Johnny Grier, first Black referee in NFL history, passes away at age of 74
Grier worked NFL games for 23 years (1981-2004), beginning as a field judge before being promoted to referee in 1988.
Big Ten football to resume weekend of Oct. 24
(9/16) The Big Ten will kick off its football season the weekend of Oct. 24 after the league's presidents and chancellors unanimously voted to...
Why handball by defenders will be punished less by referees at Euro 2020
(6/12) The International Football Association Board (IFAB) updated the handball law in March stating that accidental handball will “no longer be considered an offence”.
The Big West Welcomes Violet Palmer as Women’s Basketball Coordinator of Officials
The Big West has hired Violet Palmer as the women’s basketball coordinator of officials, Commissioner Dan Butterly announced.
Vincent Stio Makes Umpiring Debut with Silbo
(10/6) Stio is a bit of a celebrity in the umpiring world. He even has his own baseball card. In 2018 he was featured...
Joya puts humanity over refereeing
(5/10) Bangladesh’s first FIFA recognised female international referee Joya Chakma on Sunday claimed that she was not disappointed about missing her chance to officiate...
Premier League referees set to receive bonus
(8/13) Premier League and EFL match officials are expected to receive their annual bonuses following the conclusion of the domestic season.
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...
OHSAA Q&A: ‘Everything is on the table’ for fall sports
(5/12) We will make that decision in conjunction with recommendations from the governor’s office and the Ohio Department of Health. Though it’s not popular,...
NCAA men’s basketball tournament to be played entirely in Indiana
(1/4) The NCAA will host its entire postseason men's basketball tournament in Indianapolis and surrounding areas with a bubble-like format, officials announced on Monday....
MLB announces experimental playing rules to be tested during 2021 Minor League season
(3/12) Major League Baseball (MLB) announced today the testing of a variety of experimental playing rules at various levels of the Minor Leagues during...
SEC baseball announces change to evaluation of umpires ahead of conference play
The SEC will utilize TrackMan technology for conference games and the SEC Tournament to monitor and evaluate ball-strike performance.
‘Epic proportions’: UHSAA puts high school boys soccer on 3-year probation due to rising...
High school boys soccer in Utah has been put on probation for the next three years, due to a rising number of ejections in...
Standard Procedure Added for Penalty Corners in High School Field Hockey
This revision, which affects two rules in the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Book, is one of five changes.
How referee Michelle O’Neill has utilized the downtime
(6/23) Michelle O'Neill, who was an assistant referee for the final of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, is one of those keen to...
Alexander Zverev apologizes after outburst gets him kicked out of Mexican Open
Alexander Zverev has been kicked out of the Mexican Open after striking the umpire's chair with his racket multiple times.
Idle hands not an issue for SA referee Rasivhenge during lockdown
(4/23) While idle hands could be a problem for many during the national lockdown, this is not the case for SA referee Rasta Rasivhenge.
Referee Anthony Taylor reflects on moment Denmark star collapsed
(8/3) Anthony Taylor was the referee for the Euro 2020 match that saw Christian Eriksen collapse with a cardiac arrest.
KHSAA officials worried about lack of umpires, referees
(4/26) A problem has been surfacing for the Kentucky High School Athletic Association where there are a lack of umpires and referees to go...
Kathryn Nesbitt Becomes First Woman To Officiate A Major Men’s Championship Match In North...
(12/13) History was made at the MLS Cup final on Saturday night. Kathryn Nesbitt became the first woman to officiate a championship match in...
Nebraska president says Big Ten could vote on plan ‘very soon’
(9/9) The Big Ten continues to make the rounds in the news cycle as the fight to bring back the fall football season continues....
COVID & Preps: Referees part of the complex puzzle to get the games going
(2/25) In the mad scramble to get state high school seasons started for outdoor sports referees — once afterthoughts during the COVID-19 pandemic —...
Umpire Joe West to retire at end of 2021 MLB season, report says
Joe West, one of baseball's most well-known umpires, is reportedly retiring at the end of the 2021 season.
UConn men’s basketball radio man Mike Crispino balances work on the mic with work...
You may notice that Crispino is a little easier on the referees, and there’s a good reason why: He is one of them.