‘Outrageous’: One-referee plan for NRL sparks strike threat
(5/10) Referees are considering strike action before the scheduled May 28 resumption of the NRL season in protest over plans to revert to one...
All-female crew officiates girls high school basketball tournament
While many focus on the winners and losers, there’s one team setting an example: the team of referees.
High School Referee Talks Officiating in Pandemic: ‘I Didn’t Think the Season Was Going...
(9/10) Ricky Upshaw loves the game of football. So much that when his time as a player ended, he decided to become an official....
Referee named for El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Spanish Supercup
Referee Munuera Montero is the man in charge of Wednesday’s match between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Spanish Supercup Semifinals.
Hawks’ Dejounte Murray suspended for postgame altercation with referee
The NBA suspended Murray one game without pay "for making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official."
Alberto Riveron Named ACC Supervisor of Football Officials
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced that Alberto Riveron has been named the league’s new Supervisor of Football Officials.
Boardman program helps train officials
Pugh is one of the first winners of the award from RefReps and a nonprofit group called “Save Our Sport.”
Talking Preps 1.11.21: Referee challenges and a week of big games
(1/11) The crew will talk about changes at Lake Norman Christian, a potential referee shortage in the area, and a week of big games....
How To Manage Your Mental Stress From The COVID-19 Crisis
(4/6) Join us on April 13 at 3PM EST, as Dr. Larry Lauer provides number of tips and daily mental exercises to keep everyone...
KHSAA officials worried about lack of umpires, referees
(4/26) A problem has been surfacing for the Kentucky High School Athletic Association where there are a lack of umpires and referees to go...
Officials ready to return despite COVID-19 presence
(6/13) Although many officials are hesitant about returning to officiate youth and high school sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a large majority appear ready...
NFL: Approved 2022 Playing Rules and Resolutions
NFL clubs adopted the following rules change and resolution proposals at the NFL Annual Meetings.
Officially Human, Triple Crown Sports Announce Partnership
Triple Crown Sports and Officially Human are united in their concern about the shortage and treatment of sports officials.
Football referees trapped in locker room, door blocked with vending machine, file charges
Dalton believes this action was taken against him and his crew for a controversial call made during the game.
Why Did the Umpire Quit Little League? Nasty Parents
‘What the hell? Why am I gonna hang around and do this?’ And they leave. The shortage is driven directly by how they’re treated.”
NFL: Week 13 referee assignments
Referee Clete Blakeman officiates his 250th NFL game on Thursday. Carl Cheffers, Alan Eck, Adrian Hill, and Shawn Hochuli are off.
By Kelly Dine: The Biggest Little League® Stage Is Lit Up by Joy, Smiles,...
(8/28) Going into the Little League World Series, there was a sense that I was about to embark on one of the most memorable...
Brian Knight: World Series assignment was ‘top professional experience of my life’
“Never in my wildest imagination did I think that would happen,” Knight said.
Referee decisions could be impacted by empty stadiums, says sports psychologist
(6/6) The absence of fans at Premier League matches will not only impact players’ performances but potentially the decisions made by referees, according to...
Bob ‘Monty’ Montgomery Enjoying His 60th Year Of Officiating
(3/1) In the case of OVAC Hall of Fame baseball coach and veteran referee and umpire Bob Montgomery, he says sports have simply saved...
Referees Are Quitting, Lack Of Respect On The Field May Be The Reason
Unsportsmanlike behavior from students, coaches, parents, and fans all contributed to the referee shortage, in addition to the pandemic-related challenges.
New NFHS Officers, Board Members Elected for 2023-24
Tom Keating, the 64th president of the NFHS, began his one-year term July 2 following the NFHS Summer Meeting.
Allen, Hussey, Novak, Boger, Kemp and Smith are Wild Card referees
(1/4) This year, the NFL has moved to six Wild Card Playoff games. Since 2017, the Conference Championship officials have been selected from those...
WATCH: Neymar furiously confronts referee in Brazil’s victory over Colombia in World Cup qualifier
Neymar clashed with the referee chest to the chest after being angered by a decision made by the man in charge.
