3-time Super Bowl official Don Hakes passes away
(4/5) Don Hakes, a NFL official for 22 years and a three-time Super Bowl field judge and back judge passed away on April 1,...
Crew from Titans-Vikings game pulled from Week 4 schedule
(9/29) In a recent scheduling change, Clete Blakeman and his crew will be off this week, when the crew was originally scheduled to officiate...
NBA Finals referees
A 16-person crew and 6 alternates have been selected for the 2022 NBA Finals.
LISTEN: Missouri lawmaker and veteran referee says sports officials are being harassed and threatened...
(4/17) Bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting sports referees, officials and umpires will be heard Monday afternoon by a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City....
Lack of Helmet Inspection Could Delay Football Season
(4/30) The current coronavirus pandemic continues to create obstacles for those attempting to plan for any potential football season this year. The latest stumbling...
What we miss about sports: Murfreesboro area umpire Mike Wheeler misses interactions
(4/3) Athletes, coaches and fans are being shut out of their favorite sports right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But those who officiate...
How to Become a U.S. Soccer Referee in Northern California
(5/14) There are a multitude of reasons to become a referee, some of which we laid out last fall. If I had to give...
Bob Bowlsby to step away from role as Big 12 commissioner later this year
Bob Bowlsby, who has led the Big 12 since 2012 will step down from his role as commissioner later this year.
Barcelona manager banned 2 matches for disrespecting referee
(4/30) The 58-year-old was handed the ban after being shown a red card in the 66th minute of Thursday's loss, which has left the...
Washington retires team name that was once a factor in officiating assignments
(7/13) Referee Mike Carey took issue with the team and requested to officiating vice president Mike Pereira to steer his game assignments away. There are...
Jose Mourinho confronts referee in car park after Europa League final defeat
Jose Mourinho confronted English referee Anthony Taylor on Wednesday night, calling him a “f***ing disgrace”.
Jim Tunney, Tunneyside: A sticky issue
(6/27) MLB recently issued the warning that any “doctoring” of the baseball will lead to a 10-game suspension!
NFL: Week 1 referee assignments
Shawn Hochuli will be the referee for this season’s Thursday night Kickoff game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers.
Victor Rivas named 2023 MLS Referee of the Year
Major League Soccer and the Professional Referee Organization announced Victor Rivas as the 2023 MLS Referee of the Year.
Pandemic creates uncertainty for Staten Island minor-league umpire
(5/26) The coronavirus pandemic has put all Major League Baseball and minor league games on hold. That may be changing somewhat as most states...
Like teams, NBA refs have new health and safety protocols
(12/9) NBA referees will have to adhere to many of the same new health and safety protocols as coaches and players are this season,...
MHSAA says referees will not have to wear face masks while officiating
(9/9) The Michigan High School Athletic Association has now confirmed that officials will not have to wear face coverings while on the field, court...
How NBA referees will assess new flopping violations
Beginning with the 2023-24 season, the NBA is testing out an in-game flopping penalty on a one-year trial basis.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: A Groundbreaking Tournament for Referees
The story that has generated most headlines is that after 92 years there will be three women refereeing World Cup matches for the first...
With tons of youth coming out to play, Oahu soccer league seeks more referees
(5/15) With over 100 youth soccer games taking place each competition day, Oahu League is in need of more referees. League organizers said they...
Joya puts humanity over refereeing
(5/10) Bangladesh’s first FIFA recognised female international referee Joya Chakma on Sunday claimed that she was not disappointed about missing her chance to officiate...
Rugby player banned for life after attacking referee
A National Conference League disciplinary has handed down its maximum punishment, a life ban, which the player can appeal and ask for a review...
The Pandemic’s Impact on Referees and Umpires
(12/14) The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many lives and industries which includes sports. But how exactly has it effected referees and umpires? Suffolk...
Who is the NFL’s female referee? Meet Sarah Thomas, the only woman official in...
(9/27) Thomas is now a five-year NFL officiating veteran after rising through the college ranks. A Pascagoula, Miss., native, she began officiating youth and...
