To Honor The Legacy: Terry Wakeley
(8/31) Grayling High School offers tribute to Terry Wakeley and his officiating contributions during pre-game ceremony.
Girls Volleyball: player follows in father’s officiating footsteps
(8/30) “Reffing made me understand that it’s so hard for the refs. Sometimes what they take from the parents and the coaches, it’s not...
Referee shortage a concern
(8/30) A shortage of game officials is beginning to take its toll on high school football throughout Ohio.
Referee shortages switch Friday night lights to Thursdays
(8/29) Mantica said there are several reasons why ranging from rude parents and fans to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taking their shot: NBA referees to be vaccinated this season
(8/28) The NBA announced Saturday that it has struck a deal with the National Basketball Referees Association on the requirement.
Match abandoned after player attacks referee
A National Conference League rugby match was abandoned on Thursday night after a player attacked the referee.
MLB Umpires Take Time Out To Host Zoom Q & A With Young Patients...
(8/27) UMPS CARE has pivoted to ensure that we continue to deliver smiles to kids who are isolated now more than ever.
Manny Sokol, retired NBA referee, dies at 92
(8/26) NBA Referee Manny Sokol, who was on the court during the 1960s and ’70s, died Aug. 14 from congestive heart failure. He was...
Only vaccinated personnel in locker rooms on NFL game days
(8/26) The NFL has mandated that only fully vaccinated personnel will have access to locker rooms on game days.
Prep problems: Shortages may disrupt high school sports in Oregon
(8/25) A statewide lack of officials and drivers is causing headaches for administrators.
After cancer battle, woman becomes a top high school basketball ref
(8/25) She tried coaching, but ultimately she wanted to follow in her father's footsteps as a referee.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith gets 10-game ban for foreign substance on glove
(8/25) Smith had his glove confiscated after he came off the field in the 8th inning last Wednesday and was ejected.
College football’s ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 alliance
(8/24) The commissioners of the Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC made it official Tuesday, announcing an alliance between the three leagues.
Referee Greg England inducted into Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame
(8/24) When Greg England made the move from athlete to official, he didn’t know exactly how far that change would take him.
Lawmakers Call Foul on Referee Abuse
(8/24) At least 20 states have laws providing special criminal penalties for attacks against referees.
David Wyant receives the Art McNally Award for his time as NFL referee
(8/23) For decades when you couldn’t find Wyant behind the register, he was likely on an NFL sideline.
Veteran referee calls time after decorated career
(8/23) Jimmy Oliveira has decided to hang up the whistle after a decorated career that included 455 games.
Ex-baseball player, Pac-10 and NFL ref, Tacoma parks backer Aaron Pointer to be recognized
(8/22) This story rolls on: Pointer became the first Black referee in the Pac-10, then had a 17 year NFL career.
MLB umpire Angel Hernandez supports young fan hit by a home-run ball
(8/22) Hernandez, second-base umpire, decided to help by tossing the young fan a souvenir ball after the inning.
NFHS Case for Co-curriculars: Better Educational Outcomes
(8/22) Students who compete in high school activity programs have better educational outcomes.
What’s driving the ref shortage in metro Detroit?
(8/22) The ref shortage is growing across metro Detroit. It's a big problem with fall games around the corner.
“I wanted to use this stage to give back” – Little League Umpire Darrin...
(8/21) Darrin Besescheck has been an umpire for Little League for 25 years, and this milestone year is even more special.
Our Hearts Are Broken At UMPS CARE Charities – Remembering Volunteer Lisa “Kiwi” Goldenberg
(8/20) "We are humbled that in the midst of this difficult time her family chose UMPS CARE as an outlet to honor her memory.”
Air quality, referee shortage concerns loom on the eve of high school football’s return...
(8/19) This season it’s not just the number of referees that are concerning, it’s also the number of athletes playing football.
