How Hideki Matsuyama became Japan’s new national hero
With one small putt, Hideki Matsuyama ascended from professional golfer to national treasure. Like Naomi Osaka before him, the 29-year-old’s…
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What you need to know about the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren boxing match
YouTube star Jake Paul is set to fight in his third professional boxing match against former UFC fighter Ben Askren. Tonight’s eight-round pro…
Continue Reading Hamilton sees off the Red Bulls to seize his 99th pole
Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 99th Formula One pole position after seeing off Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen in qualifying for the…
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UTEP star forward Bryson Williams enters transfer portal
EL PASO, Texas – During his introduction new UTEP basketball coach Joe Golding said if any players on the roster opted to transfer, he would help…
Continue Reading Matthew McConaughey: How actor’s wife ‘injected’ soccer into his blood
Before he became one of Hollywood’s leading men, before the Oscar for best actor in 2014 and he went Interstellar on the silver screen, Matthew…
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Funeral services held for father of El Paso NFL star Aaron Jones
EL PASO, Texas — Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones.…
Continue Reading Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is recovering after contracting malaria on international duty
Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been recovering in hospital after catching malaria while on international duty. The striker had returned…
Continue Reading Martin Braithwaite spent time in a wheelchair as a child; now he’s Lionel Messi’s wingman at Barcelona
It’s a memory that Martin Braithwaite has pushed to the back of his mind — watching his friends having fun while he was temporarily…
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UTEP’s Kristian Sjolund enters transfer portal
EL PASO, Texas – It didn’t take long for the transfers to start up once again at UTEP. Just one day after Joe Golding was officially named the new…
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USC men’s basketball program placed on 2 years’ probation for former associate coach’s role in national bribery scandal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NCAA hit Southern California’s men’s basketball program with two years’ probation on Thursday because a former…
Continue Reading ‘The Short Game’: Netflix documentary female stars are helping to change golf
“How you like me now?” say eight sassy golf whiz kids into the camera, accompanied by the catchy tune of the same name in the Netflix…
Continue Reading Manchester United change seat covering colors to improve home form after players complain
Whether it be baying fans, a particularly colorful outfit or even a pitch invader, it’s not unheard of for football players to suffer…
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UTEP’s new head basketball coach introduced to Sun City
EL PASO, Texas — New UTEP Men’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Golding arrived in the Sun City on Wednesday and was formally introduced on the court at…
Continue Reading A former student sues the University of Evansville over sexual assault allegations against former basketball coach
A former student athletic trainer at the University of Evansville filed a lawsuit against the Indiana school, alleging sexual assault and a pattern…
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NMSU gives Chris Jans 6-year contract extension as hoops coach
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Just a day ago, New Mexico State fans thought they may be losing their head basketball coach. Now, it looks they will have…
Continue Reading UEFA bans Slavia Prague’s Ondřej Kúdela for 10 games for racist behavior
Slavia Prague defender Ondřej Kúdela has been banned for 10 matches by UEFA after the governing body’s investigation into allegations of the…
Continue Reading Erling Haaland destined to ‘smash a lot of records,’ says Norwegian great Erik Thorstvedt
Erik Thorstvedt can pinpoint the moment he earmarked a young Erling Braut Haaland as a star in the making. Thorstvedt, a former international…
Continue Reading With 100 days until the Tokyo Olympics, Japan has vaccinated less than 1% of its population. That’s a problem
When 2020 Tokyo Olympics volunteers have in recent weeks asked officials how they’ll be protected from Covid-19, given the foreign athletes…
Continue Reading USA predicted to top Tokyo Olympics medal table
The circumstances around this year’s Olympics might be wildly different compared to previous Games, but history could be about to repeat itself…
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Abilene Christian’s Golding hired as new UTEP head basketball coach
UPDATE: UTEP confirmed Tuesday night that it has hired Abilene Christian’s Joe Golding as the Miners’ new head basketball coach. Golding led Abilene…
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Del Valle falls 4-2 to Wakeland in state soccer semifinals
MIDLAND, Texas — The Del Valle Conquistadores soccer season came to a heartbreaking end Tuesday in Midland. In their Texas 5A state semifinal game…
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The NCAA says it supports transgender student-athletes as some states enact sports bans
The NCAA says it “firmly and unequivocally supports” transgender athletes having the opportunity to participate in college sports as a…
Continue Reading Trekking 4,000km along the Australian coast — on a skateboard
If you’ve been out driving on the eastern coast of Australia in the last few months, you might have seen Tom Drury. He would have been hard to…
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El Paso Locomotive extend partnership with KVIA as official local TV partner
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive has extended its relationship with KVIA as the official local TV partner of Locomotive FC through the 2021 USL…
Continue Reading ‘If you have the talent, you will be given the opportunity,’ says Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore
After her historic victory in becoming the first female jockey to win the Grand National, Irish rider Rachael Blackmore allowed herself a treat.…
Continue Reading Barcelona pips fierce rival Real Madrid to be named the world’s most valuable club
Despite a tumultuous period on and off the pitch, Barcelona is now the most valuable soccer club in the world, according to Forbes. Valued at $4.76…
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NMSU Coach Doug Martin remembers Julian Edelman, “most competitive player ever coached”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State Head Football Coach Doug Martin has been coaching for 40 years. But there is no hesitation is voice when he…
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Super-recruit KJ Lewis returning to Chapin for junior season
EL PASO, Texas – After transfer speculation, the best high school basketball player in El Paso will be staying just that. Chapin rising junior KJ…
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2021 UTEP football season tickets officially on sale, announcement of recent alumni offer
EL PASO, Texas – With season ticket renewals now concluded, new season tickets are now officially on sale for the 2021 UTEP Football season. Ticket…
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UTEP soccer’s Tessa Carlin named to C-USA All-Academic First Team
IRVING, Texas – UTEP sophomore Tessa Carlin has been named to the Conference USA All-Academic first team, the league office recently announced. She…
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