Umpire shortage cancels Indiana high school baseball games
High school baseball games are being canceled because of a lack of crews available to officiate the contests.
Soccer player appeals court ruling on obscene gesture
(7/6) A former UConn soccer player who lost her scholarship after giving the middle finger to a television camera has taken her case to...
High school basketball referee with autism encourages others with disabilities to follow their dreams
(2/15) You won’t find anyone on the basketball court who loves the game more than 22-year-old referee Will Fried. “I just always wanted to...
NFHS Overtime: Officiating “First” in Mississippi
NFHS Overtime, a video series featuring some of the spectacular performances and outstanding stories from the world of high school activities.
AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese Announces Retirement Plans
(4/22) Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director Steve Savarese announced plans to step down from the position he has held for the last...
“Appropriate” to pick up flag on 2-point conversion
(11/3) Referee Brad Rogers explained the decision to a pool reporter. “The side judge had the flag thrown on the play and came to...
Japan’s Kobayashi apologizes after false claims referee threatened to kill him
(3/12) Japan midfielder Yuki Kobayashi (picture) has apologised to Qatar officials for a “misunderstanding”, after he accused a referee of threatening to kill him.
Bert Smith’s fall in the NCAA Tournament didn’t kill him. It saved his life.
(4/9) Referee Bert Smith hasn’t seen the moment that made him famous, he doesn't want to. If you saw it, you understand.
Helping hands: Basketball referees
During the height of the pandemic, as sports tentatively resumed, MSHSL launched its “Thank a ref” initiative.
Violence at high school football games a nationwide issue amid referee shortage
Friday nights are not about students fighting in the stands or parents hopping fences to join a brawl between players.
Like the players around her, umpire Jen Pawol has eyes set on the Major...
(5/5) As Pawol’s career, that started in 2016, progresses, so does the spotlight. Powell has been featured on ESPN, Baseball’s Hall of Fame and...
A year ago, Tony Brown was reffing his first NBA Finals. Now, he’s fighting...
(7/14) To NBA fans he’s official No. 6. To the NBA community, including players, coaches and referees, he’s Tony Brown.
Softball umpire in Omaha refuses to let cancer win
(6/28) Willms is battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer and begins intensive chemo treatments this week. But senior softball players want him to know even...
2023 NFL Officiating Roster
The following is the 2023 NFL roster of officials.
ArbiterSports and GoFan Announce Strategic Partnership to Create Unrivaled Athletic Platform for High Schools
(7/21) ArbiterSports and GoFan announced today that they have entered into definitive agreements for a long-term partnership.
NBRA Announces Ratification of Agreement Governing Re-Start of Season in Orlando
(6/29) The members of the National Basketball Referees Association (NBRA) have ratified a Letter of Agreement with the NBA addressing issues related to the...
Howard Webb highlights some of the PGMOL improvements
PGMOL chief refereeing officer Howard Webb joins the panel to access officiating and how it's improved this season.
High school football in Tennessee adds Thursday night games due to referee shortage
To make up for the lack of referees, football teams across the state to play at least one Thursday game during the regular season.
Aspiring football referees go through training during camp at Edward Waters College
The co-directors for the program say they worked with the Edward Waters College to give the 112 attendees real life football experience.
PSAC SUSPENDS NCAA COMPETITION FOR FALL 2020
(7/15) The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference voted on Tuesday, July 14, to suspend all mandated conference athletic events and...
Boos, Constant Travel, and Getting Yelled at by Players: Why NBA Refs Need Therapy
(5/25) Job-related burnout and mental health strain are nothing new, of course, and reported levels seem to be higher than ever across many industries....
Watch: YSU assistant coach disciplined after sideline hit
(3/1) YSU assistant coach Tim Johnson will not be permitted on the sidelines for the remainder of the season after an incident Sunday afternoon...
Three Generations at Home Plate: One Softball Umpire’s Unforgettable Friday Night
There are three generations of Coopers in the photo above – Jim, son Brad, and grandson Carter.
Female official Crystal Cooksey makes Texas high school football history
(1/5) A little piece of high school football history was made on Tuesday night in the Concho River Valley. "This is all of our...
