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.
Sports Official Jeff Risk part of 2022 Class of National High School HOF
Jeff Risk is now retired from a remarkable officiating career in North Dakota that spanned more than 40 years of basketball, football and baseball.
Board of Directors Selects Michael Krueger as Next CHSAA Commissioner
CHSAA Board of Directors voted to hire Michael Krueger as the next commissioner. He officially assumes the position July 1.
Former American League Umpire Terry Cooney passes away
Retired Major League Umpire Terry Cooney has passed away. He umpired in the big leagues from 1974 to 1992.
New York Knicks’ Julius Randle fined $50,000 for shoving referee
Julius Randle was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Sunday for shoving Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson and referee Dedric Taylor.
NCAA: Appeals process proposed for football players called for targeting in second half
The NCAA Football Rules Committee approved measures intended to strengthen the accuracy of the targeting rule, among other changes.
Aspiring football referees go through training during camp at Edward Waters College
The co-directors for the program say they worked with the Edward Waters College to give the 112 attendees real life football experience.
Tampa Bay Lightning Coach Jon Cooper Ejected By Ref Wes McCauley
Cooper unloaded on the officials. Just before the linesman was about to drop the puck, referee Wes McCauley decided he’d heard enough.
National Sportsmanship Day
National Sportsmanship Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of March every year. This day has been celebrated since 1991.
Spurs’ Dejounte Murray ejected & fined $20,000
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has been fined $20,000 for throwing the game ball off the legs of a referee.
Local referee creates Yellow Whistles campaign to bring awareness to bone cancer after losing...
Referee Denny Von Rueden has turned one tragedy into a triumph for Make A Wish with a yellow whistles campaign.
Longtime MLB umpire reflects on storied career
Randy Marsh was the tenth umpire in history to serve as crew chief for three World Series.
Referee shortage stems from bad fan behavior
Experts say it’s a result of increasingly toxic venom spewing out of spectators. Berating officials has become commonplace at high school games.
Potential college football rule changes aim to limit plays and exposures while shortening the...
This week, the rules committee is undertaking an unprecedented project that could reduce the number of plays we see on Saturdays.
Only way to rectify shortage of officials is pay up
Long training with little compensation and poor attitudes toward officials from coaches, players and fans are all reasons for the growing shortage.
NCAA: Soccer rules committee proposes change to overtime rules
The NCAA Soccer Rules Committee proposed changes to overtime rules for the 2022 season.
Explaining the TSSAA football referee shortage and one way coaches are trying to fix...
"Like I told the Board of Control, it's a national issue. If you have the solution, you are going to get rich because everyone...
Referee shortage: Nationwide dilemma is especially present in hoops and hasn’t spared Staten Island
The coronavirus pandemic has certainly played a role in the sudden lack of officials, but it’s not the only reason.
Texas mom charged with attacking seventh-graders, referee at basketball game
A basketball game in Texas turned into a brawl after a mother punched a seventh-grader and went on to attack a referee, police said.
Behind the Whistle: High School Hoops From a Referee’s Perspective
Hear from a recently mic'd up officiating crew for a crosstown varsity boys basketball game in Missoula.
NFHS: Regarding Sportsmanship, It’s Time for Wake-up Call
The NFHS has made sportsmanship the No. 1 Point of Emphasis in all sports for the 2022-23 season.
Referee Natalie Simon is first African American woman to earn FIFA badge
Natalie Simon became the first African American woman to earn a FIFA badge, the highest ranking for match referee.
NCAA Volleyball: Panel approves permanent change to challenge rules
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved allowing women's volleyball teams to begin with two video coach's challenges.
Alexander Zverev apologizes after outburst gets him kicked out of Mexican Open
Alexander Zverev has been kicked out of the Mexican Open after striking the umpire's chair with his racket multiple times.
