Tag: Olympics
What does the NCAA’s new media rights agreement mean for women’s college basketball?
The NCAA on Thursday announced a new eight-year, $920 million media rights agreement with ESPN, a contract that will keep 40 championships bundled together...
Summer McIntosh, at 17, has everyone’s attention. Now she’s after Olympic glory
Editor’s note: This article is part of our “Origin Stories” series, focusing on the backstories of athletes and topics around the Summer Olympics.SARASOTA, Fla. — Summer McIntosh...
From Stanford to Team USA, a water polo dynasty eyes an Olympic four-peat
MIAMI — The whistle sounded and the women’s water polo players for Team USA and Spain swam to the middle of the pool. The...
Missy Franklin on her new life after swimming, falling in love with the sport, and her Olympic glory
Editor’s note: This article is part of our “Origin Stories” series, focusing on the backstories of athletes and topics around the Summer Olympics.The world has seen two...
Team GB, the 2024 Olympics and why failing to qualify matters
As the Team GB manager at the London 2012 Olympics, Hope Powell left Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on foot following the 1-0 win over New...
