Moving The Chains: Local officials talk about why they love working high school football...
As members of the New England Football Officials Association (A.N.E.F.O.), they give back far more than they take both on and off the gridiron.
Sabres, Bruins present referee Pollock with jerseys for 1,500th game
NHL referee Kevin Pollock officiated his 1,500th career game on Saturday when the Boston Bruins visited the Buffalo Sabres.
Mills Lane, Hall of Fame boxing referee, dies at age 85
Mills Lane, Hall of Fame referee who officiated the Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield "Bite Fight" died Tue. at his Reno, NV home.
NBA on ESPN: Richard Jefferson reflects on Summer League officiating
Richard Jefferson: "The MOST stressful thing in my entire life."
Mark Geiger named as the new General Manager of PRO
The Professional Referee Organization is pleased to announce that they have appointed Mark Geiger as their new General Manager.
NFHS: True Fans Unite to Promote Positive Behavior
We’re tired of seeing games canceled because of brawls in the stands. We’re tired of negativity, immaturity and aggressive behavior.
Meet The IRS Special Agent Earning His Stripes As An NFL Referee
During the week, Eugene Hall uses his tech savvy to chase down tax cheats, identity thieves and other fiscal frauds.
‘It’s sad to say’: Referee reflects amidst new NYSPHSAA policy
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association recently approved a new “three strikes and you’re out” policy.
Gene Steratore Hired as Supervisor of Football Officials
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the hiring of Gene Steratore as its Supervisor of Football Officials.
NFHS to Host Second “Better Together: Women and Sport Leadership Virtual Summit” in August
The three-day virtual event features keynote addresses, panel discussions and partner presentations from female leaders.
NFHS Begins Agreement with RefReps to Assist with Education Content for Officials
The National Federation of State High School Associations and RefReps have entered into a three-year agreement.
New law meant to protect Texas school referees and umpires
A new law that kicked in on September 1t is meant to protect Texas high school referees and umpires.
A “Full-Count Conversation” with Umpires Robbie Guest and Don Brown
In addition to their services as Little League umpires, both Guest and Brown worked the NCAA 2023 WCWS in Oklahoma City.
International youth team banned after referee incident
Northamptonshire's Football Association (FA) said it is investigating and offering full support to the soccer official.
RFU confirms longer bans for players and coaches abusing referees in rugby
Survey numbers are "unacceptable" and "undoubtedly impacting" recruitment and retention of officials.
A Space to Make History – Setting Precedent on the Gridiron
Hanna Keller, a football official in Ohio, became the first woman to officiate an OHSAA state finals football game.
Umps honor ‘deeply missed’ coworker with patch
Umpires will be wearing "JP" patches on their hats, paying tribute to the impact of Jay Pierce on the profession.
Coronavirus outbreak: Premier League referee Anthony Taylor volunteers with NHS
(3/29) Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has become an NHS volunteer as he supports his family through the coronavirus pandemic.
A few days ago, the...
Quarantine NBA playoffs in Las Vegas? That option is being floated amid coronavirus
(4/1) The idea of possibly ending the NBA season in a single-site playoff tournament has been tossed around the league, according to reporters close...
Gig workers, freelancers and self-employed are still waiting for unemployment answers
(4/7) The CARES Act provided for the expansion of unemployment benefits for independent contractors, but the federal government hasn’t given guidance to the states...
Referee Alan Kelly is staying positive despite soccer shutdown in America
(4/14) Making the most of this downtime, MLS referee Alan Kelly is kept busy with online education training as well as recovering from an...
Dan Alvino of North Babylon: High school football referee for 35 years
(4/22) Alvino, of North Babylon, died April 14 from complications of COVID-19 at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, his family said. He was 76.
Family’s heartache as popular former Saturday league referee dies of Covid-19
(4/30) A family have spoken of their agony at not being able to say farewell to their father in hospital as he died from...
Joya puts humanity over refereeing
(5/10) Bangladesh’s first FIFA recognised female international referee Joya Chakma on Sunday claimed that she was not disappointed about missing her chance to officiate...
