Tom Robinson: A life dedicated to a fair playing field
Beyond his years of professional experience, people sought out Robinson for his counsel, his compassion and quiet positivity.
NCAA President Mark Emmert steps down, effective June 2023
NCAA Board of Governors Chair John J. DeGioia announced that Mark Emmert will be stepping down as president of the NCAA.
Fight Between Parents, Umpires After Baseball Game Leads To Calls For Change
“The main reason that people are getting out of officiating is because of this bad behavior...parents acting out like complete idiots.”
Myles Copeland helps save life of referee John Sculli during The Basketball League game
He checked Sculli's vitals, but didn't feel a pulse or see him breathing, so Copeland began administering CPR until paramedics arrived.
Prohibition of Jewelry Removed in High School Baseball Rules
High school baseball players will be permitted to wear jewelry in 2023 after the NFHS Rules Committee voted to remove its prohibition.
Big Ten Coordinator of Football Officials discusses national official shortage in youth and high...
Bill Carollo talked about the national official shortage in youth and high school sports on at Big Ten Football Media Days.
St. Louis Sports Commission wants fans and coaches to stop bullying referees
A shortage of referees was primarily led by trends of abuse. Now, the St. Louis Sports Commission is urging fans and coaches to “let...
Women Officials Working NHL Prospect Tournaments
Linespersons Kirsten Welsh, Alexandra Clarke, and Grace Barlow will be taking the ice this weekend on different sides of the continent.
Listen: NFHS Rolls Out Bench Bad Behavior Campaign & Website
NFHS Director of Officiating Dana Pappas spoke with WRMJ Sportsline Saturday morning about the new campaign.
WATCH: Tripp Gibson reflects after umpiring first World Series
“When I hugged my wife an hour later, I was kind of overcome with emotion. I just worked my first plate job in the...
NFL: Week 13 referee assignments
Shawn Hochuli will be the referee for Thursday Night Football. Brad Rogers and Bill Vinovich are off this week.
TunneySide of Sports: The End of An Era
The TunneySide of Sports column, a staple of the sports world since 2005 and over 930 articles in the archives, is coming to an...
Alyssa Nichols to represent Mississippi as the state’s first FIFA referee
For the first time in state history, a Mississippian has been selected to officiate for the world’s largest sporting governing body.
NFL: Alan Eck promoted to referee
The league announced that Alan Eck has been promoted to referee. Eck began his NFL career as a side judge in 2016.
NFLRA to Receive Mel Narol Medallion Award
The National Football League Referees Association (NFLRA) was chosen as the 2023 NASO Mel Narol Medallion Award Recipient.
Soccer referees in south Sydney to wear body cameras after alleged assault at match
In a board directive, the BDAFA said the decision to wear the cameras at Men's Premier League games was in direct response to an...
America has an umpire shortage – Unruly parents aren’t helping
The uptick in abuse against umpires and referees in youth sports has had a dramatic impact.
Change to legal guarding position approved for men’s basketball
Defenders will need to be in legal position by the time the offensive player plants a foot to go airborne on an attempt.
Langley named national coordinator of women’s ice hockey officiating
"I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to lead officiating efforts of women's hockey," Langley said.
Veteran referee Dave Foxcroft leaving CFL officiating ranks on his own terms
However, Foxcroft isn’t leaving the CFL. He’ll work in the league’s Command Center and continue training and developing officials.
Game Changing Survey Results from 35,813 Officiating Voices
The National Officiating Survey powered by Referee.com is the most comprehensive officiating survey ever completed.
New training program aims to reverse Indiana referee shortage
RefReps aims to help with that. It offers programs in 13 sports.
NFL officiating crews for Wild Card Round
The prior playoff experience that is listed for the crew chief includes his service as an NFL official.
Stu Hartenstein Named Little League® Director of Umpire Development and Operations
The new role serves as a continued commitment to the growth and development of Little League’s umpires.
