Our Hearts Are Broken At UMPS CARE Charities – Remembering Volunteer Lisa “Kiwi” Goldenberg
(8/20) "We are humbled that in the midst of this difficult time her family chose UMPS CARE as an outlet to honor her memory.”
Big 12 says it will play 2020 football season this fall, despite Big Ten...
(8/13) The Big 12 board of directors voted Tuesday night to allow their schools to go ahead with the 2020 fall season, the conference...
Kentucky bill seeking to protect referees one step closer to becoming law
(3/4) A bill that would make intimidating a sports referee a misdemeanor in Kentucky took another step forward. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-0-2...
USA Taekwondo announces online camps for referees
(9/1) The virtual sessions will ensure that key training can take place despite the restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Seung Hwan Kim, USA...
“It’s the worst it’s been:” Referee shortage leading to more Saturday, Thursday high school...
"It is the worst it's been. It was bad before the pandemic but now the pandemic is here too."
Edmonton referee 1st Canadian to ref an NBA game
(1/25) He’s a 34-year-old rookie who recently made NBA history and he’s from Edmonton. Last week, Matthew Kallio became the first Canadian referee to...
NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee names game officials for 2023 Women’s Final Four
The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by Penny Davis.
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...
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic admits he has to stop ‘complaining way too much’ to referees
(5/7) It's always nice when a young player in the league has enough self-awareness to know when he needs to correct something. After Thursday...
Referees and umpires lobby that they too have been hurt by coronavirus shutdown
(3/23) Within the sports community, one of the affects of the coronavirus outbreak has been the sidelining of nearly all games and competitions across...
Umpire Mike Maconi doubles as Phillies’ official scorer
“People aren’t understanding that. Umpires don’t care who wins or loses. The guys just want to make a few extra bucks and they love...
Vermont middle school basketball game turns deadly after spectator brawl – NASO weighs in
60-year-old grandfather dies in the hospital of injuries from a middle school spectator fight, as violent incidents increase.
Youth hockey coach charged with misdemeanor assault after dispute during game
Police have confirmed the footage posted online shows Conard arguing with the referee and he eventually chokes the ref.
FEATURE: Jeremy Schreiber’s rollercoaster journey from basketball player to coach to ref
(5/4) The 37-year-old has been described as a go-getter his entire life — ambitious and unafraid to pursue his dreams and the unknown. That...
Long Beach State Alum Making A Mark On NCAA Men’s Basketball
(12/28) Basketball has been a one-of-a-kind experience for Crystal Hogan. The Long Beach State alum didn’t play until she was in high school, and...
What’s it like to umpire the CWS?
(6/23) The 2020 college baseball season that wasn't provided Jeff Henrichs the sign he needed to keep going with his umpiring career.
Adjustment Made to Pre-Pitch Sequence in High School Baseball
(7/13) High school baseball pitchers who do not receive signals from the catcher must now simulate taking a sign with one foot on the...
Despite setbacks, CIF-SS commissioner remains determined to help sports return
(1/22) While the future of high school sports remains up in the air, CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod continues to be focused on...
NBA announces 2020 playoff officials
(8/16) Playoff officials are selected by the NBA Referee Operations management team based on three specific criteria throughout the season: NBA Referee Operations graded...
Trial date set in alleged hockey referee attack
(8/20) Two men charged after a referee and coach were attacked at a youth hockey tournament in Lethbridge last year are scheduled to stand...
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.
Local referees adjust to empty arenas, COVID protocols
(12/16) The attendance of Western Michigan University’s Saturday basketball game in Kalamazoo: zero. “It’s really strange,” Jim Schipper, who officiated the game, said. “Normally...
FIBA referee working in hospital during pandemic
(4/22) FIBA referee Esperanza Mendoza has been working as a nursing assistant in Spain during the coronavirus pandemic instead of preparing for a game...
South Jersey basketball referee Marty Derer dies of coronavirus
(4/7) Derer, 56, a former standout basketball player at Camden Catholic High School and Rutgers Camden and a highly respected basketball official, died Monday...
