Wizards’ Bradley Beal fined $25,000 after pushing referee
Beal was looking to intercept a pass. However, after he landed, he pushed the official into the seats.
Minnesota referee reflects on 55 years on the job: “It’s been quite the journey”
John Bohmbach joined the Minneapolis Officials Association in 1973 to referee high school games and he's never looked back.
German third-tier match suspended after referee doused in beer
The match officials waited, surveying the situation, before the leaving the field. TV showed the fan throwing the beer at the referee's face.
CBS: Umpires under attack at youth baseball games
The code of conduct appears to be outdated these days at youth baseball games nationwide.
Unsportsmanlike conduct: Rise in verbal, physical assaults has officials on edge
How bad is it and what can be done? For answers, we convened a panel of officials of all stripes for a roundtable discussion.
Rep’s bill reflects overdue crackdown on referee abuse
We’ve all either witnessed, participated in or heard about it – harassment, intimidation and violence directed at officials.
Gene Steratore highlights empathy and community during SVC lunch
Former NFL and NCAA referee Gene Steratore shared some stories from his extensive career during a lunch at Latrobe Country Club.
ACC Announces SIAC to Join League’s Football Officiating Alliance
The football officiating alliance enables all eight conferences to work together on a wide range of officiating matters.
Bill Miller named crew chief; 5 umpires on first World Series
Miller and Márquez each will be working his fifth World Series. Miller will be the umpire crew chief.
NBA fines Hawks’ Trae Young $25K for confronting referee
The NBA fined Trae Young $25,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official.
Smith and Blakeman are Conference Championship referees
Smith will be in Baltimore for the Chiefs @ Ravens; Blakeman will be in San Francisco for the Lions @ 49ers.
MLB umpire Pat Hoberg to help at training clinic in Des Moines
MLB umpire will participate in a training clinic in Des Moines on Saturday, March 2.
MSHSL: 2024 Officials Distinguished Service Awards
The Minnesota State High School League annually recognizes contest officials who show commitment and excellence.
Coronavirus outbreak could provide new reality for prep referees
(3/21) Joining in the dark are hundreds of referees that were officiating postseason events when the MHSAA halted any winter postseason tournaments and...
Premier League officials could be QUARANTINED in hotels once the season resumes
(4/2) On Friday, English football authorities will discuss the prospect of quarantining officials once the season recommences.
Local baseball umpires impacted by COVID-19
(4/7) Baseball is a bond for lots of fathers and sons. It is for me and my dad. The athletes aren't the only ones...
TSSAA cancels remaining events for the current school year
(4/15) With the Governor’s announcement of school closure for the remainder of the school year, all remaining TSSAA events for 2019-20, including all spring...
Cape Cod Baseball League Cancels 2020 Season Due To Coronavirus
(4/24) There will be no Cape Cod Baseball League season this summer. The league’s executive committee voted Friday to cancel the 2020 season because...
MLB replay reviews could vanish in 2020 thanks to expected umpire deal
(5/1) Replay reviews could vanish in Major League Baseball in 2020 as part of a deal that covers how umpires would be paid for...
GHSA eyeing possible return in early July
(5/10) While Executive Director Robin Hines says there is no concrete news to report, the GHSA is optimistic high school fall athletics will start...
Prep sports: SSAC to give fees discount to returning spring sports officials
(5/19) Returning spring sports game officials who might not get any work this year because of the coronavirus pandemic will receive a discount on...
Referees eager to return, but ‘we must all be patient’
(6/2) Referees are ‘champing at the bit’ to return to football fields across the Island but one leading official says no one will be...
Boyer to discuss individual techniques for referees
(6/16) The FIBA Oceania Technical Official Webinar series returns on Wednesday (June 17) with James Boyer discussing the 'Referee Module: Individual Techniques'. Boyer, a...
Kansas faces referee shortage as play resumes
(6/26) Prior to the coronavirus, there was already a shortage of sports officials in Kansas due to assaults towards officiants. Now, some are taking...
