Sports Archives

Dallas Mavericks blow out LA Clippers by 51 points

December 29, 2020 2:08 AM CNN

Having lost their first two games of the season, the Dallas Mavericks stormed to a statement victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday,…

NMSU’s 21 game win streak snapped; Aggies fall to CSUN, 66-63

December 28, 2020 7:26 PM Adrian Ochoa

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…

Muhammad Ali Fast Facts

December 28, 2020 2:35 PM CNN

Here is a look at the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Personal Birth date:…

Manchester City’s ‘compromised’ Covid-19 security bubble forces postponement of game at Everton

December 28, 2020 10:35 AM CNN

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…

Eyeing successive Super Bowl titles, Kansas City Chiefs prepare to ‘heal’ ahead of playoffs

December 28, 2020 9:27 AM CNN

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…

‘Like a chisel going through your head’: Greg Norman delivers graphic account of dealing with Covid-19 symptoms

December 28, 2020 5:54 AM CNN

Golf great Greg Norman has graphically described his struggle dealing with Covid-19 symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus. Over the…

Roger Federer withdraws from 2021 Australian Open

December 28, 2020 2:23 AM CNN

Roger Federer has withdrawn from the 2021 Australian Open, the tournament announced on Monday. The 20-time major champion has not played in a…

Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, a knuckleballer who baffled hitters for more than two decades, dies at 81

December 27, 2020 11:00 AM Associated Press

ATLANTA, Georgia — Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for more…

Packers blow out Titans 40-14 as El Paso’s Jones surpasses 1,000 yards for the 2nd straight season

December 27, 2020 9:25 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Former UTEP standout and El Paso native Aaron Jones surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the second-straight season as the…

Cowboys defeat Eagles 37-17 to stay alive in NFC East playoff race

December 27, 2020 5:47 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — From the gruesome ankle injury that ended their star quarterback’s season to the sudden death of their conditioning coach, the…

UTEP basketball game vs. Our Lady of the Lake cancelled due to Covid-19 issues

December 27, 2020 9:51 PM Wil Herren

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…

Roger Federer will miss Australian Open, plans return after Melbourne

December 27, 2020 3:45 PM Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer’s agent tells The Associated Press that the 20-time Grand Slam champion is withdrawing from the Australian…

West Brom stuns Liverpool with late equalizer

December 27, 2020 2:32 PM CNN

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…

Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at the age of 81

December 27, 2020 1:03 PM CNN

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…

Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sold to Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle

December 27, 2020 12:50 PM CNN

The property formerly known as Neverland Ranch, home to the late Michael Jackson, has been purchased by Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle,…

Naomi Osaka selected AP Female Athlete of the Year

December 27, 2020 9:41 AM Associated Press

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…

University of Utah football player & Texas native Ty Jordan dies at the age of 19

December 27, 2020 8:00 AM CNN

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…

Manchester United denied record-equaling Premier League away win by late Foxes equalizer

December 27, 2020 7:11 AM CNN

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…

Tom Brady lifts Buccaneers into playoffs with record-breaking performance

December 27, 2020 7:07 AM CNN

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…

Wrestler Jon Huber dies at 41 from ‘non-Covid related lung issue,’ his wife says

December 27, 2020 2:10 AM CNN

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…

UTEP Prepares to host Our Lady of the Lake Monday; fans still not allowed at games

December 26, 2020 6:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

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…

Female jockey makes history in famous Boxing Day steeplechase

December 26, 2020 10:44 AM CNN

Bryony Frost made horse racing history as she became the first woman jockey to win the prestigious King George VI Chase with a “dream”…

Duke women’s basketball cancels rest of 2020-2021 season because of Covid-19 concerns

December 25, 2020 6:26 PM CNN

Duke University’s women’s basketball team will not play the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, citing health and safety concerns stemming…

Boston Celtics legend K.C. Jones has died at age 88

December 25, 2020 6:22 PM CNN

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.…

Heisman Trophy Fast Facts

December 25, 2020 1:43 PM CNN

Here’s a look at college football’s Heisman Trophy. Facts The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the “most outstanding…

For the first time all season, an NFL coach will miss a game due to Covid-19 protocols

December 24, 2020 10:00 AM CNN

Players, assistant coaches and coordinators have all missed National Football League games this season under league Covid-19 protocols, but never has…