Watch: Referee tackles boxer as fight ends at Madison Square Garden

Refree Eric Dali wrapped his arms around Steven Butler to keep him from taking more punishment from Edgar Berlanga and the ...
The New York Times

David Coote: Sacked referee comes out as gay and says hiding sexuality contributed to behaviour

David Coote, the former Premier League referee sacked after making derogatory comments about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has come out publicly as being gay and said that hiding his sexuality ...

Referee Anthony Taylor retires after over two decades

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from the game after two decades as an official.Wythenshawe ...
Yahoo! Sports

NHL Referee Chris Rooney Leaves Leafs And Panthers Game After Taking A Stick To The Face

NHL referee Chris Rooney left Game 7 between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs after being struck in the face with a stick. In the opening moments of the second period, Panthers defenseman ...
Yahoo

World Cup referee speaks out after entry to US denied

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has said "the biggest dream of my life" was abruptly ended as the US government barred him from entering the country to partake in the 2026 World Cup. Artan, 34, ...
Forbes

Dana White Says 'Ref Was Way Too Involved In The Fight' In Championship Main Event

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: Dana White speaks in the press conference after UFC Fight ...
The New York Times

Vincic, Welch named men's and women's Champions League final referees

UEFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic to referee the men’s Champions League final, while English official Rebecca Welch will take charge of the women’s final. Vincic, 44, will be assisted ...

Who is referee for England vs Norway in World Cup quarterfinal?

French official Clement Turpin will take charge of the hotly anticipated match in Miami.
PRIMETIMER

Is Slavko Vincic retiring from professional football? Viral claim about the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup Final referee explored

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has announced his retirement a week after officiating the 2026 World Cup final between Spain ...
Major League Soccer

Drew Fischer named 2024 MLS Referee of the Year

Major League Soccer and the Professional Referee Organization today announced Drew Fischer as the 2024 MLS Referee of the Year. It is the first time Fischer has earned this distinction. Fischer, who ...
The Conversation

Football’s referee crisis: we asked thousands of refs about the abuse and violence that’s driving them out of the game

I had to abandon a game last season because of threats made by a spectator. This wasn’t a snap decision for me – I am a police officer and deal with abuse on a daily basis. The difference here was ...
Athlon Sports

Who Is the Referee in Czechia vs. South Africa World Cup Match?

Czechia and South Africa face off in a crucial match on June 18 and the head referee is the second woman to officiate a men’s World Cup game. Going head-to-head on Thursday, a second defeat would ...