Sports officiating

Atlanta businessman spared prison in college hoops scandal

By Larry Neumeister Oct. 17, 2019 11:56 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — An Atlanta businessman and former NBA referee was spared prison time Thursday after pleading guilty in a college basketball scandal that paid bribes...

Atlanta clothier pleads guilty in basketball corruption case

By Larry Neumeister May. 07, 2019 05:32 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — An Atlanta clothier and former NBA referee pleaded guilty in a college basketball scandal Tuesday, admitting to teaming up with ex-Auburn basketball...

Youth basketball coach charged with assaulting referee

Apr. 08, 2019 10:44 AM EDT
PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — Authorities say a Michigan youth basketball coach accused of punching a Kentucky referee, knocking him unconscious, has been charged with assault...

US Open Women Singles

Apr. 08, 2019 09:18 AM EDT

Last foul, dribble no-call make refs focus of Final Four

By Aaron Beard Apr. 06, 2019 08:44 PM EDT

Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Final Four - Game 1 (win) 4/7/2019

Apr. 05, 2019 09:56 PM EDT

Basketball refs using clock technology to get it right

By Aaron Beard Apr. 03, 2019 01:41 PM EDT

Referee's suit against Kentucky radio network dismissed

Mar. 21, 2019 06:11 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A judge in Kentucky has dismissed a college basketball referee's lawsuit against a radio network, saying the station's criticism is protected...