Sports Archives

BMW driver Alexander Sims claims first ‘dream’ Formula E win in dramatic race

November 23, 2019 1:14 PM CNN

In the first eight Formula E races of last season, there were eight different winners. The 2019-20 season has started in much the same way, after BMW…

Tottenham Hotspur secures win in Jose Mourinho’s first game in charge

November 23, 2019 12:30 PM CNN

After almost 11 months out of football, Jose Mourinho is back — with a smile. Having replaced Mauricio Pochettino on Wednesday as head coach of…

Alexi Lalas praises “cruel, but not unfair” MLS Playoffs

November 23, 2019 4:54 AM CNN

In a season dominated by up-and-coming teams, the Major League Soccer Cup final was played between two sides that are no strangers to success. For…

Friday night football scores; area round of state playoffs

November 22, 2019 11:20 PM Adrian Ochoa

Wichita Falls 42 Parkland 14 Canyon Randall 35 Canutillo 14 Burges 7 Lubbock Cooper…

Yale women’s soccer coach no longer employed after allegations of misconduct at previous job

November 22, 2019 9:15 PM CNN

Yale University’s women’s head soccer coach has left the school after allegations of misconduct from a previous job were published in the…

UTEP gets huge addition: Kaden Archie immediately eligible after getting NCAA waiver

November 22, 2019 6:26 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP sophomore transfer Kaden Archie will be ready to suit up in a UTEP uniform as the 6’6″ guard was announced immediately…

Floyd Mayweather says he is ‘coming out of retirement in 2020’ after UFC talks

November 22, 2019 9:59 AM CNN

Former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather says he is “coming out of retirement in 2020.” The 42-year-old made the announcement on his…

Sam Bird wins first race of new Formula E season in Saudi Arabia

November 22, 2019 7:54 AM CNN

Since its inaugural season in 2014, Formula E has undergone a multitude of changes, from technology to personnel. But it was one of the sport’s…

Dutch soccer set for widespread protests against racism

November 22, 2019 7:19 AM CNN

Professional soccer players in Holland will stand still for the first minute of this weekend’s matches to protest against racism in the game.…

Sportsmen commit upper lips to charity for Movember

November 22, 2019 3:15 AM CNN

November is traditionally known for turkey on Thanksgiving and fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night. It is now also known for mustaches. Men around the…

Jose Mourinho and Tottenham: A match made in heaven … or hell?

November 22, 2019 1:24 AM CNN

The past 12 hours at Tottenham Hotspur have felt more like a day in the life of a bored teenager playing Football Manager than reality. Given the…

Thursday night football scores; area round of the state playoffs

November 21, 2019 11:53 PM Adrian Ochoa

Wichita Rider 63 Hanks 27 Clint 15 Springtown 53 Mountain View 0 Decatur…

Lobos edge out Aggies 78-77 to end streak in ‘Battle of I-25’

November 21, 2019 9:44 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State was denied its attempt at a sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over New Mexico on Thursday…

Legendary former Bel Air football coach Bob Savage dies at 85

November 21, 2019 2:38 PM Jim Parker, Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — Legendary football coach Bob Savage, who led Bel Air High School’s program from 1973 to 1992, has died at the age of 85, ABC-7 has…

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Taison banned for one game for reacting to racist abuse

November 21, 2019 10:29 AM CNN

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Taison has been handed a one-match ban by the Ukrainian FA for his reaction to racist abuse by traveling Dynamo Kyiv…

Derek Jeter unveils ‘next chapter’ of Players’ Tribune with new ‘partnership’

November 21, 2019 6:34 AM CNN

While players might take some time off after retiring from professional sports, Derek Jeter did the opposite. The former baseball player was part of…

‘Flush it down the toilet:’ Golden State Warriors coach reacts to heaviest defeat in almost 50 years

November 21, 2019 5:41 AM CNN

It’s fair to say Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wasn’t impressed by his team’s humiliating 142-94 loss to the Dallas…

Germany’s ‘Big Four’ compete for the first time in motorsport history

November 21, 2019 5:21 AM CNN

Given the history of motor racing stretches back to the 1890s, finding any new ‘firsts’ in the sport is rare. But Formula E has made its…

Qatar 2022: Professor defends stadium cooling method

November 21, 2019 3:56 AM CNN

Like a glistening pearl on a sandy ocean floor, the Al Janoub Stadium stands out from the desert landscape of Al Wakrah in Qatar. It is one of the…

GC Prague Playoffs: World’s best primed for $13 million season finale

November 21, 2019 2:56 AM CNN

A year of fierce competition culminates in the Czech Republic this week as equestrian’s most lucrative competition reaches its dramatic…

Community Champions: Centennial girls soccer team

November 20, 2019 10:07 PM Adrian Ochoa

Winning a state championship in no way distinguishes the success of a team’s season. Case in point, the Centennial girls soccer team. This past…

Jose Mourinho: Tottenham Hotspur announce new head coach

November 20, 2019 6:59 AM CNN

Jose Mourinho has been named Tottenham Hotspur’s head coach after the surprise sacking of Mauricio Pochettino. The Portuguese coach, who has…

Mark Sampson: Ex-England women’s coach charged with racist language

November 20, 2019 5:55 AM CNN

Former England women’s manager Mark Sampson has been charged with alleged racist language by the English Football Association. The 37-year-old…

‘Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order’: Gareth Bale pokes fun at critics

November 20, 2019 4:30 AM CNN

He’s won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid and scored over a hundred goals for the club. But Gareth Bale is facing a backlash from…

UTEP remains perfect with 66-63 win over New Mexico

November 19, 2019 9:14 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — In a Noche Latina game that came down to the wire, the UTEP Miners defeated the New Mexico Lobos 66-63 Tuesday night at the Don…

Mauricio Pochettino sacked by Tottenham Hotspur

November 19, 2019 2:23 PM CNN

Mauricio Pochettino has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur just six months after leading the club to the Champions League final. “The Club can…

‘They need the cool factor’: Tony Hawk on skateboarding at Tokyo 2020

November 19, 2019 1:10 PM CNN

The Olympics needs skateboarding more than skateboarding needs the Olympics. That is the message from skateboarding legend Tony Hawk who told CNN…

Marc and Alex Marquez united in MotoGP for next season

November 19, 2019 10:26 AM CNN

Sibling rivalry just took a high-speed, two-wheel twist as Moto2 champion Alex Marquez was announced as Repsol Honda’s new MotoGP rider…

Gerard Pique hopes to avoid own goal in $3 billion Davis Cup revamp

November 19, 2019 9:02 AM CNN

He’s a World Cup winner and one of Spain’s most celebrated footballers, but Gerard Pique hopes to avoid an own goal in his controversial…

Manchester United debt increased by almost $181 million in 2019

November 19, 2019 8:55 AM CNN

If you thought the situation for Manchester United on the pitch was troubling, fans looking for consolation in the club’s financial situation…