The race for a sub-two-hour marathon

The history of competitive running is measured out by milestones. Roger Bannister's four-minute mile, Jim Hines's 10-second 100m, and Paula Radcliffe's unprecedented 2:15:25 marathon all redefined the barriers of human potential.

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FIBA will now allow basketball players to wear hijabs, turbans and yarmulkes

Basketball enthusiasts around the world said a decision to allow players to wear religious headgear in competition will encourage more people to play the sport because it gives participants the right to practice their faith and focus on playing ball.

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17 NBA teams to participate in debut season of gaming league

How about Cleveland against Golden State again - this time for the video game championship?

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PHT Morning Skate: The top 5 goaltending performances in recent history

Friday's collection of links.

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Milwaukee Bucks eager to keep Tony Snell, await Greg Monroe decision

After a late-season run to make the playoffs and an encouraging first-round series, the Milwaukee Bucks have every right to be hopeful. They also have a lot of questions as the offseason looms.

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How a lawyer came to own one of sport's biggest assets

From his thick Brooklyn accent to his maddening 18-hour-a-day schedule, Anthony Bonomo is a New Yorker through and through.

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Warriors get off to fast start, Green and Durant lead team to wire-to-wire win (again)

In 96 minutes of basketball this series, the Utah Jazz have yet to hold the lead for even one second.

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