Kyle Snyder to Plead Guilty Monday After Prostitution Arrest; $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement Spurs Sports Changes Amid UK Swimming Abuse Claims

Olympic wrestling champion Kyle Snyder was arrested in a prostitution sting and is expected to plead guilty to a lesser charge. His court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET on Monday in Columbus. Meanwhile, in collegiate athletics, universities have been rapidly adding or dropping entire sports programs in response to the upcoming sweeping reforms under a $2.8 billion NCAA settlement.

This has accelerated changes in college sports budgets and competitive landscapes. In swimming, a world record-breaking Olympic swimmer has publicly stated that she was left "broken" by the harsh training regime imposed by one of the UK’s most successful coaches. This revelation has prompted multiple athletes to speak out against what they describe as a "toxic" coaching environment. The NCAA reforms are raising concerns about the future viability of Olympic sports such as swimming amid these broader shifts in college athletics.