The failure of Michael Johnson’s attempt to transform track and field, the Grand Slam Track league, hovered over big swaths of the sport’s world championships this week.

Noah Lyles says he's “super excited” about his progress toward defending his 100 and 200 meters titles at track and field’s world championships in Tokyo next month.

Actors Carey Mulligan and Stephen Fry and author Kazuo Ishiguro have been awarded New Year Honors that celebrate artists, athletes, politicians and others who make notable contributions to British society.

The 19-year-old phenom also took down the American record in her Olympic gold medal-winning win.

Houston's Raevyn Rogers has earned a spot in the Olympic final of the 800 meters.

The track and field competition has begun at the Tokyo Olympics, and we have our eyes on several Houston-area athletes.