Umpire Bruce Froemming Dies at 86
Froemming umpired the third-most games in MLB history, serving as a Major League umpire for 37 seasons from 1971 to 2007.
NBA promotes 3 referees to 2020-21 officiating staff
(12/23) NBA G League referees Simone Jelks, Suyash Mehta and Andy Nagy have been promoted to full-time NBA staff officials, it was announced today...
NFL SVP of officiating: ‘Posturing’ prompted taunting penalty on Bears’ Cassius Marsh
Monday night's taunting flag has received further justification from the league office. NFL senior VP of officiating Perry Fewell supported the taunting foul call.
St. Louis County releases major restrictions for youth sports
(9/9) St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page officially announced the changes coming to fall youth sports during a press conference this morning. Student...
Blocking Below the Waist in Free-Blocking Zone Addressed in High School Football Rules
(2/5) The rule regarding blocking below the waist in the free-blocking zone in high school football has been revised for the upcoming 2021 season....
Coronavirus: Meet the Tunisian referee warning violators of social distancing rules
(4/30) Abdelhak Etlili, a Tunisian handball referee, is showing social distancing violators yellow, red or blue warning cards in an effort to raise awareness...
Local Umpire Inspirational For His Family, Friends During ALS Battle
(11/8) Jason Fackler took his spot behind the plate Saturday morning as he did hundreds of times since he first umpired eight years ago....
TASO ASSISTS IN PASSING PRO-SPORTS OFFICIAL LEGISLATION
(7/1) During the recent Texas Legislative session, the TASO legislative team was active in the passing of HB 2721 which addresses an assault of...
NHL fines Dallas Stars coach $25,000
Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness was fined $25,000 by the NHL for his actions during a stick-swinging tirade.
MLB Umpire Jen Pawol: Baseball America’s 2025 Trailblazer Of The Year
When Jen Pawol took the field as an MLB umpire at Atlanta’s Truist Park on Aug. 9, she made history.
Sam Allison becomes first Black referee in Premier League in 15 years
Referee Sam Allison took charge of Sheffield United's Boxing Day fixture with Luton Town.
NBA to strengthen mask rules for players as part of tightening of health and...
(2/3) As the NBA continues to tighten its health and safety protocols to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the league will begin requiring players to...
ESPN: WOA Body Cameras
"We had been talking about these escalating behaviors and the fact that we have to do something," said Mick Hoffman.
Tampa Bay Lightning Coach Jon Cooper Ejected By Ref Wes McCauley
Cooper unloaded on the officials. Just before the linesman was about to drop the puck, referee Wes McCauley decided he’d heard enough.
NBA announces 36 officials selected for 2023 NBA playoffs
The playoff roster features 28 referees who have 10 or more years of NBA experience.
LA Times: Albert Sanders Jr.
The most important person in the NBA you’ve never heard of.
‘Referees need supporting too’: life in lockdown for rugby league officials
(4/22) Officials face a challenge to keep fit and focused in readiness for eventual return but are keeping themselves busy – and useful.
Obituary: Larry Poncino
Larry Louis Poncino passed away peacefully at his home in Tucson, Ariz. on July 14, 2024.
Robin DeLorenzo’s rise to the NFL
DeLorenzo is the third of three female referees in the NFL who made her debut in the 2022 NFL season.
Timing rules changes proposed in college football
The NCAA Football Rules Committee has proposed several timing rules changes to control the flow of the game.
CALLING BALLS/STRIKES FROM BEHIND THE MOUND? FOLLOW AN EASY SAFETY TIP
(6/6) Brent Rice who is in charge of officials at the MHSAA (Michigan) and former administrator and instructor at the Wendlestedt Umpire School shared this...
Let’s Quit Griping At NBA Refs, Says Porzingis
(8/3) Mavs Monday Donuts: Kristaps Porzingis Admits His Dallas Mavericks Must Quit Griping At The NBA Referees.
New DIII women’s basketball national coordinator of officials
Donnie Souders has been named the NCAA Division III women's basketball national coordinator of officials.
NCAA baseball umpire details impact of work stoppage due to COVID-19
(5/29) This spring, umpires’ game checks were completely wiped away. This year has been a painful time for every aspect of baseball and at...