Registration opens for 2021 Chicago Marathon

Planning for the 2021 Chicago Marathon is off to the races, organizers introduced Thursday, after this 12 months’s match used to be canceled within the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The 43rd working of the race is now scheduled for Oct. 10. As a part of a tiered utility procedure, registration opened Thursday for many who deferred their registration and others who plan to run on behalf of a charity. A 2d open enrollment duration will likely be introduced in January. Last month’s marathon used to be nixed for simplest the second one time within the race’s historical past and relegated to the digital realm over public well being issues. A marathon spokeswoman mentioned organizers at the moment are “preparing

Nate Solder Opens Up About Leaving Patriots, Says It’s ‘Bittersweet’

Nate Solder Opens Up About Leaving Patriots, Says It’s ‘Bittersweet’

Weeks after signing a huge four-year deal with the New York Giants, former Patriots left tackle Nate Solder is opening up about his departure from the Patriots. The now-highest-paid offensive lineman spent his first seven seasons with New England, winning two Super Bowls and playing in four. He was active in the community, and Patriots fans continually shared their support for his family as his young son, Hudson, has battled renal cancer. The 29-year-old attended Matt Light’s charity event on Thursday and spoke to Boston 25’s Butch Sterns, saying although he’s excited for the opportunity with the Giants, there are many “tough goodbyes.” St... NESN.com

Tom Brady Opens Up About ‘Crazy’ Hand Injury After AFC Title Game Win

Tom Brady Opens Up About ‘Crazy’ Hand Injury After AFC Title Game Win

FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady needed stitches near his right thumb to play Sunday. It did not look like he had a sewn up throwing hand as he led the Patriots to a fourth-quarter comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars to move on to Super Bowl LII. And how many stitches Brady needed on his hand depends on which reporter or radio personality you believe. WEEI’s Kirk Minihane initially said Brady needed three. The Sports Hub’s Mike Felger said Brady was sewn up with four. ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Brady needed 10 stitches before the game. After the game, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said No. 12 actually needed 12. Br... NESN.com

Cavs’ Isaiah Thomas Opens Up About Injury, Trade From Celtics In ESPN Interview

Cavs’ Isaiah Thomas Opens Up About Injury, Trade From Celtics In ESPN Interview

Isaiah Thomas soon will return to the NBA court bearing that familiar chip on his shoulder. As he nears his comeback from a long-term hip injury, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard gave a candid interview Tuesday with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, in which he vowed to silence doubters and earn the lucrative contract he wants. Thomas also revealed the extent of the grudge he still bears against the Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge for sending him to the Cavs last summer in a blockbuster trade for Kyrie Irving. Thomas might make his Cleveland debut against the Celtics on Jan. 3 at TD Garden. Thumbnail photo via YouTube/ES... NESN.com

Ronda Rousey Opens Up After Loss To Holly Holm: ‘I Need To Come Back’

Ronda Rousey will be back. The former UFC bantamweight champion lost her belt to Holly Holm in UFC 193, putting an end to her undefeated streak. And while she’s been holed up in her Venice, Calif., townhouse and is “just really (expletive) sad,” there’s no way she’ll spend the rest of her career like that. “I need to come back,” Rousey told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne in an exclusive interview. “I need to beat this chick. Who knows if I’m going to pop my teeth out or break my jaw or rip my lip open. I have to (expletive) do it.” To say Rousey had a lot on her plate before her bout with Holm in