Jim Paronto 2024 in College Baseball Hall of Fame Class
The late umpire/administrator will be inducted posthumously.
ESPN: Why the NFL is Making Illegal Formation a Point of Emphasis
The NFL officiating department sent a teaching tape and a memo to every team to detail expectations for the regular season.
Sailing News: Digital Umpiring for the America’s Cup
Highly experienced umpires are using some of the very latest digital technology to ensure that calls are both fair and consistent.
Muff, Touch and Bat Similar Not Identical
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f it looks like a muff, it can’t be anything but a muff, right? Well, not necessarily.
Both rule codes make it clear a...
Tips to Stay Focused During Long Matches
Staying focused as a referee or line judge is of the utmost importance. Whether it’s a tight match or not, first point or...
Number of Disabled Referees Growing Across Para Sports
Officiating presents another avenue to stay in sports after athletic careers are over.
How Are Officials Affected by New Hall of Fame Nomination?
Two new Pro Football HOF “screening committees” will independently evaluate nominees.
Tragic Death of Umpire Stirs Heartache in San Antonio Sports Community
According to the San Antonio Police Department, Renteria was driving for a ride-share company when he was caught in a gunfight.
The NFL Will Not Measure First Downs Electronically This Season
The league continued to test the system during the preseason but the system will go into regular season use in 2025 at the...
MLB Umpire Nick Mahrley Sustains Concussion
HP umpire Nick Mahrley was carted off the field at Yankee Stadium on Sunday after being hit by the Giancarlo Stanton’s broken bat.
CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Implements Red and Yellow Cards for Fans
Yellow is a warning and red is an ejection. A red card is also met with a three-game suspension.
NFHS Voice: Expanding Opportunities for Students
Since the first survey after the pandemic, participation in high school sports has increased 444,248 in just two years.
Empower hour: Officials, coaches share perspectives in Coaching School forum
KSHSAA-registered officials conversed with approximately 60 Kansas boys and girls basketball coaches.
Students Get Glimpse into Working as NBA Referee
Retired NBA referee and NASO board member Gary Zielinski spends time teaching high school students in Texas.
NFHS to Write Playing Rules for High School Flag Football
The NFHS Board of Directors has approved the first NFHS Flag Football Rules Committee, which is set to meet in January 2025
Could six-inning minimum starting pitcher rule come to MLB?
The primary goal of a minimum-innings rule would be to immediately restore the prestige of the starting pitcher.
New iPhone Tech Set to Replace VAR in English Premier League Football
Known within the industry as “Dragon”, this VAR alternative makes use of dozens of iPhones cameras to capture different angles.
Correcting Bad Behavior With Well Timed Warnings
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arnings come in a variety of forms. There’s “the look,” “the stop sign” and “the quiet word,” to name a few. Each can...
Participation in High School Sports Tops Eight Million for First Time
More than eight million participants competed in high school sports in the 2023-24 school year – an all-time record.
Hawaii NCAA summer league founder, veteran basketball referee, dies
"I always admired Pat because he was a reasonable, passionate, and caring man."
How to Pass on Your Wisdom
Whether you’ve been officiating for some time or you simply have three more games under your belt than another official, you’re in a...
ESPN: WOA Body Cameras
"We had been talking about these escalating behaviors and the fact that we have to do something," said Mick Hoffman.
Georgia High School Football: Impact of Sports Officiating Summit
The 2024 Georgia high school football season kicks off this week and no group is better prepared than the officials.
Coach Faces Assault Charge After Punching Umpire
According to a police report, the umpire ejected Morgan for an explicit comment, leading to an altercation.