Sydney added as World Marathon Major with two more cities eyed for status

Sydney will be the seventh annual World Marathon Major.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025

The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Ruth Chepngetich smashes marathon world record by nearly two minutes in Chicago

Kenyan also won Chicago Marathon in 2021 and 2022 Tributes paid to late Kelvin Kiptum in race Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women’s world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

2024 New York City Marathon results: Dutchman Abdi Nageeye, Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui notch first major wins

The last major marathon of 2024 featured a pair of surprise winners

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Talking Horses | City Of Troy two minutes away from legendary status at Breeders’ Cup

All-conquering trainer calls the colt the ‘best I’ve trained’ but he needs to prove it against all the odds. Before there were international football teams, racehorses were proxies for national ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Major challenges remain in North Carolina more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene

More than two weeks after Hurricane Helene, school systems in western North Carolina were still struggling with lack of water and damage. Schools are not set to reopen until the end of the month. ...

The New York City Marathon, in Photos

New York Times photographers captured scenes of today’s race across the city. Here are some of their photos.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Anti-Trump statues appear in US cities

Anti-Trump statues are popping up in cities around the U.S. with less than a week to go until Election Day. The most recent statue showed up in Philadelphia on Thursday and featured a 40-foot nude ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

New York City Marathon set for Sunday

More than 50,000 runners on Sunday will be taking on the iconic 26.2-mile course through the Big Apple in the New York City Marathon. Ted Metellus, senior VP of events for New York Road Runners, ...

Running the New York City Marathon at 70

After a lifetime of running, a writer reflects on why he’s coming back for one last race.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

These Are the Best Places to Cheer for the New York City Marathon

Here’s our guide to picking a good cheering location, whether you are following one runner’s progress or looking for a good spot to park yourself for the day.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Which Celebrities Are Running the New York City Marathon?

The actors Randall Park, Jennifer Connelly and Claire Holt have signed up, as have an NBC News correspondent and a beauty influencer.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Can Man City recover from two straight losses? Plus Real Madrid vs. Milan and more Champions League action

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Liverpool host Leverkusen as a fun Champions League week looms

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

The state of the 2024 race in two major battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent Thursday in battleground states Arizona and Nevada to try to court voters less than a week from Election Day. CBS News executive ...

Mendy entitled to majority of unpaid Man City wages

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy should have been paid when he was not in custody, an employment tribunal judge rules.

Majority of voters view anti-transgender ads as 'mean-spirited'

New polling from a left-leaning firm shows a majority of voters see a recent wave of campaign ads targeting transgender student-athletes and gender-affirming health care as “mean-spirited,” and the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Bandit Running Will Have Large Presence at New York City Marathon

Bandit wants to “evolve running,” and the apparel company will be in the spotlight during the New York City Marathon.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The New York City Marathon Puts the Growing Business of Run Clubs in the Spotlight

As runners gear up for one of the world’s biggest marathons, run clubs are booming as a way for people and businesses to connect to the community.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City Marathon

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

2024 New York City Marathon: Best Fashion Looks

Form versus function can be debated another time as these marathoners made sure they looked good while they were running hard.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Latest in Sydney added as World Marathon Major with two more cities eyed for status