swimming controversies

Cali Summer League Coach Arrested for Child Porn, Molestation

Eric Johnston, a 21-year old summer league coach for the Folsom Sea Otters in Folsom, California, has been arrested on…

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Olympic Swimmer Bruck in Trouble Over Ticket Scandal

The former Auburn swimmer and three-time Olympian is under investigation. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Coach in Virginia Charged With Sexual Contact With Minor

A coach from one of Virginia’s most famous club teams has been arrested.

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Sprint News 6/16/12: FINA Affirms Olympic Qualification “Tie”, Cali. Coach of the Year

FINA has added a note to the FINA relay list, but it didn’t change Kazakhstan’s invitation to London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Adds Time Trials BACK to OT Schedule

Pictured above – Virginia swimmer Matthew Houser (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cries of Hypocrisy Mount in Australia Over Gun Shop Pics

Eamon Sullivan takes issue with the punishments handed out to D’Arcy and Monk (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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New Zealand’s Cara Baker Denied Open Water Olympic Entry

Just when SNZ needed some good news, another shot to the ribs. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/SwimImage.com)

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Australian Olympic Committee Hands Down Punishments for Monk, D’Arcy

Kenrick Monk and Nick D’Arcy will be allowed to compete in London, but….(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Swimming Australia Responds to Monk, D’Arcy’s “Gun Show”

Does anybody need tickets to the gun show? No, really.

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John Trembley Police Report; Documents Released

More documents released today gave insight into the investigation of the former Tennessee coach.

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CAS Releases Official Statement on BOA Case

The CAS has ruled in favor of WADA on Olympic bans for doping suspensions.

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Update: USA Swimming Expands WUG Rosters

Breeja Larson is among the favorites for the WUG squad, if she doesn’t make the Olympic Team that is.

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USA Swimming to Allow Hand Signals at Trials

USA Swimming has decided to allow hand-signals at Trials, in a victory for Marcus Titus. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Marcus Titus Pushing Back on Olympic Trials Rules

The social-sphere is abuzz late on this Wednesday night with Marcus Titus’ quest to get USA Swimming to overturn a ruling…

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Backlash Rides over MIAA Decision to Cut Fall Swimming

Update: The MIAA reversed its decision, after hearing concerns, and plans to hold both a boys’ and a girls’ tournament…

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