US News & World Report ranked the best countries in the world. In 2026, the US fell short of the top 10, while many European countries filled out the list.

As the 2025 N.J. cross-country season nears its midpoint, the competition is ramping up — even as many teams have yet to reveal their full potential. This week’s Boys Top 20 features notable shifts, ...

The time for guessing is over. County and conference championship meets are starting to show which teams are actually the best of the best. We’re finding out which squads have what it takes to contend ...

The Globe’s boys’ cross-country Top 20 remains mostly steady for the second straight week, with the top teams taking care of business and some leagues yet to begin their regular-season slate.

The top three of Lexington, Billerica, and Westford remain intact atop the Globe’s Top 20 girls’ cross-country poll ahead of an anticipated weekend of invitationals. The poll’s first major shakeup ...