Columbus, OH

Listen to what "The Professor" of swimming says about how we train in swimming and what worked for him in his pursuit of Olympic gold. Current photo via Fabio Cetti. After his 3rd Olympics in 2021, Cam McEvoy was burnt out with swimming and retired, thinking that was it for his swimming career. After 2 years of studying high performance within weight lifting, track, and cycling, McEvoy wondered if principles from each sport could be applied to swimming.

Rebel with a Cause: How Cam McEvoy Rejected Traditional Swim Training and Won Olympic Gold

Mission Viejo, CA

LCM (50 meters) Highlighting night 1 of competition in Mission Viejo was Chad La Tourette of The Olympic Club who swam to two new masters age group records in one race. He took the first 800 out of his 1500 freestyle in a 8:33.96 and then swam a 16:07.52 in the 1500 free.

Chad La Tourette Sets New Masters Records For 35-39 Age Group In 800 & 1500 Freestyles

LCM (50 meters) Welcome to our coverage of the Day 3 Prelims of the 2024 Junior Pan Pacs. Perhaps a little startling is the fact that we are exactly halfway through the meet, as it is contested in a condensed four-day format. However, that means each and every session is jam-packed with excitement, and this morning (or evening or whatever time of day you are reading this) is no exception as we take on a diverse range of events.

2024 Junior Pan Pacs: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After a tumultuous past few seasons by many of the top U.S. swimmers, the young rising stars at the Junior Pan Pacs are a shining light for USA Swimming. Current photo via @swimswim48/X. The Twitter Stans are in many ways the pulse of American swimming. While not everyone agrees with...

American swim fans re: gold medal count (@swimswam48/X)

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Kentucky State

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With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

Stanford, CA

23.0/49.4/1:46 freestyler Lila Heffernan from North Bay Aquatics has committed to Stanford University for 2024-25. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.

“Best of the Rest” Sprinter Lila Heffernan Will Swim at Stanford in 2024-25

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Beaufort, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Every city has a story to tell, and with over 500 years of history, Beaufort, SC certainly has lots of stories. We dug up 16 fascinating facts about Beaufort, SC from the past and present to share with you.

16 Fascinating facts about historic Beaufort, SC

Last season at Mount Saint Mary’s, Forbes would have ranked 1st on the team in the 1000 free, 1650 free, 200 fly, and 400 IM.. Current photo via Abby Forbes. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.

Mount Saint Mary Gains NC 4A Eastern Regional Finalist Abby Forbes (2024)

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Colleton County, SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

It's been over 40 years since Leave It To Beaver actor Hugh Beaumont died of a heart attack in Munich, Germany in 1982. A former minister in real life, Hugh Beaumont was born in Lawrence, Kansas. He is best remembered as Ward Cleaver in Leave It To Beaver, the classic TV sitcom that originally aired for seven years in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

In Memory of 'Leave It To Beaver' Actor and Former Minister Hugh Beaumont: 4 Decades After His Death

North Carolina State

Cary, NC

Town Talks

A recent report by GOBankingRates highlights one of North Carolina’s towns as a standout in terms of safety and affordability. Cary, a thriving community in the Triangle area near Raleigh, has been ranked as the second-best city in the United States for its low cost of living and minimal crime rates.

North Carolina spot among the top safest + most affordable places to live in the US

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

The Doris Day Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1968 to 1971, remains one of the last great TV family sitcoms in history. The series is also known for its various format changes through the series.

A Look Back at the Tragic Death of Child Star Todd Starke ('The Doris Day Show'): 4 Decades Later

Charleston, IL

The 2024-25 season will be the inaugural campaign for newly hired head coach Scott Teeters... Current photo via EIU Athletics. The Eastern Illinois men’s and women’s swim teams have released their 2024-25 schedule. The slate features 11 regular season away meets before the Summit League Championships, which will be held in February 2025.

EIU Swimming Releases 2024-2025 Season Schedule

Charlotte, NC

Barbecue ribs are an all-American delicacy, with variations ranging from St. Louis-style pork ribs to tender beef ribs. The best ribs are those that are perfectly seasoned, slowly smoked, and smothered in a sweet, sticky glaze.

North Carolina Eatery Named 'Best BBQ Ribs' in the State

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

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O’Dell On U.S. Girls Going 1-2 In All Individual Events on JPP Day 3 “It Was A Dream Come True

LCM (50 meters) The American women had an outstanding third day of competition at the 2024 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, going 1-2 in every individual event...

O’Dell On U.S. Girls Going 1-2 In All Individual Events on JPP Day 3 “It Was A Dream Come True

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