LeBron James and the LA Lakers yet to click in early days of NBA season
Only two NBA teams have played four games so far this season: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets. Both are talked up as potential…
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Washington Football Team releases quarterback Dwayne Haskins following benching and Covid-19 rules violation
The Washington Football Team parted ways with second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Monday. “This afternoon I met with Dwayne and informed…
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Dallas Mavericks blow out LA Clippers by 51 points
Having lost their first two games of the season, the Dallas Mavericks stormed to a statement victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday,…
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NMSU’s 21 game win streak snapped; Aggies fall to CSUN, 66-63
NORTHRIDGE, California — There’s the saying that all good things must come to an end, unfortunately for the NMSU Aggies it came too soon. Just three…
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Muhammad Ali Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Personal Birth date:…
Continue Reading Manchester City’s ‘compromised’ Covid-19 security bubble forces postponement of game at Everton
An uptick in positive Covid-19 cases at Manchester City has forced the postponement of the club’s English Premier League game at Everton on…
Continue Reading Eyeing successive Super Bowl titles, Kansas City Chiefs prepare to ‘heal’ ahead of playoffs
The top and bottom of the NFL regular season was sealed on Sunday. A narrow 17-14 win for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Atlanta Falcons earned…
Continue Reading ‘Like a chisel going through your head’: Greg Norman delivers graphic account of dealing with Covid-19 symptoms
Golf great Greg Norman has graphically described his struggle dealing with Covid-19 symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus. Over the…
Continue Reading Roger Federer withdraws from 2021 Australian Open
Roger Federer has withdrawn from the 2021 Australian Open, the tournament announced on Monday. The 20-time major champion has not played in a…
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Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a knuckleballer who baffled hitters for more than two decades, dies at 81
ATLANTA, Georgia — Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for more…
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Packers blow out Titans 40-14 as El Paso’s Jones surpasses 1,000 yards for the 2nd straight season
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Former UTEP standout and El Paso native Aaron Jones surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the second-straight season as the…
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Cowboys defeat Eagles 37-17 to stay alive in NFC East playoff race
ARLINGTON, Texas — From the gruesome ankle injury that ended their star quarterback’s season to the sudden death of their conditioning coach, the…
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UTEP basketball game vs. Our Lady of the Lake cancelled due to Covid-19 issues
EL PASO, Texas — UTEPs Monday basketball game has been cancelled due to a player for opponent Our Lady of the Lake player testing positive for…
Continue Reading Roger Federer will miss Australian Open, plans return after Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer’s agent tells The Associated Press that the 20-time Grand Slam champion is withdrawing from the Australian…
Continue Reading West Brom stuns Liverpool with late equalizer
Reigning Premier League champion Liverpool missed the chance to go five points clear at the top of the table as West Bromwich Albion salvaged a…
Continue Reading Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at the age of 81
Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer, the Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday. “We are…
Continue Reading Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sold to Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle
The property formerly known as Neverland Ranch, home to the late Michael Jackson, has been purchased by Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle,…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka selected AP Female Athlete of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been selected by The Associated Press as the Female Athlete of the Year. The results were revealed…
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University of Utah football player & Texas native Ty Jordan dies at the age of 19
University of Utah star freshman running back Ty Jordan has died at the age of 19, the school announced on Saturday. Jordan was named the Pac-12…
Continue Reading Manchester United denied record-equaling Premier League away win by late Foxes equalizer
Leicester City came from behind twice to deny Manchester United a record-equaling 11th straight English Premier League away win in a 2-2 Boxing Day…
Continue Reading Tom Brady lifts Buccaneers into playoffs with record-breaking performance
Tom Brady marked his 300th regular season game with a stellar performance to lift the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into the NFL playoffs for the first time…
Continue Reading Wrestler Jon Huber dies at 41 from ‘non-Covid related lung issue,’ his wife says
Professional wrestler Jon Huber, known in the ring as both Luke Harper and Mr. Brodie Lee, died Saturday at the age of 41, according to World…
Continue Reading UTEP Prepares to host Our Lady of the Lake Monday; fans still not allowed at games
EL PASO, Texas – After a short winter break the UTEP Miners will return to the court Monday at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP will host Our Lady of the…
Continue Reading Female jockey makes history in famous Boxing Day steeplechase
Bryony Frost made horse racing history as she became the first woman jockey to win the prestigious King George VI Chase with a “dream”…
Continue Reading Duke women’s basketball cancels rest of 2020-2021 season because of Covid-19 concerns
Duke University’s women’s basketball team will not play the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, citing health and safety concerns stemming…
Continue Reading Boston Celtics legend K.C. Jones has died at age 88
The word “legend” is often thrown around casually. But when it comes to K.C. Jones, there really is no other word that does him justice.…
Continue Reading Heisman Trophy Fast Facts
Here’s a look at college football’s Heisman Trophy. Facts The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the “most outstanding…
Continue Reading For the first time all season, an NFL coach will miss a game due to Covid-19 protocols
Players, assistant coaches and coordinators have all missed National Football League games this season under league Covid-19 protocols, but never has…
Continue Reading Chinese swimmer Sun Yang’s eight-year doping ban set aside by Swiss court ‘on grounds of bias’
China’s triple Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang has had an eight-year doping ban “set aside” by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court…
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NMSU basketball teams to play home conference games at Grand Canyon University
PHOENIX, Arizona – With the NMSU Aggies unable to play games in the state of New Mexico, NMSU has found a temporary home among a conference rival.…
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