Articles by Reid Carlson

London Roar the 4th Team to Win a Playoffs Match, Providing a Boost for Toronto

The London Roar is now the 4th team to win a match in the playoffs this season, a fact that helps the Toronto Titans more than anyone else.

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2021 ISL Playoffs Match 4 Preview: LA Fights to Prove 1st Match Win Not a Fluke

In Match 2 of the playoffs, the LA Current pulled off a surprising victory, toppling the London Roar and the Toronto Titans, but can they win again?

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2021 ISL Playoffs: Match 3, Day 2 Live Recap

Energy Standard developed a 62-point lead over the Toronto Titans after the first day of competition and is seeking their 5th match victory of the season.

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2021 ISL Playoffs Match 3 Preview: Diluted, Titans’ Finals Hopes Slipping Away

#1 Energy Standard faces #4 Toronto Titans, #6 the Aqua Centurions, and #7 the DC Trident. This is a crucial match for Toronto–perhaps their most important.

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Caeleb Dressel Speaks On Olympic Pressure & Future in People Magazine Interview

Last week, in its annual Sexiest Man Alive issue, People Magazine named Olympic gold medalist and World Record holder Caeleb Dressel as the sexiest Olympian.

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2021 ISL Playoffs Match 2 Preview: Murphy Provides Boost For LA In Season Debut

The second match of the 2021 ISL playoffs will see the #3, #4, #5, and #6 teams square off, as well as the return of Ryan Murphy and Tom Dean.

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Kregor Zirk Lowers Estonian National Record in 400 Freestyle in Eindhoven

Energy Standard’s Kregor Zirk crushed his own Estonian National Record in the men’s 400 freestyle Thursday in the first session of the 2021 ISL playoffs.

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2021 ISL Season 3 Semifinals, Match 1 Preview: Energy & Cali Meet at Last

In the first play-off match of ISL Season 3, Season 1 champions Energy Standard square off with the Season 2 champions the Cali Condors.

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Italian Swimming Federations Wins 1,000th European Championships Medal in Kazan

The Italian Swimming Federation won its 1,000th medal at the European Championships (LCM & SCM) with silver in the mixed 4 x 50 freestyle relay Saturday.

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Martinenghi, Miressi, di Pietro, Mora, & Rivolta Down Italian Records in Kazan

Martinenghi, Miressi, di Pietro, Mora, and Rivolta broke 5 Italian Records on the penultimate day of the 2021 European Championships in Kazan on Saturday.

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College Swimming Previews: #2 NC State Women Return Majority of NCAA Squad

The NC State Wolfpack returns nearly all of its 2021 NCAA scoring team which placed 2nd at both the NCAA and ACC Championships in 2021.

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Federica Pellegrini and Matteo Giunta Announce Engagement

Olympic gold medalist and World Record holder Federica Pellegrini announced her engagement to Italian National Team coach Matteo Giunta Saturday

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Caeleb Dressel Adds Leg Sleeve Tattoo in 14-Hour Inking Session

Dressel, known for the full sleeve of tattoos on his left arm, has turned his entire left leg into a canvas with tattoos going from his hip to his ankle.

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College Swimming Previews: #3 Florida Men Look Steady After Golden Summer

The University of Florida men remain one of the strongest teams in the nation and returns all but one of its 2021 NCAA scorers.

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Michigan Freshman on Display as Wolverine Men and Women Sweep Oakland in Duel

Despite missing many of its top athletes, the University of Michigan comfortably beat in-state mid-major neighbors Oakland University in their duel Saturday.

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