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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Legendary Open Water Swimmer Melissa Roberts Dies At 51 After Battle With Cancer
Roberts, a legendary figure in Australia, won the 1994 world title in the women’s 25km event and also broke the world record for distance swum in 24 hours.
SwimSwam Pulse: 46.2% Think Will Modglin Is Top U.S. 100 Backstroker In 2027, 20% Back Ryan Murphy
Modglin, who just turned 22, was the fastest American last year in the LCM 100 back (52.54) and reset the American Record in SCY this past fall (43.26).
arena Swim of the Week: Lauren Lonsdale Climbs To #4 All-Time In 13-14 Age Group With 2:14 200 IM
Previously ranked ninth, Lonsdale’s 2:14.27 rockets her up to fourth all-time in the girls’ 13-14 age group, pulling her within two seconds of the NAG record.
Enhanced Games Releases PED Usage Data Ahead of Inaugural Competition In Las Vegas
The data released shows that 91% of athletes used testosterone, while 79% of athletes used human growth hormone and 62% used stimulants.
Re-Rank: Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Girls’ High School Class of 2026
Generational freestyler and Cal commit Rylee Erisman headlines the girls’ class of 2026 with NCAA ‘A’ final-worthy times in the 100, 200 and 500 free.
NAACP Calls On Athletes & Fans To Boycott Athletic Programs Over Voting Rights
The NAACP announced the launch of the “Out of Bounds” campaign, urging Black athletes, fans, family, alumni and consumers to boycott several top SEC programs.
Former Army Head Coach Brandt Nigro Named New Associate Head Coach of Texas Women’s Team
Nigro takes over the role previously held by Mitch Dalton, who left his role as the Texas women’s associate to take over as the head coach at Brown.
European Aquatics President Antonio Silva Shows Solidarity For Ukraine As Russian Sanctions Ease
European Aquatics President Antonio Silva and Vice President Erkan Yalcin have visited Ukraine to demonstrate solidarity with the country’s aquatic family.
Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 5/16/2026
Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
SwimSwam Pulse: 69.5% Think Gretchen Walsh Lowers Sjostrom’s 50 Fly World Record This Year
Walsh has been rewriting the record books in the sprint butterfly events in SCM, SCY and the LCM 100 fly, but the long course 50 mark still eludes her.
