25 Kenyan athletes were sanctioned by the Athletics Integrity Unit or ADAK in 2022. We spoke to agents and AIU head Brett Clothier to figure out what's going on. * MB: Why Were So Many Kenyans Banned in 2022? Jonathan Gault tried to find out

Both men were set to compete this weekend. Cherono tested positive for trimetazidine, while Ross was banned for tampering following an unsuccessful test attempt on June 18. *MB: LAWRENCE CHERONO and RANDOLPH ROSS PROVISIONALLY SUSPENDED

Some people think all that matters is the order you finish. Think again. The LRC Boston Marathon men's report cards are here.

We help make sense of a very busy weekend for you. *MB: WTW 12/6/21: It Was A Good Week For D'Amato, Mantz, Cherono, Cook, & Rodenfels + Is Sara Vaughn the 2nd Coming of Sara Hall?

Eliud Kipchoge repeated as Olympic Marathon champ and cemented his status as the marathon GOAT as Galen Rupp was 8th.

Pre-race, we said the Valencia fields were the deepest in history and that proved to be the case, particularly in the men's race where 30 men broke 2:10.

The depth in Valencia is ridiculous: 25 men under 2:08, 35 under 2:10, 44 under 2:12. Plus there are some real studs running, from 2:02 man Birhanu Legese and Boston/Chicago champ Lawrence Cherono to NYC champ Joyciline Jepkosgei and World Half champ Peres Jepchirchir. *MB: Are you ready for the DEEPEST marathon EVER? Sunday's Valencia Marathon is laughably good.

Just as he did in Boston earlier this year, Lawrence Cherono won a thrilling sprint finish for the title today in Chicago. Meanwhile, former NOP teammates Mo Farah and Galen Rupp both struggled but 10 Americans broke 2:12.

Defending champ Brigid Kosgei is back, but Jordan Hasay is the only other woman faster than 2:22:56. Boston champ Lawrence Cherono & Dubai champ Getaneh Molla join Mo Farah & Galen Rupp in the men's race. And Amy Cragg is a scratch.

From #16 to #1, we've broken down the potential winners of the 2019 Boston Marathon into five categories: Basically No Shot (#14-16), Outside Shots (#9-13), The Wild Card (#8), Genuine Contenders (#4-7), and Three Total Studs (#3-2-1). Sorry Yuki Kawauchi fans, but he's basically got no shot of repeating.

Other notables include former Boston champions Lemi Berhanu, Wesley Korir, 2:04 man Lawrence Cherono, 2015 World champ Ghirmay Ghebreslassie, former half-marathon WR holder Zersenay Tadese, 2015 World champ Mare Dibba and 2:19 woman Worknesh Degefa.

The unparalleled Eliud Kipchoge tops the marathon rankings yet again.

Fast time in Hawaii.

Very good field and nice conditions expected with 2:06 guy Festus Talam also in the field.

Cherono had to beat his 'best friend' and training partner Wilson Chebet, who also was under old CR of 2:11:12. *MB: 2:09:39 New Course Record @ Honolulu Marathon *MB: Olympic miler Hamish Carson runs marathon on a lark, instead of doing a long run - guess his time