Give Voice to Your Pain: Remembering Our Friend Gordon Corsetti
"I write this to debunk the notion that no one cares, that no one understands — so that someone in a dark place can...
NFL discussing ejections on roughing the passer penalties
The NFL is considering ejections for roughing the passer penalties and hits on defenseless players.
Second Annual WCC Referee Seminar a Huge Success
If you ask me, the Women’s College Soccer Seminar was a celebration of collegiate refereeing.
New bill aims to curb bad behavior at New Jersey youth sporting events
Behavior on the sidelines of youth sporting events has deteriorated. A lawmaker in Trenton has written a bill to stiffen penalties.
NFL: Week 15 referee assignments
Referee Alex Kemp will be in Seattle for the critical Thursday night matchup between the 49ers and the Seahawks. Clay Martin is off this...
WVSSAC pays tribute after passing of Pat Fragile
The WVSSAC payed tribute to Pat Fragile, WVSSAC State Basketball Rules Clinician.
Bubba Hendley named KHSAA official of the year
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association named Mayfield native Bubba Hendley the 2022 Football Official of the Year.
The MLB umpire who learned in a German POW camp
By the time he retired, Donatelli had worked two League Championship Series, four All-Star games and five World Series.
Want to Work at Referee / NASO?
Referee is hiring for its editorial team! We’re looking for someone as “geeked” out about officiating as we are.
Here’s what it takes to be a World Cup referee
Referees, who must pass a fitness test, typically cover a distance of 6 to 8 miles during a 90-minute match.
‘Like a gentle giant’: umpire David Simon dies at 51
The Albany, NY official worked his way from high school games to the College World Series
Mills Lane, Hall of Fame boxing referee, dies at age 85
Mills Lane, Hall of Fame referee who officiated the Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield "Bite Fight" died Tue. at his Reno, NV home.
Lisa Mattingly part of 2023 class of Women’s Basketball HOF
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony will take place on April 29, 2023, in Knoxville, TN.
NFL: Week 14 referee assignments
Brad Rogers and his crew will officiate this Thursday night’s game. Blake, Cheffers, Clark, and Hochuli are all off this week.
Kathryn Nesbitt makes history as assistant referee in England Senegal World Cup match
She was chosen as one of just six women who — for the first time — are joining more than 100 male officials at...
Ja Morant fined $35K for jawing at referee during loss
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been fined $35,000 after he was ejected from last Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
I refereed World Cup soccer games before VAR and wish we’d had it then.
VARs watch TV replays to review decisions at the referee's request. VAR is our safety net in the situation of game-critical errors.
Police officers by day, high school football officials at night
Two law enforcement officers are taking their heroism back to high school. Jeana Fisher, a sheriff's deputy, and Steve Anderson, an officer.
Alberto Riveron Named ACC Supervisor of Football Officials
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced that Alberto Riveron has been named the league’s new Supervisor of Football Officials.
NFL: Week 13 referee assignments
Shawn Hochuli will be the referee for Thursday Night Football. Brad Rogers and Bill Vinovich are off this week.
FIFA names first all-women World Cup referee trio for Germany-Costa Rica
Stephanie Frappart, Neuza Back and Karen Diaz will become the first all-women refereeing team for a men's World Cup match.
Former chemistry professor becomes first American woman to referee at men’s World Cup
CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste speaks with Katy Nesbitt, who left a career as a collegiate chemistry professor.
Verbal abuse prompts AIA officiating shortage
“The number one concern is abuse, fan abuse in particular,” AIA director of athletics and officials Tyler Cerimeli said.
NWSL to implement video review next season
The National Women’s Soccer League will be implementing video review in the 2023 season.
