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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

Athlos inks multiyear media rights deal with ION

Athlos inks multiyear media rights deal with ION

Athlos inks multiyear media rights deal with ION

Athlos — Alexis Ohanian’s elite women-only track competition — entered a multiyear partnership with Scripps Sports yesterday to make its Ion network the domestic linear broadcast partner for this year’s Athlos NYC competition taking place October 10th.

September 10, 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.

Checking in on the four men's indoor NCAA track records set so far this season

Checking in on the four men's indoor NCAA track records set so far this season

Checking in on the four men's indoor NCAA track records set so far this season

Just one month into 2025 and a handful of indoor track athletes are already making it their year with broken records aplenty.

February 03, 2025

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

NCAA track & field athletes aim to make Team USA at this weekend’s Olympic trials

NCAA track & field athletes aim to make Team USA at this weekend’s Olympic trials

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NCAA track & field athletes aim to make Team USA at this weekend’s Olympic trials

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June 21, 2024

Tons of current and former NCAA track & field stars are also chasing spots on Team USA.

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Rob Gronkowski talks gameday spreads and growth mindset

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Rob Gronkowski talks gameday spreads and growth mindset

Rob Gronkowski talks gameday spreads and growth mindset

Today’s episode is all about the gridiron. First, The GIST’s managing editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with the one and only Rob Gronkowski to chat about the four-time Super Bowl champ’s broadcasting debut, growth mindset, and go-to gameday eats. Then, Tuiskula and co-host Ellen Hyslop forecast the Week 5 football climate. No flags on this play.

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Olympic hopefuls dominated this weekend’s NCAA outdoor track & field championships

Olympic hopefuls dominated this weekend’s NCAA outdoor track & field championships

Olympic hopefuls dominated this weekend’s NCAA outdoor track & field championships

Five NCAA records fell at this weekend’s national finals — four of them in women’s events.

Big-name female runners like Parker Valby highlight the NCAA outdoor track & field championship

Big-name female runners like Parker Valby highlight the NCAA outdoor track & field championship

Big-name female runners like Parker Valby highlight the NCAA outdoor track & field championship

The outdoor track & field national championship starts today

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.

Colorado wins NCAA Skiing Championships, Arkansas and Texas Tech take indoor track & field titles

Colorado wins NCAA Skiing Championships, Arkansas and Texas Tech take indoor track & field titles

Colorado wins NCAA Skiing Championships, Arkansas and Texas Tech take indoor track & field titles

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Winter sports’ first national champs were crowned this weekend, with more coming down the pipe at breakneck speed.

Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.

Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.

Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.

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With the NCAA postseasons for winter sports approaching, top athletes are pulling out all the stops to gain an edge, leading to shattered records on the court, track, pool deck, and mat this weekend.

February 26, 2024

NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off

NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off

NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off

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Winter sports’ postseasons have officially begun! Conference championships are happening in three sports this weekend, and while winning doesn’t guarantee teams a spot in their respective national tournaments, this hardware is still a BFD.

February 23, 2024

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