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The London Marathon has received more than 1.1 million applications for the 2026 race, breaking the world record of 840,318 set in last year's public ballot.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 2

How Popovich laid the groundwork for Team USA's gold medal in Tokyo

Four-plus decades after he was left off the Team USA squad, being asked to lead the Americans in Tokyo is a significant personal triumph for the Spurs icon, even if he won't say so.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 2

U.S. sprinter Kerley arrested, accused of battery

U.S. Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested Thursday and will not compete in Grand Slam Track's first U.S.-based event in Miami this weekend.

Ledecky 'fired up' by best 1,500 free in 7 years

American swimming great Katie Ledecky showed she has lost none of her edge as she threatened her 1,500-meter freestyle world record, posting her best time since setting the mark in 2018.

Filppula, Triple Gold Club member, retires at 41

Valtteri Filppula -- one of just 30 players in the Triple Gold Club for winning the Stanley Cup, Olympics and world championships -- has decided to retire from hockey at age 41 after playing one final season at home in his native Finland.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 28

Fredette named USA hoops men's 3x3 director

Jimmer Fredette was announced Monday as the first managing director of USA Basketball's 3x3 men's national team, the same role that Grant Hill has with the senior men's national team.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 28

Sadiq Khan wants London to host 2040 Olympics

London Mayor Sadiq Khan wants the city to bid to host the 2040 Olympics as part of an ambitious plan to make London the world's foremost sporting capital.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 28

London Marathon breaks record for most finishers

London Marathon organisers said Sunday's edition of the event set a world record for the number of finishers, eclipsing the previous mark of 55,646 set at last year's New York City Marathon.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 27

London Marathon: Assefa breaks women's record

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa shattered the women's-only world record in winning the 45th London Marathon on Sunday

Olympics News / ESPN / April 27

Assefa takes London Marathon win in record time

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia secured her first London Marathon title, finishing in 2:15:50 for the fastest-ever time in a women's-only marathon. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe won the men's race in his London debut.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 26

Ngetich breaks 30 minutes in women-only 10K

Kenyan long-distance runner Agnes Ngetich smashed the 10-kilometer world record, becoming the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 25

French skier Simond, 18, dies after training crash

Promising 18-year-old French skier Margot Simond has died during an accident in training, the national ski federation said.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 24

Veggie matter: Norwegians to skip meat in China

Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organization responsible for training the country's elite competitors not to eat any type of meat while competing in China due to fears it could cause a positive doping test.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 23

Who is Jimmer Fredette? U.S. Olympic 3x3 basketball rosters

3x3 basketball is a standout event at the Summer Games. Check out more information on men's and women's rosters for the 2024 Olympics now.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 23

Trans ruling won't affect '25 London Marathon

A landmark ruling on transgender women will not impact Sunday's London Marathon, with the event waiting for guidance before deciding if future changes are needed.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 23

Run at history: Kipyegon eyes historic sub-4 mile

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become the first woman to break the four-minute mile.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 22

Colón out as CEO of U.S. Center for SafeSport

The U.S. Center for SafeSport parted ways with CEO Ju'Riese Colón on Tuesday.

Biles unsure she'll compete in 2028 LA Olympics

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, says she's unsure of whether she'll compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics saying, "I've accomplished so much in my sport."

Olympics News / ESPN / April 22

World Athletics to make exec boards 40% female

World Athletics has set a 2029 deadline for national track and field executive boards to be at least 40% female.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 17

De La Hoya Doubts Boots Ennis Wants ‘The Man at 154’

On April 12 at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, Jaron Ennis produced a career-best performance, stopping Eimantas Stanionis and unifying the WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine titles.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Shakur Stevenson Calls for Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. Showdown

Shakur Stevenson has expressed interest in seeing Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis face Vergil Ortiz Jr. next, suggesting that Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) is “too dominant” for anyone else at 147 lbs if he remains in the division.

Eddie Hearn News / Big Fight Weekend / April 12

Eddie Hearn Confirms PBC Talks: ‘We Are Actively Working Together’

Matchroom Boxing continues to be at the forefront of making many great fights in the boxing world. Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn, while in Atlantic

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 12

Eddie Hearn Reveals Priorities for Jaron Ennis Ahead of Unification Bout

Jaron Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) vs Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs) will headline a Matchroom Boxing card on April 12 at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. The entire Ennis vs Stanionis card will be shown live on DAZN in over 200 countries.

Olympics News / The Spun / March 27

2028 Summer Olympics Make Decision On Flag Football Stadium

California continues to crystallize venue arrangements for the 2028 Summer Olympics. On Thursday, Pasadena announced that the Rose Bowl will host the 2028 Olympic soccer games, including the men's and women's semifinals and finals.