NFHS Voice: Focus on Sportsmanship in State Championships
Establishing a culture of positive behavior in our schools starts with each of us, no matter our role.
Umpires for 2025 League Championship Series
Alfonso Márquez serves as the crew chief for the ALCS and James Hoye serves as the crew chief for the NLCS.
Simplified VAR Emerging Vital at Under-20 World Cup
FIFA is employing an alternative review system that allows coaches to appeal two referee’s decisions per match.
Two Minnesota Women to Officiate Hockey at 2026 Olympics
Sarah Buckner and Melissa Doyle will be on the ice officiating games for women's hockey.
Safeguarding Minors, Including Officials
The goal of this series is to bridge the gap between prevention education theory with on-the-ground practice.
NASO Reconnects with Positive Coaching Alliance
The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) recently renewed its partnership with an organization it has long supported. NASO President Bill Topp has been...
NHL Officials’ for 2025-26
The NHL officiating lineup is set for the 2025-26 season. We’ve got some new names, some retirements, some releases, and number changes.
MLB Approves Robot Umpires for 2026 as Part of Challenge System
Hitters, pitchers and catchers will be the only ones allowed to trigger the system by tapping their head.
Michigan HS Took ‘Strong and Decisive Action’ Against Player Over Disturbing Play
A Kalamazoo Central High School football player jumped on top of his opponent at the tail end of play.
Inside USA Hockey’s Advanced Officiating Development Program
Our mission is to coach, train and develop the best amateur officials in the country, and to help them advance to higher levels.
Minnesota Hosts 2025 Midwest Officials Summit
The summit, which first started in 1996, brings together national officiating leaders to reflect and collaborate.
NFL’s Karina Tovar
Tovar spent two years at Conference USA before the ACC and Pac-12. She spent five years calling FBS games before the NFL.
SBJ: Trade-offs to Automate More Officiating
How, why and even whether to implement such tech is thorny. Sports is approaching a tipping point.
High School Basketball Officials Needed; Shot Clocks in Nevada
Shot clocks are coming to high school basketball in Nevada this season. More officials are needed to work basketball games.
‘Safe Stands Act’ in Play Across Texas
The new Texas law allows officials the authority to eject fans who are unruly without warning or an appeal.
National Association of Collegiate Rowing Officials
The organization has no employees and no website but it has a powerful ally, the 32,000-member National Association of Sports Officials.
Peak Perspective: Interview with a College Football Referee
What is it like to be a college football ref? We talk to one today.
#RefVolleyball Joint Recruitment Campaign
Volleyball needs passionate and dedicated officials to keep the game fair and exciting.
Hall of Fame: NBA Ref Danny Crawford
Danny Crawford stepped away in 2017 after 32 years as an NBA referee.
New Lacrosse Sixes Course Available for Officials
USA Lacrosse has developed a new online course to introduce Sixes Lacrosse to men’s and women’s game officials.
NFHS Voice: Focusing on Good Sporting Behavior
Proper behavior by players, coaches, parents and other fans is an absolute must for the overall well-being of high school sports.
MLB Hands Willson Contreras Suspension and Fine After Outburst at Umpire
The Cardinals first baseman threw a bat that hit one of his coaches during the incident.
Alabama High School Official’s Quick Action Saves a Life
A crewmate was in medical need and another rushed in to perform CPR.
PROP Approves Double First Base in Division I Softball
The double first base for the 2025-26 academic year for Division I and 2026-27 for Divisions II and III.