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Jul 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; The ACC Football Championship trophy is seen during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

ACC unveils brand new championship trophy to honor new members

The ACC unveiled a new trophy that will be used for 27 of the 28 sponsored sports in the conference.

Jul 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; The ACC Football Championship trophy is seen during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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ACC unveils brand new championship trophy to honor new members

The ACC unveiled a new trophy that will be used for 27 of the 28 sponsored sports in the conference.

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November 28, 2009; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Toby Gerhart (7) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Stadium. The Fighting Irish defeated the Cardinal 45-38. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Football

Stanford to honor Toby Gerhart, others as part of Festival of Champions

The Stanford Cardinal will be honoring Toby Gerhart and members of the Paris Olympic team on Saturday.

Mar 19, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Stanford Cardinal swimmer Regan Smith competes in the 200 butterfly at the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships at Georgia Tech. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Stanford women's swimming releases 2024-25 schedule

The Stanford Cardinal women's swimming and diving team has released its schedule for the 2024-25 season

Dec 13, 2019; Cary, NC, USA; Stanford Cardinal defender Keegan Hughes (5) heads the ball in the second half at WakeMed Soccer Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Standout players for No. 3 ranked Stanford Cardinal men's soccer

The men's soccer team for Stanford is rolling, currently ranked #3. Here are five players leading the charge for the Cardinal squad early in the season.

Dec 1, 2023; Cary, NC, USA; Stanford forward Allie Montoya (3) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half at WakeMed Soccer Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Standout players on No. 1 ranked Stanford women's soccer

The Stanford women's soccer team is ranked #1, so let's take a look at some standout players early in the season.

Aug 4, 2024; Nanterre, France; Torri Huske (USA) dives over Gretchen Walsh (USA) in the women’s 4 x 100-meter medley relay final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-Imagn Images

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Three Stanford swimmers make the USA National Swim Team for 2024-25

USA Swimming recently announced its roster of swimmers for 2024-25, with 106 swimmers making the cut and joining the coveted team, including three Stanford Cardinal.

Apr 1, 2014; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Xylina McDaniel (34) during the second half in the finals of the Stanford regional in the 2014 NCAA Tournament at at Maples Pavilion. The Stanford Cardinal defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 74-65. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinal in the Pros

Introducing the 2024 Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame Class

Stanford is a storied institution. Known for its world-class academics, Stanford University has announced the addition of 10 former student-athletes who be inducted into the school's Hall of Fame.

Aug 3, 2024; Paris, France; Japan midfielder Yui Hasegawa (14) and United States forward Sophia Smith (11) during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Parc des Princes. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

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USA Soccer Hero and Former Stanford Standout Featured in New Nike Ad

2024 will go down as a year to remember for Sophia Smith.

Aug 11, 2024; Saint-Denis, France; United States flag bearers Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead during the closing ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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Ledecky earns ultimate honor in being USA flag bearer for Olympics closing ceremonies

The most decorated American female Olympian of all time, Katie Ledecky, was one of the flag bearers at the closing ceremony in Paris.

Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Australia forward Alanna Smith (11) celebrates after defeating France in a women’s group B game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinal in the Pros

Helping guide Australia to its first Olympic medal since 2012, Alanna Smith honored to represent her country

For sixteen years, the Australian women’s basketball team won a medal at every Olympic games, winning bronze medals in 1996 and 2012 with silvers in 2000, 2004

Aug 3, 2024; Nanterre, France; Katie Ledecky (USA) in the women’s 800-meter freestyle final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports

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Stanford Athletes Win a School Record 39 Medals in Paris Games

Stanford athletes shattered a school record with 39 medals at the Paris Olympic Games, and Katie Ledecky became the most decorated American female Olympian.

Jul 29, 2024; Paris, France; (From left to right) Stephen Nedoroscik, Frederick Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda, and Asher Hong hold their bronze medals after the men’s team final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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Stanford's Asher Hong and Brody Malone Help USA Win First Men's Team medal in 16 Years

Stanford legends Asher Hong and Brody Malone helped the team to a bronze medal in Paris Olympics

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Canada forward Dwight Powell (7) guards USA forward Joel Embiid (11) in the first quarter of the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinal in the NBA

Paris Olympics Journey Ends for Dallas Mavericks Big Man

2024 has been one to remember for former Stanford star and current Dallas Maverick Dwight Powell, earning a trip to play in the NBA finals with Dallas this seas

Former Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is interviewed Friday, April 12, 2024, during the Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala at the Colts Practice Facility in Indianapolis.

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Former Colts QB Andrew Luck a Huge Supporter of USA Gymnastics

Former Indianapolis Colts and Stanford QB Andrew Luck is a huge supporter of USA gymnastics, and has joined their journey in the Paris Olympics

Aug 3, 2024; Nanterre, France; Katie Ledecky (USA) in the women’s 800-meter freestyle final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports

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Stanford Alum Katie Ledecky Makes History at Paris Olympics

In 2012, 15-year-old Katie Ledecky was introduced to the world, making her Olympics debut in London and winning a gold medal in stunning fashion in the 800 mete

Jul 28, 2024; Nanterre, France; Gretchen Walsh (USA), Torri Huske (USA) and Yufei Zhang (China) in the women’s 100-meter butterfly medal ceremony during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Stanford in Paris: Daily Updates on Former and Current Stanford Athletes Participating in the Paris Olympics

The Summer Olympics in Paris are here. In what was a record-breaking year, 60 current and former Stanford Cardinal athletes were selected to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Here is how each of them has performed.

UNC Women's Soccer coach: I want Cal and Stanford to die on the vine

Football

UNC Women's Soccer coach: I want Cal and Stanford to die on the vine

Stanford and Cal are not desired by one coach at North Carolina in the slightest

Katie Meyer's family reportedly files wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford

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Katie Meyer's family reportedly files wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford

The parents of star goalie Katie Meyer who died by suicide last spring filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford