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Kelvin Kiptum from Kenya, who set a new world record, crosses the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023.

World record set, course records broken at 45th Chicago Marathon

Kelvin Kiptum, 23, of Kenya, set a world record in the men’s division, finishing in 2:00:35. Sifan Hassan set a course record in the women’s division, in only her second-ever marathon.

By Kyle Williams

The 45th Chicago Marathon features a stacked field.

Olympic Sports

Familiarity brings out competitive side at the Chicago Marathon

Kelvin Kiptum knows there’s pressure on him, but he invites it. He’s just trying to remain focused on Sunday.

By Kyle Williams

Mónica Puig is clad in orange as she serves a tennis ball during a match.

Olympic Sports

Chicago Marathon participants find solace in running

The Chicago Marathon provides people an opportunity to feel a sense of accomplishment through completing the race.

By Kyle Williams

Simone Biles competes on the beam during the women’s team final.

Olympic Sports

Simone Biles leads U.S. women gymnastics team to title at world championships

The American team of Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong combined for a total of 167.729 points to edge Brazil and France.

By Associated Press

Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan have expressed interest in playing in next year’s Paris Olympics.

Olympic Sports

NBA stars hope to play in Paris Olympics next year

This much is clear: There are 12 roster spots and a lot more than 12 interested players.

By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press

Simone Biles competes on the floor exercise during the World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium.

Olympic Sports

Simone Biles leads United State at world gymnastics championships

Biles, who is a five-time all-around world champion and seven-time Olympic medalist, registered the best scores on floor exercise, vault and balance beam.

By Associated Press

USA Basketball’s Austin Reaves and Anthony Edwards react during the loss to Canada in the World Cup bronze medal game.

Olympic Sports

USA Basketball focuses on Paris Olympics after loss in World Cup

“The narrative about USA Basketball and FIBA, and do we need reminders, we’re past that,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said. “These teams are really good.”

By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press

United States players react after losing the Basketball World Cup bronze medal game to Canada.

Olympic Sports

U.S. loses to Canada in basketball World Cup bronze-medal game

The U.S. failed to medal for the second consecutive World Cup. It’s only the seventh time in 38 appearances at the Olympic or World Cup level that an American team did not emerge with gold, silver or bronze.

By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press

Germany celebrates with the trophy after winning the Basketball World Cup championship game.

Olympic Sports

Germany tops Serbia to win its first basketball World Cup

Germany went 8-0 in the tournament, becoming the fifth consecutive World Cup champion to go unbeaten.

By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press

Olympic Sports

Simone Biles wins record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first

Biles, now a 26-year-old newlywed considered perhaps the greatest of all time, posted an all-around two-day total of 118.40, four points clear of runner-up Shilese Jones.

By Will Graves | Associated Press

Chicago Triathlon lakefront racers run runners

News

6,000 take part in Chicago Triathlon after swim portion is canceled due to choppy lake waters

Cooler temperatures Sunday made for better running and cycling conditions. As a precaution, the swimming event was canceled as waves of 3 to 6 feet were predicted.

By David Struett

Columnists

Should trans athletes be allowed to compete as they see fit? Issue needs yes-or-no answer

It’s a crazy gender world out there, folks. And, of course, the battlefield over transgender citizens’ societal and political rights has coalesced — where else? — in the so-called toy department known as sports.

By Rick Telander

American Sha’Carri Richardson celebrates with her gold medal after winning the women’s 100 meters during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Olympic Sports

American Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100 meters at worlds

Running on the far outside in Lane 9, Richardson finished in 10.65 seconds to match the year’s best time and set the world-championship record.

By Eddie Pells | AP

Olympic all-around gold medalist Simone Biles competes on the uneven bars in the U.S. Classic gymnastics competition Saturday at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.

Olympic Sports

Simone Biles dazzles in her return to easily claim the U.S. Classic

The 26-year-old gymnast who helped redefine the sport took first place Saturday in Hoffman Estates in her stellar return after a two-year absence.

By Will Graves | AP

Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and the 2016 Olympic champion, warms up during a practice session at the U.S. Classic gymnastics competition in Hoffman Estates.

Olympic Sports

Simone Biles is coming back from ‘the twisties’ at U.S. Classic in Hoffman Estates

The mental block has affected several gymnasts over the years.

By Will Graves | Associated Press

Olympic Sports

Olympic gold-medal gymnast Gabby Douglas looks to compete at 2024 Paris Games

Douglas announced on her Instagram page Thursday that she is making a comeback attempt, a dozen years after her triumph in London in 2012 and eight years after her last competition, the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

By Will Graves | Associated Press

Sports

Lewd remark by Larry Nassar provoked stabbing attack, suspect says

A prisoner suspected of attacking Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match on TV.

By Associated Press

In this Nov. 22, 2017, file photo, Dr. Larry Nassar appears in court.

Sports

Larry Nassar stabbed during altercation at Florida federal prison

Nassar, who had been stabbed in the back and in the chest., is in stable condition.

By Associated Press

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles will return to competition in August at the U.S. Classic in Hoffman Estates.

Olympic Sports

Simone Biles returning to competition at U.S. Classic in Hoffman Estates

USA Gymnastics announced Wednesday that Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and the 2016 Olympic champion, is part of the women’s field for the single-day event set for Aug. 5 at NOW Arena.

By Will Graves | Associated Press

Ski jumper Patrick Gasienica, who was born in Oak Park and competed for the United States last year in the Beijing Olympic Games, has died. He was 24.

Olympic Sports

Patrick Gasienica, Olympic ski jumper from Oak Park, dies in motorcycle accident

Gasienica died after being involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday night in the village of Bull Valley, located in Chicago’s far northwestern suburbs. He was 24.

By Associated Press

U.S. Olympic champion sprinter Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report.

Olympic Sports

Autopsy says Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth

Bowie, who won three medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, was found dead last month. She was 32.

By Associated Press

American Jim Hines (right), the first athlete who officially break the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters has died at the age of 76.

Olympic Sports

Jim Hines, first man to break 10-second barrier in 100-meter dash, dies at 76

At the 1968 Summer Olympics, he ran an electronically-timed 9.95 — winning gold and setting a world record that stood for 15 years.

By USA Today Sports

Rick Hoyt, who with his father Dick pushing his wheelchair became a fixture at the Boston Marathon, has died at age 61.

Obituaries

Rick Hoyt, a Boston Marathon fixture with father pushing his wheelchair, has died at 61

Rick Hoyt had cerebral palsy, which left him a quadriplegic, but he and his father became as much a part of the Boston Marathon as sore feet or Heartbreak Hill. With Dick Hoyt pushing, the two completed the course 32 times.

By Associated Press

Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement after 19 years in the NBA.

NBA

Carmelo Anthony retires after 19-year NBA career, NCAA title and 3 Olympic gold medals

Anthony’s legacy has long been secure: He ends his playing days after being selected as one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history, a 10-time All-Star, a past scoring champion and a six-time All-NBA selection.

By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press

Michael Jordan’s medal ceremony jacket from the 1992 Olympics will be offered at auction by Sotheby’s.

Bulls

Michael Jordan’s ‘Dream Team’ Olympic jacket up for auction

The red, white and blue Reebok jacket that Jordan — a Nike athlete — was forced to wear on the medal stand at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics could fetch anywhere from $1 million to $3 million.

By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press

Ralph Boston, the Olympic long jump champion who broke Jesse Owens’ record then later had his own mark eclipsed by Bob Beamon’s record-shattering leap at the Mexico City Games, has died. He was 83.

Olympic Sports

Ralph Boston, Olympic gold-medal winner and first to long jump 27 feet, dies at 83

Boston broke or tied the world record six times during the 1960s. He was the first person to reach the 27-foot mark. His first world record came shortly before the Rome Olympics in 1960 with a jump of 26 feet, 11 inches that surpassed the 25-year-old record held by Jesse Owens.

By Associated Press

Calvin Davis, the Olympic bronze medalist in the 400 hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Games, has died. He was 51.

Olympic Sports

Calvin Davis, medalist in 400 hurdles at the 1996 Olympics, dies at 51

The University of Arkansas, where he went to school, said Davis died Monday. USA Track and Field also confirmed the death. No cause was given.

By Associated Press

Tori Bowie, the sprinter who won three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, has died at age 32.

Olympic Sports

Tori Bowie, U.S. sprinter and 2016 Olympic medalist, dies at 32

Bowie’s death was announced Wednesday by her management company and USA Track and Field. No cause of death was given.

By Associated Press

Cal Calamia, shown running last year’s Chicago Marathon, was part of the Boston Marathon’s first nonbinary category.

Olympic Sports

Boston becomes latest major marathon to debut nonbinary category

The Chicago Marathon added a nonbinary division in the fall. So has the London Marathon, which is Sunday.

By Associated Press

Hellen Obiri, of Kenya, breaks the tape at the finish line to win the women’s division of the Boston Marathon.

Olympic Sports

Kenyans Evans Chebet, Hellen Obiri win Boston Marathon

For the first time, the race also includes a nonbinary division, with 27 athletes registered.

By Jimmy Golen | Associated Press