Sports officiating
In this image provided by Lo van Pham, Lo van Pham, front center, his parents and siblings pose for a photo before the family came to America. Lo van Pham’s journey to the NFL began when he fell in love with sports upon arriving in Texas after living in refugee camps with his family. More than 40 years later, van Pham is set to become the first Asian American to officiate in the NFL. (Lo van Pham/NFL via AP)
Lo van Pham honored to be first Asian American official

By Rob Maaddi May. 19, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA - Boys & Girls Clubs of America inducted seven new alumni to their Alumni Hall of Fame May 5, 2022 in Chicago, Ill., as a part of the organization's 116th annual national conference. Hosted by Tony-nominated actor and producer, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame Ambassador, Courtney B. Vance, the ceremony was also followed by a performance from 10-time GRAMMY® Award winner and legendary performer, Chaka Kahn, who entertained inductees and their families in addition to Boys & Girls Clubs staff members, partners, and donors. 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees included (R to L) Major League Baseball Executive, Tony Reagins; retired Rear Admiral of United States Coast Guard, Erroll Brown; Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay running back, Leonard Fournette; the first female African American NFL officiate, Maia Chaka; CEO and founder of Fintech Startup, Softgiving Matt Pfaltzgraf; ESPN Golf Analyst, Michael Collins; and gold medalist wrestler, Tamyra Mensah-Stock. (John Konstantaras/AP Images for Boys & Girls Clubs of America)
Gold Coast United FC vs Gold Coast Knights 5/7/2022

May. 09, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - Line judge Robin DeLorenzo gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Michigan State and Rutgers on Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. The NFL has hired 10 new on-field officials, including DeLorenzo becomes the third woman on the NFL’s roster of on-field game officials. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Michigan State at Rutgers 10/9/2021

May. 03, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

First Asian American among NFL's 10 new on-field officials

May. 03, 2022 01:09 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has hired 10 new on-field officials, including the first Asian American to officiate in the league and a former player. Lo van...

Ukrainian flags are seen outside Wrigley Field as fans arrive for the Chicago Cubs home-opener baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Opening Day in MLB: New No. 21 patches, NL DHs and Guardians

By Ben Walker Apr. 07, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

NFL helping USFL launch in April with officiating crews

By The Associated Press Mar. 15, 2022 02:21 PM EDT
The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline. Those crews all have college...

NFL and XFL collaborating on player safety and health data

Feb. 21, 2022 12:32 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is collaborating with the XFL for player safety and health data. The XFL, which plans to relaunch in 2023, will be working with...

FILE - Referee Ron Torbert (62) works during an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Torbert, a 12-year veteran NFL official who has been a referee since 2014, will handle his first Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
12-year veteran Ron Torbert to referee first Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2022 04:12 PM EST

Graphic predicts the winner of the Super Bowl; 3c x 2 1/4 inches
Pro Picks: All-in Rams or who'd-have-believed-it Bengals?

By Barry Wilner Feb. 11, 2022 01:10 PM EST

The 2022 NFL Football Hall of Fame class is seen during the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The class is: Tony Boselli, LeRoy Butler, Sam Mills, Richard Seymour, Bryant Young, Cliff Branch, Art McNally and Dick Vermeil. Filling in for Sam Mills is Melanie Mills and filling in for Tony Boselli is Elain Anderson. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of Famers

By Josh Dubow Feb. 10, 2022 10:08 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks during a news conference following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys' Prescott fined $25,000 for comments about officials

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 08:31 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) tries to get up after he was sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) in the third quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys QB apologizes for condoning fans throwing at refs

Jan. 18, 2022 08:51 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks during a news conference following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Analysis: Dak Prescott hands it to all the wrong people

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 18, 2022 09:34 AM EST

Umpire Ramon George (128) backs away from the line of scrimmage after setting the ball on the final play for the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Franciso 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 16, 2022 08:18 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) and Joe Mixon (28) signal a touchdown in front of Las Vegas Raiders' Roderic Teamer (33) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. Boyd made the touchdown reception. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Officiating in Raiders-Bengals problematic at times

Jan. 15, 2022 09:18 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs for fans prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is wrapped up by Arizona Cardinals' Dennis Gardeck (45), Isaiah Simmons (9) and Leki Fotu (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No timeout, no challenge for Cowboys after apparent fumble

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 02, 2022 09:42 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes during warmups before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Detroit Lions at Seattle Seahawks 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 03:13 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon, right, reacts in front of Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
NFL players, owners help 'Inspire Change' for social justice

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 12:02 PM EST