Why did this story publish today?

Because today, two former swimmers filed a lawsuit against former coaches Lars Jorgensen and Gary Conelly, the University of Kentucky, and AD Mitch Barnhart in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

“When I was a student-athlete I gave my blood, sweat and tears to the school. … But in reality, what was it worth?”

Former swim team members say sexual abuse by former Kentucky head swimming coach Lars Jorgensen spanned “years” theathletic.com/5410705/2024/0…

'We don't know anything more than what everyone else is seeing.'

Lawson Crouse spoke to the media at today's morning skate in Edmonton.

🎥 Arizona Coyotes

We picked a good day to drop our Salt Lake City feature.

I spent four days in SLC last month, trying to gauge their appetite for NHL hockey.

I came away impressed from my chat with Jazz owner Ryan Smith.

And even more impressed with the city itself.
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Sources: #NHL is drafting two schedule versions for next season - one with #Yotes in Arizona, another with the relocated franchise playing in Salt Lake City.

Fluid situation. Lots of moving parts. Details on dual paths and a potential transaction.

Link: dailyfaceoff.com/news/sources-n…

HAPPY BEAST DAY TO ALL WHO OBSERVE

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Loved watching these two. Great piece on their journey this year from Ben Pickman

NEW: South Carolina Women's Basketball win over Iowa Women's Basketball draws record 18.7 million viewers in fast nationals, most watched basketball game since 2019.

STORY:

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Dawn Staley pivoted more with her team this year than with any team in the past. They challenged her, changed her.

They might not have done everything right, might not have even come close, but they were something else that is more rare: They were perfect.theathletic.com/5398408/2024/0…

“If all else fails, we vibe.”

In a record-breaking NCAA Tournament, the ESPN studio cast of Elle Duncan Chiney Ogwumike Andraya Carter Aliyah A. Boston CAROLYN PECK has delivered on every level with their expertise and authenticity.

Their impact, too, is obvious

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One of my favourite profiles that I wrote this season:

Meet Laila Edwards, the teenage phenom who keeps making history for Team USA. theathletic.com/5045886/2023/1…

NEW: Norby Williamson is out at ESPN.

By Andrew Marchand and me.

Says Jemele Hill: “I don’t know the circumstances behind his departure, but I guess it wasn’t a coincidence an earthquake hit New York City the same day this announcement was made.”

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Glad to see the NCAA credentialing all four Michigan Daily hockey writers.

Support student journalism.

Rare to get this level of candor and reflection

This wide-ranging interview via Brendan Quinn is worth your time

Another important element of this story:

Shohei Ohtani said (via interpreter Will Ireton) that he met with the fan who caught the ball.

“I was able to talk to the fan, and was able to get it back.'

Ohtani never met the fan.

The fan that caught Shohei Ohtani's first Dodgers home run received a signed bat, ball & two hats.

But the fan and her husband say the Dodgers separated them, refused to authenticate the ball & pressured her into a quick deal.

Here's what they told me: theathletic.com/5392308/2024/0…