PRO: Inside Video Review
(7/22) PRO Manager of Video Review Operations, Greg Barkey, takes a closer look at the week’s Video Review use in MLS.
NFHS & Referee Announce New Publications Agreement
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Referee Enterprises, Inc., - the publishers of Referee Magazine – are proud to announce...
A big reason there’s a high school basketball season: referees
(2/5) For officials working high school games, the pandemic is just as much of an adjustment for them, "We're not used to having something...
Confidence is key: Nic Barbosa referee highly recommends the job
Not only does Nic Barbosa appreciate the life skills refereeing teaches, he loves this ‘hockey town’.
National federation hires NMAA’s Pappas
(7/1) The longtime and popular Commissioner of Officials for the New Mexico Activities Association is preparing for a move.
NBA Video: 2021-22 Points of Education
Points of Education - narrated by Senior Vice President, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen.
NFL could soon be adding a Week 18: League reportedly considering extra regular season...
(10/4) After making it through the first month of the season mostly unscathed, the NFL finally felt the wrath of the coronavirus pandemic this...
A Referee Pursues Her Calling in the Men’s Game
(12/7) There are nearly 900 officials working in the top tier of men’s college basketball, keeping order at thousands of games. They wear black-and-white...
Umpires also take a hit during pandemic
(5/11) Mark Zallek, of St. Peter, still has his sense of humor, even though he has not been able to do something he has...
Watch a referee hand out social distancing red cards
(4/27) With a mask covering his face, and blowing into his referee's whistle, he hands out the penalties synonymous with sports including soccer and...
NHL Referees and Linesmen for 2020-21 Season
(1/5) The NHL has released its updated officiating roster for the 2020-21 season. Apart from last season’s retirements, there are no changes to the...
The NFL Had Over 700 Coronavirus Positives
(2/9) On the NFL’s march to complete a 269-game schedule amid a pandemic, more than 700 players, coaches and other team personnel tested positive...
White Sox’s Tim Anderson to appeal three-game suspension after making contact with umpire
The MLB announced on Wednesday that it had suspended White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson for three games after he made contact with an umpire.
50 Years A Referee
(9/2) Jack Grutz has seen a lot of high school football games in his life. And as a referee for the past five decades,...
Two-time Dallas Golden Gloves champ and former referee died Saturday at 89
(7/20) Dickie Cole, who rose from a two-time Dallas Golden Gloves champ and decades as a referee to effectively govern boxing in Texas, bringing...
Most Experienced NBA Playoff Refs
(8/17) Scott Foster will be refereeing the postseason for the 21st time, and Tony Brothers will be doing it for the 20th time when...
Timing rules changes proposed in college football
The NCAA Football Rules Committee has proposed several timing rules changes to control the flow of the game.
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.
Player Equipment Changes Highlight Rules Revisions in High School Softball
(7/12) Two significant player equipment changes involving the wearing of head coverings and beads were among the rules revisions approved in high school softball...
Local female official congratulates Super Bowl referee Sarah Thomas on making history
(2/6) During Sunday’s Super Bowl official Sarah Thomas will make history by becoming the first female to officiate the game. This historic news has...
Tokyo officials vow Olympics will go on ‘at any cost,’ even if coronavirus remains...
(9/9) Sports officials pledged in their strongest words yet that the Olympic games in Tokyo, postponed due to the pandemic, will take place in...
Local umpire waits for teams to play ball
(4/13) One of the things Ballston Spa native Jesse Bush says he loves about being a minor league baseball umpire is the travel.
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.
WVSSAC pays tribute after passing of Pat Fragile
The WVSSAC payed tribute to Pat Fragile, WVSSAC State Basketball Rules Clinician.
