Record-busting shoes loom large in marathon debate
A shoe debate is raging ahead of Sunday’s New York City Marathon after high-tech sneakers played starring roles in two of the biggest distance-running achievements this year.
Raised-fist Olympian Carlos has no regrets over 1968 protest
More than 50 years after they were kicked off the U.S. team and sent home from the 1968 Mexico City Olympics for their raised-fist protest, Tommie Smith and John Carlos received a long-awaited moment of redemption on Friday.
Athletics: Record-busting shoes loom large in marathon debate
A shoe debate is raging ahead of Sunday’s New York City Marathon after high-tech sneakers played starring roles in two of the biggest distance-running achievements this year.
Motor racing: Hamilton signals he is ready to clinch title in style
Lewis Hamilton posted the top time on Friday in free practice for the U.S. Grand Prix, signaling he is ready to clinch a sixth Formula One drivers’ title in style.
Horse racing: Storm the Court wins Breeders’ Cup Juvenile in upset
Storm the Court fended off a late challenge from fellow longshot Anneau d’Or to win the Breeders’ Cup $2 million Juvenile by a neck in a stunning upset at Santa Anita Park on Friday.
Nadal edges closer to maiden Paris Masters title
Rafael Nadal edged closer to a maiden Paris Masters title as he ended local favorite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s resilience in a 7-6(4) 6-1 victory to reach the semi-finals on Friday.
Roundup: MLB transactions
Cincinnati Reds: Picked up $5.5 million option for 2020 on infielder Freddy Galvis.
Protesters greet Breeders’ Cup patrons at Santa Anita
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Record-busting shoes loom large in marathon debate
A shoe debate is raging ahead of Sunday’s New York City Marathon after high-tech sneakers played starring roles in two of the biggest distance-running achievements this year.
Formula One and ESPN sign new deal
ESPN and Formula One signed a new three-year deal to continue to broadcast races in the United States, the all-sport network said on Friday.
