The best way to experience the NYC Marathon
What makes this marathon unique? The five boroughs, the iconic cityscape, the attractions, the people. Take a tour of New York along with the runners -- from up in the air.
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The Queen and The Kid rule the Big Apple
Despite a 14-year gap in age, Ghirmay Ghebreslassie and Mary Keitany both came to New York chasing the same thing: a little history. On Sunday, they did just that.
Ghebreslassie, Keitany win NYC marathon (0:50)
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Keflezighi: NYC marathon in 2017 will be his last
Veteran American marathon runner Meb Keflezighi said Sunday that the 2017 New York City Marathon will be his 26th and final race.
Report: U.S. probes Russian agent over bribery
United States law enforcement is investigating Russian agent Andrey Baranov for bribery, corruption.
Cycling: 2017 Tour of California route unveiled
The route for the 12th annual Tour of California was unveiled Wednesday, covering 600 miles over seven stages starting from the state capitol in Sacramento to the finish in Pasadena.
Wiggins hints at delaying retirement from cycling
Sir Bradley Wiggins hinted at extending his career after finishing second in the London Six Day with Mark Cavendish on Sunday.
Coast Guard halts search for Chinese mariner
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a Chinese man attempting to set a sailing record after a crew did not find him aboard his boat off the Hawaiian islands.
Chicago, Boston winner Jeptoo gets 4-year ban
Former Chicago and Boston Marathon winner Rita Jeptoo has had her doping ban doubled to four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Run the country: Man goes SF to NYC in 42 days
Nebraska native Pete Kostelnick has run from San Francisco to New York City in 42 days, besting the previous record of 46 days set in 1980.
Voice of the fan: 2016 New York City Marathon
We talked to spectators at New York's biggest block party about why they're watching the city's 40th marathon, and all conceded that it's far easier to watch than to run one.
12,000 pounds of ice?! That's just one of many items at the NYC Marathon
From records to portable toilets to bottled water, we break down some of the numbers behind Sunday's New York City Marathon.
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2017 NYC Marathon will be last for Meb Keflezighi (1:10)
Marathon great Keflezighi ponders life after running
As 2009 New York City Marathon champion and four-time U.S. Olympian Meb Keflezighi winds down his running career, he's taking time to view life from a new perspective.
NYC Marathon: Tales of inspiration and fascination
The New York City Marathon, with its diverse history of inspiring stories, unique characters and crazy costumes, is an annual reminder that anything is possible.
A quest to conquer the NYC Marathon ... times four
There have been many records and firsts in the 45-year existence of the New York City Marathon. But on Sunday, the Siemann quadruplets will try to make some history of their own.
Tatyana McFadden helps kick start youth wheelchair program (2:13)
Ryan Vail looks to start comeback trail at NYC Marathon
Ryan Vail is making his return to the New York City Marathon, a return that he hopes will begin a path to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Meet the man who always runs New York City
Dave Obelkevich has completed a record 39 consecutive NYC Marathons, making countless friends and memories along the way, and the 73-year-old former music teacher isn't finished yet.
College triathlon gains foothold
Heading into its third national championship -- on the heels of Gwen Jorgensen's Rio gold -- triathlon grows as an NCAA emerging sport.
Gear we love: 10 cool-weather running pieces
As temps cool, we picked six must-have pieces of running gear -- and got four more recommendations from pro athletes Molly Huddle, Sara Hall, Gwen Jorgensen and Kim Conley.
Meet Catherine Pugh: senator and marathoner
Maryland state Sen. Catherine Pugh manages her time between running for office and running marathons, two things she's been doing for decades. Take it from her: She is no stranger to tough races.
Champion trail runner Dave Mackey decides to amputate injured leg
After more than 16 months of surgeries, physical therapy and complications, the 46-year-old trail runner announced Wednesday he has decided to have his lower left leg amputated below the knee.
Blind former Navy seaman conquers Alcatraz swim
The open-water swim from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco can be treacherous, but it was more like a day at the beach for Brad Snyder, a Paralympian who lost his sight serving his country.
'Slower' runners: Your marathon times matter, too
"We're called weekend warriors, hobby joggers, a waste of race resources -- that we take spots of 'real' runners who train hard enough to care. But we care," writes Jen A. Miller.
The marathon king standing up for anti-bullying
From utter despair to making history -- Ben Smith talks to ESPN about completing 401 back-to-back marathons to raise money for anti-bullying charities.
Evelyn Stevens knows it's time to leave the road behind
Evelyn Stevens' time in professional cycling might have been shorter than expected, but the two-time Olympian leaves the sport as she entered it -- on her own terms.
Meet the couple who speed-climbed Cho Oyu
Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger set out to climb and descend Cho Oyu in two weeks. espnW talked to the couple about how they tackled the 26,906-foot ascent that typically takes two months.
Turia Pitt finishes Hawaiian Ironman
Inspiring survivor Turia Pitt finished her debut Hawaiian Ironman triathlon Sunday, completing the event five years and 200 operations since suffering burns to 65 percent of her body.
Maggie Crawford is a rock-climber -- and a diabetic
Three years ago, Maggie Crawford was attempting to break a rock-climbing world record when she got sick. But instead of giving up her adventures, she found a way to forge ahead with them.
Josh Basile proves you can live adventurously with a spinal cord injury
What would it take for Josh Basile to sail to Cuba, explore its cobblestone streets and survive the heat in a wheelchair?
69-year-old dies during triathlon swim in N.Y.
Authorities say Vincent Fleck, 69, died after a lifeguard noticed him in distress during the swimming portion of a New York triathlon.
Olympian Conley to make NYC Marathon debut
Two-time Olympian Kim Conley will headline the American field with Dathan Ritzenhein at the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 6.
A Tour de Force: Behind the numbers of the world's most grueling sports event
A deep dive into the grueling Tour de France, by the numbers, a day after the 103rd edition wrapped up in Paris.
Froome celebrates Tour domination
As Chris Froome stepped off the podium with another Tour de France champion's yellow jersey Sunday, his rivals were left asking two questions, writes Rupert Guinness in Paris.
10 moments worth revisiting from this year's Tour de France
From Mark Cavendish's sprint finishes to Chris Froome's heroics on and off the bike, we look at some of the moments that defined this year's Tour.
Boston bombing amputee scales 18,996-foot peak
Boston Marathon bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis scaled Ecuador's third-highest mountain over the weekend.
Australian Hosking wins La Course by Le Tour
Chloe Hosking comfortably won La Course by Le Tour in a sprint finish on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
Christina Kahrl on clearing the way for the next Chris Mosier
With trans athletes fighting for the right to compete in high school sports, Mosier stands as an example after becoming the first trans athlete to compete in an IOC-regulated event in June.