High School Football Rule Changes
The NFHS Football Rules Committee recommended changes for 2026 which were approved by the Board of Directors.
Super Bowl LX Officiating Crew
Shawn Smith will be the referee. Joining Smith onfield will be Roy Ellison, Eugene Hall, Greg Steed, Dana McKenzie, Julian Mapp, Jason Ledet.
End of an Era: Wendelstedt Umpire School After 50 years
After 50 years, the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School is hosting its final graduating class.
USA Field Hockey Umpire to New Zealand for 3 Nations Tournament
Erika Barbera will be the sole USA umpire representative at this series, which features Japan, New Zealand, and the United States.
Ohio Lawmakers Continue to Push Bill Protecting Officials After Altercation
An increase in verbal and physical attacks on referees is causing fewer people to get into officiating.
NFHS Officials Association Award Recipients
Eight individuals have been selected as the 2026 recipients of national and section awards by the NFHS Officials Association.
Sacramento Youth Sports Officials Unruly Spectators
Unruly spectators present problems for the game. Why Sacramento youth sports officials still show up.
NBA Resumes Having Referees Wear Headsets
In this phase, referees will wear the earpieces throughout the game, including during live play.
NFL Conference Championship Officials
Alex Kemp and Clay Martin are the referees for the Conference Championships.
NFHS, Hawaii Association Joint Resolution
In response to the horrific act of violence that occurred in Hawaii last month following a high school basketball game.
4 NFL Officials Retiring After This Season
Terry Brown, Tom Stephan, Rick Patterson, and Boris Cheek submitted their retirement papers prior to 2025 season.
Bill Kennedy LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, including an NBA referee.
NHL Situation Room 2.0
How Sony Hawk-Eye powers centralized officiating, player safety, the league’s next chapter.
NFL Divisional Round Playoff Officials
Cheffers, Hussey, Smith, and Hochuli are Divisional Playoff referees.
Hunter Wendelstedt Ready to Umpire Again
“I’m ready to go. I’m cleared.” Wendelstedt was sidelined after taking a line drive to the head in late April last season.
NFHS/NIRSA Webinar
Thursday, January 29: How Campus Recreation Can Power the Future of Officiating
Officials Targeted by Auburn Fans After Buzzer-beater Overturned
Auburn basketball fans hurled garbage at referees following the Team's Tuesday, Jan. 6 loss to Texas A&M.
NFL Wild Card Weekend Officiating Crews
This is the sixth year of the expanded playoff system with six Wild Card Playoff games.
Former IAABO Executive Director Tom Lopes Dies
Tom Lopes, a longtime college men’s basketball official and former Executive Director of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO), died Dec. 27...
Ex-NBA Ref Eric Lewis Reinstated as G League Official
Former NBA referee Eric Lewis, retired in 2023 after violating the league's social media policy.
MLB Umpire Jen Pawol: Baseball America’s 2025 Trailblazer Of The Year
When Jen Pawol took the field as an MLB umpire at Atlanta’s Truist Park on Aug. 9, she made history.
Former NFL Official Don Carlsen Dies
Don Carlsen, a 24-year official, worked in the NFL from 1989-2012 and wore number 39 his entire career.
56th National Athletic Directors Conference Held in Tampa Dec. 12-16
More than 2,500 high school athletic administrators, guests and exhibitors attended the annual conference.
Major VAR Changes for 2026 World Cup
FIFA is expanding the powers of VAR for the 2026 World Cup to include rulings on second yellow cards and corner kick decisions.