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👟 History has its eyes on her

👟 History has its eyes on her

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

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

👟 Catch her if you can

👟 Catch her if you can

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

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

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

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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The GIST of It Podcast

El's going to WNBA All-Star Weekend

July 17, 2025

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El's going to WNBA All-Star Weekend

El's going to WNBA All-Star Weekend

Hey now, you’re an All-Star.

Cue up Smash Mouth because it’s officially WNBA All-Star Weekend — and The GIST of It co-host Ellen Hyslop will be in Indianapolis for all the fun. Tune in to this episode to hear El and Steph Rotz preview the weekend, from the on-court festivities to the off-court negotiations surrounding the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Can you say spicy?

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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