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.
WHY IS NO ONE THINKING OF THE REFEREES?
(5/6) Leisure Leagues’ Senior Referee, Mark Clattenburg has weighed into the row over the resumption of 11 a side football and asked: Why is...
NFL: Week 5 referee assignments
Scott Novak and his crew will be officiating Thursday Night Football. Blake, Blakeman and Wrolstad are off this week.
International Judo Federation announces referees for Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
(2/13) The International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced the referees chosen to officiate at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Sixteen referees have...
Long Island soccer referee community pays tribute to Nick Apostolides
(4/7) Tributes are pouring in from throughout the Long Island soccer referee community after the passing of Nick Apostolides from the coronavirus and health...
Strike Out: Umpires put out of work by the coronavirus
(4/22) This group of men and women often take all of the blame and none of the glory, but without them, the game doesn't...
Bob Delaney takes training to USF
Retired NBA referee is joining USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education to lead seminars.
Joan Powell receives the Gold Whistle Award at the Celebrate Officiating Gala
Powell receives the Gold Whistle Award, Jim Hosts the Mel Narol Medallion, Bobby Dibler the Inspire Award at the Celebrate Officiating Gala.
Premier League VAR audio will be made public for first time next week
Howard Webb is set to appear on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football for Liverpool's visit of Leicester City.
NFL: Week 17 referee assignments
Shawn Hochuli and his crew will officiate the final Thursday Night Football game of the season. John Hussey is off this week.
MLB umpire Dreckman lends a hand around hometown during sports shutdown
(5/14) You probably wouldn't recognize Dreckman. But the native of Marcus, Iowa has been a Major League Baseball umpire for over 20 years. It...
Champions League referee dies after suffering stroke during training
Ligue 1 referee Johan Hamel has tragically passed away - the 42-year-old was one of French football's top referees.
Will COVID-19 cause a high school sports referee shortage?
(7/30) Last year at this time, game fees for high school sports referees was the concern. This year, it's the overall issue that seems...
NBA considering second coaches’ challenge if first successful
The NBA is considering giving head coaches a second challenge of an official's call if the first challenge of the game is successful.
NBA approves rule changes on coach’s challenges, flopping
The NBA's board of governors approved two rule changes that will go into effect next season.
Watch Now: Big 12 men’s basketball had its first female referee this season
(3/4) Amy Bonner is the first woman to referee a Big 12 men's basketball game. According to FIBA basketball, she previously worked as an...
NFHS Rules-Writing Task Continues with Focus on Sportsmanship, Minimizing Risk
The NFHS continues in its devotion to minimizing risk of injury, sportsmanship and maintaining the sound traditions of the sport.
New NCAA Director of Umpire Training Needed
(7/15) NCAA Director of Umpire Training Tom Hiler is retiring from that position on Aug. 31, after serving in that capacity with the NCAA...
Bob Delaney: Hiding In Plain Sight
Retired NBA referee and former undercover New Jersey state trooper Bob Delaney talks with Nick Nanton about his incredible careers.
ACC Board of Directors Announces Relocation of League Office to Charlotte
The Atlantic Coast Conference Board of Directors announced that the conference office will relocate its headquarters in 2023.
Referee Garrett Rank Pulled from U.S Open Qualifier for NHL Playoff Game
Referee Garrett Rank was forced to leave his U.S. Open qualifier for Game 1 between the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche.
Local referees looking for younger resurgence in sports officiating
(5/21) Officiating numbers are hoping for a large turnaround in local and state sports. Across New York State and in our region, there is...
Godby High School retires jersey of the late Tony Brown
After this season, #10 will never be worn again at Godby High School. The gesture is in honor of Tony Brown, a 1985 graduate.
Referee attacked at youth basketball game says he heard coach tell players ‘we’re going...
Sidney Freeman was refereeing a youth basketball game at a church when he was attacked. Now, he's speaking out.
