2019 ISL Group A Match 1 – Day One Analysis + Day Two Preview
With Energy Standard now in a substantial lead over the Cali Condors, how can these teams’ different strengths affect day two’s competition?
Liberty University Responds to Eastern Zone’s Anti-Discrimination Resolution
Liberty University says that they are fully in compliance with USA Swimming’s anti-discrimination policies.
Former SCSC Coach John Bitter Pleads No Contest, Will Be Sentenced in January
Bitter, who was arraigned in May, will face no more than five years and eight months in prison when he receives his sentence.
International Swimming League Meets to Air on ESPN3 in United States
Katie Ledecky (above) in her first racing since the World Championships will be one of the headliners of this weekend’s ISL opener in Indianapolis.
Tickets on Sale for Pro Swim Series in Greensboro
ith an exciting 2019-2020 swim season just around the corner, tickets are now on sale for the first TYR Pro Swim Series stop in Greensboro, N.C. on Nov. 6-9.
WSJ: Federal Prosecutors Investigating USA Swimming Over Insurance, Foundation
The Wall Street Journal reports that federal prosecutors are investigating USA Swimming over its handling of sexual abuse cases and its insurance set-up.
Para-Swimmers Griswold, Smith Named Finalists for USOPC Best of September
Robert Griswold and Leanne Smith are finalists for the Team USA Best of September awards, which recognize outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes.
Abrahm DeVine Accuses Stanford Team of Homophobia; School Denies Allegations
DeVine, now a member of Team Elite, wrote that his being “kicked off” Stanford’s team “comes down to the fact that [he is] gay.”
Time Standards for Greensboro Stop of 2019-2020 Pro Swim Series Released
After a time standard revision post-Knoxville last season, the 2019-20 Pro Swim Series cuts now meet in the middle of last year’s standards.
Florida Rep Files Bill On College Athlete Earnings, Targeting Summer 2020
On the heels of California’s landmark law allowing college athletes to earn money, a Florida rep has filed a similar bill – with a much quicker timetable.
Harvard NCAA Qualifier Raphael Marcoux Takes Olympic Redshirt Season
Harvard’s Raphael Marcoux will sit out the coming NCAA season in preparation for Canadian Olympic Trials in the spring. Marcoux would have been a senior.
CBC Sports Will Live-Stream ISL Meets in Canada
CBC Sports has formed a deal with the ISL to broadcast the league’s opening season for Canadian viewers.
2019-2020 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: First Edition
The top two teams are clear. Everything after that… completely unpredictable. Our five voters take an opening shot at preseason Power Rankings.
CA Governor Signs Law Allowing College Athletes To Make Money
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law this week, allowing CA college athletes to profit off of their own names, images and likenesses beginning in 2023.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2019
This week’s marquee matchup comes in the SEC, where #15 (men) Alabama is set to host #18 (women)/#13 (men) Georgia on Friday.
