978, and he worked more than 400 games, including 20 playoff games and two Super Bowls.
UPSL Match Abandoned After Referee Chased Off Field
A match in Seattle was abruptly suspended after frustrated players crowded a referee, who was chased off the field by a crowd.
Referee Assaulted at Youth Basketball Tournament in Omaha Metro
A disturbing assault in the Omaha metro should lead to improvements in protection for sports referees.
Drouches Leaving NCAA National Coordinator of Baseball Umpires Role
George Drouches will step down at the end of the 2025 baseball season after 11 seasons.
U.S. Soccer Launches Referee Champion Award
The Fernando G. Alvarez Award will be presented at the 2025 U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting on March 1 in Atlanta.
NFHS: Officials’ Views on Working with Schools on Sportsmanship
High School Today reached out to four veteran officials for their perspective and reflection.
Shedeur Sanders Shoves Referee in Colorado vs. Kansas
Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira said Sanders was "lucky he wasn't ejected from the game."
Roger Pennington Awarded the John T. McGovern
The 2024 Annual Umpire Awards were held virtually last week.
NHL Referee Mitch Dunning Recovering After Collision
Strapped onto a spinal board, Dunning was taken to a hospital, where all neurological signs were found to be normal.
NBA Referee Roundtable: 30 Years of History
Sean Corbin (30 years), James Capers (30 years), Tony Brothers (31 years), Scott Foster (31 years) and Tom Washington (34 years).
Anthony Edwards fined $35K for ‘obscene gesture’
Edwards gave the middle finger towards the stands during the first quarter.
Greg Sankey Makes Firm Statement When Evaluating State of SEC Officiating
There’s a certain level of technique at the line of scrimmage that football fans may not always understand. I appreciate our officials.
FIFA Considers Challenge System
FIFA consider system allowing coaches to challenge referee’s decision.
Utah AD Mark Harlan Fined $40,000 After Loss to BYU
Utes athletic director Mark Harlan took to the microphone to criticize not only the game’s officials, but the Big 12 Conference itself.
NPR Illinois: Teaching Respect for Sports Officials
Amid a growing climate of abuse aimed at sports officials it is more difficult to attract and keep them.
Houston Dynamo FC Part Ways With Hector Herrera
Houston Dynamo FC opted not to pick up Hector Herrera's contract option for the 2025 after he spit at a referee.
WATCH: Danielle Scott Stays Centered as an NBA Referee
NBA official Danielle Scott shares insight regarding her journey to become a referee.
USA Field Hockey Umpire Clinic December 2024
USA Field Hockey is offering an online Starter and Level 1 Indoor Umpire Clinic that will take place on December 3 and 5, 2024.
WATCH: Mike Wolf Inducted Into USA Softball Hall of Fame
Mike Wolf was inducted into the USA Softball Hall of Fame as an umpire.
SEC Commissioner Outlines Punishment to Schools for Faking Injuries
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo to athletic directors and head football coaches outlining the punishment.
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.