The New York City Marathon made history on Sunday with a course record set in the women’s competition and the closest race ever on the men’s

Kipruto's victory was equally thrilling, with the first-time NYC winner crossing the finish line in what is being called the closest men's result in marathon history. He and Alexander Mutiso Munyao were neck and neck approaching the tape, with Kipruto ...

Benson Kipruto won the men's race by edging Alexander Mutiso in a photo finish, while Hellen Obiri set a women's course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

"Education is an endurance sport," said CEO Eva Moskowitz said before the grueling 26.2 miles trek through the five boroughs.

Broadway star Jordan Litz ran the NYC Marathon in 3:40:53, then performed in Broadway's "Wicked" twice in the same day. NEW YORK — Broadway performer Jordan Litz completed the New York City Marathon and immediately took to the stage for a matinee showing of "Wicked" on Sunday.

M ARATHON – Marathon senior track sensation Chris Marcell has long waited for his opportunity to call himself a Division 1 athlete, but no longer. Fresh off tossing the second furthest discus throw in the history of the nation, Marcell is out of the recruiting cycle, committing to the SEC’s Oklahoma track and field program.

In the era of pitch clocks and other rule changes enacted to spur quicker matches, it's easy to forget how long and drawn out baseball can be. But when the Commissioner's Trophy is on the line, the past becomes the present.