CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio isn’t the only state looking to deter attacks on referees. Violence against youth sports officials has prompted more than 20 states to strengthen assault laws with enhanced ...

Tensions have been high surrounding school sports fields and courts recently because of a New York state-wide referee shortage. This shortage has led to less qualified referees who tend to make more ...

Sport organizations across Calgary say they are making progress in curbing abuse directed at game officials, but the problem remains widespread, as referees continue to quit due to mistreatment. The ...

MADRID (AP) — A gay Spanish soccer referee is giving up the job after repeatedly being the target of verbal abuse at games because of his sexual orientation."I can't stand it anymore," Jesus Tomillero ...

Referee body cameras will be trialled in four adult grassroots leagues in England, starting this weekend. The intention of the bodycam trial is to improve behaviour and respect from players and ...