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 ...

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 ...

NFL referees are some of the most polarizing figures in all of sports. Whether it’s a questionable flag or a missed call that swings a game, the fate of the league is truly placed in the palm of their ...