Matthew Futterman
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Novak Djokovic Finds Harmony and a Lot of Wins
Djokovic missed long stretches of the tennis season because he has refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. That has only made him more determined.
Rafael Nadal’s Battle Against Time
Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, has played all year like he is running out of time. There is a reason for that, and...
Incoming New York Road Runners Chair Says Breaking Doping Rule Was Unintentional
Nnenna Lynch, the incoming chair of the New York Road Runners, which oversees the New York City Marathon, serves on the committee that oversees the...
Running Officials Did Not Test Long Shot New York City Marathon Winner Before Race
Sharon Lokedi won Sunday’s marathon in her debut at the distance. Because she was so unknown, she was not subjected to the event’s pre-race drug...
Catching Up With Rob Simmeljkaer, the Next Leader of the NYC Marathon
Rob Simmelkjaer was a top executive at ESPN and worked on air at NBC. As he prepares to take over New York Road Runners, he...
NYC Marathon Course Map and Route
The race is a 26.2-mile tour through all five boroughs of New York City. Yes, there are hills. Got a problem with that?
The Biggest Marathons Ban Convicted Dopers for Life. Antidoping Officials Cry Foul.
A policy that has come under scrutiny since the organization behind the New York City Marathon learned its incoming chairwoman cannot compete in its races...
American Marathon Runners Are Faster Than Ever
American women have been breaking the national marathon record this year. Conner Mantz, a 25-year-old from Utah, had a stellar marathon debut. But can they...
New York Road Runners’ Next Chairman Once Failing a Doping Test
Nnenna Lynch seems like a perfect candidate to lead the organization that puts on the New York City Marathon — except for a failed drug...
Hints of Russians’ Return to International Sports Rekindle Debate Over Their Exclusion
Thomas Bach, the leader of the International Olympic Committee, has said that sport needs to find a means for building peace and communication. His member...