Three Generations at Home Plate: One Softball Umpire’s Unforgettable Friday Night
There are three generations of Coopers in the photo above – Jim, son Brad, and grandson Carter.
San Diego County Football Officials Association seeks new referees for Fall
The NFHS estimates as many as 50,000 officials nationwide have departed the avocation since COVID started.
Little League umpire finds strength in battle against cancer
The diagnosis came out as Small-cell Carcinoma - an aggressive form of lung cancer. Ross says he’s been continuing his treatments.
Semi-automated offside technology to be used at FIFA World Cup 2022
FIFA has announced that semi-automated offside technology will be used at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar.
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.
Southwest Washington Umpire Teams Up With Great-Grandson
While Setera’s eyes are set on the future, he appreciates the opportunity to umpire with his great-grandfather before heading out of town.
Mike Dean to become Premier League VAR after retiring as referee
Mike Dean will become a dedicated video assistant referee (VAR) following his retirement from refereeing.
San Antonio Home to 103rd NFHS Summer Meeting
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is hosting its 103rd Summer Meeting June 28-July 2 in San Antonio.
USC, UCLA planning to leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024
Pac-12 powerhouses USC and UCLA are finalizing discussions to leave the conference for the Big Ten as early as the 2024 athletic season.
Brett Yormark Named Big 12 Commissioner
Yormark succeeds Bob Bowlsby, who announced in April he was stepping away from the Commissioner’s chair after a decade with the Big 12.
How Laura Golden broke barriers as KHSAA’s first female referee
She soon realized she knew just as much as the hecklers. So she decided to prove it, which was unheard of at the time.
Rob Manfred says he wants robot umps in MLB by 2024, hints at expansion...
Manfred apparently wants to see the change by the 2024 season, with the possibility of giving managers several challenges during a game.
Michigan: 2022-23 Officials Registration Underway with New Benefits to Help Grow Ranks
The MHSAA is accepting registrations for game officials for the 2022-23 school year, and is providing a pair of significant new benefits.
Umpire reflects on experiences at Women’s College World Series
Chris Nabors recently umpired the NCAA Women’s College World Series for the third time and spoke with the Brentwood Home Page.
Howard Webb set to take up key role at PGMOL after Mike Riley departure
Webb is set to take up a key role at Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after the departure of Mike Riley next season.
Charges pending after hockey player punches referee
A Pittsburgh-area hockey player was caught on video punching a referee. Police said the 23-year-old was taken out in handcuffs.
‘He was a trendsetter’: Why Art McNally will be the 1st official in the...
Art McNally spent 58 years in the NFL, first as a referee and then as an officiating executive.
NCAA Proposes Changes to Ice Hockey Video Replay Rules
The NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee proposed a significant overhaul to the video replay process at its meeting in Indianapolis.
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.
Ted Valentine returns to help grow and improve OVAC basketball officiating
Whether it’s on the basketball court or in a meeting room at the Highlands Sports Complex, Ted Valentine has the ability to command the...
Minkemeyer Enshrined in The OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame
When he opened the letter from the OHSAA, Minkemeyer immediately spent some time reflecting and thinking about the other area officials.
GMA: Off-duty firefighter rescues referee who collapsed
The player, an off-duty firefighter, raced to save the ref on the basketball court and the incident was captured on camera.
Mets pitcher Adam Ottavino’s dad is longtime umpire
He even did high school championship games at Yankee Stadium,” he said. “I think he just really likes doing it...really enjoys the game.”
Bad sideline behavior is making shortage of soccer referees worse
"We want to make sure that our community understands that they're part of the solution on building back the referee pool."
