
The NCAA May Have Secured a Commitment for Linear Television for Swimming & Diving Next Season
College swimming and diving officials say they have secured a commitment from ESPN to air at least one day of next season's NCAA Championships on linear television. The agreement comes amid heated debate over the NCAA's new championship format, which critics say creates long gaps and dead air. Proponents argue that a traditional TV broadcast can fill those gaps with interviews and human‑interest pieces, turning the event into a marketable product. The championships already pull in more than $350,000 in ticket revenue, suggesting the TV deal could unlock additional financial streams.

From Monofins to Modern Training, FINIS’ 30-Year Playbook for Better Technique
FINIS co‑founder John Mix explains how the company’s technique‑first ethos, born from a monofin discovery in 1993, guides every product decision. By observing pool‑deck pain points, FINIS rapidly prototypes gear that teaches, from the Front Snorkel to the Fuse Openback...

Marshall Women’s Swim & Dive Team Members File Title IX Lawsuit Over Cut Program
Fifteen members of Marshall University’s women’s swim and dive team have filed a class‑action lawsuit alleging Title IX violations after the school announced the program’s elimination at the end of the 2025‑26 season. The university cites an $819,000 annual budget, inadequate...