The situation was a dangerous comedy of errors. The tour made the decision to move the finish line of Stage 12 six kilometers down Mont Ventoux due to high winds on the summit. Fans were pushed down the mountain, but the barriers holding them back from the road were not. Mobs of people surged onto the road a short distance from the finish, causing the camera motorcycle traveling in front of the three lead riders, Richie Porte, Chris Froome and Bauke Mollema, to stop suddenly. The three breakaway riders crashed into the back.

Froome’s bike was broken in the crash. Porte and Mollema leaped up and continued to ride, but Froome was forced to run and carry his broken bike. After running a ways he threw the bike down and continued to jog up the mountain, calling for his team car, which was unable to get to him because of the crowds.

Froome created a dilemma along with the drama, because riders are not allowed to travel without their bike or face disqualification. After a short distance a neutral car made it to Froome and handed him a bike, but it was far too small and had the wrong pedals for his shoes. After a short distance he threw it down by the side of the road and started to run again.

Finally the Sky team car made it to Froome and handed him a real bike, but the damage was done and the yellow jersey was far behind the stage leaders. Originally Froome’s yellow jersey was lost and Adam Yates was announced as the new overall leader. The race jury stepped in though, and awarded Froome, Porte and Mollema the same time for the stage.

Yates had no problem with the decision, saying, “I don’t want to take the yellow jersey like that. I’d rather take it with my legs and not after a crash in a bad situation.”

Froome has actually extended his overall lead in the Tour de France, with Nairo Quintana now more than a minute behind.

Muhammad Ali amassed a fortune over his lifetime from boxing purses, endorsements and licensing.

But he started from meager means in Louisville, Kentucky. The eldest of two sons of a billboard sign painter and a stay at home mom, Cassius Clay’s first boxing instruction came from a police officer.

Twelve-year-old Clay’s bike was stolen. He was angry and got himself into a kerfuffle the police witnessed. Seeing his anger, passion and already evident girth and strength, the witnessing Louisville officer advised him to take that package to boxing ring rather than risk jail in the future.

And to the boxing ring he went chalking up victories with a low punching slow kill not seen in the professional leagues. And with the victories came fame and fortunes and a 1960 Olympic Gold Medal. At the age of 22 he upset Sonny Liston to win his first world Heavyweight boxing title. Shortly afterwards, he converted to Islam and changed his name. He would successfully defend his title several times, controversially, until his career was interrupted by Ali’s refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam war, and Ali was stripped of his title.

He would not get another shot at the title until 1971, when the “fight of the century” first matchup with Joe Frazier, Ali’s first professional defeat. He lost several more fights until a non-title rematch with Frazier in 1974, in which Ali prevailed, setting the stage for him to content for title again, knocking out George Foreman in “The Rumble in the Jungle” — so named as the fight took place in Zaire. For this fight Ali netted $5.45 million. A third matchup with Frazier in 1975 — the so-called “Thrilla in Manila” pocketed Ali a cool $6 million.

His cornerstone fight on October 10, 1978 – Ali v Holmes—ironically saw a huge $8 million payday for Ali even though he was knocked out by Holmes.

Although his boxing ring days and associated big contest paydays came to an end, his fortune building did not. He and his wife formed GOAT Enterprises. GOAT being an acronym for Ali’s famous tagline, “Greatest of All Time.”

That business model capitalized on endorsements with such big name brands as Electronic Arts and Adidas raking in $5-$7 million each year.

The success experienced by GOAT put Ali and his wife in a position to sell 80% of GOAT in 2006 for $50 Million.

The retained portion has continued to see sizable annual payouts and has contributed to experts ranging Ali’s estate to be worth $50 (per CelebityNetworth)-$80 Million (per TheRichest)—and puts him at or near the GOAT of all time boxer fortunes.

Family spokesperson Bub Gunnell informed the world: “After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74.”

On a sunny warm day in Boston with almost no wind, Atsede Baysa of Ethiopia captured the women’s division of the 120th running of the historic Boston Marathon in the time of 2:28:18. The men’s race was won by Lemi Berhanu Hayle, also of Ethiopia in 2:12:43. This is the first time both the men’s and women’s races have been swept by Ethiopia.

Switzerland’s Marcel Hug won the men’s push-rim competition by less than a second in the most exciting finish ever seen in the wheelchair race. Tatyana McFadden of the U.S. took the women’s push-rim by nearly 2 minutes.

Three years after bombing destroyed the day, today’s race has 30,000 runners participating. This is also the 50-year anniversary of Bobbi Gibb’s historic unofficial run as the first woman to complete the race.

Boston is the only marathon in the world that requires qualifying times, which are age-based. Today’s race marks the first time the racers will follow a blue line down the course, a tradition among many world class marathons that has never been done in Boston.

Ten women with sub-2:24 times are included in the field, including 2015 champion Caroline Rotich (Kenya), 2:23:22 PR, and 2012 Olympic gold medalist Tiki Gelana (Ethiopia). Buzunesh Deba of Ethiopia has one of the fastest times in the field with a 2:19:59 PR. The top Americans in the women’s race include Neely Spence Gracey of Superior, Col., in her debut marathon, and Sarah Crouch of Blowing Rock, N.C., PR 2:32.

Ten men with PRs under 2:06 were running in today’s in elite men’s field. Two-time champ Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa ws going for his for third title against Kenyan Wesley Korir, who won in 2012, along with Yemane Tsegay (Ethiopia) and Wilson Chebet (Kenya) who were second and third in Boston last year. The top Americans in the men’s race were Ian Burrell, Colorado Springs, Col., PR 2:13:26 and Jordan Chipangama, Flagstaff, Ariz., PR 2:11:35.

The wheelchair race (push-rim) included nine past Boston Marathon champions, including Marcel Hug (Switzerland) and Tatyana McFadden (U.S.), who was going for four in a row. Ernst van Dyk of South Africa was looking for his 11th title. Course record holder Joshua Cassidy was also present. Hul had the fastest qualifying time with 1:21:40.

Women’s Race:

In the first surprise of the day, last year’s champion Rotich dropped out only 8K (5 mi) into the race. One of best runners in the world was out of the race only 30 minutes in.

The early pace was slow. The women were on only a 2:30 pace early on, reaching the 9-mile mark in 51:55 in a lead pack that was still large. Buzunesh Deba (Ethiopia) was in front at 20K in 1:11:41. The half marathon split 1:15:25.

The pace picked up up by 25K, which the leaders reached in 1:29:10. At this point the lead pack was down to a crowd of four, three Kenyans and an Ethiopian, and the women were speeding up, clocking a 5K split of 17:29. The mile pace had dropped from 5:58 per mile to 5:37 to 5:02, at which point the lead pack had broken up, leaving only Tirfi Tsegaye, Joyce Chepkirui, Valentine Kipketer, and Flomena Cheyech Daniel in front.

Daniel dropped off after a 5:45 mile split at the start of the Newton hills, and the lead pack was looking like the podium finishers, as Tsegaye, Chepkirui and Kipketer ran side by side. However, Atsede Baysa of Ethiopia had other ideas, passing everyone and moving into the lead at 40K after a strong surge that brought her from far behind the lead pack. She was 37 seconds behind at the 21.7 mile mark.

Baysa, with a 2:22:03 PR, was not expected to be a factor in today’s race. She was working for a spot on the Ethiopian Olympic team. She was looking uncatchable with only a mile to go though, averaging 3:20 per kilometer for the last 5K and an 11-second lead.

Baysa finished the day on top in a time of 2:28:18. Tsegaye was second in 2:30:02 and Chepkirui third in 2:30:47.

Mens Race:

Shingo Igarashi of Japan (PR 2:13:14) jumped to an early lead, leaving the lead pack behind, but was absorbed again before much distance went by. The pace was 31:18 at 10K and 20K in 63:12 with Robi Deribe of Ethiopia in front.

The men passed the half marathon mark in 1:06:48, with a lead pack of 10 bunched close together. At the half-marathon the men had a predicted finishing time at this point of 2:13.

The defending champion Desisa moved to the front at a long downhill after Welsley College, leading at 30K after hanging in the back of the leaders for much of the race. He and Ethiopian Lemi Berhanu Hayle led the lead pack by a 14 seconds through the Newton hills, moving at a scorching pace. Desisa has a 27-minute 10K time, so had plenty of speed to use for the finish.

The 20-mile mark was passed in about 1:41:06, split times about 5:03, with Hayle and Desisa nearly out of sight of the trailing pack.

Hayle and Desisa continued to run side-by-side at a 3:03 per kilometer pace and a 17-second lead with about 10 minutes left to run, but Hayle pulled ahead of the two-time Boston champ Desisa with the Citgo sign in sight and about 2 miles to go. He continued to stretch the lead over the defending champion, turning onto Boylston street with a huge lead, taking the top spot in a time of 2:12:43. Desisa, limping slightly, was second. Tsegay was third.

Wheelchair Race:

One of the most thrilling men’s finishes ever occurred today with Van Dyk, Kurt Fearnley of Austria and Hug coming down Boylston street together in a side-by-side sprint for the finish. Hug took the victory in 1:24:05. Van Dyke nipped Fearnley for second in a photo finish less than a second behind.

McFadden led the women’s race from mile 9 and went on to win by a large margin in a time of 1:42:15 for her fourth consecutive win. Jersey for team MR8, for Martin Richards, a bombing victim killed at the finish line 3 years ago.

After 18 seasons in the NFL Peyton Manning’s body is battered, the survivor of multiple surgeries, ongoing injuries, and facing more operations in the future. Yet the 39-year-old Denver Broncos quarterback has only hinted at retirement. Fans have to wonder if he will try for another season if the Broncos should lose Sunday’s Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers.

Manning admitted to reporters on Wednesday that he will most likely need hip surgery at some point. He struggles with chronic neck problems. A foot injury had him out for seven games this season, giving back-up QB Brock Osweiler a chance to shine in his first NFL starts. However, Manning has the nod for Sunday’s game, and will likely ride it out to the bitter end, barring further injury.

The legendary quarterback made no retirement announcement on Monday when he spoke to a throng of media on Super Bowl Opening night. When asked if he would be playing his final game on Sunday, Manning was noncommittal: “I don’t know the answer to that.” However, NFL Films captured Manning saying “this might be my last rodeo” to Bill Belichick after the AFC Championship Game.

Champ Bailey, the former Bronco’s cornerback who retired two years ago, says his gut feeling is that Peyton will win and “ride off into the sunset.” But Bailey says he wouldn’t blame him if he isn’t quite ready to retire should the Bronco’s lose.

Everyone knows Manning wants a Super Bowl ring, a prize that has somehow eluded him throughout his long career. However, he is still obviously hedging his bets.

Manning has acknowledged that he is definitely thinking about retirement. He told reporters on Monday that say honoring a player can really be a distraction. “In a team sport I don’t think it’s fair to the guys you’re playing with [if everything is a last time]. If you were a golfer it’d be different. And I don’t know the answer.”

In 2014 the Seattle Seahawks annihilated the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVII. Many wonder whether, if the same thing should happen this Sunday, Manning would try again, looking to go out on a better note than with a drubbing.

For now, Manning’s only decision is to lead the Broncos to a Super Bowl 50 victory on Sunday. Any announcements as to retirement will have to wait for post-game reports.