Former Western Illinois Swimmer Accuses Athletics Department of Mistreatment
Former Western Illinois swimmer Jacelyn Hanson has accused the athletics department of mistreating the swim team, saying program cut was not budget related.
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland Tweets Letter to 1980 US Olympic Athletes
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland has tweeted a letter to members of the 1980 US Olympic Team as the 40 year anniversary of the boycotted Games approaches.
Brad Langford Promoted to Head as Coach Centenary Coaches Swap Positions
Former assistant Brad Langford has been named the new head coach of Centenary, replacing Butch Jordan, who will remain with the program as an assistant.
Swedish Swimmers Johansson and Holmquist to Attempt 30km Swim for Charity
Swedish swimmers Victor Johansson and Marcus Holmquist are going to swim 30 km in Sweden’s lake Vättern to raise money for the World Food Program USA.
NC Swimmer Cooper Sever to Swim for 24-Hours in Honor of Uncle Chris Wooten
16 yr old Cooper Sever is going to attempt to swim for 24 hours in order to raise money for The Shepherd Center Patient Assistance Fund in his uncle’s name.
Mid-American and CAA Latest to Alter Fall Sports Due to the Coronavirus
The Mid-American Conference and Colonial Athletic Association have become the latest Div. 1 conferences to alter their fall sports amid the coronavirus.
No Fall Football for Virginia Public High Schools; PA Full Steam Ahead
Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York have all officially published their plans for fall sports amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NBC’s Streaming Platform Peacock to Launch July 15 with Ryan Lochte Documentary
NBC’s new streaming platform Peacock is set to launch on Wednesday, July 15 with Ryan Lochte’s new documentary “In Deep with Ryan Lochte.”
Renowned Indiana High School Coach David Dunlap Dies at the Age of 78
Renowned Indiana high school coach David Dunlap passed away at the age of 78. During his career, he coached multiple state champions and All-Americans.
WADA Founder Dick Pound Denounces Negative Comments Made by US Government
Dick Pound, one of WADA’s founders and board members, has denounced recent comments made by the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
WADA Publishes 5-Year Plan to Combat Doping Amid Recent Criticism
The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) has published its 5-year strategic plan to combat doping amid recent criticism from the White House.
IOC and UNODC Publish Paper on Tackling Corruption in the Return to Sports
The IOC, UNODC, and INTERPOL have published a paper on tackling corruption in the return to sports amid the coronavirus.
Massachusetts Publishes Guidelines for Youth Sports as the State Reopens Pools
Massachusetts has published its guidelines for the return to youth sports as the state moves into phase 3 of its reopening plan.
Former Soviet Water Polo Player and Russian Coach Aleksandr Kabanov Dies
Former Soviet water polo player Alexandr Kabanov died at the age of 72. He won 2 Olympic gold medals in 1972 and 1980 and coached the Russian National Team.
UK Government Pledges £5 million to UK Sport Ahead of Postponed Olympic Games
In light of growing costs associated with the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games, the UK government has agreed to give UK sport £5million.