Referee Anthony Taylor reflects on moment Denmark star collapsed
(8/3) Anthony Taylor was the referee for the Euro 2020 match that saw Christian Eriksen collapse with a cardiac arrest.
NHL: YOU MAKE THE CALL!
(4/23) Think you have what it takes to be an NHL official? Let's put your knowledge of the NHL Official Rules to the test!...
This isn’t whistling Dixie
(11/22) Some get too old to keep up with the speed of the game. Some can’t make the time worth their while. Some have...
Angel Hernandez now interim umpire crew chief after opt outs
(7/22) Umpire Angel Hernández, who has sued Major League Baseball over a lack of top assignments, will serve as an interim crew chief this...
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...
NFL ANNOUNCES SUPER BOWL LVI OFFICIATING CREW
The officiating crew for Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022 has been announced by the NFL.
Masks add new wrinkle to high school sports
(9/12) The way Dr. Bradley Bley saw it, state athletic officials had a choice to make. They could either believe it was realistic for...
Iowa High School Basketball Player Knocks Out Opposing Player in Handshake Line
During the handshake line after the game a Carlisle player attacked the player leading the Nevada handshake line.
NFL: Week 14 Referee Assignments
Clete Blakeman will be in Minneapolis for Thursday Night Football. Jerome Boger, Shawn Hochuli, and Clay Martin are off this week.
Female umpire makes history at Little League World Series
Traci Duez was recognized on the field alongside all the male umpires at the Little League World Series.
NHL Referees and Linesmen for 2023 Stanley Cup Final
The NHL has selected the referees and linesmen working the 2023 Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Golden Knights.
UMPS CARE event goes virtual for good cause
(2/1) UMPS CARE Charities usually has a golf tournament this time of the year to raise money for hospital programs, college scholarships and youth...
Rushing in to Assist
(6/2) Today, a different crisis has consumed the foundation and the Rushes once again are front and center helping the basketball officiating community. With...
From his parents objecting to him playing basketball to officiating in the NBA
Just like unearthing a future NBA or WNBA star, there is a scouting group to find potential standout NBA referees.
If Toronto ends up being the Capitals’ hub city, Wes McCauley will be one...
(7/8) According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, 10 referees and 10 linesmen each will be assigned to Toronto and Edmonton to officiate games. If the...
NFL: Week 9 referee assignments
(11/5) Bill Vinovich will be the referee for the Thursday night game in Santa Clara, Calif. between the Packers and 49ers. Land Clark, Scott...
Free football officials school hopes to recruit new referees
The free program is posted to YouTube every Tuesday and people can learn no matter the time of day. The following Monday there is...
For one referee, path from Korea to the NBA wasn’t easy
Intae Hwang wanted to play basketball. His parents wouldn’t allow it. He reached the NBA anyway - as a referee.
Bucks’ Thanasis Antetokounmpo, assistant coach and referee to miss NBA Finals Game 5 due...
(7/17) The NBA Finals are not immune to COVID-19 concerns. A player, coach and referee were ruled out for Saturday's Game 5 due to...
Can we take a break from referee bashing?
There seems to be a lack of respect creeping into our league towards officials. Respect is a two way street.
MLB, FTX cryptocurrency exchange partner
(6/24) FTX.US will become MLB’s first-ever umpire uniform patch partner.
Texas referees crack down on ‘excessive verbal’ abuse from fans
Executive Director of the Texas Association of Sports Officials Michael Fitch provides a unique perspective on Texas referees' decision.
Officiating and COVID-19
(9/30) As we move through month seven of varying degrees of shutdowns due to coronavirus, officials are slowly going back to work. From youth...
Olympia High School Graduate Chandler Sam is One of the State’s Best Soccer Referees
(7/3) As Thurston County begins to make the shift into Phase 3 of the reopening from COVID-19 closures, Sam and his teammates remain hopefully...
