Surveys: Reduction in Concussions, Improvement in Mental Health of High School Athletes
In addition to reducing the risk of physical injuries in high school sports, the NFHS is also focusing on mental and emotional wellness of...
Amid cancer fight, NBA ref Tony Brown returning to work
Tony Brown usually isn’t that excited about being assigned a shift as one of the referees working in the NBA’s replay center. That is,...
Refereeing abuse at grassroots: ‘A disease ruining our game’
There are fears the treatment of officials at grassroots level could be causing some to leave the sport for good - and even from...
Henry Chen proving to be one of top volleyball officials in NCAA
“First time at the finals,” Chen said. “I have made the semifinals four of the last five years. I have had a super great...
Local hockey refs support NHL officials, wear uniform to Capitals game
There's a new team in Capital One Arena. It's called Team Zebra, and the roster is strictly made up of referees. The Washington Capitals...
Referee shortage: Nationwide dilemma is especially present in hoops and hasn’t spared Staten Island
The coronavirus pandemic has certainly played a role in the sudden lack of officials, but it’s not the only reason.
SEC baseball announces change to evaluation of umpires ahead of conference play
The SEC will utilize TrackMan technology for conference games and the SEC Tournament to monitor and evaluate ball-strike performance.
Basketball Hall of Fame announces 13 members for the Class of 2022: Hugh Evans
Evans was an NBA Official for 28 years (1973-2001), working 1,900 regular season games, 170 playoff games, 35 NBA Finals games.
NCAA Football Rule Changes
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved football rules changes that will take effect in the 2022 season.
Man who punched teen soccer ref apologizes
The man who was captured on video assaulting a teenage soccer referee has apologized, saying he's "deeply pained" by his actions and is seeking...
In wake of referee attack, umpire says sportsmanship worsening
They charged the fence. They followed him out to the parking lot. They parked their car to block his path off the field.
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NHL’s first Black official to B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
Jay Sharrers made hockey history when he became the first Black linesman in the NHL in 1990 & league's first Black referee in 2001.
Tim Lewis follows the bouncing ball to officiating accolades
Tim Lewis has been named Boys Basketball Official of the Year by the Washington Officials Association (WOA).
MLB passes significant rules changes including pitch clock, banning defensive shifts
A set of rules changes will fundamentally overhaul the game, including implementation of a pitch clock and banning of defensive shifts in 2023.
UK Referees consider strike action after attack leaves official with severe injuries
Ref Support UK warns an official could get 'murdered' without urgent change, calling for FA action to increase sanctions.
Celtics’ Grant Williams suspended one game for bumping referee
The NBA has suspended Williams for one game for “recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language toward a game official.”
Other views: For the love of officiating
I’m excited for another basketball season, and hope you are too.
Statement from Commissioner Roger Goodell on the Passing of Art McNally
"Art McNally was an extraordinary man, the epitome of integrity and class."
NFL announces Super Bowl LVII officiating crew; five of eight officials have prior SB...
The following officials will oversee the final contest of the season, which will take place in Glendale, Arizona on Feb. 12.
‘Most outstanding official’ honored at ISHAA state championship
At the IHSAA state finals, Scott Arthur was honored as this year’s most outstanding official for girls basketball.
Bobby Dibler to retire following historic six-decade career
Following a legendary career as a college basketball official that began in 1973, Bobby Dibler is set to retire on June 30.
Changes in High School Wrestling Rules Include Allowance of Six Matches in One Day
High school wrestlers will be able to wrestle in six matches in any one day of competition beginning with the 2023-24 season.
Referee Abuse: The dark side of grassroots football
Hundreds of referees have told the BBC that they fear for their safety when officiating games and that more needs to be done.
