Road closures, public transit and what to know about the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon

By WTOP Staff
October 27, 2024 | 8:14 AM

Thousands of people are running around some of the D.C.-area’s most iconic sights and landmarks this weekend for the 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon.

The 26.2-mile race began Sunday morning and road closures are in place for the one of the largest marathons in the U.S. and the world, earning it the nickname “The People’s Marathon.”

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Clemson ‘s Swinney says he hasn’t heard from NCAA on tampering allegations he made against Ole Miss

By The Associated Press
September 1, 2026 | 3:41 PM

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says he still hasn't heard anything back from the NCAA regarding tampering allegations he made against Ole Miss coach Pete Golding in January surrounding linebacker Luke Ferrelli. Ferrelli, who played at California last season, initially entered the transfer portal on Jan. 2 and committed to Clemson four days later. Ferrelli enrolled, began classes and attended meetings and workouts, according to Swinney. Swinney alleged during a lengthy news conference in January that Golding maintained contact with Ferrelli after the linebacker had enrolled at Clemson, even texting, “I know you’re signed, but what is your buyout?” Ferrelli reentered the portal on Jan. 22 and committed to Ole Miss. “No, I haven't heard anything,” Swinney said with a snicker during a news conference Tuesday, five days before the team's season opener at No. 11 LSU. “It was true. He was in school here for a week. That did happen. I didn't make that up."

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