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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PSAC Hosts Inaugural Officiating Summit
An inaugural Officiating Summit brought together coaches, administrators, officials, and officiating coordinators.
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.
North Carolina High School Officials to Receive Five-Percent Pay Increase
The NCHSAA board unanimously approved the proposal via a 19-0 vote.
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.
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.
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.
Officials for 112th Grey Cup
The Canadian Football League’s (CFL) top-rated officials during the 2025 worked 112th Grey Cup.
Longtime Official Retires with Call for Better Sportsmanship
“I am hopeful that administrators, coaches and officials can be a team of sorts to ensure that negativity isn’t a part...”
High School Football Referee Shortage Persists Despite Statewide Increases
High school football games are increasingly moving away from traditional Friday night kickoffs to Thursday or Saturday.
Off-Duty Officers Save Referee with CPR
A police officer and firefights both save the life of referee at a youth game in Plano, Tex., with CPR.
Chiefs and RefReps Provide Free Training Flag Football Referees
"Our partnership with RefReps is incredible for the growth of girls FLAG Football throughout Missouri and Kansas."
Dr. Jennifer Kubista of Oregon Named to NFHS Board of Directors
Superintendent of the Central School District in Independence, Oregon, has been named to an at-large position.
Law Firm Launches $2,500 Scholarship for Student Referees and Umpires
A Virginia-based law firm is putting its money where its whistle is, offering a $2,500 scholarship specifically designed for student officials who demonstrate leadership...
Upon Further Review: ACC’s Game Day Operations Center
CBS Sports was provided 25-plus hours of behind-the-scenes access at the ACC's Game Day Operations Center.
NBA Names Three Referees to 2025-26 Officiating Staff
NBA G League referees Biniam Maru, Pat O’Connell and Jenna Reneau have been named NBA staff officials.
WIAA Launches “Hear It? See It? Report It!” Initiative
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has made reporting inappropriate behavior easier than ever before.
Umpires for the 2025 World Series
Mark Wegner is crew chief and is joined by Jordan Baker, Adam Hamari, Adrian Johnson, Will Little, Alan Porter and John Tumpane.