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How NCAA rowing worksHow NCAA rowing works
How NCAA rowing works
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While men’s rowing (the oldest intercollegiate sport) is very popular, the fellas declined to join the NCAA, meaning only the women are NCAA-sponsored.
July 14, 2023
A deep dive into NCAA swimming and divingA deep dive into NCAA swimming and diving
A deep dive into NCAA swimming and diving
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Swimming may seem straightforward — obviously, the fastest swimmer wins — but there’s a lot more to it, especially when paired with diving into one combo sport.
July 14, 2023
Who to know in NCAA swimming and divingWho to know in NCAA swimming and diving
Who to know in NCAA swimming and diving
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The first women’s championship was in 1982, and since then, dynasties have dominated the sport: Of the nine teams to win a DI natty, six have won multiple consecutive championships.
July 14, 2023
How NCAA women's water polo worksHow NCAA women's water polo works
How NCAA women's water polo works
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Thanks to the NCAA Emerging Sport Program, the country’s catching on to what California’s known for years — women’s water polo rules college’s spring pool.
July 12, 2023
Northwestern fires football head coach amid hazing allegationsNorthwestern fires football head coach amid hazing allegations
Northwestern fires football head coach amid hazing allegations
More accounts of racism in the football program, plus details of an abusive culture in the Wildcat baseball team, have come to light in the last 48 hours.
July 12, 2023
How NCAA men's water polo worksHow NCAA men's water polo works
How NCAA men's water polo works
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There are 28 DI, eight DII, and 16 DIII programs nationwide, and again, the majority reside in the Golden State.
July 12, 2023
USA Softball Women's National Team goes for fourth straight World Cup titleUSA Softball Women's National Team goes for fourth straight World Cup title
USA Softball Women's National Team goes for fourth straight World Cup title
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The USA Softball Women’s National Team — featuring seven current or just-graduated NCAA stars — begins the hunt for their fourth (!!!) straight WBSC title tomorrow.
July 10, 2023
College sports Q&A third editionCollege sports Q&A third edition
College sports Q&A third edition
Here's the third edition of our college sports Q&A
July 10, 2023
Former Northwestern football player details hazing allegationsFormer Northwestern football player details hazing allegations
Former Northwestern football player details hazing allegations
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After Northwestern football head coach (HC) Pat Fitzgerald was handed a two-week unpaid suspension following credible hazing allegations on Friday, details publicly emerged elevating the hazing to the level of sexual assault the following day, causing the school to reconsider a more “appropriate penalty.”
July 10, 2023
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on the college sports worldName, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on the college sports world
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on the college sports world
In honor of NIL’s recent second birthday, we’re diving deep into the money moves shaking up the future of NCAA athletics.
July 07, 2023
A conversation with activist Schuyler BailarA conversation with activist Schuyler Bailar
A conversation with activist Schuyler Bailar
We interviewed activist and former Harvard athlete Schuyler Bailar to discuss his experience as the first openly trans Division I (DI) swimmer, plus his message for those concerned about trans folks’ inclusion in sports.
June 30, 2023
How does college golf work?How does college golf work?
How does college golf work?
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NCAA golfers run a split season, meaning they start in the fall, chill out when the cold sets in, and link(s) back up in the spring.
June 28, 2023
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