Mills Lane, Hall of Fame boxing referee, dies at age 85
Mills Lane, Hall of Fame referee who officiated the Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield "Bite Fight" died Tue. at his Reno, NV home.
NBA on ESPN: Richard Jefferson reflects on Summer League officiating
Richard Jefferson: "The MOST stressful thing in my entire life."
Mark Geiger named as the new General Manager of PRO
The Professional Referee Organization is pleased to announce that they have appointed Mark Geiger as their new General Manager.
NFHS: True Fans Unite to Promote Positive Behavior
We’re tired of seeing games canceled because of brawls in the stands. We’re tired of negativity, immaturity and aggressive behavior.
Meet The IRS Special Agent Earning His Stripes As An NFL Referee
During the week, Eugene Hall uses his tech savvy to chase down tax cheats, identity thieves and other fiscal frauds.
‘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.
Gene Steratore Hired as Supervisor of Football Officials
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the hiring of Gene Steratore as its Supervisor of Football Officials.
NFHS to Host Second “Better Together: Women and Sport Leadership Virtual Summit” in August
The three-day virtual event features keynote addresses, panel discussions and partner presentations from female leaders.
NFHS Begins Agreement with RefReps to Assist with Education Content for Officials
The National Federation of State High School Associations and RefReps have entered into a three-year agreement.
New law meant to protect Texas school referees and umpires
A new law that kicked in on September 1t is meant to protect Texas high school referees and umpires.
A “Full-Count Conversation” with Umpires Robbie Guest and Don Brown
In addition to their services as Little League umpires, both Guest and Brown worked the NCAA 2023 WCWS in Oklahoma City.
International youth team banned after referee incident
Northamptonshire's Football Association (FA) said it is investigating and offering full support to the soccer official.
RFU confirms longer bans for players and coaches abusing referees in rugby
Survey numbers are "unacceptable" and "undoubtedly impacting" recruitment and retention of officials.
A Space to Make History – Setting Precedent on the Gridiron
Hanna Keller, a football official in Ohio, became the first woman to officiate an OHSAA state finals football game.
Umps honor ‘deeply missed’ coworker with patch
Umpires will be wearing "JP" patches on their hats, paying tribute to the impact of Jay Pierce on the profession.
Coronavirus outbreak: Premier League referee Anthony Taylor volunteers with NHS
(3/29) Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has become an NHS volunteer as he supports his family through the coronavirus pandemic.
A few days ago, the...
Quarantine NBA playoffs in Las Vegas? That option is being floated amid coronavirus
(4/1) The idea of possibly ending the NBA season in a single-site playoff tournament has been tossed around the league, according to reporters close...
Gig workers, freelancers and self-employed are still waiting for unemployment answers
(4/7) The CARES Act provided for the expansion of unemployment benefits for independent contractors, but the federal government hasn’t given guidance to the states...
MLB’s radical Arizona plan offers best hope at return of pro sports
(4/15) At a time when other professional sports leagues have been seemingly reluctant to get creative in exploring ways to restart their brands, MLB...
COVID-19 not a red card for referees thanks to virtual training
(4/24) While soccer fields across the state are empty and games are on hold because of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, referees within the Colorado...
Don’t Forget About the Umpires As Baseball Grapples With the Coronavirus
(5/2) If and when baseball returns in 2020, it won't just be the players and coaches taking the field. Umpires, too, will be assuming...
Soccer referee helps make the right calls against the coronavirus
(5/11) As a soccer referee, she worked five games in last summer’s Women’s World Cup in France, the ultimate reward from a game that...
High school sports: Athletic departments across Florida reviewing NFHS guidelines to return
(5/20) High school athletic departments across the state are eager to get student-athletes back on to a normal routine of working out, practicing and...
Rushing in to Assist
(6/2) Today, a different crisis has consumed the foundation and the Rushes once again are front and center helping the basketball officiating community. With...
