John Swofford to retire as ACC commissioner after 2020-21 season
(6/25) John Swofford has spent his entire career in the ACC. Some might even say he saved the ACC. With the hard work done...
Reggie Drummer back officiating after viral strike call
“I just regret the whole situation happening. You learn from it. I know how to handle it from now on.”
‘No-nonsense’ referee Hugh Evans gets his due in Springfield
Resolute, confident, fair and helpful both as a referee and a colleague, Hugh Evans officiated more than 2,100 games in his NBA career.
Not wearing a mask properly could result in technical fouls for high school basketball...
(3/1) While there is a lot of nuance associated with the enforcement of proper mask usage, the Michigan High School Athletic Association has made...
Wisconsin bill would make harassing referees a crime
(4/15) A state Assembly committee discussed a bill Thursday that would make harassing and assaulting referees and umpires a Class A Misdemeanor. Supporters say...
SEC says it sent each school $23M to make up for financial losses related...
(5/20) "The extraordinary circumstances produced by the global pandemic have presented colleges and universities with an unprecedented disruption to their programs and budgets," SEC...
Tennessee high school girls team out of playoffs after fan assaulted opposing coach
(3/5) A Tennessee high school girls basketball team was removed from the playoffs and placed on probation after a juvenile admitted to punching and...
Coping with life during COVID-19: NHL referee Conor O’Donnell
(5/7) The 30-year-old Hamilton native refereed four NHL games and about 70 AHL games this season before the pandemic forced the postponement of the...
Referee Dean to return to Premier League action despite death threats
(2/16) Premier League referee Mike Dean will take charge of Burnley's game with West Brom on Saturday after excusing himself from last weekend's action...
Mike Pereira knows pressure Super Bowl officials are facing
“I have always felt you are remembered by your performance in the Super Bowl,” Pereira said.
CDC & NASO lead the way on concussion training for officials
The CDC & NASO partnered to bring sports officials the premier online concussion training program, absolutely free.
Confidence is key: Nic Barbosa referee highly recommends the job
Not only does Nic Barbosa appreciate the life skills refereeing teaches, he loves this ‘hockey town’.
NWSL to implement video review next season
The National Women’s Soccer League will be implementing video review in the 2023 season.
NCAA Baseball Umpire Program: Director of Umpire Training
(7/15) Applications are now being accepted for the NCAA Director of Umpire Training contractor position.
‘Like a gentle giant’: umpire David Simon dies at 51
The Albany, NY official worked his way from high school games to the College World Series
Umpire shortage forcing central Indiana schools to cancel baseball games
(5/11) It is a nationwide issue that is especially impacting teams in central Indiana. The Indiana High School Athletic Association says statewide they are...
First female referee to lead officiating crew in varsity football game in LHSAA history
On Thursday, Nov. 4, Cotton became the first woman in LHSAA history to lead an officiating crew in a varsity football game.
NFL: Week 11 referee assignments
Land Clark will be the referee in Atlanta this Thursday for Patriots @ Falcons. Brad Allen and Adrian Hill are off this weekend.
Edmonton referee 1st Canadian to ref an NBA game
(1/25) He’s a 34-year-old rookie who recently made NBA history and he’s from Edmonton. Last week, Matthew Kallio became the first Canadian referee to...
NFL makes Maia Chaka its 1st Black female official
(3/5) Seven years after she was one of only two women selected for an NFL officiating developmental program, Maia Chaka has made history.
Legendary referee Nigel Owens warns football not to overuse technology
Legendary rugby union referee Nigel Owens joins talkSPORT and warns football not to overuse technology - like how they do in rugby!
High school basketball PA announcer calls out fans critical of officials
It came as the PA announcer tried to slow growing intensity of spectators who were getting too worked up.
Mitigation Efforts Must Intensify as Winter Sports, Performing Arts Begin
(11/18) To play or not to play winter high school sports and other activity programs – that is the decision being considered by state...
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.
