NFHS to Host Second “Better Together: Women and Sport Leadership Virtual Summit” in August
The three-day virtual event features keynote addresses, panel discussions and partner presentations from female leaders.
Revised Intentional Grounding, Chop Block Rules Headline 2022 High School Football Rules Changes
These changes are among the seven recommendations brought forth by the NFHS Football Rules Committee.
Jordan Clarkson pushes referee (video), fined $25,000
(1/1) As expected, the NBA has fined Clarkson for contact with a referee — it will cost him $25,000. The league going to draw...
Out of bounds language drives more high school officials away from the game
In the roars and groans from the crowd, officials said the worst of what they hear comes from adults.
TSSAA cuts pay for referees during 2020-2021 basketball season
(1/9) High school basketball referees in Tennessee will be seeing pay cuts this season. The TSSAA worked with basketball supervisors to make the change...
MHSAA Associate Director Rashid Dies at 66
Thomas M. Rashid died Friday, Dec. 3, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 66.
NFHS, Other Sports Leaders to Address Officials Shortage at First NFHS Officials Consortium
Leaders from more than 50 sports organizations will descend on Indianapolis April 12-14 to discuss recruitment and retention of officials.
Stripe life: Officials make tough calls personally, professionally amid coronavirus pandemic
(2/14) Officiating has been a part of Andy Simpson's life for last 31 years. No matter the weather, no matter the circumstances, if there...
Mississippi’s first all-women referee crew
A football officiating crew of all women took the field for Cleveland Central vs. Murrah.
Illinois referee duo celebrates son’s first state finals
The younger Holleman, now 46, watched throughout the twilight of his dad’s 40-year officiating career.
Trae Young fined $15K for making contact with referee
The NBA fined Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young $15,000 for making contact with a referee, the league announced Friday.
MLB announces experimental playing rules to be tested during 2021 Minor League season
(3/12) Major League Baseball (MLB) announced today the testing of a variety of experimental playing rules at various levels of the Minor Leagues during...
Listen Now: NFL Umpire Bryan Neale
Bryan Neale talks the pursuit of his life dream, the moment he got the call from the NFL and how it almost came crashing...
Former NCAAM National Coordinator John Adams Dead at 74
John Adams was NCAA National Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officiating from 2008 to 2015.
National Junior College Athletic Association expected to move football season to spring
(7/12) The National Junior College Athletic Association is expected to approve a proposal that would move its football season to the spring, according to...
FIFA referee dies after ‘freak’ car accident
(5/8) FIFA assistant referee Shaun Olive has passed away after a car accident last week.
NFL-CFL officiating development partnership on hold again in 2021
(6/30) The partnership between the National Football League and Canadian Football League geared toward developing officials have been put on hold again for the...
Why the referees were right to deny the Phoenix a penalty against the Roar
(3/22) But if you take a look at the laws of the game, as issued by the International Football Association Board (Ifab), you can...
‘Make the call’: Florida schools in need of referees
The referee shortage has led the Central Florida Officials Association to ask local school districts to reschedule football games.
Robin DeLorenzo’s rise to the NFL
DeLorenzo is the third of three female referees in the NFL who made her debut in the 2022 NFL season.
Corey Rockwell Reflects on 17 Years on FIFA Panel
Corey Rockwell’s first international match as an assistant referee with a FIFA badge was at Estadio Azteca.
German goalkeeper banned for eight years after attacking a referee
(10/9) A goalkeeper in one of Germany's lower leagues has been banned by the local football association for eight years after attacking a referee....
Texas Football Player Emmanuel Duron Attacks Referee
(12/6) YOUTUBE: In the latest example of a player or coach abusing a referee or umpire, Edinburg High School defensive end Emmanuel Duron appeared...
Former NFL official from Cocoa reflects on eve of historic all-Black referee crew in...
(11/21) When Neely Dunn slides back into his easy chair to watch "Monday Night Football" this week, you can bet the Los Angeles Rams...
