Boston Marathon and city insist all are welcome. But some runners say politics will keep them home

The Boston Marathon is viewed by many as a lifetime athletic goal. But recent changes in the U.S. have made some runners question if they should travel for it. BOSTON — The Boston Marathon and Mayor Michelle Wu insisted on Friday that international runners and other foreign visitors remain welcome in the city and said … Read more

Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson announces engagement to Cavinder twin

DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson announced his engagement to Miami Hurricanes’ women’s basketball player Haley Cavinder. Haley’s sister, Hanna, and Dak Prescott’s fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos, were both among many who congratulated them. Haley Cavinder – who rose to national prominence alongside her twin sister in the NIL era – and Ferguson … Read more

NCAA panel gives final OK to rule designed to discourage football players from faking injuries

Feigning injuries, sometimes at the coach’s instruction, had become a concern of the Football Rules Committee in recent years. WASHINGTON — The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel gave final approval to a rule designed to discourage football players from faking injuries to stop the game clock, the NCAA announced Thursday. Beginning this season, if medical … Read more

WWE’s WrestleMania continues to bulk up, providing a dayslong extravaganza for fans

While WrestleMania matches will be held this weekend, a flurry of activities will take place in the days before and after. WASHINGTON — As wrestling fans prepare to descend upon Las Vegas for WWE’s WrestleMania 41, demand has steadily grown so much over the years that it’s now bulked up into a dayslong event. While … Read more