U.S. Soccer Introduces R90+ Nationwide to Transform the Referee Development Pathway
New 24-month program gives talented officials access to coaching, mentoring and high-level match environments at no cost, beginning with 60 South Region referees
NBA Names Three New Referees to 2026-27 Officiating Staff
Nate Cearley, Brent Haskill and Chelisa Painter will work as full-time NBA staff officials in 2026-27.
CWPA and NCAA Seek New Water Polo Officials to Address Referee Shortage
The Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA), in conjunction with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), actively seeks new officials to enrich the depth of...
NFL Uses Its New Officiating Bench
The NFL officiating department has a new bench of swing officials, and in Week 5 they started to hit the field.
NFHS Report: ‘Before It’s Over’
The goal is to reinforce the important role that parents, coaches and administrators play in creating positive experiences for students during their high school...
Seeing Double on the Diamond: The Story of Twin Umpires
Growing up, twin brothers Austin and Tyler Jones did everything together, including baseball at Summerville (S.C.) Little League.
Gunfire Follows Referee Fight At Youth Football Game
A fight involving a referee and spectator at a Philadelphia youth football game spilled off the field and into the street.
Columbus Crew 2 Fires Coach After Ref Abuse
Higuain directed a sexist remark toward the referee saying: "Don't forget that this is a man's game."
NFHS Report: Participation Survey
The results of the annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey demonstrated focus for millions of high school student-athletes.
NHL Promotes Four, Hires Six New Officials for 2026-27
The NHL has promoted four officials – two referees and two linespersons – and hired six new officials to join the league.
B1G: Friday Football Enhanced Replay Access
Beginning September 4, Friday broadcasts will have access to live audio between the referee and replay official during reviews.
As World Cup Referee, Student Tests Machiavelli’s Vision of Leadership
UChicago student Joe Dickerson draws on his soccer officiating career in studying ‘The Prince’ and philosophy at Graham School.
Brad Alford Selected as Next NCHSAA Commissioner
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has unanimously selected Brad Alford.
Michigan Soccer Official Faces Long Recovery After Match Injury
A Michigan high school soccer official, Samir Alnasir, was severely injured on the job last month, struck in the head by a ball at...
NFL Rule Changes for 2026
Changes to kickoffs, challenge flags and the review process highlight the 2026 season.
U.S. Soccer and US Youth Soccer Announce Historic Integration
US Youth Soccer to become part of U.S. Soccer, bringing the organizations closer together to invest more in local soccer.
Scott Cline Named Missouri Valley Conference Coordinator of Baseball Umpires
Since 2025, he has served as a coordinator for the ACC, American Conference and Conference USA.
LHSAA Notes Increase in Multi-Sport Officials
There are about 4,000 officials, and 926 of them work multiple sports, which is a 10% increase from last year.
Rich Fetchiet to Retire as Big Ten Coordinator, Mark Uyl Takes Over
Coordinator of Baseball Umpires Rich Fetchiet will be retiring from his post after handling umpire assignments for 31 years.
KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett Announces Retirement After Four Decades
Julian Tackett has announced his retirement effective later this school year. Tackett is the seventh commissioner in KHSAA history.
Ron Snodgrass Named National Coordinator of Football Officials
Highly accomplished college football referee Ron Snodgrass has been hired to serve as the national coordinator of officials, effective Sept. 1.
Joey Crawford: Basketball Hall of Fame Acceptance
More than a decade after his final NBA game, Crawford is getting enshrined in this year’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.
States May Adopt Shot Clocks for Boys Lacrosse Starting Next Season
16 changes were approved by the NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee at its July 19-21 meeting in Indianapolis.
FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 Referees
A pool of 28 referees has been selected to officiate at the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin.