Basin sports officials may have to adjust to new normal when games resume
(4/25) Like so many people, Permian Basin sports officials are taking a wait-and-see approach on how to deal with the new normal that has...
Meet the former referee still pushing boundaries
(6/17) The 47-year-old Tempa has no need to thank anyone for her incredible refereeing career. "I used to watch football on TV when I...
IHSA Announces 2023-24 Officials of the Year
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce its 2023-24 Officials of the Year in 21 IHSA sports.
All-female referee crew works Oregon high school football game
An all-female referee crew made Oregon high school football history last week as the first all-female crew to work a game in the state.
Minnesota referee reflects on 55 years on the job: “It’s been quite the journey”
John Bohmbach joined the Minneapolis Officials Association in 1973 to referee high school games and he's never looked back.
Fouls and Misconduct Clarifications Headline High School Soccer Rules Changes for 2023-24
Eleven revisions were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Soccer Rules Committee.
Referee, VAR discussions to be made public in LaLiga
Conversations between Spain's referees and Video Assistant Referees will be made public under a new agreement.
$7M economic impact predicted after coronavirus cancels dozens of sports events in Kalamazoo
(4/6) The Kalamazoo community could face a $7 million economic impact from the dozens of sporting events canceled or postponed during the coronavirus emergency.
Becoming referee helps former soccer player improve his game, character
(11/20) “As a referee, you always have to be prepared and always have to be aware of what’s happening during matches, which also helped...
2023 Naismith College Basketball Officials of the Year
The Atlanta Tipoff Club named the 2023 Naismith College Officials of the Year: Mark Zentz and Michael Stephens.
Tribute to long-serving referee John Fenning
(6/25) John, who passed away earlier this month, has been described as "a dedicated and loyal servant to football and refereeing in Kent for...
NBA Promotes 4 Referees to 2022-23 Officiating Staff
NBA G League referees Cheryl Flores, Robert Hussey, Matt Kallio and Dannica Mosher have been promoted.
A year ago, Tony Brown was reffing his first NBA Finals. Now, he’s fighting...
(7/14) To NBA fans he’s official No. 6. To the NBA community, including players, coaches and referees, he’s Tony Brown.
Finding her path: NFL referee Maia Chaka speaks in Niagara Falls
Maia Chaka was in Niagara Falls talking about life and sports. She is the first Black woman hired by the NFL as an official.
Player Equipment Changes Highlight Rules Revisions in High School Softball
(7/12) Two significant player equipment changes involving the wearing of head coverings and beads were among the rules revisions approved in high school softball...
For two St. Louisans, being a minor-league umpire means unemployment and uncertainty
(5/25) The anticipation, the apprehension, the hint of optimism, the fear of impending doom. That especially is true for the minor-league umpires, who wonder...
Pac-12 basketball: Start delayed but creative plans in place for navigating a Covid-19 world
(8/13) The Pac-12 did more than cancel the 2020 football season Tuesday; it shuttered competition in all sports for the calendar year. That includes...
‘Pillar of soccer community’ dies from COVID-19 complications
(11/29) "That was my dad's biggest joy, his referees," said Ruzbasan's daughter, Carrie Schinkowsky, who worked with her father as a referee assignor. "My...
Bryan Horne breaking history by umping second LLWS
(7/3) Bryan Horne reached the pinnacle of the Little League level by being selected to be an umpire for the 2017 Little League World...
Wyoming high school athletics commissioner Ron Laird announces retirement
Effective June 30, 2023, according to a release by the WHSAA. Laird will be completing a 45-year career in education.
Philly referees have dominated NBA officiating for decades. Here’s why.
(2/13) These Philadelphia officials, past and present, wear their brotherhood like a badge of pride. Each offseason they gather for a dinner, actually a...
Diana Taurasi fined for inappropriate contact with official in WNBA Finals Game 2
Taurasi has been fined $2,500 by the WNBA for “making inappropriate contact with a game official.”
WATCH: Guard of honour for iconic referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz
Antonio Mateu Lahoz announced his departure from LaLiga following a huge season.
‘No alternative’: NRL insists referee was right to send off biter
(8/19) The NRL has leapt to the defence of the match officials who sent off Kevin Proctor for his alleged bite on Shaun Johnson,...
