NBA Shares Horrifying Message Sent To Referee’s Family Member

NBA Referees: "No one should ever have to read a message like this."

Man Caught on Video Attacking Softball Umpire Receives Sentence

Gregory Roudabush, charged with assault and disorderly conduct, pleaded guilty in October for attacking an umpire.

Sydney Harris Becomes First Female ECHL Referee

In addition to playing success, Harris was named to as an AHCA All-American Scholar.

NFL to Consider Replay Assist for Face Mask Penalties, Other Plays

"When we see it, because I see it like yourselves and the fans, I have an opportunity to see it from a different angle...

Indy Man Tased, Arrested After Fighting with Referee

Brandon D. Austin, was arrested and charged with intimidation, disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement.

NCAA Talks Expanding Hoops Tourney to 72 or 76

NCAA president Charlie Baker is "bullish" on the prospect of the NCAA basketball tournaments expanding.

Female Officials Share NFL Sideline for First Time

Robin DeLorenzo and Karina Tovar, a sideline tandem at the Meadowlands.

Quebec Hockey Referees Speak Out About Violence

Hockey can be a violent sport but it’s not only the players receiving the blows.

D2 CCA Announces 2024 DII Excellence in Officiating Award

The D2 CCA has announced the inaugural recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Officiating Awards.

Three USA Umpires & Technical Staff Selected for Upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League

USA Field Hockey is excited to announce that two umpires and one technical official will represent USA.

Parent of Hockey Referee Calling for Change

A local parent of a young hockey referee is calling on Hockey Alberta to do more to protect young officials.

Long-time NFL Official Dale Hamer Dies at 87

He became an NFL official in 1978, and he worked more than 400 games, including 20 playoff games and two Super Bowls.

UPSL Match Abandoned After Referee Chased Off Field

A match in Seattle was abruptly suspended after frustrated players crowded a referee, who was chased off the field by a crowd.

Referee Assaulted at Youth Basketball Tournament in Omaha Metro

A disturbing assault in the Omaha metro should lead to improvements in protection for sports referees.

Drouches Leaving NCAA National Coordinator of Baseball Umpires Role

George Drouches will step down at the end of the 2025 baseball season after 11 seasons.

U.S. Soccer Launches Referee Champion Award

The Fernando G. Alvarez Award will be presented at the 2025 U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting on March 1 in Atlanta.

NFHS: Officials’ Views on Working with Schools on Sportsmanship

High School Today reached out to four veteran officials for their perspective and reflection.

Shedeur Sanders Shoves Referee in Colorado vs. Kansas

Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira said Sanders was "lucky he wasn't ejected from the game."

Roger Pennington Awarded the John T. McGovern

The 2024 Annual Umpire Awards were held virtually last week.

NHL Referee Mitch Dunning Recovering After Collision

Strapped onto a spinal board, Dunning was taken to a hospital, where all neurological signs were found to be normal.

NBA Referee Roundtable: 30 Years of History

Sean Corbin (30 years), James Capers (30 years), Tony Brothers (31 years), Scott Foster (31 years) and Tom Washington (34 years).

Anthony Edwards fined $35K for ‘obscene gesture’

Edwards gave the middle finger towards the stands during the first quarter.

Greg Sankey Makes Firm Statement When Evaluating State of SEC Officiating

There’s a certain level of technique at the line of scrimmage that football fans may not always understand. I appreciate our officials.

FIFA Considers Challenge System

FIFA consider system allowing coaches to challenge referee’s decision.