Jerry Snodgrass abruptly removed as OHSAA executive director
(7/6) In a stunning development Monday night, Jerry Snodgrass was relieved of his duties as executive director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association...
Where the start of high school sports stands in all 50 states amid pandemic
(7/14) State high school sports organizations continue to monitor and update plans for high school sports resumption during the summer months, into the fall...
Umpires Wearing EC, CM, RR Patches in 2020
(8/16) During the 2020 Major League Baseball season you may have noticed that all umpires are wearing three square patches featuring the initials EC,...
Longtime NFL referee Ben Dreith dies at 96
(5/7) Ben Dreith, a referee who spent decades as a pro football official and is best remembered for one colorful call on the microphone,...
NBA All-Star Game officiating crew
(3/4) For the first time in league history, the NBA will have a referee crew composed entirely of graduates of historically Black colleges and...
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...
Former NFL referee responds to Lane Kiffin’s comments on targeting calls
“It is not the officials’ job to coach players proper technique,” McAulay said Tuesday morning. “The rules for targeting have been in place for...
Softball faces umpire shortage, strict rules
(6/21) It's one thing to make the call to return to sports, it's another thing to suddenly staff games and tournaments with a dwindling...
NWSL announces plan to start season on June 27, will be first U.S. team...
(5/27) The National Women’s Soccer League announced on Wednesday its plan to start the 2020 season and become the first United States sports league...
Ted Bernhardt, former NBA referee, passed away suddenly
Bernhardt, originally from Indiana, worked as an NBA official for 17 seasons (1988-2006).
‘Open and shut’: Referees advisor defends controversial grand final decision
(8/31) Football Federation Australia's senior referee advisor has come to the defence of the officials overseeing Sunday's A-League grand final, suggesting a controversial decision...
Kids Won’t Stop Fighting? A Bouncer, a Therapist and a Referee Have Advice
(4/7) Steve Stevens, retired referee in chief for the U.S.A. Hockey Pacific District, started reffing in 1980. He’s officiated countless games and trained referees...
Referee shortage leading to postponed, cancelled games
Referees are frequently the target of verbal abuse coming from the stands from parents upset with calls. Fan behavior has gotten significantly worse in...
IHSA volleyball referee training offered through Sandburg College
(5/6) Did you know there is a shortage of Illinois High School Association volleyball referees? Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate & Leisure College is offering...
Fifteen illegal contact flags thrown in Week 1 of NFL preseason
NFL officials threw 15 flags for illegal contact during the first week of the preseason, obviously paying closer attention to those fouls.
‘It’s sad to say’: Referee reflects amidst new NYSPHSAA policy
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association recently approved a new “three strikes and you’re out” policy.
Official collapses during football game from apparent heart attack
(10/19) A referee is in the hospital after collapsing during a football game last Friday in Mt. Pleasant. According to DeKalb ISD, head official,...
Trailblazing SEC football ref Hubert Owens wore the referee’s white cap, and it fit...
(10/22) You may not know his name, but you know his face. You probably know his voice. He’s the guy in stripes who always...
Female umpire Jen Pawol works home plate in Triple-A championship
“I am honored to be selected to work home plate for the Triple-A Championship,” said Pawol.
IHSA officials take in some ‘summer school’
The goal: to help Illinois High School Association officials with their mechanics and all aspects of working basketball games.
GHSA eyeing possible return in early July
(5/10) While Executive Director Robin Hines says there is no concrete news to report, the GHSA is optimistic high school fall athletics will start...
Coronavirus: Hope action resumes soon, says Asia’s only gold badge tennis referee
(4/16) Officiating is a thankless job, but a rewarding one. The Indians officiate in the Grand Slams and other major events around the world.
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Wittenberg, NCAC postpone sports competition until Dec. 31
(7/22) The North Coast Athletic Conference became the latest league to postpone its fall sports season, announcing Wednesday it has suspended intercollegiate athletics competition...
Jordan Clarkson pushes referee (video), fined $25,000
(1/1) As expected, the NBA has fined Clarkson for contact with a referee — it will cost him $25,000. The league going to draw...
