Former NBA referee Steve Javie weighs in on postseason officiating
“In the playoffs, the players have always competed at an incredible level compared to the regular season,” Javie said.
Referee dies at Arvada West wrestling tournament
Gerrard Flores died after a medical emergency while refereeing a wrestling tournament Sunday at Arvada West High School.
Obituary: James Brendan Keogh
(1/10) While he enjoyed his work, his true passion was football officiating. He began officiating in 1962. He was associated with the Big Ten...
Minnesota brothers umpire together for final time after almost 100 combined years
(7/2) Warren and Wayne Cook are certainly well known as umpires in this region and also as Sleepy Eye area guys.
Report: Five Alabama players test positive for COVID-19 after workouts
(6/5) As sports teams prepare or begin to gather to resume their work, they’re quickly faced with the reality that the coronavirus is still...
Basketball Ballarat leading way in referee education during lockdown
(5/31) Basketball Ballarat is leading the way in referee education during the COVID-19 lockdown. Ballarat referee manager Chloe Dunmore has been developing online web...
Suyash Mehta: ‘It takes a while to get used to being an NBA referee’
(4/13) As medical student he pursued refereeing part-time, but when the opportunity to do it full-time came, he grabbed it with both hands.
‘Open and shut’: Referees advisor defends controversial grand final decision
(8/31) Football Federation Australia's senior referee advisor has come to the defence of the officials overseeing Sunday's A-League grand final, suggesting a controversial decision...
MLS referee lockout officially ends
League agrees to seven-year CBA with PRO and PRSA, lasting through 2030.
Corey Rockwell named 2022 MLS Assistant Referee of the Year
Corey Rockwell has been named the 2022 MLS Assistant Referee of the Year, the MLS and PRO announced Friday.
Joe West: MLB robo umps ‘not as accurate as they’re making it out to...
Although this technology doesn't completely eliminate a human umpire's role, former umpire Joe West remains skeptical about its efficacy.
Jim Tunney, Tunneyside: A sticky issue
(6/27) MLB recently issued the warning that any “doctoring” of the baseball will lead to a 10-game suspension!
Former NFL official from Cocoa reflects on eve of historic all-Black referee crew in...
(11/21) When Neely Dunn slides back into his easy chair to watch "Monday Night Football" this week, you can bet the Los Angeles Rams...
What’s driving the ref shortage in metro Detroit?
(8/22) The ref shortage is growing across metro Detroit. It's a big problem with fall games around the corner.
How NBA referees will assess new flopping violations
Beginning with the 2023-24 season, the NBA is testing out an in-game flopping penalty on a one-year trial basis.
Breaking boundaries: Arkansas woman shares her journey as referee
(2/7) Making history. That's what happened tonight as Sarah Thomas became the first woman ever to officiate a super bowl game. In a male-dominated...
From NAIA Student-Athlete to Breaking Championship Officiating Barriers
NAIA National Championship: she was the first female on-field official for a national championship game at any level of collegiate football.
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.
Former NFL official Bill Swanson passes away
(10/7) Swanson worked in the NFL from 1965 to 1985. He worked on the field for 13 playoff assignments – four wild card games,...
Basketball Hall of Fame announces 13 members for the Class of 2022: Hugh Evans
Evans was an NBA Official for 28 years (1973-2001), working 1,900 regular season games, 170 playoff games, 35 NBA Finals games.
Man who assaulted New Kensington hockey referee gets probation, anger management
(10/29) A Buffalo Township doctor who attacked a hockey referee during a recreational game in New Kensington earlier this month has accepted an agreement...
NBA fines Hawks’ Trae Young $25K for confronting referee
The NBA fined Trae Young $25,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official.
MLB umpires Joe West, Gerry Davis take opposing stances on COVID-shortened 2020 season
(7/8) These two friends have worked in the same business for nearly 40 years together but are taking opposite stances on the upcoming Major...
MLB Umpires Take Time Out To Host Zoom Q & A With Young Patients...
(8/27) UMPS CARE has pivoted to ensure that we continue to deliver smiles to kids who are isolated now more than ever.