NFL officials focusing on ‘clear and obvious’ calls as penalties drop
(9/20) "When we were preparing, certainly going in, we had a theme of 'clear and obvious' and we wanted that to continue throughout the...
The Price is Right: ‘Jaws’ tabbed as volleyball official of the year
(9/19) Jocelyn Price hasn’t always been a referee, but ever since she first picked up the whistle she’s tried to be consistent. That persistence...
NHL Names 2020 Stanley Cup Final Referees and Linesmen
(9/19) With two teams – the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning – already set, here’s the third team taking the ice for...
Pac-12 leaders to meet on Friday with big decision on the horizon
(9/18) Over the past 48 hours, news has been coming from everywhere that the Pac-12 is now reconsidering the Jan. 1 start date, with...
NCAA men’s and women’s college basketball seasons can start Nov. 25
(9/17) The 2020-21 men's and women's college basketball seasons can start Nov. 25, the NCAA Division I Council said Wednesday. The council, following its...
A Strategic Analysis of the State of Collegiate Officiating
(9/17) The NCAA Division III Commissioners Association (DIIICA) engaged The PICTOR Group to conduct a comprehensive assessment of officiating for 13 NCAA Division III...
MLB umpire reportedly tests positive for virus, forcing change in crews
(9/16) A Major League Baseball umpire tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting a late shift in crew assignments in Florida this week, several people...
MLB umpire Joe West has never missed a call. Just ask him
(9/16) He is also a very serious man. He takes off a series to visit a sick friend. He helps widows of former umpires....
ESPN’s Ryan McGee’s book turns referees into (shocker!) real, likable people
(9/16) What’s sweeter than a 10-year-old boy telling his dad he’s doing a great job? Sam McGee’s intent was pure. His sense of time...
The Big Ten Conference Adopts Stringent Medical Protocols; Football Season to Resume October 23-24,...
(9/16) The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) adopted significant medical protocols including daily antigen testing, enhanced cardiac screening and an enhanced...
Big Ten football to resume weekend of Oct. 24
(9/16) The Big Ten will kick off its football season the weekend of Oct. 24 after the league's presidents and chancellors unanimously voted to...
Benoit Paire throws tantrum after disputed call
(9/15) Benoit Paire gets into a number of arguments with the umpire as he bows out of the Italian Open.
NBA Announces Officials for 2020 Conference Finals
(9/15) Officials selected to work the 2020 NBA Conference Finals in the Orlando bubble have been selected by the NBA. Find the roster here.
What Wednesday’s NCAA ruling will mean for the 2020-21 college basketball season
(9/15) The NCAA Division I council is set to meet on Wednesday, after which a series of guidelines for the 2020-21 men's and women's...
Sources: MLB, MLBPA agree to hold playoffs in bubble settings
(9/15) Major League Baseball and its players' union have reached an agreement on playing this year's postseason in bubble settings, sources confirmed to ESPN....
Big Ten set to reveal plans to play college football in 2020 season, per...
(9/15) The Big Ten presidents and chancellors are expected to announce plans for a return to football in the 2020 season, according to Jeff...
Michigan high school football referee numbers down 25 percent; what it means for 2020...
(9/15) The Friday night lights could be replaced with Saturday afternoon kickoffs in some Michigan regions this fall due to a drop in available...
Obituary: Frederic C. Gardner Sr.
(9/15) For well over 60 years, Fred was active in high school and college sports. He was a member of the Association of New...
Potential referee shortage in metro Detroit could risk return of high school football
(9/14) High school football games are set to kick off later this week on Friday after getting the go-ahead from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer -...
Referee shortage a concern with high school sports set to resume
(9/14) When Maine high school sports can begin games next Friday, there is concern about whether there will be enough referees. There was a...
NFL referee Terry Brown shares journey with cancer
(9/14) Terry Brown has lived a fast-paced life with football at the very core. A Tennessee Vol in the 1980s, he spent time in...
Referee explains why he ejected Detroit Lions’ Jamie Collins
(9/13) NFL referee Alex Kemp said he ejected Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins because he was applying a strict interpretation of a league rule...
Path to first weekend was different for NFL officials, too
(9/13) This is going to be a different year for them, too. Referee Craig Wrolstad and his crew will be handling the Steelers-Giants game....
Mississippi Association Names Rickey Neaves as Next Executive Director
(9/13) Rickey Neaves will become executive director of the Mississippi High School Activities Association, effective January 1, 2021. Neaves has served as an associate...
