NMOA: BE READY
(4/13) The message is quite simple: BE READY! When the kids are back out there playing the games that they love they will need...
How coronavirus has made a personal and immediate impact on NBA referee and his...
(5/20) In their own way, Lindsay and Burigatto are at the heart of COVID-19 – Lindsay being on the court when the Thunder team...
The Other NBA Sneakers: The Uniform World of Referee Shoes
(8/20) For the 70 referees that make up the NBA cadre of officials, the three to four miles of running each does per game—that's,...
Referees Aren’t Infallible, but RefReps Hopes Practice (With Their App) Makes Perfect
World’s shortest elevator pitch: “We bring you the game through the eyes of the officials so you can make the call.”
NFL: Alan Eck promoted to referee
The league announced that Alan Eck has been promoted to referee. Eck began his NFL career as a side judge in 2016.
Harvard Magazine: NFL Referee Ron Torbert Makes the Tough Calls
Torbert, who practiced law as a business litigator for three decades, explains that “there are definite parallels” between his two lines of work.
Bowling tournament honors late MLB umpire from Iowa
The Eric Cooper Memorial Bowling Tournament at Gameday Lanes raised money to pay for a $10,000 college scholarship through Umps Care.
Students’ Needs for High School Sports, Performing Arts Drives Decisions to Restart Programs
(8/5) As leaders of state high school associations work with government, education and health leaders on a safe return of sports and other activities,...
50 Years A Referee
(9/2) Jack Grutz has seen a lot of high school football games in his life. And as a referee for the past five decades,...
Webb: Premier League referees set to explain VAR decisions
Explanations would only be announced when a referee has visited the pitch-side monitor.
2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: How officials handle the intensity, scrutiny of postseason hockey
Before each round of the playoffs, commissioner Gary Bettman holds a mandatory call for coaches and general managers.
California’s top health official: guidance ‘soon’ for competition
(11/11) The secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency delivered at least a partial update Tuesday that many in the high school...
Division III cancels 2021 winter championships
(2/3) The Division III Administrative Committee, acting on behalf of the Division III Management and Presidents Council, approved the recommendation from the Division III...
Concacaf referees continue preparation for 2023 Gold Cup
Concacaf’s delegation of referees for the 2023 Gold Cup are busily preparing for this summer’s tournament.
Umpire reflects on experiences at Women’s College World Series
Chris Nabors recently umpired the NCAA Women’s College World Series for the third time and spoke with the Brentwood Home Page.
COVID-19 makes umpire shortage even more challenging
(5/28) Umpiring a baseball or a softball game can be challenging in the best of circumstances. During COVID-19, those challenges are magnified.
Addin Fonua-Blake to miss two NRL matches following tirade at referee
(7/5) "Referees have a very tough job and we all need to respect their decisions even when we may not agree with them. I...
Final Whistle: Who will referee the Rugby World Cup Final?
Here’s a behind the scenes look at some of the best in the game and how the final decision is made for the 2022...
Fixing the officiating shortage in Colorado is no easy task
The scenario has become all too familiar for high school sports: schools are forced to cancel games due to a lack of officials.
Veteran NCAA ref Reggie Smith working some WPIAL games
(10/4) Yes, that was "Reggie the Ref" officiating Friday's Hopewell vs. Ambridge high school football game. He's the same "Reggie the Ref" who worked...
COVID-19 strikes local umpires hard
(4/22) Over a month ago, Terry Helget was getting ready for another season of Division I baseball umpiring before season came to a halt.
Hussey, Kemp, Vinovich, and Hochuli are the Divisional Playoff referees
Officials are listed with their uniform number, years of NFL experience, and outside occupation.
Trio of G League referees get NBA games amid virus issues
A trio of G League officials — Tyler Mirkovich, Clare Aubry and Pat O’Connell — were assigned games on Friday, the NBA debuts for...
Tampa Bay Lightning Coach Jon Cooper Ejected By Ref Wes McCauley
Cooper unloaded on the officials. Just before the linesman was about to drop the puck, referee Wes McCauley decided he’d heard enough.
