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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford launches children’s book club

November 17, 2020 5:50 AM CNN

After his successful campaigning not once, but twice forced the UK government into a U-turn on policies to help feed children from low-income…

Surfing world pays tribute to John Shimooka, who has died aged 51

November 17, 2020 3:52 AM CNN

The world of surfing is mourning the death of John Shimooka at the age of 51. Shimooka, a former world tour surfer turned broadcaster, died in the…

Chris Paul to join Phoenix Suns from Oklahoma City Thunder

November 17, 2020 3:26 AM CNN

The NBA trade moratorium had been lifted for barely an hour on Monday before the league saw its first blockbuster deal, as the Phoenix Suns acquired…

Armed robbery charges dropped against former New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker

November 16, 2020 5:57 PM CNN

Armed robbery charges against former New York Giants player DeAndre Baker were dropped Monday and the attorney for his accusers was arrested for…

Daniil Medvedev hits underarm serve on his way to victory against Alexander Zverev

November 16, 2020 5:34 PM CNN

Daniil Medvedev started his ATP Finals campaign in dominant form with a straight-sets victory against Alexander Zverev on Monday. The Russian won 6-3…

WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational cancelled due to pandemic

November 16, 2020 4:38 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – An annual El Paso tradition won’t be taking place in 2020. The Sun Bowl Association’s holiday college basketball tournament has…

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are set to complete takeover of Welsh soccer team

November 16, 2020 2:37 PM CNN

The gang has bought a soccer club. You may have never heard of Wrexham AFC, but you might do soon. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney moved a…

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are set to complete takeover of Welsh soccer team

November 16, 2020 2:37 PM CNN

The gang has bought a soccer club. You may have never heard of Wrexham AFC, but you might do soon. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney moved a…

Olympics chief Thomas Bach ‘very, very confident’ spectators can attend postponed Tokyo Games

November 16, 2020 7:58 AM CNN

Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said on Monday that he is “very, very confident” spectators will be…

Is golf set for a new era of dominance after Dustin Johnson smashes records to win Masters?

November 16, 2020 6:33 AM CNN

Remaining calm on golf’s biggest stages has been one of Dustin Johnson’s greatest strengths. However, after winning his first Masters and…

‘I have walked this sport alone,’ says Lewis Hamilton after record-equaling title win

November 16, 2020 1:41 AM CNN

Lewis Hamilton may be Formula One’s most successful driver but after securing a record-equaling seventh world title on Sunday the Briton said…

Tiger Woods cards a 10 on notorious par-three hole at Masters to make history for all the wrong reasons

November 16, 2020 12:38 AM CNN

Tiger Woods would have hoped to finish his Masters title defense with a strong final round, instead he suffered a humiliating meltdown on the hole…

Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles

November 15, 2020 3:08 PM CNN

Lewis Hamilton has become accustomed to making history and, at a rain-soaked Turkish Grand Prix, the Englishman put his name in the record books once…

Records tumble as No. 1 Dustin Johnson wins Masters for first time

November 15, 2020 2:39 PM CNN

World number one Dustin Johnson entered the history books as he won the 84th Masters in record-breaking style at Augusta National on Sunday. The…

Packers beat Jaguars 24-20, El Paso’s Jones combines with Williams for 76 yards

November 15, 2020 2:36 PM Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The Green Bay Packers avoided what would have been a major upset loss to Jacksonville on Sunday with a 24-20 win. Green Bay…

Dustin Johnson wins 1st Masters played in the fall with record score of 268

November 15, 2020 12:53 PM Associated Press

AUGUSTA, Georgia — Dustin Johnson won the first Masters played in the fall with record score of 268 on Sunday. RELATED STORY: Tiger Woods cards a…

Emily Kristine Pedersen wins inaugural Saudi Ladies International after thrilling finish

November 15, 2020 1:05 PM CNN

Denmark’s Emily Kristine Pedersen won the inaugural Saudi Ladies International, the first women’s professional tour event to be held in…

Emily Kristine Pedersen wins inaugural Saudi Ladies International after thrilling finish

November 15, 2020 1:05 PM CNN

Denmark’s Emily Kristine Pedersen won the inaugural Saudi Ladies International, the first women’s professional tour event to be held in…

‘We expect this to get harder.’ For the NFL, it’s Super Bowl or bust as the pandemic rages

November 15, 2020 10:01 AM CNN

The Super Bowl, the crown jewel of American sports, is scheduled for the first Sunday in February at Raymond James Stadium in Florida at a time when…

No.1 Dustin Johnson on record run as he leads Masters by four shots

November 15, 2020 9:04 AM CNN

Dustin Johnson lived up to his billing as the world’s top golfer to open up a four-shot third-round lead as a “tired” Tiger Woods…

UTSA routs UTEP 52-21 with record-setting 600 yards of offense

November 14, 2020 2:40 PM Nate Ryan

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — After narrowly trailing at halftime, UTEP failed to put up any points in the second half as the Miners were routed by UTSA…

Gigantic alligator spotted roaming Florida golf course

November 14, 2020 6:41 PM CNN

You thought Jurassic Park was just a movie? Well, you might be forgiven for thinking dinosaurs still walk the earth after seeing footage of a…

New Zealand suffers shock loss to Argentina in Rugby Championship

November 14, 2020 4:35 AM CNN

Widely regarded as one of the greatest sports teams in the world, New Zealand’s rugby union team suffered a shock 25-15 loss on Saturday as…

New Aggie whiskey is ready for NMSU fans hands

November 13, 2020 10:27 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University has unveiled its own officially licensed whiskey, making it the first college to do so as…

Borderland Blitz 11/13 – high school football scores & highlights

November 13, 2020 4:11 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – High school football returned to the Borderland on Friday night with a total of 7 games. Before the start of kickoff, Socorro…

Bryson DeChambeau’s Masters challenge evaporates after bizarre lost ball

November 13, 2020 5:51 PM CNN

Bryson DeChambeau’s much vaunted challenge for the Masters fell victim to a lost ball and a string of errant shots as fellow Americans Dustin…

UTEP vs. UAB now canceled, but this weekend’s UTSA game still on

November 13, 2020 2:31 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP’s football game against UAB, scheduled for next Friday in Midland, has now been canceled after numerous UAB…

It’s the ‘golden age’ of sports betting

November 13, 2020 12:25 PM CNN

Several more states voted to legalize sports betting last week, and the good news for the gambling industry continues: DraftKings and the owner of…

Mohamed Salah tests positive for coronavirus, Egyptian Football Association says

November 13, 2020 9:53 AM CNN

Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah has tested positive for coronavirus, the Egyptian Football Association said in a statement on Friday. The news…

Defender scores ‘miraculous’ scissor kick after his bicycle kick rebounds off crossbar

November 13, 2020 6:01 AM CNN

The Puskas Award is handed out by FIFA, world football’s governing body, at the end of every calendar year for the best goal in the global…