Meet Antonio Mateu Lahoz, the 2021 Champions League final referee
(5/28) The 44-year-old, whose appointment to the all-Premier League clash was confirmed earlier this month, will follow in the footsteps of José María Ortiz...
Allen, Hussey, Novak, Boger, Kemp and Smith are Wild Card referees
(1/4) This year, the NFL has moved to six Wild Card Playoff games. Since 2017, the Conference Championship officials have been selected from those...
Boxing: Legendary Referee Joe Cortez Battling Covid-19
(11/17) As the Covid 19 pandemic continues with rising numbers all over the U.S., word has come that legendary referee Joe Cortez is battling...
NFL Ref Matt Sumstine Calls Out For New Officials
(5/10) Matt Sumstine, who works for the NFL as a replay official, is offering a program that gives opportunities for anyone (female or male)...
Bob Delaney takes training to USF
Retired NBA referee is joining USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education to lead seminars.
German goalkeeper banned for eight years after attacking a referee
(10/9) A goalkeeper in one of Germany's lower leagues has been banned by the local football association for eight years after attacking a referee....
Alberto Riveron Named ACC Supervisor of Football Officials
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced that Alberto Riveron has been named the league’s new Supervisor of Football Officials.
Local Umpire Inspirational For His Family, Friends During ALS Battle
(11/8) Jason Fackler took his spot behind the plate Saturday morning as he did hundreds of times since he first umpired eight years ago....
Which officials are in charge of the UEFA Champions League matches?
Keep track of who is officiating at every UEFA Champions League game.
Torbert refereeing 150th NFL game this weekend
Torbert has been an NFL official since 2010. He became a referee in 2014.
High School Coach, Wife Banned from Sporting Events
(10/25) An Idaho soccer coach and his wife have been banned from all Idaho High School Activities Association sporting events for the next year,...
MLB umpire Pat Hoberg calls World Series ‘best week of my life’
But this year's World Series was his first time on the field and on baseball's biggest stage. And he shined.
How an NBA referee stays sharp during the stoppage, plus how Knicks missed Wilt
(5/12) Zarba is one of the millions of parents across the country forced to adapt in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. On...
David Gough: I wouldn’t referee games without vaccine
(5/4) High-profile referee David Gough says that as things stand he would not be willing to take charge of games until a vaccine for...
Per the new edict on abuse of officials, a little clarity is needed
The card has been pushed to the point of extreme verbal and physical attacks. A tour of YouTube will show you it's ugly all...
Respected High School Administrator Joins MHSAA Staff as Assistant Director
Brad Bush will serve in the position of assistant director for the Michigan High School Athletic Association beginning Jan. 17.
NFHS: Survey Indicates Concerns with Sportsmanship, Shortage of Officials
NFHS: Key findings from the 2023 National Officiating Survey powered by Referee.com.
‘Whistle masks’ offer officials, coaches added protection in return to play
(7/13) Officials and coaches worried about their health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic will soon have a revamped tool of their trade available...
How 4 women are making history on the basketball court
They are now recognized as the first team of women in the country to call the shots in a high school boy's state championship...
Euro 2020 referees revealed: who are they, how were they selected and will VAR...
(4/22) The list was rumored to be due out at the end of March 2021. However, given the busy football schedule - with domestic...
Is the Rose Bowl in jeopardy? Doubt looms over one of college football’s greatest...
(12/10) The Rose Bowl has long been regarded as the Granddaddy of Them All, the quintessential college football experience replete with an epic sunset,...
EuroLeague referees send supportive message with a video
(5/1) Members of the Union of EuroLeague Basketball Officials (U.E.B.O) put together an effort to make a supportive video.
NBA likely pushing back Dec. 1 start to 2020-21 season, Adam Silver says
(8/21) NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league is likely to delay its previously planned Dec. 1 start for the 2020-21 season in the...
How Laura Golden broke barriers as KHSAA’s first female referee
She soon realized she knew just as much as the hecklers. So she decided to prove it, which was unheard of at the time.
