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Daytona 500 Fast Facts

February 15, 2021 8:20 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the Daytona 500, the first race of the racing season for NASCAR. February 15, 2021 – Michael McDowell wins the 63rd…

Manchester United’s Anthony Martial racially abused on social media after draw

February 15, 2021 6:25 AM CNN Newsource

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has received racial abuse over social media following his side’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion…

Watch out, Wimbledon! Serena Williams shares video of daughter Olympia training with coach Patrick Mouratoglou

February 15, 2021 5:33 AM CNN Newsource

At just three years old, Serena Williams‘ daughter is discovering that practice makes perfect on the tennis court. The 23-time grand slam…

‘As good as it gets’ — US golfer Daniel Berger sinks eagle putt on the final hole to win at Pebble Beach

February 15, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

American golfer Daniel Berger came up clutch with an impressive eagle putt on the final hole to win the AT&T Pebble Beach on Sunday. The…

Rafael Nadal eases into Australian Open quarterfinals, remains on course for record-breaking grand slam

February 15, 2021 4:31 AM CNN Newsource

Rafael Nadal remains on course to earn his record-breaking 21st grand slam at the Australian Open with a comfortable victory over Fabio Fognini on…

An earthquake at the Olympic torch relay start point is just the beleaguered Tokyo 2020 Games’ latest crisis

February 15, 2021 1:26 AM CNN Newsource

Less than six weeks before the Olympic torch relay was due to begin in Fukushima, showcasing the region’s recovery from a catastrophic nuclear…

UTEP completes key sweep of FIU with 77-68 home victory

February 13, 2021 11:39 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Despite the losing records coming in, it felt like this weekend’s home series with Florida International was UTEP’s most important…

Red-hot UTEP WBB extend win streak to nine with sweep of FIU

February 13, 2021 11:49 PM Nate Ryan

MIAMI, Florida – Kevin Baker and the UTEP Women’s Basketball team are the hottest in town. Katia Gallegos put up another incredible stat-line (17…

Novak Djokovic becomes just second man in history to reach 300 grand slam wins

February 14, 2021 9:44 AM CNN

Novak Djokovic became just the second man in history to reach 300 grand slam wins with victory over Milos Raonic in the fourth round of the…

Novak Djokovic becomes just second man in history to reach 300 grand slams wins

February 14, 2021 9:36 AM CNN Newsource

Novak Djokovic became just the second man in history to reach 300 grand slams wins with victory over Milos Raonic in the fourth round of the…

New Mexico St. controls Seattle in a 65-58 win

February 14, 2021 3:20 AM Associated Press

SEATTLE, Washington — Jabari Rice scored 19 points and Johnny McCants scored 16 and New Mexico State beat Seattle 65-58 on Saturday night. Clayton…

LeBron James breaks NBA record for most career turnovers

February 13, 2021 12:27 PM CNN Newsource

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just set a new NBA record, but it probably won’t be the highlight of his legendary career. James…

Another defensive meltdown condemns Liverpool to third straight Premier League defeat

February 13, 2021 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

Liverpool’s defense of its Premier League title is rapidly evaporating after yet another calamitous defensive performance condemned Jurgen…

Another defensive meltdown sees Liverpool slip to third straight Premier League defeat

February 13, 2021 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

Liverpool’s defense of its Premier League title is rapidly evaporating after yet another calamitous defensive performance condemned Jurgen…

NASCAR’s first Arab American female driver to make her debut at Daytona International Speedway

February 13, 2021 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

Toni Breidinger says that when she sat behind the wheel of a go-kart at age 9, she knew she would become a race car driver. Twelve years later,…

Bubba Wallace: How 2020 helped NASCAR driver find his voice to speak out over injustice

February 13, 2021 3:45 AM CNN

Ahead of Sunday’s Daytona 500 — the biggest event on NASCAR’s schedule — it’s hard for Darrell “Bubba”…

‘Not the best news that you can get: ‘ Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir on battling MND with a smile

February 13, 2021 3:34 AM CNN

Doddie Weir is the kind of guy who’s hard to miss. At six feet and six inches tall, he towers over almost everybody and just in case you…

Mississippi Senate votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

February 13, 2021 2:54 AM CNN Newsource

The Mississippi Senate voted Thursday to ban transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams in the state’s high schools and…

A day after his controversial hire, Jaguars say performance coach Chris Doyle has resigned

February 12, 2021 11:49 PM CNN Newsource

A day after his controversial hire, the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars said Friday that director of sports performance Chris Doyle has resigned…

NMSU’s struggles on the hardwood return following 83-72 loss at Seattle

February 12, 2021 11:21 PM Adrian Ochoa

SEATTLE, Washington – Just when the NMSU Aggies thought they had found some momentum, Friday’s trip to Seattle was a rude awakening. The Aggies…

UTEP back in the win column; Miners victorious over FIU, 75-59

February 12, 2021 11:05 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners got a much needed win Friday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP defeated the Florida International Panthers by a…

UTEP extends win streak to 8; Miners roll past FIU, 76-64

February 12, 2021 7:57 PM Adrian Ochoa

MIAMI, Florida – There is no slowing down the UTEP Miners, not even a trip across the country to the Sunshine State. Friday, the UTEP women’s…

J.J. Watt says farewell to the Houston Texans and the city: ‘I love you’

February 12, 2021 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

J.J. Watt, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is leaving the Houston Texans after 10 seasons. In a video shared on social media Friday,…

Minor league baseball changes unveiled with regional alignment that impacts Chihuahuas

February 12, 2021 11:49 AM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — Major League Baseball has reorganized its minor leagues in a 120-team regional alignment that impacts the El Paso Chihuahuas. MLB…

Houston Texans release star defensive end J.J. Watt

February 12, 2021 8:28 AM Mauricio Casillas

HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Texans have parted ways with three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt. ESPN reported that Watt had asked…

Houston Texans agree to ‘mutually part ways’ with star defensive end J.J. Watt

February 12, 2021 8:24 AM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans split Friday, ending the tenure of the face of the franchise and adding further turmoil to an…

Novak Djokovic defeats Taylor Fritz in five-set epic as fans are told to leave due to Melbourne quarantine

February 12, 2021 8:15 AM CNN

Novak Djokovic battled through injury to survive a comeback by Taylor Fritz in the third round of the Australian Open, triumphing 7-6 6-4 3-6 4-6…

‘Just do it, you won’t regret it’: El Paso runner works his way up to a full marathon in less than a year

February 12, 2021 6:59 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Marathon is back this weekend with events spanning three days. The 5K Walk/Run will take place Friday. The half…

Fernando Alonso, two-time F1 champion, has undergone a successful operation after cycling crash

February 12, 2021 5:42 AM CNN Newsource

Two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso has undergone a “successful corrective operation” on a fracture of his upper jaw…

Australian Open to go without fans as ‘new kind of enemy’ forces Victoria to lock down

February 12, 2021 4:14 AM CNN Newsource

The Australian state of Victoria will lock down for five days in a bid to curb the spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant, meaning the…