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NFL Draft profile: NMSU linebacker Javahn Ferguson

April 20, 2020 5:07 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State linebacker Javahn Ferguson led the NCAA in tackles per game (13.2) his junior season. Now he’s hoping an…

‘The Last Dance’ scores viewership records for ESPN

April 20, 2020 4:07 PM CNN

Michael Jordan hasn’t played basketball in nearly 20 years, but he’s still scoring big ratings for ESPN. The premiere of “The Last…

‘He was chosen to be the GOAT.’ Why the world loves the Michael Jordan docuseries

April 20, 2020 8:57 AM CNN

It is one of the most highly anticipated sports documentaries and fans certainly weren’t disappointed. The first two episodes of ESPN’s…

‘He was chosen to be the GOAT.’ Why the world loves the Michael Jordan docuseries

April 20, 2020 8:57 AM CNN

It is one of the most highly anticipated sports documentaries and fans certainly weren’t disappointed. The first two episodes of ESPN’s…

Journalist examines boxer Jack Johnson’s fight in New Mexico

April 18, 2020 9:57 AM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Toby Smith knew little and cared less about boxing when he came to Albuquerque in 1976. More than anything else in the…

Youth soccer team that survived Walmart shooting sends positive message during pandemic

April 17, 2020 5:44 PM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The EP Fusion Girls’ soccer team wants to make people smile during this difficult time. The team published a video on social…

UIL cancels all remaining spring sports and state championships

April 17, 2020 3:30 PM Adrian Ochoa

AUSTIN, Texas — Following Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement Friday that all Texas schools are to remain closed for the rest of the school year, the…

Ohio racetrack owner vows to reopen despite coronavirus restrictions

April 17, 2020 1:55 PM CNN

The owner of a northeast Ohio racetrack says he has to reopen this year or his state’s coronavirus restrictions will drive him out of business.…

NASCAR’s only African American driver says Kyle Larson deserves a second chance

April 17, 2020 6:57 AM CNN

The only African American driver in NASCAR, Bubba Wallace, said he believes Kyle Larson’s apology for using the N-word during a virtual racing…

Grieving Mikaela Shiffrin grateful she saw her father in his final moments

April 17, 2020 4:43 AM CNN

For Mikaela Shiffrin, the hardest part of being alone comes at night. It is after the sun has gone down that the double Olympic champion, already…

Grieving Mikaela Shiffrin grateful she saw her father in his final moments

April 17, 2020 4:43 AM CNN

For Mikaela Shiffrin, the hardest part of being alone comes at night. It is after the sun has gone down that the double Olympic champion, already…

UTEP guard Kaden Archie entering transfer portal

April 16, 2020 6:51 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, TX Another UTEP Miner has decided to leave the basketball program. This time it is sophomore guard, Kaden Archie. Archie has elected to…

Horse owners push for lifting live racing ban at Sunland Park, Ruidoso Downs, other New Mexico tracks

April 16, 2020 3:52 PM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s multimillion-dollar horse racing industry could resume live racing if strict protocols were imposed, a…

Howard Finkel, WWE Hall of Famer and ring announcer, dead at 69

April 16, 2020 12:34 PM CNN

Howard Finkel, the legendary ring announcer and WWE Hall of Famer, has passed away, the company announced Thursday. He was 69. Finkel, known as…

Coronavirus pandemic is ‘final wake-up call’ for Formula One, says McLaren boss

April 16, 2020 7:35 AM CNN

The coronavirus pandemic is a “final wake-up call” for Formula One, McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has warned. The crisis has…

Trump poised to unveil new federal coronavirus guidelines Thursday

April 15, 2020 4:56 PM CNN

President Donald Trump will unveil Thursday new federal guidelines meant to begin the process of reopening the country, he announced from the Rose…

Donald Trump wants sports back, but some governors are less keen on the idea

April 15, 2020 11:15 AM CNN

It’s been over a month since a basketball was dunked in the NBA and a soccer ball was kicked in MLS and US President Donald Trump, for one, is…

Donald Trump wants sports back, but some governors are less keen on the idea

April 15, 2020 11:15 AM CNN

It’s been over a month since a basketball was dunked in the NBA and a soccer ball was kicked in MLS and US President Donald Trump, for one, is…

Donald Trump wants sports back, but some governors are less keen on the idea

April 15, 2020 11:15 AM CNN

It’s been over a month since a basketball was dunked in the NBA and a soccer ball was kicked in MLS and US President Donald Trump, for one, is…

Donald Trump wants sports back, but some governors are less keen on the idea

April 15, 2020 5:43 AM CNN

It’s been over a month since a basketball was dunked in the NBA and a soccer ball was kicked in MLS and US President Donald Trump, for one, is…

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott denies hosting ‘party’ that violated Texas stay-at-home order

April 14, 2020 9:39 PM Jim Parker

PROSPER, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on Tuesday denied he hosted a weekend party with “as many as 30 guests,” despite…

With gyms closed, Borderland NFL Draft hopefuls train in streets

April 14, 2020 6:41 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — The NFL Draft will still go on as scheduled next week. And for the hopefuls anxious to hear their name called, there is little time…

To conquer his fear of heights, Marc Hauser jumped into the jet stream

April 13, 2020 9:51 AM CNN

Afraid of heights, Marc Hauser came up with his own “shock therapy” — skydiving. Dubbed the “Jet Stream Superman,”…

Paraplegic racing driver Robert Wickens makes return to the track. From his basement

April 13, 2020 6:07 AM CNN

It was a moment that changed his life forever, but former racing driver Robert Wickens can hardly remember it. While competing in the NTT INDYCAR…

Climbing the height of Mount Everest from the comfort of your own home

April 13, 2020 5:25 AM CNN

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or in the case of John Griffin, the tough get walking. There are 30 steps in his three-story house…

Climbing the height of Mount Everest from the comfort of your own home

April 13, 2020 5:25 AM CNN

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or in the case of John Griffin, the tough get walking. There are 30 steps in his three-story house…

UTEP football player says he’s tested positive for virus

April 12, 2020 3:29 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A UTEP football player said Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Miners fullback Forrest McKee made his…

El Paso’s Sun Bowl is possible site for Las Vegas Raiders NFL games

April 12, 2020 1:54 PM ABC News

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders are eyeing the possibility of Covid-19 impacting the completion date of their new Allegiant Stadium…

UFC 249 and all other events postponed indefinitely after Dana White told to ‘stand down’

April 10, 2020 5:29 AM CNN

The highly-anticipated UFC 249 will not happen on April 18 as previously scheduled after UFC president Dana White said he was told to “stand…

UTEP adds backcourt depth in North Alabama transfer Christian Agnew

April 9, 2020 12:22 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – It was no secret that UTEP Men’s Basketball Coach Rodney Terry and the Miners were looking to add depth via the transfer market this…