Helping hands: Basketball referees
During the height of the pandemic, as sports tentatively resumed, MSHSL launched its “Thank a ref” initiative.
Refs united: Germany’s Steinhaus marries Webb
(4/13) Germany's Bibiana Steinhaus, the first woman to referee in one of Europe's top leagues, has married 2010 World Cup final referee Howard Webb.
Mooresville, NC: Officials shortage alarming
(5/5) While nowhere close to being as much as a crisis as has been the health-related issue concerning COVID-19 over the past year-plus that...
The Lockdown Lives of Marginalized Essential Service Providers
(4/28) He is one among the hundreds of part-time football referees in India, working other jobs while helping sustain competitive football at all levels...
NHL Names Referees and Linesmen for Play-In and 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs
(7/8) The National Hockey League has announced the 20 referees and 20 linesmen taking the ice for the return to play and the start...
NFL: Week 11 referee assignments
Bill Vinovich will lead his crew into Green Bay on Thursday Night Football. Clete Blakeman, John Hussey, and Alex Kemp are off this week.
Press Release: CT Senator Introduces Assault Legislation to Protect Sports Officials
(3/29) The state of Connecticut does not have strong laws in place supporting sports officials who are victims of menacing harassment or assault. To...
NHL Referees and Linesmen for 2022 Stanley Cup Finals
The NHL Referees and Linesmen are set for the 2022 Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning.
NFHS Video Voice – August 24, 2022
This week, NFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff urges support for high school coaches and officials as a new year begins.
The Big Ten Conference Adopts Stringent Medical Protocols; Football Season to Resume October 23-24,...
(9/16) The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) adopted significant medical protocols including daily antigen testing, enhanced cardiac screening and an enhanced...
Referees Recognized for Saving Colleague’s Life During Basketball Game
The Grants Pass School Board awarded the two men for their actions, which saved the life of another referee in the midst of a...
Referee Ted Valentine recalls famous confrontation with Bob Knight
(11/7) Basketball referees are often anonymous figures. Not Ted Valentine. Big Ten fans have been well aware of "TV Teddy" for decades. He joined...
Striking Out: Shortage of umpires and players hits teams
(5/11) Batter up! Little league teams across Siouxland are having a tough time filling umpire positions. It's been a problem for years but the...
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.
Hornell Little League opens season with tribute to Danny Masterson
(9/7) Daniel (Danny) Masterson was a mainstay at the Hornell Little League field for over 30 years of his life. He umpired, coached and...
Mike Dean: Referee on 22 years at the top before retirement
Think of a Premier League referee and for many the first thought will be of one man. For the past 22 years Mike Dean...
Mark Zuckerberg spars with referee at Brazilian jiujitsu tournament
Video footage of the match in Redwood City, Calif. shows the 38-year-old Facebook billionaire attempting to pin his competitor.
Stu Hartenstein Named Little League® Director of Umpire Development and Operations
The new role serves as a continued commitment to the growth and development of Little League’s umpires.
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...
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.
FIFA names first all-women World Cup referee trio for Germany-Costa Rica
Stephanie Frappart, Neuza Back and Karen Diaz will become the first all-women refereeing team for a men's World Cup match.
Want to be a high school referee? Revamped prep sports season opens door to...
(7/21) With the official CIF announcement that fall sports for high schools won’t be played in the fall, and that high school football won’t be...
MCAC Presidents Announce Decision on Fall Sports
(7/6) The Minnesota State presidents of the member colleges of the MCAC met to determine how to move forward with intercollegiate athletics for fall...
Former NASO board member: William “Bill” Gaskins Jr.
(11/18) On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, William “Bill” Gaskins Jr. went home to meet his Maker surrounded by the family that will always love...
