Crowds pack Boston Marathon finish line for first races of weekend
The first group of Boston Athletic Association competitors took to the city streets Saturday to kick off a weekend that culminates in Monday’s 128th running of the Boston Marathon.
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Race organizers say they'll revoke a Trump fundraiser's suite license if he holds an event for the former president on Sunday at the race.
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Patrick Mahomes and Coors Light Drop ‘Dad Bod’ Shirts with Six-Packs on the Front
Proceeds from the shirts are going to the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback's charity
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Desperate Maple Leafs look to stay alive as Matthews' illness lingers ahead of Game 5
TORONTO — Auston Matthews gave everything he had for two periods. Before departing Saturday's bitterly disappointing 3-1 home loss with an illness as the Boston Bruins pushed the Maple Leafs to the brink of playoff elimination, Toronto's sniper and two of his star teammates also gave it to each other — verbally — on the bench. And despite the sequence getting dissected by media and fans alike in the aftermath, head coach Sheldon Keefe tried to put a positive spin on the high-profile exchange bet
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CBS makes major changes to 'NFL Today': Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason out
Matt Ryan will give CBS a new look on its Sunday pregame show, with Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason exiting after more than 20 years with the network.
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Emily Ratajkowski flaunts her sustainable style credentials by wearing two vintage sweatshirts and a vintage baseball cap in a week, all from Rebalance Vintage.
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Why the Bills picked a player in NFL Draft who has never played football: he’s 6-foot-7 and runs a 4.79 second 40-yard dash
Travis Clayton was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft and will now look to make the transition from rugby to football.
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Goalie question looms for Vancouver Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5
NASHVILLE — After achieving a rare playoff feat, the Vancouver Canucks are facing a big question — what comes next? Three different goalies have backstopped the Canucks to victories this post-season, giving Vancouver a 3-1 edge in their first-round series against the Nashville Predators. Now the team must decide who’ll be in net for a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday. For Canucks forward J.T. Miller, the answer doesn’t matter. “It doesn’t affect the way we’re playing. If anything, you want to play hard
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Rory McIlroy celebrates Zurich Classic with impromptu singing performance
Rory McIlroy gave fans a unique encore performance after teaming up with Shane Lowry to win the 2024 Zurich Classic, grabbing a microphone and belting out the lines of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" at TPC Louisiana.
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Watch: PGA Tour pro drives green on a 391-yard par 4 at 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Golf course architect Pete Dye probably didn't envision anyone driving the par-4 13th hole.
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With the 2024 NFL draft in the rearview mirror, these 6 teams have big needs to address
The 2024 NFL draft allowed teams to fill holes on their rosters with young talent. These six teams still have significant gaps they need to address.
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Jets forward Namestnikov hospitalized after taking puck to side of the head
DENVER — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was hospitalized Sunday after taking a slapshot to the side of the head during the third period of the Jets' 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. "Vladdy is at the hospital being looked at right now," Jets coach Rick Bowness said after the game. "That's all I have until we get a report from what they see, what is wrong." Namestnikov was in the slot when he was hit by a Nate Schmidt shot from the point. The puck was deflected by Colorado's Andrew Cog
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Rory McIlroy belts Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ after 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans win with Shane Lowry
The world No. 2 knows how to command a stage.
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Drew McIntyre signs new WWE deal thanks to Dwayne Johnson
Drew McIntyre is staying put in WWE — thanks to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
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Four players on Toronto Blue Jays injured list inch toward recovery
TORONTO — Four players on the Toronto Blue Jays' injured list are making progress in their recovery. Gold Glove-winning centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier hit in the batting cage before Toronto hosted the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Kiermaier, who is on the 10-day IL with left hip flexor inflammation, also did some running activities. Relief pitcher Chad Green resumed throwing on Monday as he rehabilitates a teres major strain in his right shoulder. Long reliever Bowden Francis is expected to resu
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24 NFL veterans on thin ice after 2024 draft: Kirk Cousins among players feeling pressure
The NFL draft has a way of creating pressure for established veterans, and these names might be on notice after their teams' picks.
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NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams | Zero Blitz
Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap the draft in the best way they know how: letter grades! Fitz and Frank discuss all 32 teams division by division as they give a snapshot of how fans should be feeling heading into the 2024 season. The duo have key debates on the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and more.
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Joel Embiid not happy that Knicks fans took over 76ers home playoff games: It 'pisses me off'
"I don't think that should happen. It's not OK."
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Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face
DENVER (AP) — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffered a fractured cheekbone when a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado, the team said Monday. Jets coach Rick Bowness said that Namestnikov stayed overnight in Denver and was returning to Winnipeg on Monday. Bowness added there was no orbital damage to Namestnikov's eye. His availability for Game 5 on Tuesday was uncertain. “I sent him a text last night and he answered this morning and said he’s feeling bett
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MLB's hardest-throwing pitcher Mason Miller is menacing hitters: 'Scary to see, fun to watch'
Mason Miller has unleashed the hardest fastball in the major leagues this season, topping out at 103.7 mph.
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Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event in a playoff
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry received a standing ovation at historic, creole French Quarter restaurant Arnaud's on the eve of their final round at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event. They also had the largest, loudest galleries at the TPC Louisiana, where the charismatic, 34-year-old McIlroy, had not previously played. “He's getting old, but he still moves the needle a little bit,” Lowry joked as McIlroy chuckled. “Rory brings a crowd and people love him and we've go