For officials, the road to the World Cup is as competitive and demanding as it is for players. Shawn Thew / epa / Corbis The ball is lighter, the players are faster, the tactics are more complex. And ...

It is common knowledge that you have to include a list of referees on your CV. Seasoned professionals appreciate the need for authentic and reliable referees. They know that a referee can determine ...

NBA referees always have to be on top of the action, making crucial decisions on the fly. Still, they get criticized and subjected to verbal and, at times, even physical abuse from players, coaches ...