The University of Southern California's football team will likely be forced to play its 2028 home schedule away from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum due to preparation for the Olympics and Paralympics and installation of a $100 million temporary track. Sources familiar with the matter told The Los Angeles Times on Thursday that the move …

Olympics will likely force USC out of Coliseum in 2028 for track and field, opening and closing ceremonies
Elite cheaters evade 'ineffective' anti-doping system, according to Athletics Integrity Unit chair

The current efforts to stop the most elite doping offenders in sports have "stalled," according to Athletics Integrity Unit chair David Howman. In remarks delivered to the World Conference on Doping in Sport last week in Busan, Korea, Howman was clear that sophisticated doping systems are outpacing known methods of detecting who is cheating. “Our …

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to step down in January

Lululemon Athletica CEO Calvin McDonald will step down from the company after year where the brand has struggled to against younger rivals like Vuori and Alo and the stock price has dipped nearly 50 percent over the year. In a call with analysts on Thursday, McDonald admitted a change was needed. “The timing is right …

Lokedi and Korir set to defend their Boston titles

The 2026 Boston Marathon will have a familiar look as all four champions will be back to defend their titles on April 20. John Korir, fresh off a win at last Sunday's Valencia Marathon, rebounded at this year's Boston race after he fell near the start and his bib became detached — but still roared …

The Politics Behind The Pilates Boom
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Nike Cross Nationals

THE FULL FRAME

At the finish line, triumph gives way to emotions after realizing a win is possible at Nike Cross Regionals.

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2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships

Nearly every road, trail, path and patch of land in the collegiate cross country landscape led to Columbia, Missouri on Saturday as individual and team champions were decided at the 2025 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. Gans Creek Cross Country Course laid itself bare and silently challenged the best in the sport to surge …

A Minute With Gavin Snider

The story of the New York City Marathon continues to evolve. And for the 2025 race, Brooklyn-based artist Gavin Snider was selected to revive the tradition of creating a poster that illustrated a runner-first perspective of a city awaiting nearly 60,000 explorers proudly showcasing their bibs. Snider teamed with longtime collaborator New York or Nowhere …

The Politics Behind The Pilates Boom

What does the rise of Pilates reveal about women, power, and the bodies we value most? This week, I’m joined by fitness instructor, creator, and writer Mary Beth to unpack her viral New York Times feature connects Pilates to larger political and cultural trends. We talk about going viral, desirability, privilege, and what the most …

Mondo's silent dress rehearsal

Shielded under a network of onramps and highways that connect The Bronx, Queens and Manhattan, Randall's Island is quietly spared the bustle of a city that is constantly powered by its own industry of ambition. It's nestled between the Harlem River and East River and last month, a long time vestige of recreation — the …

A Post-Race Mental Sprint with Allie Wilson

The impact of making the Paris Olympics as part of Team USA's squad still resonates with Allie Wilson. She punched her ticket as part of a chaotic women's 800m final in Eugene last year as part of a whirlwind season where she also signed a contract with Nike — part of a sign that things were …

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