Here's why the Paris Olympics track is purple
While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.
While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.
Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma wins 2024 Boston Marathon 2024 in runaway
The 128th Boston Marathon was held Monday, bringing tens of thousands of runners to New England for the annual race.
The 128th Boston Marathon was held Monday, bringing tens of thousands of runners to New England for the annual race.
Masters 2024: Scottie Scheffler wins his 2nd green jacket
Scottie Scheffler clinched his second Masters championship in three years with a commanding performance, seizing the lead definitively with stellar shots around the turn.
Scottie Scheffler clinched his second Masters championship in three years with a commanding performance, seizing the lead definitively with stellar shots around the turn.
Former Yankee Fritz Peterson, who swapped wives with teammate, dead at 82
In 1973, Peterson and his teammate Mike Kekich fell in love with each others wives and decided to swap families. Peterson remained with his new wife for the rest of his life.
In 1973, Peterson and his teammate Mike Kekich fell in love with each others wives and decided to swap families. Peterson remained with his new wife for the rest of his life.
Travis Kelce delivers surprise graduation speech with beer in hand
Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce delivered a speech with a beer in hand as he and brother Jason were awarded their University of Cincinnati during a surprise ceremony
Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce delivered a speech with a beer in hand as he and brother Jason were awarded their University of Cincinnati during a surprise ceremony
O.J. Simpson dies at age 76, family says
O.J. Simpson, the NFL running back who was later infamously acquitted of his ex-wife's murder, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news on Thursday.
O.J. Simpson, the NFL running back who was later infamously acquitted of his ex-wife's murder, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news on Thursday.
Masters weather update: Thunderstorms delay tournament start
Weather delayed the Masters tournament on Thursday by at least one hour.
Weather delayed the Masters tournament on Thursday by at least one hour.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
Packers, Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil; teams meet on Sept. 6, 2024
The NFL announced the first-ever regular season game in Brazil is set for Friday, Sept. 6 – and will feature the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles.
The NFL announced the first-ever regular season game in Brazil is set for Friday, Sept. 6 – and will feature the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles.
Women's NCAA title game shatters viewership records, surpassing men's final and making history
The women's NCAA championship game garnered higher viewership than the men's final, marking a significant milestone in women's sports broadcasting.
The women's NCAA championship game garnered higher viewership than the men's final, marking a significant milestone in women's sports broadcasting.
Spectators dodge 'freak accident' as race car flies over safety fence at speedway
Spectators and drivers in New Zealand found themselves in a perilous situation as a racing car veered off track and catapulted over a safety fence, heading straight into the viewing area.
Spectators and drivers in New Zealand found themselves in a perilous situation as a racing car veered off track and catapulted over a safety fence, heading straight into the viewing area.
New NAIA policy significantly restricts transgender athletes from women’s sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has implemented a policy effectively barring transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has implemented a policy effectively barring transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.
Yankees-Marlins start time pushed back due to solar eclipse
The scheduled start time for Monday's game between the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins has been changed because of the total solar eclipse.
The scheduled start time for Monday's game between the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins has been changed because of the total solar eclipse.
Hochul orders MTA to drop bid to charge NYC Marathon $750K for use of Verrazzano bridge
New York's governor on Thursday ordered the state's transit agency to drop efforts to impose a $750,000 fee on the New York City Marathon for using the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
New York's governor on Thursday ordered the state's transit agency to drop efforts to impose a $750,000 fee on the New York City Marathon for using the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Yankees home opener 2024: What to know for Friday's game
The New York Yankees are scheduled to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday at 1:05 p.m., when Marcus Stroman will square off against Yusei Kikuchi.
The New York Yankees are scheduled to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday at 1:05 p.m., when Marcus Stroman will square off against Yusei Kikuchi.
US horse racing deaths slightly up in 2023, report shows despite safety efforts
The annual report from the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority reveals a slight increase in horse racing deaths in the U.S. between 2022 and 2023.
The annual report from the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority reveals a slight increase in horse racing deaths in the U.S. between 2022 and 2023.
MTA demanding NYC marathon pay $750K for lost toll revenue in this year's race
The MTA wants to charge New York Road Runners $750K for closing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon to make up for toll revenue lost during the event.
The MTA wants to charge New York Road Runners $750K for closing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon to make up for toll revenue lost during the event.
NCAA Women's Final Four tickets double in price, reflecting unprecedented demand
Tickets for the NCAA Women's Final Four are commanding double the price of the men's games, with the average ticket for the women's semifinals reaching $2,323 compared to $1,001.21 for the men's, according to Logitix.
Tickets for the NCAA Women's Final Four are commanding double the price of the men's games, with the average ticket for the women's semifinals reaching $2,323 compared to $1,001.21 for the men's, according to Logitix.
College Basketball Crown: "Reimagined" hoops tournament coming to FOX
Starting in 2025, FOX Sports will be the home of the College Basketball Crown, a new addition to the college hoops postseason landscape.
Starting in 2025, FOX Sports will be the home of the College Basketball Crown, a new addition to the college hoops postseason landscape.
NY Mets Opening Day 2024: What to know for Friday's home opener
Baseball lovers, Opening Day for the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens is officially here! Here's what you need to know.
Baseball lovers, Opening Day for the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens is officially here! Here's what you need to know.