Draymond Green tossed after referee Marat Kogut ‘had heard enough’
Draymond Green was ejected in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs following a dispute with referee Marat Kogut.
Lincoln Park High School (Michigan) hosts annual umpire camp
After two years on the sidelines because of COVID, the camp returned in February with more than 90 participants.
On Officiating…A View From the OHSAA Supervisor
The following is an interview with Denny Morris, OHSAA supervisor of officials, from a conversation last week prior to the state tournament.
Bundesliga game called off after assistant referee struck by beer cup
Soccer match called off after an AR was struck in the back of the head by a plastic beer cup thrown by someone in...
Youth hockey coach charged with misdemeanor assault after dispute during game
Police have confirmed the footage posted online shows Conard arguing with the referee and he eventually chokes the ref.
From the JVA Office: Growth of Volleyball Events Escalates the Demand for Officials
Junior volleyball needs more officials in every part of the country. The demand for officials is at an all-time high.
Parents: Cheer for Your Student’s Teams – Not Against Officials or Opponents
More supportive parents would go a long way toward retaining more individuals to officiate contests.
NFL helping USFL launch in April with officiating crews
The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline.
Fan assaults a referee at a boy’s high school basketball game
An unruly fan is being charged, after a video shows him assaulting a referee, officiating a high school basketball game in Minnesota.
SEC baseball announces change to evaluation of umpires ahead of conference play
The SEC will utilize TrackMan technology for conference games and the SEC Tournament to monitor and evaluate ball-strike performance.
15-year-old official recovering after getting assaulted during game
A 15-year-old linesman is recovering after being attacked by a player during a hockey game last week.
WIAA calls increasing trend of schools appealing to courts ‘troubling’
This week, the WIAA says decisions by its licensed officials are now under scrutiny.
Experimental rules to be tested during 2022 Minor League season
Further increasing pace of play and improving player safety are at the heart of several rule changes coming in 2022 to Minor League Baseball.
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES EXPERIENCE THE ROLE OF A USA SOFTBALL UMPIRE
“Actually putting yourself in those shoes and understanding the process they go through makes you really appreciate it more.”
The ‘Plate Men’ of Wyoming Valley baseball
The main feature of this story is to acknowledge the guys who supervised the games — the “Plate Men” — more commonly known as...
NHL Referee Dean Morton Calls it a Career
Veteran referee Dean Morton officiated his final National Hockey League game on Saturday. He’ll be retiring at the end of the season.
All-female officiating crews make history at CIF State basketball championships
For the first time in CIF State history, every girls basketball state championship game was officiated by an all-female crew.
Team chases down and attacks referee after penalty shootout loss at cup final in...
Shocking moment a referee was chased down and attacked by virtually an entire team’s players after they lost an amateur cup final on penalties.
CHSAA: Director of Sports Officiating job posting
The Colorado High School Activities Association is accepting applicants for Director of Sports Officiating. Application deadline is March 23.
Referee gets crushed by rolling thunder KO at Brave FC, finishes match
Referee Scott Manhardt was on the wrong end of one of the wildest knockouts of March when he took one to the chin at...
Longtime referee to be honored as puck drops on Minnesota boys state hockey tournament
The tournament will honor longtime referee John Bartz for 50 years of service. Bartz officiated thousands of high school hockey games.
Johnny Grier, first Black referee in NFL history, passes away at age of 74
Grier worked NFL games for 23 years (1981-2004), beginning as a field judge before being promoted to referee in 1988.
6 NBA officials proving refereeing is not a gendered job
Women officials now make up 8% of the 75-member NBA officiating staff as the league continues its focus on hiring.
From NHL Ice Girl to AHL referee, Samantha Hiller is more than official
Professional hockey referees are not often considered trailblazers. But that title has been earned by a group of women in this sport.
