They call him “The Octopus”. When 10-year-old Oliver Pratt is playing water polo, his long limbs outstretched in the hole set position, his hands seem to get into every play whether he’s on defense or ...

This guide breaks down the official competition format for Olympic water polo, detailing every step from qualification to the ...

A complete overview of Olympic water polo with our guide on official regulations, scoring, common violations and team ...

An 18-year-old all-star who was ruled ineligible to play his senior year is considering whether to try for an exemption to play other sports, file a lawsuit in state court, or take other action, ...

The reigning Interscholastic League of Honolulu water polo player of the year is suing his school and the league in federal court after he was deemed ineligible to play his senior season. Zavior Ward, ...

It’s a tough act to follow when your sister is an Olympian. Chrissy Flynn has grown up in the shadow of elite water polo since she can remember. Leland’s sophomore star is the youngest of four ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of our “Origin Stories” series, focusing on the backstories of athletes and topics around the Summer Olympics. MIAMI — The whistle sounded and the women’s water ...

For years, swimming and water polo have been two sports that shared a pool but little else. Yet for a growing number of athletes, the lines between these disciplines are beginning to blur.