The London Marathon was first held in 1981, when 7,747 runners were accepted into the race [Getty Images]
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027.
Organisers confirmed earlier this year that they were exploring ways to enable more people to take part, after a record 1.33 million people entered the ballot for next year’s event.
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Mexico still don’t look like the finished product, but fine-tuning can wait for another day as the co-hosts punched their ticket to the round of 32.
Iran players celebrate after scoring during their first World Cup match, a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles (Patrick T. Fallon)
Iran’s World Cup team will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America, the Iranian football federation spokesman said on Thursday.
What time is USA vs. Australia? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 match originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The World Cup is underway, and the USA’s second match may be its most important yet.
The co-host face Australia in a Group D matchup in Seattle. While the USA stands as the strongest contender to advance out of the group, it won’t be a walk in the park for anyone. Now is the chance to make a move.
What time is Brazil vs. Haiti? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 match originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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World Cup Group C matchups continue on Friday as Brazil and Haiti go head-to-head at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
As five-time winners of the global tournament, Brazil is always a nation to watch when it comes to the World Cup.
Where to watch Diamond League Doha: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams for 2026 track and field meet originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Wanda Diamond League will continue its jam-packed 2026 circuit with the seventh meet of the year in Doha, Qatar Friday.
Nearly halfway through the season, Diamond League has left a stint in Europe for a brief trip down to the Middle East for this rescheduled stop on the tour.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 12: Christian Pulisic #10 and Weston McKennie #8 of the United States celebrate their side’s first goal, an own goal by Damian Bobadilla #16 of Paraguay (not pictured), during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been amazing thus far, and it’s also been weird.
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has revealed the strongest Test XI made up entirely of players he faced during his illustrious international career, and the selection has already sparked debate among cricket fans.
Broad, who finished his Test career with 604 wickets and ranks among the format’s most successful bowlers, was asked by Wisden to put together his ultimate team from opponents he encountered across nearly two decades at the highest level.
Mexico’s UNREAL Save, Jonathan David’s Hat
Dustin Harris provided the early offense for Charlotte, belting a two-run homer in the first inning of the Knights’ 4-0 victory over Buffalo. | (Dustin Harris/Instagram)
Charlotte Knights 4, Buffalo Bisons 0The Charlotte Knights (40-32) picked up a nice victory over the Buffalo Bisons, getting an early spark from the top of the lineup and a dominant effort from the pitching staff. Rikuu Nishida set the tone in the top of the first by refusing to take a called third strike lying down, winning a review, then swiping second.