NBRA Signs Women’s Sports Foundation Letter Addressing NCAA Gender Inequalities
(6/24) NBRA: Providing equal experiences and opportunities for all athletes at every level is an essential part of our organization.
MLB, FTX cryptocurrency exchange partner
(6/24) FTX.US will become MLB’s first-ever umpire uniform patch partner.
Pair of veteran umpires call final little league game
(6/23) Two friends have felt right at home behind the plate for the past 30 years calling little league games.
What’s it like to umpire the CWS?
(6/23) The 2020 college baseball season that wasn't provided Jeff Henrichs the sign he needed to keep going with his umpiring career.
Tom Gallatin honored for 50-plus years officiating basketball
(6/23) When Tom Gallatin first began officiating high school basketball more than a half century ago, girls prep basketball wasn’t even a thing yet....
Olympics 2021: Up to 10K fans will be allowed at both indoor and outdoor...
(6/22) The Tokyo Olympics are almost exactly one month away, and now a final piece of how the Games will be held has been...
78 YEARS YOUNG: Referee’s career has covered 60 years and more than 13,000 games
(6/22) In a basketball officiating career that has covered more than 60 years, Granbury's Larry Pollard only has one regret – he didn't keep...
NFHS to Host In-Person Summer Meeting in Orlando; Virtual Coverage Provided for Select Events
(6/22) After utilizing a virtual format last year, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will host guests in Orlando, Florida.
Soccer referee says parents, coaches can get out of control
(6/21) Smith said soccer officials have seen a “significant increase in the amount of verbal abuse” from parents and coaches.
NBA Announces Officials for 2021 Conference Finals
(6/20) The NBA has announced the officials selected to work the 2021 Conference Finals.
Group of nurses helps Shrine Bowl referee who collapsed during game
(6/20) Three nurses attending the Shrine Bowl sprang into action Saturday when a referee collapsed on the field.
NMAA accepting applications for new commissioner of officials
(6/19) The New Mexico Activities Association is in search of a new commissioner of officials.
MLB umpires prepare to begin checking pitchers for foreign substances Monday
(6/19) Beginning Monday, major league umpires will check pitchers for foreign substances after they've pitched.
Amy Bonner will be refereeing Olympic basketball in Tokyo—here’s her story
(6/17) Last year, she became the first female ref to officiate a Big 12 men’s game. This month, she’ll be on the court for...
2021 Little League® Baseball and Softball World Series Umpires Announced
(6/17) The official umpires for the 2021 Little League® Baseball and Softball World Series Tournaments have been announced.
State Softball Tourney Played In Memory Of Umpire Chris Long
(6/16) The 2021 IHSA Softball State Tournament is being played in memory of long-time IHSA umpire Chris Long.
NFHS Learning Center for All Groups in High School Sports
(6/16) One of the most challenging yet fulfilling years in the history of education-based athletics and performing arts is drawing to a close.
Want to be a referee? KHSAA says it’s facing a ‘critical shortage’ in every...
(6/16) The Kentucky High School Athletic Association says they are in desperate need of officiators in every sport.
Kentucky city won’t keep score in T-ball after game ends in adults fighting
(6/16) An Eastern Kentucky city banned scorekeeping and championship tournaments for its T-ball league.
MLB says ejections/suspensions for foreign substances on balls
(6/15) Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs.
Spanish referee picked to officiate Copa América match
(6/15) A Spanish refereeing crew was selected Tuesday to officiate a Copa America game.
‘Really sad.’ Adults fight at Eastern Kentucky Little League game. Charges possible.
(6/15) Things got ugly at a Little League championship game in Eastern Kentucky Monday when parents and coaches got into a fight.
Basketball coach chokes referee in postgame incident caught on camera
(6/14) Local basketball coaches and referees on Monday responded to a video recording of a choking incident from the weekend.
NBA competition committee exploring rule changes to restrict unnatural jump shot motions
(6/14) The NBA's competition committee met Monday to further explore rule changes to restrict the unnatural motions surrounding jump shots.
