Tamirat Tola led a 1-2 finish by Ethiopia in the men’s marathon at the world championships after he opened a wide lead late and cruised through the finish line.

For me, it’s on the Mt. Rushmore of Jacksonville sporting events. Saturday’s Gate River Run, the 45th running of the 15K race, will be my fifth year as part of the broadcast. It’s also one of my favorite days of the year.

Track coach Alberto Salazar’s appeal of his lifetime ban for sexual misconduct was rejected by the U.S. Center for SafeSport in the latest, and possibly final, defeat of his once-storied career.

Track coach Alberto Salazar received no relief from the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Eliud Kipchoge pulled away late and no one could come close to catching him as the 36-year-old Kenyan defended his Olympic marathon title.

The Olympics this year have no spectators, at least officially.

Track coach Alberto Salazar has been permanently banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for sexual and emotional misconduct.