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The 2024 Olympic stars who will return to NCAA play this year

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From the streets of Paris to the quad

August 14, 2024

Summer McIntosh strikes gold for Team Canada in 400m IM

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Still weeks out from her 18th birthday, Toronto’s own Summer McIntosh has already become the face of Team Canada in Paris. Talk about making a splash.

July 30, 2024

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials make case for historic expansion of LA28 swim venue

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Flexing up to larger venues is the latest women’s sports trend that’s allowed teams and leagues to prove that fandom and demand is often limited by smaller infrastructure. Now, Olympic sports like swimming are dipping their toes in by repurposing NFL stadiums to accommodate thousands of fans.

June 24, 2024

NCAA championships in men’s hockey and men’s swimming & diving begin this week

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The winter sport grand finale frenzy continues this week, with more confetti coming soon

March 27, 2024

The DOJ found sexual assault and discrimination at UMBC swimming & diving

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released findings from its investigation into misconduct in the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) swimming & diving program on Monday. The investigation ultimately affirmed that the school failed to enforce Title IX protections amidst known abusive and discriminatory practices by then–coach Chad Cradock.

March 20, 2024

Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.

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With the NCAA postseasons for winter sports approaching, top athletes are pulling out all the stops to gain an edge, leading to shattered records on the court, track, pool deck, and mat this weekend.

February 26, 2024

NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off

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Winter sports’ postseasons have officially begun! Conference championships are happening in three sports this weekend, and while winning doesn’t guarantee teams a spot in their respective national tournaments, this hardware is still a BFD.

February 23, 2024

NCAA swimming and diving is back in action

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NCAA swimming and diving is back in action

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October 06, 2023

So, prep with our handy primer, slip on your bather à la these special guests at No. 3 Colgate’s women’s hockey game, and dive in.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #412

A conversation with Napheesa Collier, plus some NWSL & NFL action

November 14, 2024

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A conversation with Napheesa Collier, plus some NWSL & NFL action

Welcome back!

On today’s three-part episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are kicking things off with the latest news in football (and fútbol). First up, LT and Steph preview this weekend’s NWSL semifinals as NJ/NY Gotham FC faces the Washington Spirit, followed by the undefeated Orlando Pride taking on the KC Current. Thrilling.

Then, the gals tackle the latest NFL headlines, from the repercussions of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s season-ending injury to what’s ahead for an unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs team.

Then last but not least, we have a very special guest: Minnesota Lynx star and Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier, who chats about her work with OPill and what to expect when Unrivaled tips off in January. Can’t wait.

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