Former Premier League Referee Appointed as Scottish FA’s New VAR Manager
The Scottish Football Association appoints former Premier League referee Jon Moss as their first ever VAR manager.
Watch: Rugby Player Banned for Life for Referee Attack
A rugby player in Namibia has received a lifetime ban for charging towards the referee and tackling him during a match.
Cricket Australia Implements Performance-Based Umpiring System
Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the establishment of a newly expanded 18-member Contracted Umpires Panel.
Former Teacher-Student Duo Lead Sports Officiating Course
Grand Valley State University will be continuing to offer a course aimed at equipping students.
Community Mourns the Loss of Raymie Styons Jr.
Men's college basketball official and Little League coach passed away suddenly.
Alabama Sports Officials Foundation HOF
Alabama Sports Officials Foundation Hall of Fame inductions.
GHSA celebrates ‘Officiate Georgia Day’
Officiate Georgia Day preceded the annual Sports Officiating Summit by the National Association of Sports Officials.
CFL Redblacks’ RB fined for abuse of referees
Ottawa Redblacks’ running back Ryquell Armstead has been fined for verbally abusing support staff and on-field officials.
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Ted Barrett Accepts 2024 Gold Whistle Award
As part of the 2024 Celebrate Officiating Gala sponsored by Fox 40 Ted Barrett accepted officiating's highest honor.
NFL to test Hawk-Eye for line to gain in some preseason games
Its Hawk-Eye tracking services for line-to-gain measurement adds cameras to stadiums to track players, officials and the ball.
Referee shortage could impact high school football games in Southwest Virginia
The Western Virginia Football Officials Association is about 40 referees short for the upcoming season.
John Hussey breaks down kickoff 12th player rule at Chiefs camp
Clubs will now be able to utilize a 12th player as a holder. "It's going to be weird counting to 12," Hussey said.
Paris Olympic Games basketball referees announced
30 referees were selected out of the previously announced list of 40.
New NFHS Officers, Board Members Elected for 2024-25
President, President-Elect, and three new board members were named.
NCAA launches officiating reform initiative
We are committing the financial resources to aid conferences and growing the next generation of officials.
Obituary: Larry Poncino
Larry Louis Poncino passed away peacefully at his home in Tucson, Ariz. on July 14, 2024.
NHL Hosts Officiating Combine In Europe
The league hosted an officiating course in Budapest as a part of their European Summer Exposure Combine.
Penalty Administration Adjusted in High School Girls Lacrosse
The indirect free position will be eliminated when a minor foul is committed by the defense in the 12-meter fan.
Longtime MLB umpire Todd Tichenor sharing dream with son
Now after years of following his children’s sporting events as athletes, Todd Tichenor is following an umpiring career.
One-Way Electronic Communication Approved for High School Softball
High school softball coaches will be able to use electronic devices in the dugout for one-way communication in 2025.
High School Track and Field Rule Changes
Races in high school track and field will be recalled in the first 50 meters when a competitor falls due to contact.
Respect Officials Working Group to Meet for First Time
The new Working Group is being set up on foot of an action listed in the Volunteering in Sport Policy.