WATCH: 36 World Cup referees at 2022 tournament
Hear from Senegal's Maguette Ndiaye ahead of the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup.
Lisa Mattingly part of 2023 class of Women’s Basketball HOF
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony will take place on April 29, 2023, in Knoxville, TN.
US Youth Soccer Names First Senior Manager of Referees
Daniel Radford will be the first-ever Senior Manager of Referees for US Youth Soccer and will develop recruitment and retention strategies.
Jeff Bergman discusses emotions of ending 30-year NFL officiating career in Super Bowl LVII
Bergman, 68, is retiring after 30 years as an NFL official, primarily as a line judge. He will officiate Super Bowl LVII on Feb....
From NAIA Student-Athlete to Breaking Championship Officiating Barriers
NAIA National Championship: she was the first female on-field official for a national championship game at any level of collegiate football.
NCAA Selects 2023 Frozen Four Referees and Linesmen
Congrats to the officials selected to work this year’s tournament in Tampa Bay.
Leafs fans reportedly threatened referee Wes McCauley and family in Lightning series
McCauley and his family dealt with online threats during the night of the Maple Leafs’ Game 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ted Bernhardt, former NBA referee, passed away suddenly
Bernhardt, originally from Indiana, worked as an NBA official for 17 seasons (1988-2006).
Military veterans learn to become baseball umpires
With the ongoing umpire shortage, the nonprofit "Protect the Game" partners with local organizations to train military veterans.
Violet Palmer awarded the 2023 Gold Whistle Award
Violet Palmer was awarded the 2023 Gold Whistle Award Aug. 1 at the Celebrate Officiating Gala Sponsored by Fox40.
2023 Naismith College Basketball Officials of the Year
The Atlanta Tipoff Club named the 2023 Naismith College Officials of the Year: Mark Zentz and Michael Stephens.
Torbert refereeing 150th NFL game this weekend
Torbert has been an NFL official since 2010. He became a referee in 2014.
University of South Dakota to tackle sports official shortage
With just a little over 1,600 officials in South Dakota, the state’s referee shortage continues to be a pressing issue.
Corey Rockwell Reflects on 17 Years on FIFA Panel
Corey Rockwell’s first international match as an assistant referee with a FIFA badge was at Estadio Azteca.
Bill protecting referees in Washington passes House, moves onto Senate
The House unanimously passed a bill that would protect referees, making it a Class C Felony to assault a referee.
Pernetti Named Commissioner of the American Athletic Conference
Tim Pernetti has been named the second commissioner of the American Athletic Conference. His tenure will begin in June.
High school officials now searching for extra income
(3/27) Part-time umpires and officials like him also rely on the work for supplemental income. That money will be subtracted from their budgets for...
Like athletes, officials take pride in working big games
(3/30) Before the shutdowns due to COVID-19 many experienced this with big crowds during area winter tournaments. We all have felt a little strange...
Long Island soccer referee community pays tribute to Nick Apostolides
(4/7) Tributes are pouring in from throughout the Long Island soccer referee community after the passing of Nick Apostolides from the coronavirus and health...
Covid-19 Frontline Dr. Giuliana Nicolosi, Immunology Expert & Water Polo Ref
(4/14) Less than three months ago Giuliana Nicolosi whistled the women’s semi- final at the European Water Polo Championships. Today her focus is solely on...
Fitness and study routine key for top LaLiga referee as he tackles lockdown
(4/22) A routine of study and training is the key to coping with the challenges of coronavirus lockdown says Spanish LaLiga referee Guillermo Cuadra...
Last call nears for St. Louis bartender-turned-longtime umpire Gerry Davis
(4/29) If and when the baseball season starts, the countdown to 43 will begin for veteran umpire Gerry Davis — a Roosevelt High grad...
Lockdown rough on referees too, says Oliver Langford
(5/8) We have done a lot on what players have been doing during this pandemic - but what have referees been getting up to?
Howard Webb expects fans to warm to VAR
(5/17) Former Premier League official Howard Webb believes the Video Assistant Referee system that has proved so divisive in this country in recent months...
