NFL Owners Approve Changes to Kickoff, Replay Assist, OT

NFL owners approved a significant change to the league's kickoff structure.

Danny Crawford to Naismith Basketball HOF

Crawford officiated over 2,000 regular season games, 300 playoff games, and 30 NBA Finals contests from 1985-2017.

Referees to Wear Bodycams at Club World Cup

Footage will be made available to broadcasters during matches at the 32-team competition in the United States.

Dad Pleads ‘No Contest’ to Assaulting Ref at Youth Basketball Tournament

The man charged in the assault of a referee at a youth basketball tournament has since entered a plea of “no contest.”

NCAA Names Game Officials Women’s Final Four

The NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by Penny Davis.

NCAA Names Game Officials for Men’s Final Four

The NCCA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials recommended by Chris Rastatter.

NASO Sports Officiating Summit Registration Open

Early bird registration is now open for the 43rd annual industry event of the year!

NCAAM Sweet 16, Elite Eight Referee Announced

The NCAA Tournament has announced the officials that will work the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight matchups.

Verdict is in on MLB’s ABS Challenge System

MLB's tryout of a challenge system utilizing automatic ball-strike technology resulted in 52.2% of calls getting overturned.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees Contest Limits

The Division I Basketball Oversight Committees proposed basketball seasons to have a 32-game maximum contest limit.

Scott Cline Named NCAA National Coordinator of Baseball Umpires

Cline replaces George Drouches, who will be stepping down after spending 11 years as the NCAA national coordinator.

2025 Class of the National High School Hall of Fame

Lloyd Hisaka of Hawaii, who in his 51st year and at the age of 81, officiated his final football game this past November.

Dax Hill Hired to Join AAA Staff

Hill will replace Don Brodell as associate executive director of officials, who is retiring on June 30, 2025, after 25 years of service.

2025 NASO Awards

Recipients of the Gold Whistle Award, Mel Narol Medallion and Inspire Award have been announced.

High School Spirit Rules Changes

Six changes in the cheer section regarding risk minimization were among the revisions recommended by the committee.

NCAA Football Rules Committee Changes

All rule changes must be approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel, scheduled to discuss football rules proposals April 16.

NFHS Soccer Rule Changes

Six rules changes were recommended by the NFHS Soccer Rules Committee at its February meeting in Indianapolis.

New Apple Watch Technology Assisting NHL Referees

The NHL, Apple and Presidio have created a system for real-time, in-game notifications with the NHL Watch Comms App.

Umpires Announced for the 2025 Little League® World Series Tournaments

Below is the listing of the umpires who will take the field for each of the seven World Series events this summer.

NFL Considering Changes to Regular-Season OT

The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams that win the coin toss.

Three Generations of Hockey Officials

I give you Paul Kill, his son, Mark, and his grand-son, Alex. This is a story about their passion for officiating hockey.

NFHS Flag Football Rules Developed

The NFHS Flag Football Rules Committee met last month in Indianapolis to develop the first national rules for high school flag football.

Mike Cannon Named MIAC Coordinator of Football Officials

Mike Cannon will lead the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) as Coordinator of Football Officials.

High School Field Hockey Rule Changes

Five revisions were recommended by the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Committee at its January 13-15 meeting.