Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. fined $35,000 for throwing goggles at referee
Sunday, the NBA announced Carter was fined $35,000 for “forcefully throwing his protective glasses at a game official.”
NBA Referee Dick Bavetta Shared His Account of the Fabled Larry Bird-Julius Erving Brawl
Bavetta, who retired in 2014, shared the details of the night he personally witnessed the great Larry Bird and Julius Erving going after one...
NFL ANNOUNCES SUPER BOWL LVI OFFICIATING CREW
The officiating crew for Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022 has been announced by the NFL.
Youth hockey groups crackdown on abuse of referees
The South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association suspended Keaton Sturtz for the verbal abuse of a teenage official.
New York Knicks’ Julius Randle fined $50,000 for shoving referee
Julius Randle was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Sunday for shoving Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson and referee Dedric Taylor.
Premier League referee Mike Dean to retire at end of season
Mike Dean has been a Premier League official since 2000 and has gone on to referee 553 matches in total.
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‘Mother of the Year’ charged with ‘sucker-punching’ umpire; officials say behavior will not be tolerated.
Ukrainian immigrant with family in war zone will officiate PTFC for Peace match
While the foundation of their lives has been built in the U.S., Demianchuk and his wife still have family members living in war zones...
John Higgins joins Des Moines radio station to talk about AAU tournament
After the game, Attitude Kid (aka # 38) walked up to Higgins, "put his middle finger up, and tells me 'You f**ing suck'".
Mets pitcher Adam Ottavino’s dad is longtime umpire
He even did high school championship games at Yankee Stadium,” he said. “I think he just really likes doing it...really enjoys the game.”
Patrolling the plate: Officer named to San Diego County Sports Officials Hall of Fame
Sal Gambino will be inducted into the San Diego County Sports Officials Hall of Fame after nearly 30 years of service as a youth...
Joan Powell receives the Gold Whistle Award at the Celebrate Officiating Gala
Powell receives the Gold Whistle Award, Jim Hosts the Mel Narol Medallion, Bobby Dibler the Inspire Award at the Celebrate Officiating Gala.
Referees and Linespersons for 2022 Women’s Hockey World Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation officials are set for the 2022 Women’s World Championship being held in Denmark for the first time.
Violence at high school football games a nationwide issue amid referee shortage
Friday nights are not about students fighting in the stands or parents hopping fences to join a brawl between players.
NBA Promotes 4 Referees to 2022-23 Officiating Staff
NBA G League referees Cheryl Flores, Robert Hussey, Matt Kallio and Dannica Mosher have been promoted.
How Battlefields to Ballfields is training veterans to become football officials
"You saved his life," she repeated. Her name was about to become Lisa Pilgreen, engaged to be married to Jamaison Pilgreen.
NFL: Week 14 referee assignments
Brad Rogers and his crew will officiate this Thursday night’s game. Blake, Cheffers, Clark, and Hochuli are all off this week.
Sports Officials Care: Chance to Win 2 Tickets to the NFL’s Biggest Game
Arizona-February 12, 2023. The winner will be contacted on January 22nd and will be sent the tickets electronically prior to the game.
NCHSAA: Shining Stars in Stripes Officials’ Spotlight
What does a veteran football official do on his 80th birthday?
FIFA referee Alyssa Nichols is aiming for the World Cup
Jackson State alumna is one of only two Black American women to earn her FIFA badge.
NBA announces 36 officials selected for 2023 NBA playoffs
The playoff roster features 28 referees who have 10 or more years of NBA experience.
Woman continues to umpire despite battling ALS
A long-time umpire, who despite a terminal illness diagnosis, doesn't plan on hanging up her gear anytime soon.
WATCH: Fight involving referee breaks out at basketball game in Fort Wayne
As the official attempted to get help in removing the parent, the man got in his face and grabbed the referee, according to the...
Concacaf referees continue preparation for 2023 Gold Cup
Concacaf’s delegation of referees for the 2023 Gold Cup are busily preparing for this summer’s tournament.