Sports Archives

Lionel Messi aims a dig at Barcelona hierarchy after posting emotional farewell to Luis Suarez

September 25, 2020 8:39 AM CNN

It’s safe to assume that Lionel Messi is still not happy with Barcelona’s board. The 33-year-old, who had expressed his desire to leave…

Rafael Nadal targets 13th French Open title as Novak Djokovic says his rival is ‘beatable’ on clay

September 25, 2020 7:52 AM CNN

The tennis world waited seven months for the return of grand slams. Now, like buses, two have come along at once. Having been moved from its usual…

Olympic organizers reveal plans for scaled-down Tokyo event

September 25, 2020 7:19 AM CNN

Tokyo 2020 organizers are proposing to cut the number of officials at next year’s Olympics by 10 to 15% as part of a wider package of…

‘I thought I had grown,’ jokes Jose Mourinho as he discovers goalposts were wrong size

September 25, 2020 5:55 AM CNN

Rather than “moving the goalposts” it was a case of shortened ones ahead of Thursday’s Europa League game between Tottenham…

LeBron James says, ‘We lost a beautiful woman’ in Breonna Taylor

September 25, 2020 4:37 AM CNN

The hours following the Kentucky attorney general’s announcement in Breonna Taylor’s case were “very heavy,” LeBron James…

Bayern Munich powers its way to Super Cup glory in front of 15,000 fans

September 25, 2020 3:25 AM CNN

Bayern Munich lifted the UEFA Super Cup on Thursday, after beating Sevilla 2-1 in front of more than 15,000 fans. The game, held in Budapest’s…

Pac-12 reverses itself, will play college football starting Nov. 6

September 24, 2020 5:05 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO, California — The Pac-12 has decided to play football in the fall, following the Big Ten in reversing an August decision to postpone…

Rose Lavelle and Alex Morgan lead “American invasion” of English football

September 25, 2020 2:37 AM CNN

The “Manchester Derby” between Manchester United and Manchester City usually determines if the city is red or blue. But now the city is…

WR Justin Garrett overcomes homelessness, tragedy to star for UTEP

September 25, 2020 3:15 AM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — While Senior (RS) wide receiver Justin Garrett’s numbers are atop the UTEP Miners’ stat book each weekend, it’s his impression off…

Los Angeles Chargers QB has lung accidentally punctured by team doctor

September 24, 2020 7:59 PM CNN

While attempting to administer a shot to Tyrod Taylor’s ribs, a Los Angeles Chargers team doctor accidentally punctured one of the…

Solicitation charges dropped against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft

September 24, 2020 4:20 PM CNN

Two solicitation of prostitution charges filed against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft in Florida were dropped Thursday, court documents…

AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic tests positive for Covid-19

September 24, 2020 11:06 AM CNN

Soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has become the latest global athlete to test positive for Covid-19. The striker made the announcement on Twitter,…

As ESPN went to commercial, commentator Jalen Rose urged, ‘Arrest the cops that murdered Breonna Taylor’

September 24, 2020 9:47 AM CNN

ESPN analyst Jalen Rose joined a growing list of celebrities, politicians and athletes weighing in amid national frustration and anger that none of…

Australian cricket legend Dean Jones dies aged 59

September 24, 2020 8:39 AM CNN

Former Australia cricketer Dean Jones has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 59, Indian broadcaster Star India confirmed in a statement on…

Budapest welcomes 15,500 fans for UEFA Super Cup amid growing coronavirus fears

September 24, 2020 7:00 AM CNN

TV viewers tuning in to Thursday’s UEFA Super Cup can be excused for thinking they’ve stumbled across highlights of a months-old fixture,…

Luis Suarez accused of passing rigged Italian language exam, according to prosecutors

September 24, 2020 6:24 AM CNN

Barcelona star Luis Suarez has been accused of passing a rigged Italian language exam amid a potential move to Juventus, according to Italian…

From world titles to the cover of Vogue Arabia, meet world champion BMX rider Matthias Dandois

September 24, 2020 5:30 AM CNN

As a young boy, Matthias Dandois dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. “I was really into soccer. I played for seven years but I…

From world titles to the cover of Vogue Arabia, meet world champion BMX rider Matthias Dandois

September 24, 2020 5:30 AM CNN

As a young boy, Matthias Dandois dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. “I was really into soccer. I played for seven years but I…

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in talks to invest in Welsh soccer team

September 24, 2020 4:56 AM CNN

It seems a script you simply couldn’t write. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been named as potential investors in Wrexham AFC, a…

Packers’ Aaron Jones named NFL’s Ground Player of the Week, making his case for contract extension

September 23, 2020 9:29 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Aaron Jones’ bid for a new contract is paying early dividends for the Green Bay Packers. He was named the FedEx NFL Ground…

UTEP’s athletic department furloughs employees, cuts jobs due to pandemic budget woes

September 23, 2020 4:47 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, TEXAS – In what UTEP President Heather Wilson called “tough decisions,” the university announced late Wednesday afternoon that it was…

NFL Legend Gale Sayers Dies at 77

September 23, 2020 2:26 PM CNN

NFL legend Gale Sayers has died at the age of 77. Widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs to ever carry a football, the former Chicago…

Bryson DeChambeau added 40 pounds to boost game. This is what he ate

September 23, 2020 9:48 AM CNN

Bryson DeChambeau’s physical transformation has been remarkable in 2020. What’s equally remarkable is how quickly he’s started to…

Bryson DeChambeau added 40 pounds to boost game. This is what he ate

September 23, 2020 9:48 AM CNN

Bryson DeChambeau’s physical transformation has been remarkable in 2020. What’s equally remarkable is how quickly he’s started to…

Chris Paul says NBA players ‘are woke’ and empowered in the social justice movement

September 23, 2020 3:32 AM CNN

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul says NBA players are acutely aware of the current social justice movement and feel empowered to make a…

Notorious for the anti-Arab racism of some of its fans, Israeli soccer club explores Emirati investment

September 23, 2020 2:54 AM CNN

A glass cabinet in the lobby of Moshe Hogeg’s office is filled with action hero figures. The high-tech executive explained to CNN’s Oren…

Notorious for the anti-Arab racism of some of its fans, Israeli soccer club explores Emirati investment

September 23, 2020 2:54 AM CNN

A glass cabinet in the lobby of Moshe Hogeg’s office is filled with action hero figures. The high-tech executive explained to CNN’s Oren…

Some parents question EPISD superintendent being at game with daughter since fans aren’t allowed

September 22, 2020 11:35 PM Wil Herren, Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Independent School District Superintendent Juan Cabrera was recently photographed not wearing a face mask while…

Why this year will be the first time Mike Tyson will vote

September 22, 2020 9:57 PM CNN

Mike Tyson, 54, has never voted before. He’s changing that this election year. “This will be my 1st time voting,” Tyson said in a…

EPISD cancels indoor games vs. districts allowing fans; move comes as 2 YISD athletes get virus

September 22, 2020 4:56 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District’s El Paso High Tigers cancelled their volleyball game against the Ysleta Independent School…