Man of Iron wins Breeders’ Cup Marathon in photo finish

Man of Iron wins Breeders’ Cup Marathon

ARCADIA, Calif. — Man of Iron has won the $500,000 Breeders’ Cup Marathon in a photo finish over 9-year-old gelding Cloudy’s Knight.

Athletics South Africa suspended by governing body over Caster Semenya gender tests

Athletics South Africa suspended by governing body

Beauty queen fight: Miss England gives up crown after reports of nightclub fracas

Miss England gives up crown after fracas reports

South African Olympics officials suspend track chief in Caster Semenya case

South Africa track chief suspended in Semenya case

South African Olympics officials suspend track chief in Semenya case

South Africa track chief suspended

JOHANNESBURG — The South African track chief who lied about his role in runner Caster Semenya’s gender tests was suspended Thursday, the nation’s top sports body said.

Red, white and who? 100 days from Vancouver, USOC still looking for right kind of leader

100 days from Vancouver, USOC looks for a leader

World’s fastest man sponsors abandoned cub of the world’s fastest feline _ the cheetah

World’s fastest man adopts world fastest feline

Meb Keflezighi becomes 1st American man to win NYC Marathon since 1982; Tulu wins women’s race

Keflezighi ends 27-year US drought at NYC Marathon

Meb Keflezighi becomes first American man to win New York City Marathon since 1982

American Meb Keflezighi wins NYC Marathon

NEW YORK — That day in Central Park two years ago was shaping up as a triumphant symbol of the resurgence in American distance running Meb Keflezighi helped inspire.

Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia pulls away in final mile to win NYC Marathon; Paula Radcliffe is 4th

Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia wins NYC Marathon

Olympic flame travels by foot, bike, wheelchair during 2nd day of relay’s trek across Canada

Olympic flame journeys by foot, bike, wheelchair

Canadian Olympic gold medalists Le May Doan and Whitfield are first 2010 torchbearers

Vancouver Winter Games torch relay begins

VICTORIA, British Columbia — Triathlon gold medalist Simon Whitfield and speedskating champion Catriona Le May Doan joined to light a torch for the Vancouver Games on Friday, kicking off the longest domestic torch relay in Olympic history.

Greek Olympic official admits error in letting dope-tainted hurdler carry Vancouver flame

Greek official acknowledges Halkia torch mistake

ING extends deal to serve as title sponsor of New York City Marathon by 3 years through 2013

ING extends title sponsor deal with NYC Marathon

Sidney Crosby will carry the Olympic torch in his home province of Nova Scotia next month

Sidney Crosby to run in Olympic torch relay

US track team to train in Birmingham ahead of 2012 London Games

BIRMINGHAM, England — The U.S. track and field team that will compete in the 2012 London Olympics will train in Birmingham, England, before the games.

IAAF president calls off trip to South Africa to discuss Caster Semenya’s gender testing case

LONDON — The leader of track and field’s world governing body called off a visit to South Africa to discuss the results of 800-meter world champion Caster Semenya’s gender tests.

Income, wealth of some famous Norwegians

A glance at the finances of some famous Norwegians, from an online database by national broadcaster NRK, based on government tax records (numbers reflect only income taxable in Norway, which for Norwegians working abroad may mean only a fraction of what they earn):

Autopsies expected after 3 half-marathoners die while competing during Detroit marathon

DETROIT — Autopsies are expected after three half-marathoners died during the Detroit marathon.

Semenya’s dad says she’s ready for exams, contradicting earlier media reports

JOHANNESBURG — A champion runner at the center of a gender controversy is set to take university final exams, her father said Friday, contradicting earlier reports she was too traumatized to study.

Past major marathon champions Robert Cheruiyot, Salina Kosgei to run NYC Marathon

NEW YORK — Past major marathon champions Robert Cheruiyot and Salina Kosgei of Kenya will run next month’s New York City Marathon.

Wanjiru wins Chicago Marathon with best time on US soil

CHICAGO — Smiling and waving, Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya was already celebrating his victory in the Chicago Marathon as he approached the finish line. He had no idea a $100,000 bonus was still hanging in the balance.