Travel Basketball Fight Caught on Video, Police Investigating
A fight between travel basketball coaches and referees is now under investigation by police.
FIFA World Cup Match Officials
Here are match officials selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2026 Stanley Cup Final Officials
Here are NHL Referees and Linespersons for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes.
NBA Finals Officials
12 officials and 4 alternates have been selected to work the NBA Finals.
VAR Explained: How Will it Work at the World Cup?
Aside from offside decisions, which are factual, all subjective VAR decisions are ultimately decided by the on-field referee only.
NFHS Ice Hockey Rule Changes
Four rule changes were recommended by the NFHS Ice Hockey Rules Committee at its meeting last month in Indianapolis.
Ten Reasons for Youth Hockey Players to Become an Official
It builds valuable life skills such as communication, decision-making, and confidence that translate into everyday life.
NFHS: Clock Adjustments Addressed to Support Officials
Guidelines to help game officials manage the game clock is among the rule changes in high school basketball for 2026-27.
The Secret Body Language of World Cup Referees
Here is how elite referees manufacture authority under pressure, straight from the man preparing them for the biggest stage.
CCA and Referee Enterprises Enter Agreement for Collegiate Officiating Manuals
RACINE, Wis. – The Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA) and Referee Enterprises, Inc., (REI) have agreed to a six-year publishing agreement to produce the CCA...
NFL, NFLRA Sign Seven-Year CBA
The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have reached a seven-year CBA that will run through the 2032 NFL season.
Kari Seitz Inducted to National Soccer Hall of Fame
She remains the only referee to officiate in four World Cups and three Olympic Games.
NFHS Board of Directors Adopts Position Statement
The NFHS Board of Directors has approved “The Case for State High School Athletic/Activity Associations.”
Barry Mano
Founder of Referee Magazine and the National Association of Sports Officials, Dies at 82.
Umpires Announced for 2026 Maria Pepe Little League Baseball® Legacy Series
The event is named in honor of Maria Pepe, an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of females across generations.
MASL ANNOUNCES REFEREE AWARDS
The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) is proud to announce this season’s MASL Referee Awards
Wall Street Journal: Barry Mano
Barry Mano, who died March 31 at the age of 82, published the first issue of Referee magazine in 1976.
Debbie Williamson Steps Down as Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials
Debbie Williamson has announced she will embark on her next chapter after 50 years in basketball.
Steve Shaw Retiring as NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor, National Coordinator
Steve Shaw, the NCAA secretary-rules editor for football and national coordinator of officials, will retire from both positions, effective Sept. 1.
High School Swimming & Diving Rule Changes
State high school associations will have the option to change the number of dives performed by participants during a championship meet.
NFL Competition Committee Approves Rule Changes
The NFL owners approved five rule changes for the 2026 season during the Annual League Meeting.
High School Wrestling Rule Changes
Minimum body fat percentage for females has been raised for the 2026-27 season.
2026 FIFA World Cup to Feature 11 PRO Referees
The World Cup will feature 170 referees from 50 countries, including 11 from PRO.
NFL Referee Clay Martin
Martin is a few months removed from finishing his 11th season in the NFL and eighth as referee and crew chief.