Umpire Joe West is awarded $500,000 in defamation lawsuit
(4/12) Joe West, MLB's senior umpire, was awarded $500,000 in his defamation lawsuit against former player Paul Lo Duca.
Stephanie Frappart: Euro 2020 inclusion latest landmark for female referees
(4/21) The announcement that Stephanie Frappart will become the first female official to be involved in a men's UEFA European Championship is the latest...
Barcelona manager banned 2 matches for disrespecting referee
(4/30) The 58-year-old was handed the ban after being shown a red card in the 66th minute of Thursday's loss, which has left the...
NFL Ref Matt Sumstine Calls Out For New Officials
(5/10) Matt Sumstine, who works for the NFL as a replay official, is offering a program that gives opportunities for anyone (female or male)...
Local referees looking for younger resurgence in sports officiating
(5/21) Officiating numbers are hoping for a large turnaround in local and state sports. Across New York State and in our region, there is...
NFL: Officiating crews for the 2021 season
(6/7) The hiring of only one new official is the fewest number of new hires since the 2013 season, when then-back judge Dale Shaw...
Group of nurses helps Shrine Bowl referee who collapsed during game
(6/20) Three nurses attending the Shrine Bowl sprang into action Saturday when a referee collapsed on the field.
U.S. SOCCER REFEREE JOSH WILKENS SELECTED TO OFFICIATE AT 2021 FIFA FUTSAL WORLD CUP
(7/3) U.S .Soccer FIFA Referee Josh Wilkens has been selected as a match official for the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Lithuania.
Hijab-wearing basketball referee out to blaze trail at Tokyo Olympics
(7/18) For Sarah Gamal, the significance of being the first hijab-wearing basketball referee to take part in the Olympic Games goes well beyond the...
Aggie Poon’s career as a referee goes to the top
(8/3) With the Olympic Games fresh in the memory, World Rugby spoke to player turned referee Aggie Poon who hopes to be officiating in...
Thursday night football in San Mateo County
(8/19) Coaches were informed that because of a lack of officials, three PAL games would have to be moved to Thursday.
Referee Shortage Still a Growing Problem in High School Sports
The referee shortage has been growing over the last several years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to it.
Australian referee to become Premier League’s first overseas official
Australian Jarred Gillett will become the first overseas official to referee a Premier League clash when Watford host Newcastle United on Saturday.
‘Referee U’ at UCF prepares students to be basketball officials
The UCF student says he wanted to gain more knowledge and implement the rules of the sport to get better at it, and in...
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.”
VIDEO: LeBron, Stewart ejected after LeBron swipes Stewart in the face
After LeBron James elbows Isaiah Stewart in the face, both teams have to be separated. Upon review, James and Stewart are ejected.
NFL: Week 15 referee assignments
Shawn Smith will be the referee on Thursday Night Football. Bill Vinovich’s crew is off this week.
NFL: Week 18 referee assignments
Clete Blakeman will be the referee for Game 272 — SNF Chargers and Raiders. Carl Cheffers is off this week.
NFHS to Host First-Ever Women and Sport Leadership Virtual Summit in May
The three-day virtual event features discussion from influential female leaders at all three levels of sport.
Hockey player gets lifetime ban after punching referee in the face
A junior hockey player is now facing a lifetime ban after things escalated during a United States Premier Hockey League game on Sunday.
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.”
NCAA names game officials for 2022 Men’s Final Four
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by J.D. Collins, the national coordinator of officiating.
Meet 12-Year-Old Referee Dreaming To Officiate World Cup Match
Bello Musa is a 12-year-old referee making a name for himself in the sporting sector in Kano, Nigeria.
Hair Adornment Use Clarified; Shot Clock Guidelines Adjusted in Basketball Rules
The allowance of hair adornments made of hard material and shot clock guideline adjustments have been made in high school basketball.
