Sports are back on the field and finding game officials is getting harder in...
(4/16) High school sports are back for a lot of students across Wisconsin. But finding referees and officials for games has been a challenge....
Tokyo Olympics could still be canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese officials say
(4/16) Despite the Tokyo Olympics being just three months away, it's still possible that the Games won't happen. One official in Japan's ruling LDP...
Cedar Rapids umpire recovering from heart attack suffered during baseball tournament
(4/15) If you’ve been to a baseball or football game, or even a wrestling meet, chances are you’ve seen Al Gruwell of Cedar Rapids...
Wisconsin bill would make harassing referees a crime
(4/15) A state Assembly committee discussed a bill Thursday that would make harassing and assaulting referees and umpires a Class A Misdemeanor. Supporters say...
Martínez Munuera named as referee for Copa del Rey Final
(4/15) We officially have a man to blow the whistles in Saturday’s Copa del Rey Final between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao. The Spanish Federation...
RECAP: NFL INSTANT REPLAY PROCESS
(4/15) Check out a "by-the-numbers" review of the stats behind the NFL's state-of-the-art Art McNally GameDay Central replay center.
Colleen Maguire appointed Executive Director of New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association
(4/14) Colleen Maguire has been elevated from COO to executive director of the NJSIAA. While her leadership responsibilities remain constant, she becomes the first...
What Have We Learned During the Pandemic in High School Sports
(4/14) We are excited about a potential full return to competition this fall for high school athletics and performing arts programs. With the expectation...
Refs united: Germany’s Steinhaus marries Webb
(4/13) Germany's Bibiana Steinhaus, the first woman to referee in one of Europe's top leagues, has married 2010 World Cup final referee Howard Webb.
Little League® International Teams Up with Gerry Davis Sports
(4/13) Gerry Davis Sports, owned by MLB Crew Chief Gerry Davis, has been named the Official Umpire Uniform Provider of the Little League® World...
Some Tennessee umpires are taking this spring off, adding to national shortage
(4/13) Despite good news regarding vaccines, some of his colleagues haven’t come back to work this year due to health and safety concerns. Last...
Suyash Mehta: ‘It takes a while to get used to being an NBA referee’
(4/13) As medical student he pursued refereeing part-time, but when the opportunity to do it full-time came, he grabbed it with both hands.
Everett, WA mourns the loss of athletic director/official
(4/13) Polk spent the last 17 years managing a wide variety of responsibilities as Everett Public Schools’ director of activities and athletics. He also...
De’Aaron Fox of Sacramento Kings fined $20,000 for criticizing officiating
(4/13) Sacramento guard De'Aaron Fox was fined $20,000 on Monday for criticizing the officiating following the Kings' 128-112 loss to the Utah Jazz on...
Correct Call Officials Camp aims to build consistency in Montana referees
(4/13) Montana Correct Call Camp keeps even Master referees learning and improving - and helping to improve other officials - with the goal of...
Soccer referee shortage impacting local leagues
(4/12) While many industries have taken a hit over the past year, one has been on the decline long before the pandemic. Soccer is...
MMA: Fighters start without referee, knockout occurs
(4/12) Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the MMA gods figure out how to surprise you in a major way. That was...
81-year-old longtime umpire honored at SPR Park
(4/12) From rec youth league to semi-pro, Jimmy Cofer has done it all. On Monday night, he was honored at the biggest park in...
Umpire Joe West is awarded $500,000 in defamation lawsuit
(4/12) Joe West, MLB's senior umpire, was awarded $500,000 in his defamation lawsuit against former player Paul Lo Duca.
Minnesota Games Postponed After Police Shooting
(4/11) The Minnesota Wild, Twins and Timberwolves all postponed their games the day after a member of the police shot and killed Duante Wright...
Suyash Mehta: NBA referee discusses Indian origins, journey to the league and experiences in...
(4/10) "I'll always remember it like yesterday," Mehta shared in his media availability with the Indian press on Thursday, April 8. "It's exactly...
Play through? South Carolina golfers consult rule book after ball lands squarely on alligator
(4/10) Most golfers might "play it as it lies," but when it lies on a dangerous animal, do the rules give players a way...
“It feels great.” Players, coaches, and umpires get ready for a unique high school...
(4/10) “I thought it was going to be a little different with all the COVID stuff going on, but it still feels like baseball,"...
Why Michigan high school sports won’t be following Governor’s two-week pause suggestion
(4/9) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is suggesting all Michigan youth sports take a two-week break to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The MHSAA's response? Nah,...
