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Conference RealignmentConference Realignment
Conference Realignment
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Just as our Friday newsletter hit your inbox, the college sports landscape as we know it unraveled: A conference realignment bomb exploded, and we’re here to parse through the pieces with you. There are still a ton of questions to be addressed and a near-guarantee of more bombshell headlines, so buckle up — who knows where the Power Five will be by the time you finish scrolling!
August 07, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16 & baseball diamond knock outsFIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16 & baseball diamond knock outs
FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16 & baseball diamond knock outs
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From the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16 to the baseball diamond, the sports world was full of knockouts this weekend. Rolling with the punches…
August 07, 2023
What’s the difference between DI, DII, and DIII?What’s the difference between DI, DII, and DIII?
What’s the difference between DI, DII, and DIII?
In general, the most elite competition and the deepest pockets can be found at DI schools, scaling down through DII and DIII. But the biggest difference lies in the DII and DIII divide: Unlike in DI and DII, DIII athletes aren’t eligible for athletic scholarships. That means they’re playing purely out of love of the game (and possibly NIL money, of course).
August 07, 2023
WBSC Women’s Baseball World CupWBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup
WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup
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Stock up on some Harvey Bars because Team USA’s gals — including current and former NCAA athletes — will take the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup field for the first time in five years (thanks, COVID-19) tomorrow. Batter up!
August 07, 2023
Trans athlete trailblazers, the backlash, facts & figures & what’s nextTrans athlete trailblazers, the backlash, facts & figures & what’s next
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
No. 1 USWNT takes on their forever nemesis, No. 3 Sweden, in the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16No. 1 USWNT takes on their forever nemesis, No. 3 Sweden, in the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16
No. 1 USWNT takes on their forever nemesis, No. 3 Sweden, in the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16
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The No. 1 USWNT takes on their forever nemesis, No. 3 Sweden, in the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16 tomorrow at 5 a.m. ET on FOX. The group stage is over, so it’s win-or-go-home from here on out. *gulps*
August 05, 2023
Simone Biles returns to the mat at the U.S. Classic.Simone Biles returns to the mat at the U.S. Classic.
Simone Biles returns to the mat at the U.S. Classic.
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The U.S. Classic —the most important qualifying meet ahead of the USA Gymnastics Championships later this month —begins today, but TBH, the real fun comes tomorrow, when the GOAT, Simone Biles, makes her highly-anticipated return to elite competition after a two-year absence.
August 04, 2023
Diana Taurasi becomes the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 career pointsDiana Taurasi becomes the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 career points
Diana Taurasi becomes the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 career points
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Sleep schedules and time zones be damned, there’s been a full court press of WNBA news in the last few days. No rest for the women’s sports fan.
August 04, 2023
How NCAA men's gymnastics worksHow NCAA men's gymnastics works
How NCAA men's gymnastics works
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Gymnastics is one of the few college sports where the gals are granted more of the spotlight — and that may be due to the achingly few NCAA men’s teams: There are just 15 NCAA men’s gymnastics teams (12 DI and three DIII) in existence today.
August 04, 2023
USA softball takes on Team Japan in All-Star SeriesUSA softball takes on Team Japan in All-Star Series
USA softball takes on Team Japan in All-Star Series
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The No. 1 USA Softball WNT — with an entire roster of current NCAA athletes — will compete in the Japan All-Star Series this weekend.
August 04, 2023
Breaking down the WWC knockout roundBreaking down the WWC knockout round
Breaking down the WWC knockout round
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August 04, 2023
A U.S. Classic gymnastics previewA U.S. Classic gymnastics preview
A U.S. Classic gymnastics preview
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Collegiate gymnastics won’t start, ahem, meet-ing until January, but NCAAers also competing at the sport’s elite level are gearing up for a big year as the clock ticks closer to next summer’s Paris Olympics.
August 04, 2023
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