Illinois referee duo celebrates son’s first state finals
The younger Holleman, now 46, watched throughout the twilight of his dad’s 40-year officiating career.
NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer National Coordinator of Officials
The NCAA is requesting applications from interested individuals to serve as the NCAA Men’s and Women’s National Coordinator of Officials.
Angst increasing over college football clock stoppage rule creating inequity across NCAA divisions
A rule change allowing the clock to run following 1st downs - outside of the last 2 minutes - was approved for D-I and...
John Higgins tabbed as new coordinator of Western Basketball Officiating Consortium
John Higgins has been selected to nine Final Fours and called two NCAA Division I National Championship games.
High school sports help longtime Michigan official stay young at heart
Regardless of which sport he’s officiating the native of Texas, has stayed at it for 45 years because of the love of the game.
Angels manager Phil Nevin suspended over outburst
Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his outburst.
NHL Referee Ian Walsh Retires Due to Injury
Following a lengthy recovery from knee replacement surgery, the veteran official has hung up his skates.
Montague & West Highlight Cooperstown Ballet
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the eight-person ballot that for the Class of 2024.
2023 MLS Cup Officiating Crew
The crew for the 2023 MLS Cup on Saturday, December 9, has been announced.
Hussey, Kemp, Vinovich, and Hochuli are the Divisional Playoff referees
Officials are listed with their uniform number, years of NFL experience, and outside occupation.
NCAA: Double contacts approved in women’s volleyball
NCAA Women's Volleyball Rules Committee members debated the topic thoroughly at an in-person meeting in January.
NFHS: Flag Football Expanding Nationwide
As a result of this recent growth, the NFHS has been asked to consider publishing national playing rules for flag football.
Longtime NCAA Men’s Basketball referee from Syracuse says COVID-19 is bigger than hoops
(3/25) Normally this time of year longtime NCAA Men’s Basketball referee Pat Driscoll would be working one of these Sweet 16 or Elite 8...
Rugby World Cup final referee claiming he has never been as nervous in his...
(4/2) This period of no rugby during the coronavirus pandemic has meant that many involved in the game have had the chance to try...
High school and college officiating taking a hit due to COVID-19 pandemic
(4/7) Officials are as much of a necessity as anyone else in sports. Some of them officiate hundreds of games a year. While it...
Local official also feels impact of COVID-19
(4/15) Teacher Donnie Fleenor and his wife, Marla, are feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus when schools were closed across North Carolina...
Footballers on the front line
(4/24) In recent weeks, millions of people have been staying at home to prevent the spread of the virus, while others have been battling...
Family mourns popular Jackson referee who died from COVID-19
(4/30) Kerry died April 22 from complications from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, after spending a month hospitalized at Henry Ford...
Judge blocks city from shutting down softball games at Houston Sportsplex
(5/9) Before opening on Friday, May 1 Houston Sportsplex set stringent rules in place amid COVID-19 concerns.
Referee Wes McCauley’s Family Puts on the Stripes
(5/18) Referee Wes McCauley is making the most of the paused NHL season. The veteran NHL official has already found a recurring guest spot...
Status of State Association Activity Restrictions
(6/1) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, state associations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia suspended athletics and activities in March. As...
Umpires don’t hesitate to return to field
(6/12) Players, coaches and fans were not the only ones excited when it was announced high school baseball and softball would be played this...
Chicago White Sox Reportedly Planning to Have Fans at Games This Year
(6/24) As you may recall, Illinois has successfully navigated to Phase 4 of its reopening process, which means that, as of Friday, outdoor sports...
MCAC Presidents Announce Decision on Fall Sports
(7/6) The Minnesota State presidents of the member colleges of the MCAC met to determine how to move forward with intercollegiate athletics for fall...
