Meet the World Cup referee paving the way for women

When Tori Penso walked onto the field, her three daughters were with her – their names inscribed on her cleats as a reminder ...

A female World Cup ref on how to navigate male-dominant fields: 'Take up space'

Tori Penso, a 40-year-old mom of three, became the first American woman to serve as head referee at a men's World Cup.

Anthony Taylor, Premier League and World Cup referee, announces retirement

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement following the conclusion of the World Cup. Taylor, 47, has ...

Garland native Brooke Mayo makes World Cup history as part of first all-female US referee trio

A North Texas native who began refereeing local youth games at age 13 has etched her name in soccer history, serving as part of the first all-female U.S. refereeing trio to officiate a match at the ...

8 conferences, including Big East and ACC, announce new women's basketball officiating alliance

NEW YORK (AP) — The Big East Conference and seven other Division I conferences, including the Atlantic Coast Conference, have ...
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In the NHL playoffs, which calls are reviewable, and how are officials assigned?

A would-be winning goal in Game 2 of Hurricanes-Senators was overturned by video review. Josh Lavallee / NHLI via Getty Images The Stanley Cup playoffs had their first major controversial moment on ...