Umpires roll with the punches of officiating during COVID
(8/18) A sense of normalcy returned to Bend’s Vince Genna Stadium Sunday evening as the Boss Baseball U19 team hosted the Springfield Timbers.
Esther Staubli: “The fire for refereeing still burns”
(8/29) You’d be completely mistaken if you thought that Esther Staubli might consider her appointment to referee Sunday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final between...
Nebraska president says Big Ten could vote on plan ‘very soon’
(9/9) The Big Ten continues to make the rounds in the news cycle as the fight to bring back the fall football season continues....
Al Riveron missed Week One with COVID-19
(9/20) When it comes to the pandemic, Week One went smoothly for the NFL. As far as we knew. We’re now finding out that...
With new rules for high school sports, referees see their roles change
(9/29) As high school sports kick-off their seasons, referees and games officials are often going to be responsible for ensuring that teams are following...
NBA report backs referees, says Jimmy Butler was fouled on late plays
(10/11) The NBA said Saturday that two calls that sent Jimmy Butler to the line in the final minute of Game 5 of the...
A University of Wisconsin study suggests high school athletes are not at a higher...
(10/22) A University of Wisconsin study released Thursday suggests participation in high school sports does not increase the risk of acquiring the disease.
The Referee Shortage is Growing
(11/2) Supplies of public school sports referees are getting shorter. Michael Fitch of the Texas Association of Sports Officials says more referees are not...
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby downplays talk of delaying College Football Playoff
(11/13) Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby on Friday downplayed his comments about potentially delaying the College Football Playoff and New Year's Six bowls because...
College Basketball Parents Association formed to advocate for players, educate parents
(11/24) The parents of some of America's top men's and women's basketball players have formed a new organization that aims to build a national...
A Referee Pursues Her Calling in the Men’s Game
(12/7) There are nearly 900 officials working in the top tier of men’s college basketball, keeping order at thousands of games. They wear black-and-white...
With 2021 Around the Corner, All States Expected to be Playing High School Sports
(12/16) We are nearing the halfway point of the most challenging school year in history. While each area of the country has had different...
Long Beach State Alum Making A Mark On NCAA Men’s Basketball
(12/28) Basketball has been a one-of-a-kind experience for Crystal Hogan. The Long Beach State alum didn’t play until she was in high school, and...
Basketball referee Bob Reczek honored by IBCA for work with Special Olympics
(1/8) Bob decided to do everything he could to help Matt and other children and adults with special needs. The Mokena resident, a basketball...
The referee assigned to work AFC Championship Game has big-game experience
(1/19) Vinovich has been a regular in big NFL games. In addition to working last year’s Super Bowl, he was the referee for the...
Longtime NBA referee Tony Brothers opens fine-dining spot and jazz club in his Norfolk...
(1/29) And now finally, his name is on the sign. Brothers Chops, Seafood and Spirits held its grand opening this week at 200 E....
A big reason there’s a high school basketball season: referees
(2/5) For officials working high school games, the pandemic is just as much of an adjustment for them, "We're not used to having something...
Stripe life: Officials make tough calls personally, professionally amid coronavirus pandemic
(2/14) Officiating has been a part of Andy Simpson's life for last 31 years. No matter the weather, no matter the circumstances, if there...
New Orleans officer killed while intervening in an altercation at a high school basketball...
(2/27) A New Orleans law enforcement officer was fatally shot intervening in an altercation at a high school basketball game Friday, authorities said. Cpl....
Player handed five-year ban for attacking referee
(3/6) Erick Anthony Garcia, a player at Guatemalan side San Lorenzo Jogo Foot, has been banned for five years for punching a referee in...
Super Bowl referee Sarah Thomas: Greatest triumph of 2020 was growing ‘much stronger in...
(3/16) Like everyone else, NFL referee Sarah Thomas has had to battle the stress and uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. By June,...
Hockey Official Alan R. Cordeiro Dies at 62
(3/28) Alan R. "Cousin Al" Cordeiro, 62 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence with...
Former San Diego Gulls player finds new route to NHL dream
(4/6) Former San Diego Gulls player, Jordan Samuels-Thomas retired from professional hockey earlier this year. Typically for those who decide to hang up their...
ANDREA SANTAMARIA ON LIFE AS A SQUASH REFEREE
(4/19) Andrea Santamaria has long been involved in squash since she started playing aged 18 and is now one of the leading referees in...
