ISL Signs Multi-Year Media Contract With CBS Sports
CBS Sports has announced a multi-year media rights deal with the International Swimming League. CBS Sports will broadcast ISL events beginning next month.
Wagner College Adds Men’s Swimming & Diving For 2021-2022
Wagner College is adding men’s swimming & diving to its athletic offerings, an addition to the D-I landscape in a year that has seen multiple programs cut.
Bracket Challenge: ISL Logos – 2020 Edition
Did the cancellation of March Madness leave you with a bracket-shaped hole in your life? Then have we got something for you.
Big Ten Will Resume Football On October 24; Swimming Update ‘Shortly’
Citing new medical protocols, the Big Ten Conference has voted unanimously to resume the college football season starting with the weekend of October 23-24.
At Least 4 Australians Will Still Compete In ISL Season
At least 4 Australians are still planning to participate in the ISL despite reports that an international travel ban could bar Australians from competing.
Former IAAF President Lamine Diack Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
Former track & field federation head Lamine Diack has been sentenced to two years in prison over a corruption scandal connected to Russian doping.
Michael Taylor, Mabel Zavaros Absent From Florida Roster
Olympic Trials finalist Michael Taylor does not appear on the Florida Gators’ roster for 2020-2021. Neither does Canadian standout Mabel Zavaros.
Japan’s New Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Plans To Keep Olympics Minister
Yoshihide Suga is expected to take over as Japan’s new Prime Minister tomorrow, with Seiko Hashimoto expected to continue as Olympics Minister.
University of Kentucky Halts Swim Practices Amid COVID Outbreak
Citing a high number of positive COVID-19 tests, the University of Kentucky has shut down training for its swimming & diving program, a source tells SwimSwam.
SEC Can Start Swim Season On October 1 With Dual Meets Allowed
The SEC has released guidelines for the 2020 swimming & diving season, which can start as early as October 1 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
NY Breakers Hosting Team Camp In Turkey, Setting Up 2 Year-Round Training Bases
Tthe NY Breakers will create two year-round training bases in Europe and in San Diego, along with a team training camp in Turkey before the coming ISL season.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 9/12/2020
In our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series, we celebrate the swimmers of every age and experience level by profiling several young swimmers.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Barratt’s Tune-Up 100 Free Sets Up ISL Season
Australia’s Holly Barratt won the 100 free at Western Australia’s SC Championships just days before she officially rejoined the London Roar roaster for 2020.
SwimSwam Pulse: 46% Pick Rooney (LAC) Over Stewart (CAC) As Top NCAA-to-ISL Man
Almost half of voters picked Maxime Rooney in our poll picking the top NCAA-to-ISL man, edging out the 38.6% picking Coleman Stewart.
Old Dominion Hires WVU Grad Assistant Ross Glegg As New Assisstant
Old Dominion University has added Ross Glegg to its coaching staff. Glegg was previously the graduate assistant at West Virginia, his alma mater.