High School Wrestling Rule Changes
Minimum body fat percentage for females has been raised for the 2026-27 season.
2026 FIFA World Cup to Feature 11 PRO Referees
The World Cup will feature 170 referees from 50 countries, including 11 from PRO.
NFL Referee Clay Martin
Martin is a few months removed from finishing his 11th season in the NFL and eighth as referee and crew chief.
Hank Nichols: 1936-2026
Nichols’ career spanned two Olympic Games, six NCAA title games and 10 Final Fours.
NHL Officials Honor Scotty Morrison With Patch
Scotty Morrison was a former NHL referee and Director of Officiating for the league.
History in Alaska
Kyla Dinkel, Wendy Newman and Zosha Krupa are the first all-female crew to officiate an Alaska state tournament championship game.
Que Tucker to Retire as NCHSAA Commissioner
Que Tucker will retire as Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, effective October 1.
High School Soccer Rule Changes
Several rules updates were approved in high school soccer for next school year, including new guidance on carding.
USA Field Hockey Announces National Umpire Forum
Built by umpires, for umpires, with umpires, the Forum centers on the realities of umpiring.
Ron Foxcroft to Receive Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award
Foxcroft is a staunch supporter of officiating across multiple sports, including Canadian football, at the grassroots and amateur levels.
2026 Class of the National High School Hall of Fame
The officials in this year’s class are Burney Jenkins (Kentucky), and Mary Lou Thimas (Massachusetts).
Big East fines Dan Hurley $25K After Referee Confrontation
Dan Hurley appears to have come quite literally as close as possibly could to avoiding a suspension.
‘Referee Bill’ Heads to Washington Governor’s Desk
For nearly 30 years, the efforts went unrewarded. Now, a bipartisan bill passed both chambers and is now headed to Gov. Bob Ferguson.
High School Flag Football Rule Changes
The NFHS Flag Football Rules Committee approved eight changes to the initial set of rules developed last year.
Fourteen Set to Join OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame
The 14 Hall of Fame inductees are being honored for outstanding officiating careers and significant contributions.
High School Spirit Rule Changes
Adjusted language in high school spirit rules helps to clarify how participants may perform certain stunts while still minimizing risk.
Umpire Bruce Froemming Dies at 86
Froemming umpired the third-most games in MLB history, serving as a Major League umpire for 37 seasons from 1971 to 2007.
High School Water Polo Rule Changes
22 rule changes were recommended by the NFHS Water Polo Rules Committee and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
NCAA Women’s Volleyball Rule Changes
Starting with the 2026 season, a player's foot completely crossing the center line will be ruled a fault in women's volleyball.
NFL Referee Clay Martin Doubles as High School Athletic Director
Martin moved from his coaching role to being the school’s athletic director in June 2024.
MLB Owners Vote for Rule to Curb Pitch Tipping
The goal is to curb coaches' ability to ascertain what pitch is coming via pitch tipping.
2026 NFHS Citations
Citations will be presented June 28 at the annual NFHS Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Several Factors Affecting Decline in Girls Basketball Participation
NFHS survey data show that from 2000 to 2025, girls basketball participation declined by at least 21 percent nationwide.
Gary Slaughter Receives 2025 Art McNally Award
The award recognizes an official on and off the field. The NFL began this award in 2002.