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Over 21,000 runners take part in the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon

Over 21,000 runners completed the NYCRuns Brooklyn Half Marathon with determination and perseverance.
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How Midsize Companies Can Keep Up with AI

What do the internet, smartphones, social media, the metaverse, and generative AI have in common?Answer: they're all part of the same, ongoing innovation movie.We've seen this movie before, and if the Fast & Furious series can create double-digit sequels ( movie number 10 coming soon), we should expect the same from technology.

This fake 'Jury Duty' really put James Marsden's improv chops on trial

Lonnie Coleman, left, and James Marsden play alternate jurors in the series Jury Duty.Amazon Freevee The new show Jury Duty has its genetic roots in the old TV show Candid Camera, where surprising things happened to unwitting bystanders and hidden cameras captured their reactions.In the Amazon Freevee series Jury Duty, a solar contractor named Ronald Gladden has agreed to participate in what he believes is a documentary about the experience of being a juror.

Game Time Thread: Juventus vs. Bologna

Everybody knew the importance that the month of April had for the remainder of Juventus ' season.It wasn't just what was going on off the field, but on the field there were major impacts on all three fronts - and the fate of the final month of the season was going to be crafted over the course of Juve's gauntlet of a four-week stretch this month.

Speedo Mick says he has made amends' after raising 1m with last challenge

A man who has raised 1 million over seven years by trekking across the country wearing only his bright blue swimming trunks says he now believes he has made amends after finishing his final challenge, a four-month walk from John O'Groats to Land's End, on Saturday.Michael Cullen, 58, from Liverpool, better known as Speedo Mick because of his eye-catching attire, set up the SpeedoMick Foundation to provide grants to grassroots charities that support mental health, disadvantaged young people and the homelessness.

Ventura High track prodigy Sadie Engelhardt still pushes, even when only competition is herself

(Luca Evans / Los Angeles Times)

With a few steps, the thumping of the runners trying to keep her glistening gold headband in sight faded away, and Sadie Engelhardt turned the 1,600-meter race at the Arcadia Invitational into nothing more than a workout.The masses expected this, because most Engelhardt races become dances not with her fellow numbers but with the numbers of history.

'Even more phenomenal 50 years later': A look back at Secretariat's Triple Crown

There are moments in sports which forever embed themselves in the minds of those who watched it, either live or through an endless video loop.There was Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant bringing their teams back with furious fourth-quarter rallies.Muhammad Ali standing over a fallen Sonny Liston.Brandi Chastain's celebration after winning the 1999 Women's World Cup.

How Midsize Companies Can Keep Up with AI

What do the internet, smartphones, social media, the metaverse, and generative AI have in common?Answer: they're all part of the same, ongoing innovation movie.We've seen this movie before, and if the Fast & Furious series can create double-digit sequels ( movie number 10 coming soon), we should expect the same from technology.

This fake 'Jury Duty' really put James Marsden's improv chops on trial

Lonnie Coleman, left, and James Marsden play alternate jurors in the series Jury Duty.Amazon Freevee The new show Jury Duty has its genetic roots in the old TV show Candid Camera, where surprising things happened to unwitting bystanders and hidden cameras captured their reactions.In the Amazon Freevee series Jury Duty, a solar contractor named Ronald Gladden has agreed to participate in what he believes is a documentary about the experience of being a juror.

Game Time Thread: Juventus vs. Bologna

Everybody knew the importance that the month of April had for the remainder of Juventus ' season.It wasn't just what was going on off the field, but on the field there were major impacts on all three fronts - and the fate of the final month of the season was going to be crafted over the course of Juve's gauntlet of a four-week stretch this month.

Speedo Mick says he has made amends' after raising 1m with last challenge

A man who has raised 1 million over seven years by trekking across the country wearing only his bright blue swimming trunks says he now believes he has made amends after finishing his final challenge, a four-month walk from John O'Groats to Land's End, on Saturday.Michael Cullen, 58, from Liverpool, better known as Speedo Mick because of his eye-catching attire, set up the SpeedoMick Foundation to provide grants to grassroots charities that support mental health, disadvantaged young people and the homelessness.

Ventura High track prodigy Sadie Engelhardt still pushes, even when only competition is herself

(Luca Evans / Los Angeles Times)

With a few steps, the thumping of the runners trying to keep her glistening gold headband in sight faded away, and Sadie Engelhardt turned the 1,600-meter race at the Arcadia Invitational into nothing more than a workout.The masses expected this, because most Engelhardt races become dances not with her fellow numbers but with the numbers of history.

'Even more phenomenal 50 years later': A look back at Secretariat's Triple Crown

There are moments in sports which forever embed themselves in the minds of those who watched it, either live or through an endless video loop.There was Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant bringing their teams back with furious fourth-quarter rallies.Muhammad Ali standing over a fallen Sonny Liston.Brandi Chastain's celebration after winning the 1999 Women's World Cup.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis shows why he, not LeBron, is Warriors' toughest matchup

SAN FRANCISCO Turns out, trying to contain LeBron James might not be the biggest challenge the Golden State Warriors face in their second-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers.Anthony Davis had a playoff game for the ages Tuesday, etching his name alongside some of the storied franchise's all-time greats, as he had 30 points, 23 rebounds and five assists to lead the Lakers to a 117-112 win over the Warriors in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal at Chase Center.

Knicks rally to steal a 111-105 win over Miami to tie the series 1-1 | amNewYork

Despite playing a Miami team without its star forward Jimmy Butler, the Knicks needed every second to escape with a 111-105 win at Madison Square Garden to tie the series at one game apiece before heading to Miami.With Butler out and both Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson cleared to play for New York, it seemed like the Knicks had a good shot to even the series before traveling down South, but nobody told the Heat, who played like a team with no pressure and nothing to lose, moving the ball with confidence and matching the Knicks' usual physicality, often simply being the aggressor themselves.

Lakers' Anthony Davis shows why he, not LeBron, is Warriors' toughest matchup

SAN FRANCISCO Turns out, trying to contain LeBron James might not be the biggest challenge the Golden State Warriors face in their second-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers.Anthony Davis had a playoff game for the ages Tuesday, etching his name alongside some of the storied franchise's all-time greats, as he had 30 points, 23 rebounds and five assists to lead the Lakers to a 117-112 win over the Warriors in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal at Chase Center.

Knicks rally to steal a 111-105 win over Miami to tie the series 1-1 | amNewYork

Despite playing a Miami team without its star forward Jimmy Butler, the Knicks needed every second to escape with a 111-105 win at Madison Square Garden to tie the series at one game apiece before heading to Miami.With Butler out and both Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson cleared to play for New York, it seemed like the Knicks had a good shot to even the series before traveling down South, but nobody told the Heat, who played like a team with no pressure and nothing to lose, moving the ball with confidence and matching the Knicks' usual physicality, often simply being the aggressor themselves.
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Commanders Reacts Survey: patching roster holes and predicting great performance

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL.Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country.Sign up here to participate in regular email surveys.The roster building continues
Virtually the first public words out of GM Martin Mayhew's mouth after the draft was over were these:

The draft is not a finish line.
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SailGP San Francisco Grand Final 2023: An Epic Weekend of Racing (May 6-7)

Featuring the sport's best athletes racing in identical F50 catamarans, SailGP sees national teams battling it out in short, intense races - flying at impressive speeds in excess of 60 mph.Following 12 months of dramatic racing - in some of the most iconic venues across the globe - the nine teams come together at the Mubadala SailGP Grand Final to decide the overall season champion, right here on San Francisco Bay.

SailGP San Francisco Grand Final 2023: An Epic Weekend of Racing (May 6-7)

Featuring the sport's best athletes racing in identical F50 catamarans, SailGP sees national teams battling it out in short, intense races - flying at impressive speeds in excess of 60 mph.Following 12 months of dramatic racing - in some of the most iconic venues across the globe - the nine teams come together at the Mubadala SailGP Grand Final to decide the overall season champion, right here on San Francisco Bay.

SailGP San Francisco Grand Final 2023: An Epic Weekend of Racing (May 6-7)

Featuring the sport's best athletes racing in identical F50 catamarans, SailGP sees national teams battling it out in short, intense races - flying at impressive speeds in excess of 60 mph.Following 12 months of dramatic racing - in some of the most iconic venues across the globe - the nine teams come together at the Mubadala SailGP Grand Final to decide the overall season champion, right here on San Francisco Bay.

SailGP San Francisco Grand Final 2023: An Epic Weekend of Racing (May 6-7)

Featuring the sport's best athletes racing in identical F50 catamarans, SailGP sees national teams battling it out in short, intense races - flying at impressive speeds in excess of 60 mph.Following 12 months of dramatic racing - in some of the most iconic venues across the globe - the nine teams come together at the Mubadala SailGP Grand Final to decide the overall season champion, right here on San Francisco Bay.
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Kentucky Derby storylines: Training death puts early pall over Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby brings with it the usual assortment of highs and lows, boundless expectations of glory, and for most the reality of defeat.Never forget, only one horse can win the Derby.Well, sometimes two at different times, but more on that later.This year's leadup to the Run for the Roses was especially painful, as one horse that had earned a starting spot broke down during training and was euthanized.

Analysis | Commanders have addressed nearly every major weakness. Will that be enough?

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. was the top pick for Commanders General Manager Martin Mayhew, left, and Coach Ron Rivera.(Craig Hudson for The Washington Post) Comment Gift Article The roster with which Ron Rivera will coach for his job appears to be set.Even if the Washington Commanders don't make any more major moves, they'll still have arguably the best squad of the Rivera era, one with proven strengths, patched holes and improved depth.

3 lottery teams that are planning to steal Boston Celtics restricted free agent

According to Heavy's Sean Deveney, there is a handful of NBA lottery teams looking to poach Grant Williams from the Boston Celtics in restricted free agency this summer: the Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz, and Indiana Pacers."Orlando is the one that keeps coming up because that team is trying to turn a corner," the executive said to Deveney (h/t Heavy's Mark Nilon).

He Lost His Legs in the War in Ukraine, but Not His Will to Run

Artem Moroz's four-mile race in Central Park in Manhattan this month didn't go as planned.The former Ukrainian soldier had hoped to run on new prosthetics made for him in the United States, but they weren't ready in time for the race.So he walked across the start using prosthetics he had brought from home and was pushed in a wheelchair the rest of the way.

The Best Food and Drink at the F1 Miami Grand Prix 2023

The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2023 (F1) will kick off next week at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium for its second edition with racing events scheduled from Friday, May 5, to Sunday, May 7.
Racing fans from around the world will gather at the venue all weekend long to witness high-performance automobiles in competition.
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