Novak Djokovic screams at Italian Open umpire, later apologizes for being ‘not nice’
(5/12) As rain fell on the clay court and opponent Taylor Fritz kept kept up pressure with the match on the line, Novak Djokovic...
In wake of referee attack, umpire says sportsmanship worsening
They charged the fence. They followed him out to the parking lot. They parked their car to block his path off the field.
Three brothers refereeing one game makes an everlasting memory
The Korger brothers grew up with referees, around referees, and as referees. With over 100 years of combined experience, there was one game that...
Trae Young fined $15K for making contact with referee
The NBA fined Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young $15,000 for making contact with a referee, the league announced Friday.
So you think you can be an NFL referee?
(8/6) Retired NFL referee David Wyant joins the show to discuss his career, including what it’s like to referee a Super Bowl.
‘We need help’: Umpire shortage is causing high school programs to cancel games
(4/28) It is not an isolated incident. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened an already declining number of qualified umpires. There are more than 1,400...
Virus causing shortage of umpires
(6/29) Fewer umpires are working this baseball and softball season because of coronavirus. Bob Juliano, a sports assigner, said of his 180 umpires, about...
THE ORIGIN OF THE REFEREE’S WHISTLE
(7/31) NHL referees currently use the Fox 40 Super Force, which is the official whistle of the National Hockey League. For outdoor games and...
Despite Pandemic, Iowa In Midst Of Summer High School Softball
(7/14) When schools across the country closed in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sports at every level shut down for the foreseeable...
NFL NAMES SUPER BOWL LV OFFICIATING CREW; CARL CHEFFERS REFEREE
(1/19) Referee Carl Cheffers will lead the seven-person crew of on-field game officials selected to work Super Bowl LV on Sunday, February 7 at...
Referee shortage impacts youth sports
CBS Evening News detailed some reasons for shortages of officials in youth sports.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Caleb Smith ejected after foreign-substance check
(8/19) Smith was checked by third-base umpire Phil Cuzzi, who then motioned for the other umpires to look at the glove.
NCAA: Panel approves flopping rule in women’s basketball
Women's basketball players judged to have flopped will be issued a warning on the first offense, then a technical foul.
David Gough: I wouldn’t referee games without vaccine
(5/4) High-profile referee David Gough says that as things stand he would not be willing to take charge of games until a vaccine for...
Spanish referee Esperanza Mendoza helps take care of elderly in a nursing home
(4/5) While waiting for the basketball activities to resume, lots of people in the sport stepped up to help out in the fight against...
How an NBA referee stays sharp during the stoppage, plus how Knicks missed Wilt
(5/12) Zarba is one of the millions of parents across the country forced to adapt in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. On...
MLS Assistant Referee of the Year Kathryn Nesbitt makes history again
(3/24) Kathryn Nesbitt has added another impressive milestone to a growing list of accomplishments. The 2020 MLS Assistant Referee of the Year will become...
Referee abuse: “Hey, it’s only a game!”
After all, why should a high schooler or young adult want to stand there and take endless verbal abuse after close call?
Premier League refereeing shake-up as Howard Webb begins quest to improve officiating
Howard Webb has started a newly-created role as chief refereeing officer at the PGMOL - Premier League refereeing and VAR.
Referee Wes McCauley Makes Another Memorable Call
Giovani Smith and Jacob Middleton may have dropped the gloves, but it was referee Wes McCauley who dropped the mic with another memorable call.
Trailblazing SEC football ref Hubert Owens wore the referee’s white cap, and it fit...
(10/22) You may not know his name, but you know his face. You probably know his voice. He’s the guy in stripes who always...
OFFICIATING THE PANDEMIC: How the pandemic has affected referees and umpires
(2/16) Referees and umpires also took a big hit with the loss of games last spring. Texas Association of Sports Officials President Dal Watson...
‘One of the good guys’: North Branford mourns beloved umpire, community servant
(11/12) Residents saw him everywhere. He umpired baseball games, refereed basketball games and served on the Little League board. Previously chairman of the Board...
Dennis Hennigan to Serve Final Season as ACC Supervisor of Football Officiating
Dennis Hennigan will conclude his service as the ACC Supervisor of Football Officiating following the 2022 season.
