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Aaron & Alvin Jones host football camp at alma mater Burges HS

July 15, 2021 3:08 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — On the field that they used to play on less than ten years ago, El Paso’s native sons Aaron and Alvin Jones hosted their annual…

In 911 calls before Richard Sherman’s arrest, wife said Sherman was threatening suicide

July 15, 2021 7:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, Andy Rose and Amir Vera, CNN Calls made to 911 before NFL player Richard Sherman’s early Wednesday arrest in King County,…

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ lets LeBron James jump into Michael Jordan’s shoes

July 15, 2021 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Debates over LeBron James’ greatness compared to Michael Jordan on a basketball court will continue in perpetuity,…

NFL star Richard Sherman arrested in domestic violence case, police say

July 14, 2021 7:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Ray Sanchez and Homero De la Fuente, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly trying to break into the home of…

Judge nullifies horse trainer Bob Baffert’s New York suspension over Kentucky Derby winner’s failed drug test

July 14, 2021 3:38 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge has nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association…

Watchdog finds FBI botched sex abuse probe of USA Gymnastics doctor

July 14, 2021 1:45 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor…

More Chihuahuas baseball as season gets extended by 10 games

July 14, 2021 2:53 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Chihuahuas fans will be rewarded with bonus baseball this fall. The El Paso Chihuahuas on Wednesday announced an extended…

Daniel Camarena uses Chihuahuas teammates’ bat, gloves to hit grand slam for Padres

July 13, 2021 11:57 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Daniel Camarena woke up last Thursday in El Paso. He went to bed a hero in San Diego. Camarena’s 4th-inning grand slam off 3-time Cy…

Shohei Ohtani earns win with perfect inning in two-way All-Star start, American League beats National League 5-2

July 13, 2021 9:19 PM Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani unleashed his 100 mph heat while pitching a perfect inning for the win in becoming baseball’s first two-way All-Star,…

Longhorns slugger, former Coronado standout Ivan Melendez by Miami Marlins in 16th Round

July 13, 2021 3:50 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Ivan Melendez has officially been drafted by an MLB franchise, but now the wait begins to see if he will sign his professional…

Tennis great Roger Federer pulls out of Olympics, citing knee injury

July 13, 2021 12:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson, CNN Roger Federer, the four-time Olympian and all-time great tennis champion, announced Tuesday that he would not represent…

UTEP signs sponsorship with Shredskinz, patent of former linebacker Kalaii Griffin

July 12, 2021 11:34 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Kalaii Griffin’s name still hangs in the UTEP strength room, in the linebacker record category for the standing long jump (10’…

Shohei Ohtani will be the starting pitcher for the American League in the All-Star Game

July 12, 2021 12:11 PM Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will be the American League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday’s night’s All-Star Game and will bat leadoff, too, as…

Funeral is held for slain golf pro Gene Siller

July 12, 2021 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Ralph Ellis, CNN Funeral services were held Monday morning for Gene Siller, the Atlanta-area golf pro who was fatally shot July 3, according his…

Italy wins Euro 2020 final, beats England 3-2 in penalty shootout after 1-1 draw

July 11, 2021 3:54 PM Associated Press

LONDON, England — Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on. And it just had…

Police say they found about a dozen firearms in Denver hotel close to site of MLB All-Star Game

July 12, 2021 9:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera, Gregory Lemos, Leslie Perrot and Carma Hassan, CNN About a dozen guns, $1,120 in cash, and a large amount of drugs were found after…

Twin sisters and college basketball stars on endorsement deals

July 11, 2021 1:14 PM CNN

Twin sisters Hanna and Haley Cavinder, stars on Fresno State’s women’s basketball team, became official business partners this month after the…

Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal with 20th Grand Slam title, beating Matteo Berrettini in Wimbledon final

July 11, 2021 10:35 AM Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic has tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by claiming his 20th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over…

Star UConn guard Paige Bueckers uses ESPYS speech to honor Black women

July 11, 2021 1:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN Paige Bueckers, the star point guard for the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team, was named the best…

These twin sisters are college basketball stars and have 3 million TikTok followers. Now they’re cashing in

July 11, 2021 1:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Faith Karimi, CNN Unless you are a huge fan of college hoops or a regular on TikTok, you may not be familiar with Haley and Hanna Cavinder. But…

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier: How to watch and what to know

July 10, 2021 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

Alaa Elassar, CNN The third time’s the charm, right? That’s what Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier must be thinking going into this…

Navy football captain describes getting call that he’s cleared to play in NFL

July 9, 2021 9:19 PM CNN

CNN’s Laura Coates talks with Cameron Kinley, the captain of the US Navy football team, who will be allowed to try to play in the National Football…

New Mexico State becomes first school to sponsor tequila

July 8, 2021 8:46 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State is among a handful of NCAA schools with great school spirit, but you can bet they stand alone in terms of…

NMSU reveals redesign of Lou Henson Court at the Pan American Center

July 8, 2021 6:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Same building. Same court. A fresh new look. This week, NM State athletics unveiled a new-look…

Suspect arrested and charged in killing of golf pro Gene Siller and two others

July 8, 2021 7:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Riess and Christina Maxouris, CNN Authorities have arrested and charged Bryan Anthony Rhoden in the July 3 triple homicide at the Pinetree…