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We are 36 Sports Strong, a group of alumni representing all 36 of Stanford University’s varsity teams.

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Never, ever give up. @goStanford is back to 36 strong! We wouldn’t be making this announcement today if it hadn’t been for YOU. Your help and support has been invaluable. Read more: https://t.co/vtDhUUEpht

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Sports Illustrated: https://t.co/9NF8gHVUnI

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THREAD: News Coverage
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Associated Press: https://t.co/ptya42LbCO

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Jacobs: and it’s really a testament to the Stanford athletic community and Stanford’s leadership that they were open to meeting with us and considering our proposal and finding a better way together.”

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Jeremy Jacobs, who played for Stanford through 2006 and was part of the alumni group 36 Sports Strong, was also ecstatic.

“It’s an incredible day for Stanford men’s volleyball, for the vollyball community, and for Stanford athletics.

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Not so fast: Stanford spikes idea of cutting men's volleyball, 10 other sports: https://t.co/vY7Ebldf3u
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Jacobs: "This was a long time in the making and it was a hard and heavy lift,”

“We’re happy we got here for the players so they can continue their careers. There were a lot of volleyball alums involved as well as alums from across the sports, the cut sports and other sports,

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KRON: https://t.co/hDqfrdRgEN

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Washington Post: Stanford says it won’t cut sports after lawsuits and pressure from athletes https://t.co/8BwhkFIXig

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Frequently asked questions: Stanford to continue 11 varsity sports https://t.co/u5OKjBEaGs

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"Alumni and supporters rallied behind a different solution. The outpouring of goodwill energized this effort, combined with some truly innovative thinking to get us here," said Keefe, who played men's basketball and volleyball at Stanford between 1989 and 1992.

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Bolstered by an improved financial picture with increased fundraising potential, Stanford will continue 11 varsity sports that had been slated for discontinuation at the end of this academic year.

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Azzi: "I'm eager to see many Cardinal compete this summer, in Paris in 2024, and especially when we host the Olympic Games in LA in 2028."