High school sports: Athletic departments across Florida reviewing NFHS guidelines to return
(5/20) High school athletic departments across the state are eager to get student-athletes back on to a normal routine of working out, practicing and...
Despite Loss of Handshakes, Sportsmanship Will Continue in High School Sports
(5/20) The “new normal” is one of the many terms we hear repeatedly as the country begins its return to normal activities from the COVID-19...
Shutdown is hurting high school umpires, too
(5/20) The cancellation of spring high school sports left untold numbers of umpires and other athletics officials without work in recent months and possibly...
Prep sports: SSAC to give fees discount to returning spring sports officials
(5/19) Returning spring sports game officials who might not get any work this year because of the coronavirus pandemic will receive a discount on...
Guidance for State Associations to Consider in Re-opening High School Athletics and Other Activities
(5/19) The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released guidance for its 51 member state high school associations to consider in re-opening...
Referee Wes McCauley’s Family Puts on the Stripes
(5/18) Referee Wes McCauley is making the most of the paused NHL season. The veteran NHL official has already found a recurring guest spot...
Umpire eagerly awaits next pitch
(5/18) Lawrence McNeely is a 36-year veteran of calling balls and strikes, but this year he and other umpires have been on the bench...
Youth sports facing several hurdles before resuming
(5/17) Everyone involved in sports/athletics is taking cues from Gov. Jay Inslee, who earlier this month extended the state's stay-at-home order until May 31....
These 8 questions could dictate whether fans return to Arizona Stadium in 2020
(5/17) In the next year, COVID-19 is sure to touch every aspect of college sports finances.
Howard Webb expects fans to warm to VAR
(5/17) Former Premier League official Howard Webb believes the Video Assistant Referee system that has proved so divisive in this country in recent months...
Play ball? A committee of Connecticut coaches, officials and umpires hope to get kids...
(5/17) A group of Connecticut baseball coaches and officials is urging the state to allow them to play ball, getting their young players on...
Spring sports officials miss interaction with teams more than the lost earnings
(5/16) The sports shutdown also has impacted for baseball and softball umpires, lacrosse referees and track and field officials.
Local MLB Umpire gives back to behind the scenes COVID-19 workers during pandemic
(5/16) Greg Gibson is one of 76 full time major league umpires —and like the rest of us is trying to stay busy until...
AAU postpones junior volleyball championships to mid-July, citing ‘safety and welfare of all of...
The Amateur Athletic Union announced Friday that it has postponed its junior volleyball championships — which it has touted as the "largest volleyball event in the...
Howard Webb: Referees would make “sensible” adjustments during any MLS return
(5/15) With the growing likelihood that any 2020 MLS season return would occur without fans in the stands, Professional Referees Organization general manager Howard...
Will Empty Bleachers Change the Psychology of Sports?
(5/15) A few professional sports leagues are reopening, albeit with a twist. On Saturday, Germany's Bundesliga soccer league kicks off in front of empty stadiums, while US-based Major...
NATIONAL PRO FASTPITCH CANCELS 2020 SEASON DUE TO COVID-19
(5/15) The National Pro Fastpitch league will not take the field in 2020 for what would have been the league’s 17th season of competition....
Volunteer Spotlight: Kris Engstrand
(5/14) Kris Engstrand is used to wearing a uniform, having served 23 years in the Stamford, Connecticut, police department, the last four years as...
MLB umpire Dreckman lends a hand around hometown during sports shutdown
(5/14) You probably wouldn't recognize Dreckman. But the native of Marcus, Iowa has been a Major League Baseball umpire for over 20 years. It...
AAU says it’s moving forward with volleyball tournament, could bring up to 15,000 people...
(5/14) The Amateur Athletic Union announced Wednesday that its Junior National Volleyball Championships will be held on June 16-28 in Orlando, Florida, with a number...
Howard Webb says officials will be ready when MLS resumes
(5/13) Referees and their assistants are confident the game will be safe when soccer resumes in North America, says former top referee Howard Webb....
Prep notes: State officials take advantage of pros’ knowledge
(5/13) The guests have been speaking on various technical aspects of officiating, plus overall themes. Among them: adversity in football officiating, which was included...
NRL confirms plans to return to one referee for 2020 season
(5/13) On Wednesday night, the NRL announced it would officially be having one referee as well as a six-again call for ruck infringements.
AN NHS FRONT-LINE WORKER AND A LEVEL FIVE REFEREE, MATT ARTHUR SPEAKS ON HIS...
(5/13) In the latest of our 'On The Spot' series we catch up with Matt Arthur, who's a Level 5 referee, aiming to step...