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Summer McIntosh breaks third world record in five days, a Phelpsian feat

Summer McIntosh is the first swimmer to break a world record in three different individual events at one long course meet since Michael Phelps at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. McIntosh, a triple 2024 Olympic gold medalist, lowered her own 400m individual medley world record on Wednesday at the Canadian trials for the World Championships in […]

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Summer McIntosh breaks third world record in five days, a Phelpsian feat

Summer McIntosh is the first swimmer to break a world record in three different individual events at one long course meet since Michael Phelps at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

McIntosh, a triple 2024 Olympic gold medalist, lowered her own 400m individual medley world record on Wednesday at the Canadian trials for the World Championships in Singapore in July and August.

She clocked 4 minutes, 23.65 seconds, beating her previous record of 4:24.38 set at the 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials.

“Going into tonight, I knew I think I could do something really special, just because this meet has been probably my best meet of my career,” she said in a poolside interview. “I think world records are made to be broken, so by the time I leave this sport, I want to make sure that record is as fast as possible.”

Earlier at these trials, McIntosh reclaimed the 400m free world record (Saturday) and broke a 10-year-old world record in the 200m individual medley (Monday).

“It’s more fun chasing records that you haven’t broken yet, but I think it’s immensely easier to break your own just because you kind of have to look at it as just going a personal-best time,” she said.

She also swam the third-fastest time in history in the 800m free (Sunday) and the second-fastest time in history in the 200m butterfly (Tuesday).

Summing it up, McIntosh said she owed a lot of credit to Fred Vergnoux, her temporary coach while she’s trained in France this year. She previously trained in Sarasota, Florida.

“He’s really taken me to the next level in the sport and pushed me farther,” she said. “I’ve gone way faster than I ever could have imagined.”

McIntosh, an 18-year-old from Toronto, has put together one of the best single-meet performances in history.

The list starts with Phelps’ eight-gold-medal effort at the 2008 Beijing Games. There, he broke individual world records in the 200m and 400m IMs, the 200m fly and the 200m free. He also broke world records in four individual events at one meet at the 2003 Worlds and the 2007 Worlds.

The last woman to break three individual world records at one long course meet was Inge de Bruijn of the Netherlands at the 2000 Sydney Games, according to Olympic historian Bill Mallon of the OlyMADMen.

Phelps is the only swimmer to win five individual events at a single Olympics (2008) or World Championships (2007).

McIntosh can match that at this summer’s worlds. She has said she plans to swim five individual events: her three Olympic gold-medal events — both IMs, 200m fly — plus the 400m free and one of the 200m free, 200m backstroke or 800m free.

If she chooses the 800m free, it could be the most anticipated race of the meet given the presence of Katie Ledecky, the four-time reigning Olympic gold medalist in the event. McIntosh last raced the 800m free at a major international meet at the Tokyo Olympics, when the Canadian was 14.

“You don’t see many swimmers decide to go up (in distance),” Vergnoux said, according to the Toronto Star. “You know, Ledecky is the best distance female athlete in swimming ever, so far. Maybe we look in 10 years and we say, ‘OK, well, Ledecky used to be, and now it’s Summer, I don’t know.’ (But) I don’t think this way. I don’t put any energy in this. Summer doesn’t put any energy on this.

“What we want to do is make sure that we’re good on a daily basis.”

After worlds, McIntosh plans to move to Austin, Texas, and start being coached by Bob Bowman, who coached Phelps for his entire career.

Summer McIntosh, an Olympic swimmer from Canada, is challenging Katie Ledecky while still in high school.

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Super Spring For Journal-Area Teams

Spring sports proved to be successful again for Journal-area high school teams, with multiple state champions crowned and numerous state trophies making their way back to area schools.While it was the most recent sports season, here’s a refresher of 2025 spring sports highlights for the Journal-area: Girls Water Polo:State Champion: StevensonState Qualifiers: Stevenson, Fremd Boys Water Polo:State […]

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Spring sports proved to be successful again for Journal-area high school teams, with multiple state champions crowned and numerous state trophies making their way back to area schools.
While it was the most recent sports season, here’s a refresher of 2025 spring sports highlights for the Journal-area:
 
Girls Water Polo:
State Champion: Stevenson
State Qualifiers: Stevenson, Fremd
 
Boys Water Polo:
State Qualifiers: Stevenson, Palatine
Note: Both teams fell in the state quarterfinals …



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Fox Sports, Barstool Sports announce content partnership featuring college football, new FS1 show

LOS ANGELES — Fox Sports and Barstool Sports are teaming up in a sweeping content partnership that will see Barstool personalities appear on Fox programming, produce new shows, and collaborate on digital content, the companies announced Thursday. The deal brings Barstool founder Dave Portnoy and other popular Barstool personalities into the Fox Sports fold for […]

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LOS ANGELES — Fox Sports and Barstool Sports are teaming up in a sweeping content partnership that will see Barstool personalities appear on Fox programming, produce new shows, and collaborate on digital content, the companies announced Thursday.

The deal brings Barstool founder Dave Portnoy and other popular Barstool personalities into the Fox Sports fold for contributions to college football, college basketball and daily studio programming. The partnership also includes a new two-hour weekday show set to air on FS1, featuring Barstool and Fox Sports talent. A launch date for the program has not yet been announced.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports to the FOX Sports family,” said Eric Shanks, CEO and executive producer of Fox Sports. “Dave has built a one-of-a-kind brand that connects with a new generation of sports fans—authentic, bold, and original.”

Portnoy called the agreement a landmark moment for his company.

“In our two-decade history, we’ve never had the chance to work with so much talent and resources,” Portnoy said. “We can’t wait to collab and bring our voice to FOX Sports’ airwaves. See ya soon in Columbus.”

As part of the deal, Portnoy will become a regular contributor to Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” college football show, offering weekly segments and on-site appearances during select games. Barstool’s “College Football Show” will also join “Big Noon Kickoff” at certain locations throughout the season and stream across Barstool and Fox platforms, including Tubi and the Fox Sports app.

In college basketball, Barstool will collaborate with Fox on coverage of the College Basketball Crown tournament, which Fox launched in 2025.

The partnership also extends to digital content, with both brands planning co-produced shows and online projects aimed at blending sports, lifestyle and internet culture. Further details are expected to be announced in the coming months.



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How Olympic hopefuls found a home on the sliding track after transitioning from other sports

Transferable skills Del Duca always had watched bobsled at the Olympics, and always thought it was cool. But without a collegiate bobsled circuit, he thought no more of it. (Currently there are two youth training programs for bobsled and skeleton in the U.S., one in Park City, UT, and one in Lake Placid, NY.) Instead, […]

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Del Duca always had watched bobsled at the Olympics, and always thought it was cool. But without a collegiate bobsled circuit, he thought no more of it. (Currently there are two youth training programs for bobsled and skeleton in the U.S., one in Park City, UT, and one in Lake Placid, NY.) Instead, after a successful high school career as a ski racer, during which he won the title of state champion in Maine, he competed in track and field as a sprinter and long jumper. 

Frank Del Duca was a Maine state ski racing champion while in high school

Frank Del Duca

But then he found out about recruitment combines held in Lake Placid, and along with a friend from college, he tried it out, training while helping his father open a restaurant after college.

I dove in headfirst and I’m still here, ten years later.

Frank Del Duca

Like Del Duca, Olympian skeleton slider, Kelly Curtis, first learned about the bobsled combine while competing in track and field at college. Athletics were in her blood – her father, John Curtis, played in the NFL – and growing up, the Olympics were a must-watch. Her coach, Dan Jaffe, saw her particular brand of explosive energy and was reminded of alumna Erin Pac, a 2010 Vancouver Games bobsled bronze medalist, suggesting Curtis try out.



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Penn State Volleyball Head Coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley wins Jimmy V Perseverance Award

Penn State volleyball head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley has experienced more in the past 12 months than some people do in a lifetime. She’s faced highs and lows that inspired the nation. Schumacher-Cawley was diagnosed with breast cancer in September. Despite her battle, she remained on the sidelines and guided PSU to its best season in […]

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Penn State volleyball head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley has experienced more in the past 12 months than some people do in a lifetime.

She’s faced highs and lows that inspired the nation. Schumacher-Cawley was diagnosed with breast cancer in September. Despite her battle, she remained on the sidelines and guided PSU to its best season in a decade.

The Nittany Lions won the 2024 national championship, defeating Louisville in four sets (25-23, 32-34, 25-20, 25-17) and claiming their eight crown. It was a remarkable accomplishment for Schumacher-Cawley, returning to her home program and delivering the first title since 2014.

On Wednesday, Schumacher-Cawley received an award that transcends volleyball and a national championship.

At the 2025 ESPYS, Schumacher-Cawley was named the recipient of the 2025 Jimmy V Perseverance Award following her battle with breast cancer. 

“I’m beyond humbled and truly grateful for this moment,” Schumacher-Cawley said after receiving the award. “This past year has been one I could have never imagined. It’s been filled with challenges, grit, tears, but also with perspective, purpose, and unbelievable love.”

Schumacher-Cawley rang the bell on February 10 after six rounds of chemo and a near six-month battle, officially being declared cancer free. 

“Well, we did it! Six rounds of chemo — done! Today, I rang the bell, marking the end of this chapter,” Schumacher-Cawley said on Instagram. “What a journey it has been. There are truly no words to express how deeply grateful I am for the unwavering support from every corner of my life.”

“Cancer changed my life, but it didn’t take it,” she said. “It didn’t take my belief, it didn’t take my spirit, and it didn’t take my team.” 

Schumacher-Cawley thanked her family in State College, Chicago, and Pittsburgh for their support, including her husband and children. 

“You’ve been my rock and my strength,” Schumacher-Cawley said. “You showed up in every moment, even the hard ones, with love, humor, and unwavering support.”

She also thanked her doctors at UPenn and Mount Nittany Medical. 

“The medical professionals who help so many of us are such heroes,” Schumacher-Cawley said.

She started her speech in a lighter note, thanking ESPN and highlighting Penn State football legend Saquon Barkley. 

“Thank you to ESPN and the ESPYS for having me.” Schumacher-Cawley said. “Congratulations to all of tonight’s winners, especially my guy Saquon. Fly Eagles (Fly). Penn Stater! Let’s go. I know, I’m sitting here with some Ohio State guys. That’s alright. I have love for you.”

Members of the Penn State volleyball team accompanied Schumacher-Cawley to Los Angeles and the ESPY awards and were shown in the upper galley during her award speech.

“Thank you to my team and my former players,” Schumacher-Cawley said. “You inspired me everyday to keep fighting and reminded me what it means to be part of something bigger than yourself. That jersey we wear means everything and the bond we share is unbreakable.”

 

She concluded by thanking the Jimmy V foundation and saying she will fight with Dylan, a Make A Wish child she met this week that has a fight ahead of him. She also mentioned her late father. 

“I share this with everyone who’s ever faced this disease,” Schumacher-Cawley said. “The survivors, those still fighting, and with the ones that we’ve lost, especially my dad. This one’s for you. Keep showing up, keep believing, and please never, ever give up.”

The Nittany Lions begin their title defense in Lincoln, Nebraska. Penn State opens the 2025 season at Creighton on August 23 at AVCA First Serve. 

PSU will play Arizona State and TCU in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena from August 31-September 1. The first match inside Rec Hall is on September 5 against the Kentucky Wildcats in the 2025 Penn State Invitational.





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Monache Hall of Fame Committee seeks help to find info on teams, individuals | Sports

The Monache Athletic Hall of Fame Committee needs the help of the community of Porterville to find contact information for Monache Central Section Valley Championship teams who haven’t yet been inducted into the hall of fame. Only Valley championship teams are eligible to be inducted into the hall. The following Valley championship teams have been […]

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The Monache Athletic Hall of Fame Committee needs the help of the community of Porterville to find contact information for Monache Central Section Valley Championship teams who haven’t yet been inducted into the hall of fame.

Only Valley championship teams are eligible to be inducted into the hall. The following Valley championship teams have been inducted into the Hall:

1978 Wrestling, coach Drew Williams; 1991 Baseball, coach Paul Begin; 1996 girls water polo, coach Hal Hevener; 1997 girls basketball, coach Tom Fiormonti.

The committee has the contact info for the following Valley championship teams to be inducted in the future: 2004 girls water polo and 2008 boys water polo, coach Brandon Weaver; 2005 and 2008 boys water polo, coach Brandon Weaver; 2012 and 2017 softball, coach Dave Koontz.

Information is needed on the following teams to be inducted in the hall in the future: 2011 and 2012 girls basketball; 2014 and 2017 girls cross country and 2017 boys cross country.

Those who know who coached these teams can help the committee. Those who have information, even if it’s just the name of the coach, can email Drew Williams, captainandrew440@icloud.com Those who were members of those teams are asked to email their name, what team they were on, their email address and phone number, email all that information to Williams.

Those who have any contact information on teammates who played on these teams are asked to contact them and send their contact information to Williams, the committee chairman, at his email address.

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The committee has been working with a list that was created by all the coaches who were coaching at Monache in 1997. A list of about 80 potential candidates were gathered and contact information was obtained. Names were collected from the first graduating class in 1971 to 1997. A handful of candidates have from 1997-2000 have been added.

The dilemma is a lack of candidates from 2000 to 2024. The committee is reaching out to the community of Porterville and social media for prospective hall candidates so then can be emailed with a questionnaire to be filled out and returned to the committee for screening and possible induction.

Those who know past Monache athletes they think are potential hall candidates should send their name, year of graduate, sport or sports and contact information to Williams. A name without contact information is of no value.

Of the 28 athletes who have been inducted into the hall, 20 continued their athletic participation at the next level. Inductees include former Major Leaguer Rance Mulliniks, two-time Olympian Tim Vanni and the majority of inductees had successful collegiate careers.

Eight of the inductees were selected on the basis of multi-sport participation and excelling at a high level in the post-season which include all-league, MVP, all-Valley, individual Valley champion, state qualifier, state placer and Double M Award winner honors.

Screening of candidates is based on a point system with points awarded for the level of competition each year, freshmen, junior varsity, varsity and the number of sports and the number of years of participation.

Bonus points are awarded for special awards for both teams and individuals. Additional points are awarded to athletes who participated beyond the high school level. The reason for adopting a point system for screening was to make the process more objective.

Only varsity coaches are eligible for the hall. They’re screened based on the number of sports they coached, the number of years they coached and the number of championship teams they coached.



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FOX Sports and Barstool Sports announce content collaboration

July 17 (UPI) — Barstool Sports, a blog, pop-culture and digital multimedia company, is joining forces with FOX Sports to share content. A press release from Fox said the “wide-ranging collaboration” will boost coverage around college football, college basketball and other FOX Sports properties, including unique content with a new daily studio show on FS1. […]

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July 17 (UPI) — Barstool Sports, a blog, pop-culture and digital multimedia company, is joining forces with FOX Sports to share content.

A press release from Fox said the “wide-ranging collaboration” will boost coverage around college football, college basketball and other FOX Sports properties, including unique content with a new daily studio show on FS1.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports to the FOX Sports family,” said Eric Shanks, CEO and executive producer of FOX Sports. “Dave has built a one-of-a-kind brand that connects with a new generation of sports fans — authentic, bold, and original. Their unique voice and loyal fanbase makes them a natural fit for our evolving multiplatform content strategy.”

Barstool is owned and was founded by Portnoy, a controversial personality.

“Everybody at Barstool is super excited to partner with the FOX Sports Family,” Portnoy said. “In our two-decade history, we’ve never had the chance to work with so much talent and resources. We can’t wait to collab and bring our voice to FOX Sports’ airwaves. See ya soon in Columbus.”

The press release said Portnoy will appear on college football pregame show Big Noon Kickoff. There will also be a new weekly show, The Barstool College Football Show.

Portnoy announced in a tweet: “Emergency Press Conference — Barstool Sports is Proud to announce a new wide ranging partnership with Fox Sports. This is the 1st time in our illustrious and notorious history that we’ve got a Tv partner we believe in and believes in us. I can’t wait to see what we create together.”

Barstool started in Boston in 2003 as a free print publication and has built its brand on bros. It’s often been accused of fostering a misogynistic culture. Portnoy’s strong social media following has helped skyrocket the popularity of the brand.

Barstool Sports also will contribute to FOX Sports’ college basketball coverage, including the College Basketball Crown — a postseason tournament launched by the network in April 2025, the press release said.



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