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Cantwell Brings Preserving Women’s & Olympic Sports To The Forefront During Senate Hearing

Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz introduced the landmark bipartisan bill last week, and Wednesday marked its first hearing in the Senate.

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Ohio State Adds Emily Hetzer As Assistant Coach, Promotes Michael Butler To Hybrid Role

Hetzer moves into a full-time assistant role on the staff, while Butler shifts into a dual position that includes being the Director of Operations.

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SEC, Big Ten Withhold Support For Protect College Sports Act

After receiving backing from the ACC and Big 12 earlier this week, the bill has drawn criticism from the NCAA’s two other Power conferences.

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Marshall’s Ian Walsh Named Head Swimming Coach At Pitt

Walsh joins the Panthers after spending eight years leading the Marshall University swim & dive team.

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ACC, Big 12 Commissioners Show Support For Protect College Sports Act Ahead of Senate Hearing

The “Protect College Sports Act of 2026” was introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell on Friday, a landmark bipartisan college sports bill.

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Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 5/30/2026

Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.

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World Aquatics To Trial 10 Lane Semis & Finals At SC Worlds, Adding World Cup Wild Card Qualifier

World Aquatics will use 10 lanes in all semi-final and finals events 400 meters and shorter at the 2026 Short Course World Championships on a trial basis.

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SwimSwam Pulse: McEvoy, Pallister Voted Most Intriguing Storylines Heading Into Aussie Trials

After a dominant performance at the 2025 Aussie Trials, many are wondering what Lani Pallister will do this year after a full year training with Dean Boxall.

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Psych Sheets Released For 2026 Australian Swimming Trials; McEvoy Doesn’t Enter 100 Free

World record holder Cameron McEvoy has entered the men’s 50 free and 50 fly at the Aussie Trials as he begins his journey to the Commonwealth Games in July.

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arena Swim of the Week: Ryan Erisman Reaches Another Level With 3:44.03 400 Free In London

The 19-year-old was on fire at the AP Race London International, shattering his personal best times in the men’s 400, 800 and 1500 free.

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Landmark Bipartisan Bill, “Protect College Sports Act,” Introduced

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduced a bill on Wednesday providing the NCAA with antitrust exemption regarding eligibility and transfer rules.

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Summer McIntosh Signs With Olympic Sports Agency Giant Octagon

Octagon, which also represents Michael Phelps, ranked fourth among sports agencies in 2025 with $463 million in maximum commissions.

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NCAA Expected To Vote On Age-Based Eligibility Model In June, But Hockey Pushes Back

The NCAA delayed its vote on the new age-based eligibility model until next month, with hockey stakeholders uniting in opposition of the change.

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NCAA Faces More Uncertainty As SCORE Act Dies In Congress

After the Congressional Black Caucus announced its unanimous opposition to the SCORE Act, it was pulled from its scheduled vote on the House floor.

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Torri Huske Leads Prize Money Earners With $8.5K At Sacramento Pro Swim Series

Huske earned $3,000 for her victory in the 200 free in addition to claiming $1,500 apiece for winning the 50 fly, 100 fly and 200 IM.

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