Runners from all over the globe are heading to Boston for the 130th Marathon, eager to test their limits while officials keep a close eye on safety. The race will start in Hopkinton and cut through eight towns before finishing on Boylston Street, drawing about 30, 000 athletes this year. With tens
The 2025 marathon in Boston was a shock to many. While the legendary 1976 race saw temperatures near 100°F and nearly half the runners quit, this year’s event started in the upper 30s to low 40s and climbed to about 50°F. Only a tiny fraction, 1. 5 percent of the 28, 854 starters, failed to finish.
The Kansas City Chiefs aim to strengthen their offense for the 2026 season. Their general manager, Brett Veach, is focused on a new wide‑receiver talent that can help quarterback Patrick Mahomes return to playoff contention. The team holds the ninth pick in the upcoming draft, and it is clear that t
West Bridgewater’s softball squad continued its hot streak on Friday, overpowering Old Rochester with a 16‑8 finish. The Wildcats’ lineup exploded for nine runs in each of their seven spring games, a record run that kept opponents on the back foot. Two‑run home runs from Alanna Fidalgo, Lacey Roche
The final two games of the NBA play‑in tournament will decide who moves on to the Sweet 16. Charlotte’s Hornets face Orlando’s Magic, while Golden State’s Warriors meet Phoenix’s Suns. The winners earn a spot in the first round of the playoffs, with the Hornets’ victory giving them an No. 8 seed and
Cincinnati. com fans picked their top high‑school athletes for the week ending April 12, and the results were posted on April 17. Readers chose winners from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, flag football, tennis, and volleyball. Each athlete can now download a digital certificate
A famous New York baseball player recently appeared on a popular sports podcast. He talked about the team’s mascot, Mrs. Met, in a way that surprised listeners. The host asked if players ever get distracted by the mascot’s appearance. The player laughed and said no. The conversation took a turn whe
Adam Silver, a former lawyer who grew up in Rye, New York, entered the NBA as a junior staffer in 1992. He moved quickly through roles—from special assistant to chief of staff, then president of NBA Entertainment—before becoming commissioner in 2014. Over the last decade, he has guided basketball in
The big outdoor football showcase planned for Cincinnati’s Bearcats never happened. Heavy rain and storms were expected, so the event was scrapped last-minute. Fans who bought parking passes will get refunds, but that doesn’t change the fact that the spring game—usually a chance to see new talent—wa
Boston’s TD Garden is always loud, but playoff games crank it up even more. Playing there for five years, Sam Hauser knows how crazy the crowd gets when the Celtics take the floor. Before their first-round matchup with Philadelphia, he made sure to praise the fans. "They bring energy every game, " H
