Jere Longman
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Can Mo Farah Still Race at the Top Level?
Farah, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, dropped out of the London Marathon because of an injury. Is his competitive career reaching the finish line?
A Helmet Shortage Is Hitting High School Football Across the Country
Supply chain problems have slowed manufacturing, leaving coaches scrambling to find protective gear for their teams.
For Mark Spitz, Olympic Greatness Came Amid Tragedy
The former swimmer said it was “like an out-of-body experience” to win seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games and then learn that terrorists...
Ukraine Disowns Viktor Petrenko, Who Skated in Russia
Viktor Petrenko, who won a gold medal at the 1992 Winter Games, has been shunned by Ukrainian figure skating officials — and by President Volodymyr...
Caster Semenya is Back on Track. She Will Race the 5,000 Meters.
Semenya, the two-time Olympic champion and three-time world champion at 800 meters, is not permitted to compete in her favorite event this week.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh High Jumps for Ukraine But Can’t Go Back
An Olympic medalist high jumper from Ukraine, fearful of returning home because of the war, arrives at the world championships with a heavy heart —...
Mo Farah Brought Joy and Late Closing Speed to Distance Running
The distance runner, who said this week that he was trafficked to the United Kingdom as a child, trained under Alberto Salazar on his way...
Mickelson and LIV Golf Attract Fans and Anger to Oregon
Participants in the Saudi-backed event “have turned their backs on the crime of murder,” one critic said. But spectators just wanted to see their favorite...
LIV Golf Is Drawing Big Names and Heavy Criticism in Oregon
As golfers arrive for the $25 million Saudi-backed tournament, a mayor, some 9/11 families, a U.S. senator and some Pumpkin Ridge club members have expressed...
Erriyon Knighton May Soon Be Faster Than Usain Bolt Ever Was
Erriyon Knighton, just out of high school, has already lowered Bolt’s world junior record in the 200 meters. “It’s almost like he’s a pogo stick,”...