Matthew De George

1 week ago | mcall.com | Matthew De George

PHILADELPHIA – One aspect of the Phillies’ six-run seventh inning Friday night against the New York Mets was a baseball oddity that rocketed around the internet instantly and will long live in highlight reels. Another was the kind of solid, no-frills approach at the plate that can be devastatingly, effectively dull.

1 week ago | mcall.com | Matthew De George

PHILADELPHIA — You would’ve been at risk for whiplash if you’d followed the buildup to the FIFA Club World Cup too closely. You would’ve seen FIFA president Gianni Infantino and President Donald Trump palling around in the Oval Office surrounded by gaudy golden trophies. You would’ve seen one espousing the glory of international collaboration and openness over the other’s mobilization of a program of mass deportation.

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | Matthew De George

Swim Across America to Host Swim at Daytona International SpeedwaySwim Across America will host a swim benefit at Daytona International Speedway’s Lake Lloyd on December 7. The swim will include a one-mile swim or a 100-meter Dolphin Dash, with all proceeds from the event benefitting Swim Across America’s fundraising efforts for cancer research. It is partnering with CLASH Endurance and its philanthropic partner, the NASCAR Foundation, to benefit Swim Across America’s pediatric cancer grants.

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | Matthew De George

Hawaii Adds Ashley Dyer as Assistant CoachHawaii on Thursday announced the hiring of Ashley Dyer as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s swimming and diving team. Dyer swam at the University of Mary Washington, a two-time team captain and a conference champion in the 1,650 freestyle for the Division III program. She graduated in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sports management and added her master’s degree in business administration.

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | Matthew De George

Olympic Medalist Andrew Capobianco Joins Wisconsin as Assistant Diving CoachOlympic medalist Andrew Capobianco was hired Friday as an assistant diving coach at the University of Wisconsin. Capobianco competed for Indiana University’s powerhouse team from 2017-23. He was part of three Big Ten Championship teams and two top-four finishes at NCAAs. The three-time NCAA champion and five-time Big Ten champion was three times named the Big Ten Diver of the Year. He was a 12-time All-American in college.