Latest Sports Breaking News
June 2, 2020
New Study Shows Uplifting Power of Running in a World of Lockdown, Reveals ASICS
ASICS surveyed more than 14,000 regular exercisers across 12 countries and found that more than a third (36% globally) of them are more active now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic began – despite most sports being brought to a standstill by social distancing measures. Read more study results here.
June 1, 2020
Do Runners Need to Wear Masks?
Some people have taken to yelling (online and off) at people exercising without masks. But does it really matter? Read more in NYT.
June 1, 2020
Epidemiologist warns of rider contamination within peloton
Dutch medic says 'cycling in a peloton is more risky than playing soccer on a large field.' Read more on VeloNews.
May 28, 2020
124th Boston Marathon to be Held Virtually
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that the 124th Boston Marathon will be held as a virtual event, following Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s cancellation of the marathon as a mass participation road running event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All participants who were originally registered for the April 20, 2020 event...
May 20, 2020
Q&A: Director Marina Zenovich on the making of LANCE
Documentary filmmaker Marina Zenovich discusses 'LANCE,' her ESPN 30 for 30 film set to air this Sunday. Read more on VeloNews. On a related note, apparently Armstrong is not in love with the film according to this interview in USA Today.
May 18, 2020
On a lighter note: Take it easy with the Slow Mile Challenge
American runner David Melly has introduced the Slow Mile Challenge—a virtual challenge where the slowest runner wins. Read more on Canadian Running.
May 18, 2020
What the future of fast marathons looks like
Physiologists from around the world share their pet theories and crazy ideas on what it will take to break records. Read more on Outside.
May 18, 2020
Cycling sales surge in first quarter
Cycling sales increased 31 percent to $1.3 billion in the first quarter of the year, according to NPD. Find out what types of bikes made the biggest jump in sales on SGBMedia.
May 14, 2020
‘I’m not going to lie to you now’: New Lance Armstrong documentary to air
A new Lance Armstrong documentary is set to air this month, featuring “unprecedented access” to the Texan that tells the story of his career, cancer recovery, and fall from grace after his doping was revealed. The two-part, four-hour documentary is part of ESPN’s 30 for 30 series, with part one to...
May 13, 2020
By the numbers: treadmill world record breakdowns
Treadmill record-breakers don't get enough credit for their feats, so here's a breakdown of some of the most impressive records out there. Read more on Canadian Running.