LONGTIME NHL REFEREE DON KOHARSKI NAMED NLL DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS
Highly respected veteran official of more than 2,000 NHL games looks to further improve pool, quality of NLL officials.
Daryl Johnston, Mike Pereira Part Of USFL New Executive Team
Some big names are working behind the scenes for the USFL, with an official announcement from FOX Sports coming today.
Storied referee retires
After packing thousands of memories into 35 years as a football referee, Mark Windham is figuratively hanging up his cleats.
Referee sprayed by parent with Lysol at Colorado hockey tournament
Colorado is losing referees. From youth sports to adult leagues, the numbers for returning officials is getting smaller.
Tony Corrente turns 70, a rare milestone for an active official
In his 27th season, he is in small company of officials who were on the field into their 70s. Down judge Mike Spanier was...
Elite whistle blower still eyeing Olympic record
Boris Margeta’s name is synonymous with what is right about refereeing water polo.
USFL ANNOUNCEMENT ON 2022 SEASON REPORTEDLY COMING NEXT WEEK
Earlier this year football fans were shocked by the news that the United States Football League (USFL) would be returning in 2022.
Jim Poole, back judge in 2 Super Bowls, dies at 89
An NFL career with two Super Bowl assignments makes for an amazing résumé, but only scratches the surface of a remarkable athletic life.
Referees using online tracker to make sure they get home safely after being abused...
International soccer refs are using an online tracker to make sure they get home safely after being abused at matches.
WATCH: Neymar furiously confronts referee in Brazil’s victory over Colombia in World Cup qualifier
Neymar clashed with the referee chest to the chest after being angered by a decision made by the man in charge.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, UMPS CARE salutes former MILB umpire
The 12-day experience at the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy in Charlotte “was the best 12 days of my life” according to Brandon Henson.
Surveys: Reduction in Concussions, Improvement in Mental Health of High School Athletes
In addition to reducing the risk of physical injuries in high school sports, the NFHS is also focusing on mental and emotional wellness of...
NFL SVP of officiating: ‘Posturing’ prompted taunting penalty on Bears’ Cassius Marsh
Monday night's taunting flag has received further justification from the league office. NFL senior VP of officiating Perry Fewell supported the taunting foul call.
Classy gesture to retiring rugby referee Poite
Australia presented retiring referee Romain Poite with a didgeridoo after their loss to Scotland Sunday.
Referee speaks out after attack
“Verbal is one thing, but the physical attacks are just totally unacceptable.” Police Chief Rick Sheren said they received a call about the assault.
First female referee to lead officiating crew in varsity football game in LHSAA history
On Thursday, Nov. 4, Cotton became the first woman in LHSAA history to lead an officiating crew in a varsity football game.
No refs, no games: Can people play nice?
But there’s another issue at play that goes much deeper – loss of civility. Parents, coaches, and fans are increasingly aggressive toward officials.
Lack of game officials affecting Georgia state playoffs
There simply aren’t enough playoff-qualified game officials for all 128 first-round state tournament games in Georgia.
NBA recommending COVID-19 booster shots to players, coaches, referees
The NBA told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
NFLRA Recognizes Its Service Members
For Immediate Release
November 3, 2021
NFLRA RECOGNIZES ITS SERVICE MEMBERS
Active On-Field and Replay Officials Honored for Service to Country
WASHINGTON – In honor of Veterans Day,...
NBA pleased with progress in officiating non-basketball moves, sees no evidence of increased physicality
Monty McCutchen, NBA's VP of referee development, said that he's pleased with the progress toward eliminating foul calls on non-basketball moves.
NFL: Week 9 referee assignments
John Hussey and his crew will be in Indianapolis this Thursday. The crews of Shawn Hochuli, Ron Torbert, and Craig Wrolstad are off.
Tom Brady acknowledges he’s a ‘pain in the ass’ to NFL referees
“They realize I’m a pain in the ass,” Brady said. “That’s just kind of the way it goes.”
Which officials are in charge of the UEFA Champions League matches?
Keep track of who is officiating at every UEFA Champions League game.
