Unnoticed until it matters: Love of the game worth the madness that comes with being a ref

What a retired NBA ref, a top college ref and a young high school referee think about March Madness.

JJ Redick Blasts Referees For Terrible Calls Against Lakers

Head coach JJ Redick was livid about the officiating in last night’s Los Angeles Lakers 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic.

Why an obscure rule lets NHL players become referees if officials no-show for games

NHL rule 31.11 allows players to become refs under specific circumstances. We asked GMs who they'd pick if it ever happened ...
Larry Brown Sports

Referee delays Michigan–Northwestern game due to an unexpected reason

A referee in Wednesday’s game between No. 2 Michigan and Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill., made a blunder likely not covered in the rulebook. As the second half of the contest was ...

USA vs Canada referees for 2026 Olympic hockey gold medal game

The main event of the 2026 Winter Olympics is finally here, with Team USA men's hockey facing off against its hated rival, ...
Sports Illustrated

Referee Report: Cincinnati Bengals To See Official Who Has Worked More of Their Games Than Any Other Since 2019

CINCINNATI – After a run of games with some of the flag-happiest referees in the league, the Cincinnati Bengals will work with one who ranks in the middle of the pack when they face the Denver Broncos ...