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When the 1970s running boom kicked in, Bill Squires was its Massachusetts mastermind

Squires, who died Thursday at 89, was born to coach, and he steered home many a Boston Marathon champion.

Legendary Boston running coach Bill Squires dies at 89
Squires was an accomplished runner himself and was a three-time All-American at Notre Dame who later coached running greats such as Bill Rodgers, Alberto Salazar, Greg Meyers, and Bob Hodge.

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Boston Marathon TV coverage will move to Channel 5/ESPN as of next year
The new partnership, a five-year deal, ends the longtime ties that WBZ (Channel 4) had to the marathon.

CNN host John Berman tells viewers about medical emergency he suffered while running Boston Marathon

John Berman, a Carlisle native, on Monday addressed the medical emergency he suffered while running Boston Marathon on April 18. The CNN anchor spent three days recovering at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and he thanked the medical professionals there for saving his life.

How Peloton instructor Jess Sims came to run the 2022 Boston Marathon for bombing survivor Michele Blackburn

Blackburn went nine years without attending the Marathon after the bombing in 2013 nearly claimed her legs. But on this past Monday, she returned for the first time.

After conquering the Boston Marathon, Peres Jepchirchir sets her sights on a world record

Nothing seems out of reach for the Kenyan star, who added Boston to her wins in the Olympics and New York in the last nine months.

He makes sure everyone runs their marathon. Then he goes back to Hopkinton and begins his own.

Once again, indefatigable race director Dave McGillivray, 67, made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish — including himself. It was his 50th Boston Marathon, and he's not stopping anytime soon.

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Eight lead changes and an elbow-to-elbow showdown highlight a thrilling 2022 Boston Marathon
It was a Kenyan sweep in the top divisions of the iconic race, which returned to its traditional April running.

Sports are all about winning. The Boston Marathon reminds us we can do it together.
The Marathon was best captured by the women’s race, where competition and camaraderie ran stride for stride.

Here’s how celebrities and notable people did at the 2022 Boston Marathon
Henry Richard and Matt Kenseth have crossed the finish line. Here's the latest on more notable people running today.

Photos: Scenes from a sun-splashed 2022 Boston Marathon
Ideal conditions greeted the participants in the 126th edition of the world's most famous marathon.

How it happened: The 2022 Boston Marathon brought tears and triumph along 26.2 miles
The Marathon returned to its Patriots Day date for the first time in three years, and it was a Kenyan sweep in the elite races with Evans Chebet and Peres Jepchirchir winning.

See full results from the 2022 Boston Marathon
See the results of every runner in this year's race.

Video: He dreamed of running the Boston Marathon. On Monday, this Guatemalan native lived out his dream.

After connecting with Stride for Stride, Estuardo Calel accomplished something he could only dream of.

Vídeo: Inmigrante de Guatemala vive su sueño al correr la Maratón de Boston

Desde que emigró a Boston desde su Guatemala natal en el 2005, Estuardo Calel ha soñado con correr la Maratón de Boston.

‘Really freaking disappointed’: Molly Seidel expands on why she dropped out of the 2022 Boston Marathon

In an Instagram post on Tuesday morning, the former Boston resident dived in to what went down that led her to drop out around Mile 16.

How it happened: The 2022 Boston Marathon brought tears and triumph along 26.2 miles

The Marathon returned to its Patriots Day date for the first time in three years, and it was a Kenyan sweep in the elite races with Evans Chebet and Peres Jepchirchir winning.

See full results from the 2022 Boston Marathon

See the results of every runner in this year's race.

Eight lead changes and an elbow-to-elbow showdown highlight a thrilling 2022 Boston Marathon

It was a Kenyan sweep in the top divisions of the iconic race, which returned to its traditional April running.

Kyle Sumatzkuku overcomes painful final stretch to make Hopi Tribe proud

After he finished 48th in October, Sumatzkuku posted another elite time, finishing Monday in 2:39:17, despite dealing with hamstring and quadricep cramps down the stretch.

Runners who finish well back in the pack cherish experience, honoring themselves and others

Christoph Seils, 58, of Berlin: "It’s always a struggle, but if you’re at the finish line, everyone’s mostly happy.”

Sports are all about winning. The Boston Marathon reminds us we can do it together.

The Marathon was best captured by the women’s race, where competition and camaraderie ran stride for stride.

Fifty years after her maiden run, Val Rogosheske basks in a Marathon watershed moment for women

At 75, Rogosheske, returned to the Boston Marathon, in a field of 12,000 women to celebrate the 50th anniversary of women’s participation in the race, and wore a bib that read, ‘1972.’

Here’s how celebrities and notable people did at the 2022 Boston Marathon

Henry Richard and Matt Kenseth have crossed the finish line. Here's the latest on more notable people running today.

Henry Richard, older brother of Martin Richard, finishes Boston Marathon with emotional embrace of family

He was greeted by his parents Bill and Denise, who embraced him moments after finishing in 4:02.20.

‘It was the best day of my life’: Adrianne Haslet finishes 2022 Boston Marathon alongside Olympian Shalane Flanagan

The 41-year-old ballroom dancer who lost a leg in the 2013 explosions, finished in 5:18:41 — but she said afterward that the hours flew by, mostly because of the woman by her side.

50 years after her historic Boston Marathon debut, Val Rogosheske is the center of attention

Rogosheske, one of the eight women who comprised the first official Boston Marathon women's field in 1972, was stopped frequently Monday to take photos or be thanked as she ran the course.

Amputee athlete Jacky Hunt-Broersma finishes 2022 Boston Marathon, makes it 92 marathons in 92 days

The South African is 10 marathons in 10 days away from setting a new world record.

Scott Fauble and Nell Rojas lead a strong showing by American runners at the 2022 Boston Marathon

Fauble took seventh overall, while Rojas, who was sixth last year, was relieved to do well a second time and finished 10th.

Photos: Scenes from a sun-splashed 2022 Boston Marathon

Ideal conditions greeted the participants in the 126th edition of the world's most famous marathon.

‘Oh my quad’: See photos of some of the best signs along the Boston Marathon route

From Hopkinton to Boston’s Back Bay, marathon spectators came prepared with posters that included messages ranging from encouraging to punny to playful.

Red Sox

Cubs tell Jason Heyward they’re moving on without him next season, add Franmil Reyes

Heyward, who turns 33 on Tuesday, signed an eight-year, $184 million contract prior to the 2016 season but has batted only .245 with 62 home runs in seven seasons with the Cubs.

Bobby Dalbec wants consistent playing time, and he might get it at second instead of first

“DJ LeMahieu [of the Yankees] is a pretty big dude and he plays there,” Dalbec said of possible opportunities at second base. “I know Boston fans are used to [Dustin Pedroia], but I should be OK if they need me.”

How the Red Sox approached the trade deadline, a path that not even everyone in their organization understands

“Ultimately, we felt we came out of it with a stronger organization, and at least as strong and maybe a stronger big league club,” chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said. “Even though it looks different.”

Patriots

Matthew Judon, in second season with Patriots, is layering on the heat — and the mentorship

The pass rushing specialist wears a full red hoodie under his pads and jersey throughout the sessions.

Rookie running back Pierre Strong Jr. could step up in the absence of James White

“He’s a little bit behind but working hard catching up,” said Patriots coach Bill Belichick. “I’m glad he’s out there.”

Patriots training camp report: Defense rules the day in full-team work

“That’s just part of it,’’ David Andrews said of the offense's frustration. “There’s ups and downs of training camp."

Bruins

Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci will return to the Bruins, offering a clearer picture as team prepares for 2022-23 season

The Bruins also reached agreement with Pavel Zacha, whom they acquired in June, on a one-year deal.

Hockey Canada board chairman Michael Brind’Amour resigns amid scandal fallout

The move comes amid scrutiny of the organization for its handling of sexual assault allegations against members of previous men’s junior teams.

A beefed-up Fabian Lysell, 19, could be the next big thing for the Bruins

Lysell has the physical presence to take a bona fide stab at a varsity spot with the Black and Gold.

Celtics

WNBA called out after Los Angeles Sparks players are forced to sleep in airport after flight cancellation

The lack of chartered flights for WNBA teams has long been a point of contention and players have become more vocal about the issue in recent years.

Want to help Brittney Griner’s cause? Support the WNBA.

Go to a game, watch on TV, invest in the league —the WNBA is not a sideshow or basketball background noise to the Griner saga.

Bill Russell changed the game in every way possible

Russell broke the color barrier as the first Black head coach in the NBA.

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