Path to officiating more accessible than ever amid coronavirus
(4/1) Referee Magazine published an article in June 2019 citing examples of officiating growth amid national recessions. For example, in Minnesota, officiating numbers rose...
Stephanie Frappart: Euro 2020 inclusion latest landmark for female referees
(4/21) The announcement that Stephanie Frappart will become the first female official to be involved in a men's UEFA European Championship is the latest...
NCAA name, image and likeness: What the rule changes mean
(7/1) The doors to a new era of college sports officially opened Thursday.
Wymer retires after lengthy college basketball officiating career
Ohio native Terry Wymer is hanging up the whistle after 38 years as a college basketball official.
High school football in Tennessee adds Thursday night games due to referee shortage
To make up for the lack of referees, football teams across the state to play at least one Thursday game during the regular season.
‘He’s a star’: Video captures young boy imitating umpire at local baseball game
(4/8) Heartwarming video posted on social media showed the moment a boy imitated the umpire — with an uncanny resemblance — at a local...
Two MLB games postponed after Marlins coronavirus outbreak
(7/27) Two Monday night MLB games were postponed because of an outbreak of the coronavirus among the Miami Marlins. The Marlins' home opener against...
Referee Garrett Rank Advances at U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Tournament
While his co-workers have returned to the rink, referee Garrett Rank is still hitting the links.
GUEST COLUMN: My top 10 great things about being a soccer referee
Why don’t you consider becoming a ref in 2022? It could be one of the best decisions you ever make!
Bibiana Steinhaus to oversee officials in WSL and Championship this term
(8/9) Bibiana Steinhaus has been appointed as the first women's select group director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited.
Lacey Senuk refs the first Professional Women’s Hockey League game
With a sold-out crowd of 2, 537 and about 2.9 million people watching on television, Senuk admits the nerves she felt.
Basketball Hall of Fame announces eligible candidates for Class of 2022: Joey Crawford among...
A press conference announcing the Finalists will be held during NBA All-Star Weekend, which is scheduled for Friday, February 18th in Cleveland, Ohio.
International Judo Federation announces referees for Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
(2/13) The International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced the referees chosen to officiate at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Sixteen referees have...
As fans return to high school sports, officials say behavior has never been worse
That has come as schools across the country have reported a surge in student misbehavior, which many believe is a reflection of the stress...
NFHS to Host First-Ever Women and Sport Leadership Virtual Summit in May
The three-day virtual event features discussion from influential female leaders at all three levels of sport.
NRL confirms plans to return to one referee for 2020 season
(5/13) On Wednesday night, the NRL announced it would officially be having one referee as well as a six-again call for ruck infringements.
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.
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.
For two St. Louisans, being a minor-league umpire means unemployment and uncertainty
(5/25) The anticipation, the apprehension, the hint of optimism, the fear of impending doom. That especially is true for the minor-league umpires, who wonder...
NFL: Week 2 referee assignments
John Hussey will be the referee for the AFC West clash on Thursday between the Chargers and Chiefs. Jerome Boger is off this week.
NASO’s 13-Point Plan: Getting Back To Officiating Sensibly
Much has been written and aired about organized sports reorganizing themselves such that games can again be played. When sports reignite, what will be...
Tom Gallatin honored for 50-plus years officiating basketball
(6/23) When Tom Gallatin first began officiating high school basketball more than a half century ago, girls prep basketball wasn’t even a thing yet....
Rebecca Welch on breaking down barriers, making history as a referee and Premier League...
(7/26) Rebecca Welch knows the drill by now. After 11 years she a recent reputation for being a history maker.
Trae Young fined $15K for making contact with referee
The NBA fined Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young $15,000 for making contact with a referee, the league announced Friday.
