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Athlos NYC 2025 is putting track & field in the spotlight

Athlos NYC 2025 is putting track & field in the spotlight

Athlos NYC 2025 is putting track & field in the spotlight

The second annual Athlos NYC, a women’s-only track & field meet featuring some of the speediest and strongest competitors in the world, begins tonight. You know the drill — today’s newsletter will cover what makes Athlos so unique, the can’t-miss events, and the athletes to watch. Take your mark.

October 09, 2025

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks American 400m record at World Athletics Championships

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks American 400m record at World Athletics Championships

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks American 400m record at World Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Championships (aka, track & field’s most prestigious biennial international event) is underway in Tokyo — and American sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is on the precipice of history.

September 17, 2025

Kenyan track star Faith Kipyegon’s historic attempt to break a four-minute mile

Kenyan track star Faith Kipyegon’s historic attempt to break a four-minute mile

Kenyan track star Faith Kipyegon’s historic attempt to break a four-minute mile

Kenyan track star Faith Kipyegon is attempting to do what no woman has ever done before: run a mile in under four minutes. Here’s what you need to know about her boundary-pushing and potentially historic race before tuning in to Nike’s YouTube channel tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. ET. Let’s lace ’em up.

A deep dive into the NYC marathon

A deep dive into the NYC marathon

A deep dive into the NYC marathon

Here’s everything you need to know as athletes toe the line for the 2024 TCS New York City (NYC) Marathon in Staten Island and make their way to Central Park. On your mark, get set, let’s scroll.

November 03, 2024

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone going for repeat gold in women’s 400m hurdles

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone going for repeat gold in women’s 400m hurdles

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone going for repeat gold in women’s 400m hurdles

Clear your cal for 3:25 p.m. ET, because an epic showdown is about to hit the purple track of Stade de France — American hurdler and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will take on her rival, Femke Bol of the Netherlands, in one of the Games’ most difficult races. On your mark, get set, let’s go.

August 08, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 128th Boston Marathon

Everything you need to know about the 128th Boston Marathon

Everything you need to know about the 128th Boston Marathon

Tomorrow marks the 128th running of the prestigious and historic Boston Marathon, so today’s Scroll has everything you need to know before runners take the starting line for their 26.2-mile journey.

Everything you need to know about the New York City Marathon

Everything you need to know about the New York City Marathon

Everything you need to know about the New York City Marathon

Here’s everything you need to know before the New York City (NYC) Marathon field takes their mark in Staten Island and races their way to Central Park.

November 05, 2023

Hockey Canada: It’s just too little too late

Hockey Canada: It’s just too little too late

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Hockey Canada: It’s just too little too late

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November 16, 2022

Hockey Canada remains on thin ice after more damning revelations from yesterday’s fourth federal hearing into the embattled organization.

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A women’s sports history lesson: Venus & Serena Williams, the ultimate doubles duo

September 03, 2026

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A women’s sports history lesson: Venus & Serena Williams, the ultimate doubles duo

A women’s sports history lesson: Venus & Serena Williams, the ultimate doubles duo

Today, The GIST of It is celebrating iconic women: Venus and Serena Williams are returning to doubles, playing together for the first time since 2022 at the iconic US Open. Plenty of folks know about the siblings’ tremendous singles success, but their doubles prowess is sometimes an afterthought. In honor of their return to the court, today’s One Big Story is a women’s sports history lesson on one of the greatest tennis teams to ever take the court.

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Let the World Cup begin!

Let the World Cup begin!

Let the World Cup begin!

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The World Cup kicks off on Sunday, and we’re banking on Canadian superstar Alphonso Davies to shine — especially since he’s already glowing off the pitch with BMO.

November 16, 2022

Men’s soccer: Ronaldo antagonist energy

Men’s soccer: Ronaldo antagonist energy

Men’s soccer: Ronaldo antagonist energy

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Ahead of what will likely be his final World Cup, Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo’s making the wrong kind of headlines amid his monthslong fallout with Premier League team Manchester United.

November 16, 2022

End of an era

End of an era

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It’s the last Sunday of September, a month that saw not one, not two, but three sports greats retire, with Serena Williams, Sue Bird and Roger Federer all hanging ’em up. And those retirements came after another legend, Allyson Felix, crossed her final finish line in August.

September 26, 2022

Sports Quick Hits: November 8th, 2021

Sports Quick Hits: November 8th, 2021

Sports Quick Hits: November 8th, 2021

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November 08, 2021