Diana Taurasi To Referee: “I’ll See You In The Lobby Later”
(8/23) Diana Taurasi displayed poor sportsmanship on the court this weekend. The best players on earth are always fierce competitors. That’s just a part...
Tony Brown on working his way back: ‘My story will be how I make...
The NBA referee returned to work in the league’s replay center in New Jersey as he continues chemotherapy for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
NFL-CFL officiating development partnership on hold again in 2021
(6/30) The partnership between the National Football League and Canadian Football League geared toward developing officials have been put on hold again for the...
Moving out of bounds and setting pins: the side of refereeing you don’t see
They don’t tell you this when you’re sitting the Rules of Golf exams.
REFEREE ANTHONY TAYLOR AND HIS TEAM WILL TAKE CHARGE OF THE HEADS UP FA...
(7/22) The team of match officials to take charge of the Heads Up FA Cup Final has been announced, with Cheshire FA’s Anthony Taylor...
Rob Manfred: MLB likely to drop seven-inning doubleheaders, extra-innings runner rule in 2022
(7/14) "It was a COVID-related change. I don't think that seven-inning doubleheaders are going to be part of our future going forward."
MLB umpire Angel Hernandez supports young fan hit by a home-run ball
(8/22) Hernandez, second-base umpire, decided to help by tossing the young fan a souvenir ball after the inning.
Match officials appointed for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
A total of 33 referees, 55 assistant referees and 19 video match officials (VMOs) will form FIFA Team One.
Ex-Premier League referee Gallagher explains Bernardo Silva goal
(1/20) The former ref said the club should direct their ire at the International Football Association Board rather than the officials or VAR. Aston...
Dream finally comes true: weightlifting legend is going to Tokyo, as a referee
(7/4) When women's weightlifting became an Olympic sport in 2000, Corinne Grotenhuis had just torn the meniscus in her knee.
Local referee continues to work while fighting cancer
(5/8) Diagnosed in November with squamous cell carcinoma, Mark watched and waited as dozens, even hundreds of well wishes poured in over the ensuing...
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...
Referees make adjustments to keep working
(1/3) Game officials and referees from the Cardinal Basketball Officials Association, who work those many contests, have made accommodations to be available, as well....
California lifts regional stay-at-home order amid ‘positive signs’ of slower spread
(1/25) California said Monday it is lifting a regional order that called on residents to stay home except for "essential activities" as the state...
Behind the Whistle: FitRec’s Ryan Parsons
"When we’re out there on the ice, it’s go time. You have to make sure you’re on for those 30 to 45 minutes."
For this first-year umpire, 2020 season means fewer games, fewer fans and fewer boos
(7/22) Fewer than three weeks later, when the novel coronavirus pandemic shut down baseball, Segal and all his fellow umps were sent home, left...
Gatekeepers to the Next Generation of Leaders
(12/28) As an official, you have a special calling to continue to stand the post. Continue to guard the gate and ensure that these...
Full-time MLB umpire, part-time Daytona Beach Shores detective
Police work can be one close call after another but so can major league baseball. Ed Hickox does both.
Bill would provide more protection for Arkansas sports officials
House Bill 1496 would broaden the definition of “harming a sports official” and change penalties from misdemeanor to felony.
USA Hockey Announces Creation of Special Task Force To Address Officiating Issues
A special task force to address the current state of officiating within USA Hockey has been appointed by USA Hockey President Mike Trimboli.
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...
With leadership changing, NJSIAA remains focused on helping NJ student-athletes return to sports
(6/3) The NJSIAA is preparing for a change of its senior leadership, while continuing to focus its primary attention on the process of returning...
Eddie Jones trains players on reacting better to refereeing decisions
(3/11) Eddie Jones has been drilling England on how to react to dodgy refereeing decisions as they seek to exorcise their discipline demons against...
Derer remembered for his passion as a basketball official, being a true gentle giant
(4/7) Derer didn't love the game because he could make a jump shot. It became his passion because he loved being a referee.
