South Jersey basketball referee Marty Derer dies of coronavirus
(4/7) Derer, 56, a former standout basketball player at Camden Catholic High School and Rutgers Camden and a highly respected basketball official, died Monday...
Gig workers, freelancers and self-employed are still waiting for unemployment answers
(4/7) The CARES Act provided for the expansion of unemployment benefits for independent contractors, but the federal government hasn’t given guidance to the states...
Long Island soccer referee community pays tribute to Nick Apostolides
(4/7) Tributes are pouring in from throughout the Long Island soccer referee community after the passing of Nick Apostolides from the coronavirus and health...
Fauci: Country should be in ‘good shape’ to reopen schools in the fall
(4/7) Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Tuesday that he thinks the country will be in “good shape”...
NOT ALL HEROES WHO FLY, WEAR CAPES! REFEREE JOE ELLIOTT ON THE FRONT LINE
(4/7) One such person doing his bit is Joe Elliott, one of our many talented referees from Ashbourne Rugby Club. Anyone who knows Joe,...
Kids Won’t Stop Fighting? A Bouncer, a Therapist and a Referee Have Advice
(4/7) Steve Stevens, retired referee in chief for the U.S.A. Hockey Pacific District, started reffing in 1980. He’s officiated countless games and trained referees...
Lack of baseball could cause future umpire shortage
(4/6) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those umpires have yet to get their chance, and the uncertainty going forward could cause big problems.
Umpires missing paychecks, camaraderie spring sports bring
(4/6) Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, none of those games are being played this spring, sidelining all the umpires, too -- along with those...
Resources and tips for supporting your mental health during COVID-19
(4/6) COVID-19 has altered many facets of life for members of the Vanderbilt community in recent weeks. These changes can result in stress, nervousness,...
Congressional women’s softball game postponed
(4/6) The 2020 Congressional Women's Softball Game is now postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each year women lawmakers play against females press corps...
How To Manage Your Mental Stress From The COVID-19 Crisis
(4/6) Join us on April 13 at 3PM EST, as Dr. Larry Lauer provides number of tips and daily mental exercises to keep everyone...
Unsung heroes: Utah umpire Raymond Rhea has been calling it like he sees it...
(4/6) He will celebrate his 50th anniversary of calling games when umpires all around the sports world are allowed to yell “Play ball!” once...
$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.
Tucson’s Treasures: Dale Lopez
(4/5) With his life now at a standstill because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dale has a lot more personal time on his hands than...
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...
Pandemic puts the Drew League family’s summer in jeopardy
(4/5) Kevin Cutler, a 10-year NBA referee, manages officiating for the Drew League. He sees the difference it makes.
Postponements affecting local sports officials, too
(4/5) Sometimes it’s a thankless job.
Referee, umpire, official. Whatever they are called, they tend to catch the ire of the coaches, players, parents and...
Officials also taking a hit during virus pandemic
(4/5) The UIL and Brazoria County school districts have both lengthened the suspension of all activities through May 4, and it has affected spring...
President Trump Looks Forward to Having Sports Stadiums Full by August
(4/4) President Donald Trump held a conference call with top officials from several professional sports leagues Saturday as organizations race to reschedule games and...
GOODBYE, NICK: Apostolidis, long-time ENYYSA referee assignor, passes away
(4/4) Nick Apostolidis, long-time referee assignor of Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association, has passed away due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Referee Atkinson wife and brother’s frontline war on coronavirus
(4/4) With his wife and brother at the NHS frontline in this coronavirus crisis, the Premier League whistler does not need a second opinion...
3 Tips to Avoid WFH Burnout
(4/3) Millions around the globe have made a sudden transition to remote work amid the Covid-19 pandemic. But what they really should be concerned...
What we miss about sports: Murfreesboro area umpire Mike Wheeler misses interactions
(4/3) Athletes, coaches and fans are being shut out of their favorite sports right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But those who officiate...
National Sports Center officials concerned about lost revenue during shutdown
(4/3) National Sports Center officials are documenting revenue losses during the coronavirus outbreak in hopes of getting state or federal aid to offset forfeited...