Kenya's John Korir won the 130th Boston Marathon on Monday in a record time of 2:01:52, the fastest finish in the race's history. Sharon Lokedi successfully defended her women's title with a time of 2:18:51, while Arizona's Jess McClain finished fifth at 2:20:49, breaking the record for the best-ever finish by an American woman. Marcel Hug of Switzerland claimed his ninth men's wheelchair title in 1:16:06. Perfect weather conditions contributed to what organizers called a historic day for the event.
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49ers Lock Up Trent Williams With $50 Million Extension
The San Francisco 49ers signed left tackle Trent Williams to a two-year, $50 million contract extension on Monday, ending months of negotiations over his salary cap hit. The deal includes $37 million fully guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus, making Williams the first non-quarterback in NFL history to surpass $400 million in career contracts and $225 million in guarantees. The agreement was finalized on the first day of the 49ers' offseason program and three days before the NFL Draft. Williams, widely regarded as the best offensive lineman in the league, is now signed through the 2027 season.
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Cowboys Make Aubrey Highest-Paid Kicker in NFL History
The Dallas Cowboys signed kicker Brandon Aubrey to a four-year, $28 million contract extension, making him the first placekicker in NFL history to earn $7 million per year. The deal includes $20 million in guarantees and keeps the 31-year-old signed through 2029. Aubrey, a former professional soccer player who entered the NFL at age 28, holds the league record with six field goals of 60 yards or more and has an 88.2% career accuracy rate. The previous highest-paid kicker was Houston's Ka'imi Fairbairn at $6.5 million annually.
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NBA Playoffs: Game 2 Matchups Tip Off Across Both Conferences
The 2026 NBA Playoffs continued Monday with Game 2 contests across both conferences after all four home teams won their openers. The Cavaliers hosted the Raptors at 7 PM ET following their 126-113 Game 1 victory, while the Knicks faced the Hawks after winning the opener 113-102. The Timberwolves traveled to Denver for a late 10:30 PM tip on NBC. The opening weekend established the Celtics, Thunder, Magic, and Spurs as early series favorites after their dominant Game 1 performances.
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NHL Playoffs: Ducks-Oilers Open as Three Series Host Game 2
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs expanded Monday with the Anaheim Ducks visiting the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 at 10 PM ET, while three other series moved to Game 2. The Flyers visited Pittsburgh after taking Game 1, Ottawa traveled to Carolina, and Minnesota headed to Dallas following their respective opening wins. Saturday's first round saw Montreal defeat Tampa Bay, Buffalo stun Boston, and Colorado top Los Angeles. The 16-team field features several unexpected first-round matchups after a competitive regular season.
