NCAA Issues Public Reprimand to Coastal Carolina
The Division I Baseball Committee issued a public reprimand to Chance Miller for misconduct on June 22.
Kari Seitz Elected to National Soccer HOF
Seitz will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on May 1, 2026, in Frisco, Texas.
2025 NCAA Field Hockey Championship Umpires
USA Field Hockey and the NCAA have selected individuals to officiate 2025 NCAA Division I, II and III Semifinals and Finals.
Tournament Honoring Eric Cooper Celebrates 5th Year
The fifth annual Eric Cooper Memorial Bowling Tournament was a home run, helping Cooper’s influence live on.
North Carolina High School Officials to Receive Five-Percent Pay Increase
The NCHSAA board unanimously approved the proposal via a 19-0 vote.
MLS Referee & Assistant Referee of the Year
Drew Fischer is the MLS Referee of the Year and Cory Richardson is the MLS Assistant Referee of the Year.
PSAC Hosts Inaugural Officiating Summit
An inaugural Officiating Summit brought together coaches, administrators, officials, and officiating coordinators.
Roy Kramer, SEC Commissioner and BCS Architect, Dies at 96
Kramer served as SEC commissioner from 1990 through 2002. He was the first to imagine a conference title game & the BCS.
Big 12 Strategic Partnership With NFL
The Big 12 Conference announced a partnership with the NFL that is designed to strengthen the entire football ecosystem.
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.
NFL & NFLRA CBA to Expire
NFL teams were informed in a memo Wednesday that the collective bargaining agreement expires at the end of May.
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.
Surveillance Video Shows Assault on High School Official
The suspect was arrested for second-degree assault and was banned from Moanalua (HI) High School campus.
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.
NFHS/NIRSA Webinar
Thursday, January 29: How Campus Recreation Can Power the Future of Officiating
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.
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.
NFL Wild Card Weekend Officiating Crews
This is the sixth year of the expanded playoff system with six Wild Card Playoff games.
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 Divisional Round Playoff Officials
Cheffers, Hussey, Smith, and Hochuli are Divisional Playoff referees.
NHL Situation Room 2.0
How Sony Hawk-Eye powers centralized officiating, player safety, the league’s next chapter.
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, Hawaii Association Joint Resolution
In response to the horrific act of violence that occurred in Hawaii last month following a high school basketball game.
NBA Resumes Having Referees Wear Headsets
In this phase, referees will wear the earpieces throughout the game, including during live play.