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The DOJ found sexual assault and discrimination at UMBC swimming & diving

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released findings from its investigation into misconduct in the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) swimming & diving program on Monday. The investigation ultimately affirmed that the school failed to enforce Title IX protections amidst known abusive and discriminatory practices by then–coach Chad Cradock.

March 20, 2024

Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.

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With the NCAA postseasons for winter sports approaching, top athletes are pulling out all the stops to gain an edge, leading to shattered records on the court, track, pool deck, and mat this weekend.

February 26, 2024

NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off

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Winter sports’ postseasons have officially begun! Conference championships are happening in three sports this weekend, and while winning doesn’t guarantee teams a spot in their respective national tournaments, this hardware is still a BFD.

February 23, 2024

NCAA swimming and diving is back in action

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So, prep with our handy primer, slip on your bather à la these special guests at No. 3 Colgate’s women’s hockey game, and dive in.

October 06, 2023

Trans athlete trailblazers, the backlash, facts & figures & what’s next

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What better start to the month than sharing this exclusive interview with activist and former Harvard athlete Schuyler Bailar. Our college sports newsletter team recently sat down with Bailar to discuss his experience as the first openly trans Division I (DI) swimmer.

August 06, 2023

NCAA women's swimming & diving championship begins today

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While the men’s tournament doesn’t begin until next week, the best of the best in women’s swimming & diving will hit the NCAA championship pool starting today.

March 15, 2023

Sports News

Team USA Updates

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August 03, 2021

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #361

Reggie Bush’s Heisman trophy, Larry Nassar settlements & a 2024 NFL Draft preview

April 25, 2024

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Reggie Bush’s Heisman trophy, Larry Nassar settlements & a 2024 NFL Draft preview

Hello!

Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault and abuse.

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz round up some major mid-week headlines in a three-part deep dive. First up, El and Steph discuss football star Reggie Bush’s historic Heisman Trophy reinstatement and what it says about the transforming college sports landscape.

Then in part two, the gals discuss the multimillion dollar Department of Justice settlement reached this week for the survivors of disgraced Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, a settlement stemming from the FBI’s negligence.

And to round it out, El and Steph kick it back to the football field for an NFL Draft preview before the first names are called on Thursday night.

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