NFHS Announces New Digital Platform for Rules Publications

Developed in partnership with RefReps, this new online platform allows users to purchase rules publications in 18 sports.

Ted Barrett Leaves His Mark in Cooperstown

Barrett donated a prized artifact – a chest protector he got in 1992 when he was working in the Texas League.

Fall Sports Rules Publications Now Available

The 2025-26 NFHS Flag Football Rules Book, and rules publications for six other fall sports, are available at www.NFHS.com.

#RefVolleyball Joint Recruitment Campaign

Volleyball needs passionate and dedicated officials to keep the game fair and exciting.

Official Glen Johnson Elected to Canadian Football Hall of Fame

“On behalf of the entire Canadian football community, we are incredibly excited to celebrate these seven legends.”

MSHSAA Announces 2024-25 Officials of the Year

These individuals have demonstrated upholding the values of high school athletics across Missouri.

WAC Appoints New Coordinator Of Soccer Officials

Along with the WAC, Cigich is the soccer officiating coordinator for the Big 12 and a soccer regional assignor for the NCAA.

Officials Discuss State of Sportsmanship in High School Sports

Episodes of unsporting behavior, unfortunately, no longer qualify as breaking news.

2025 NBA Finals Officials

Here are 12 officials selected to work the NBA Finals.

2025 Stanley Cup Final Officials

Here are the officials for the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.

New Texas Law Focused on Unruly Fans

Governor Abbott signs bill empowering sports officials to eject unruly spectators without a warning.

NFL Proposal to Ban Tush Push Fails by Two Votes

Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the final vote was 22-10 on the proposal. The proposal needed 24 votes to pass.

NCAA Baseball Tournament Descends into Mayhem

Samford outfielder Michael Gupton appeared to shout something at Mercer players during his spirited jog around the bases.

Arkansas School District Creates Three-Strike Policy for Fan Ejections

Three strikes and spectators are out. The school board has been discussing the policy since last fall.

NFHS Basketball Rule Changes

A trio of changes to address when goaltending and basket interference are called are set for the 2025-26 season.

NFHS Ice Hockey Rule Changes

The committee’s proposed rules changes were compiled and have since been approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

Iconic Iowa Executive Bernie Saggau Passes Away

Bernie Saggau, the longest-tenured executive director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, passed away at 96.

NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee Meeting

Coach's challenge, shot clock revision, uniforms, excessive timeouts, traveling and ballhandler contact among recommendations.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee Meeting

Recommendations include a coach's challenge at any point in a game to review out-of-bounds calls.

MLB Umpire Scott Barry Honors Late Wife With Tattoo

The tattoo is allowed thanks to a change in the 2025 collective bargaining agreement between the league and the MLBUA.

USA Field Hockey Introduces New Umpire Assessment System

This new umpire assessment system was created in 2024 and was trialed from June 2024 to March 2025.

Youth Baseball Leagues Struggle to Find New Umpires. Parents to Blame?

"Some parents following umpires to their cars afterwards, having to be escorted off the premises."

NFHS Wrestling Rule Changes

In an effort to minimize risk of injury in high school wrestling, a revision in the leg block or cut-back maneuver was recommended.

NCAA Football Rule Changes

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved new rules in football, beginning with the 2025-26 season.