Sports Archives

Baseball legend, home run king Hank Aaron dies at 86

January 22, 2021 9:16 AM Associated Press

ATLANTA, Georgia — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home…

Japan and IOC determined to hold Tokyo Olympics despite cancellation rumors

January 22, 2021 5:12 AM CNN

Reports of this summer’s Tokyo Olympic Games being canceled due to Covid-19 are “categorically untrue”, the International Olympic…

Paula Badosa becomes first Australian Open tennis player to reveal positive Covid-19 test

January 22, 2021 3:11 AM CNN Newsource

Rising tennis star Paula Badosa announced on Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid-19 — the first known Australian Open player to…

Japan determined to hold Tokyo Olympics despite cancellation rumors

January 22, 2021 3:08 AM CNN

The Japanese government is determined that the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, organizers said Friday, following an unconfirmed report that…

Community Champion: Tristen Licon moves to #2 on all-time scoring list at Sul Ross State University

January 21, 2021 8:36 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Tristen Licon isn’t just lighting up the scoreboards at Sul Ross State University, he’s all rewriting the history books. Last week,…

UTEP women hit the road to take on Louisiana Tech

January 21, 2021 4:41 PM Adrian Ochoa

The UTEP women’s basketball (6-5, 3-3 C-USA) hits the road once again this weekend to take on Louisiana Tech (9-3, 4-2 C-USA) in Conference USA…

UTEP looking to snap 3 game losing skid this weekend against Louisiana Tech

January 19, 2021 5:28 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners are in a bit of a slump, but there’s still plenty of time to turn the season around. UTEP (6-6) is looking to…

‘2021 should end now. This is a nightmare.’ Real Madrid humiliated by third-division side Alcoyano

January 21, 2021 4:30 AM CNN Newsource

This year has not started well for Real Madrid. The Spanish giant was booted out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday after a humiliating defeat to…

What a difference a year makes, with 2020 ‘the best of my career so far’ for Tyrrell Hatton

January 20, 2021 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

Although the freakish past 12 months has led to tragedy for many and huge disruption to the sporting calendar, golfer Tyrrell Hatton will look back…

WNBA team Atlanta Dream, co-owned by Kelly Loeffler, is close to being sold, league says

January 20, 2021 9:54 AM CNN Newsource

The sale of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream — co-owned by outgoing US Sen. Kelly Loeffler — is close to being finalized, a league…

Detroit Lions hire New Orleans Saints tight ends coach Dan Campbell as head coach

January 20, 2021 9:48 AM Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with Dan Campbell to be their coach. The Lions announced the agreement with the New Orleans…

Novak Djokovic says ‘good intentions’ were ‘misconstrued’ following backlash to list of proposals

January 20, 2021 8:40 AM CNN

Novak Djokovic says his “good” intentions were “misconstrued” after a list of proposals he sent to Craig Tiley, the CEO of…

Annika Sorenstam defends accepting Presidential Medal of Freedom a day after US Capitol riots

January 20, 2021 5:33 AM CNN Newsource

Golfing great Annika Sorenstam has defended her decision to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom a day after rioters stormed the US Capitol.…

Sloane Stephens mourns the death of three family members ahead of the Australian Open

January 20, 2021 3:42 AM CNN Newsource

As she adjusts to life quarantining ahead of the Australian Open, tennis star Sloane Stephens has revealed she is mourning the death of her…

Tiger Woods puts season on hold after the fifth back operation of his career

January 20, 2021 3:26 AM CNN Newsource

Tiger Woods‘ season is on pause after the 15-time major champion underwent a back operation for the fifth time in his career. A statement on…

NMSU sports teams can now practice in New Mexico; home games could be played in El Paso

January 19, 2021 10:51 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The NMSU Aggies are coming home. Tuesday, the New Mexico Governor’s Office announced they are easing restrictions when it…

Australian Open turmoil raises questions for Tokyo Games

January 19, 2021 7:20 PM CNN

The quarantine controversy over tennis’ Australian Open has raised questions about whether large-scale international sporting events can take…

Baseball Hall of Famer Don Sutton dead at 75

January 19, 2021 6:17 PM CNN Newsource

Hall of Fame baseball player Don Sutton died Monday night at the age of 75, his son tweeted Tuesday. “Saddened to share that my dad passed away…

For the first time in NFL history, a woman will officiate at the Super Bowl

January 19, 2021 3:38 PM CNN Newsource

Sarah Thomas already made history when she was named the first permanent female NFL official in 2015 and became the first female to officiate an NFL…

UTEP fans asked to vote on 100-year men’s hoops team

January 19, 2021 6:43 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – In honor of the 100th season of UTEP men’s basketball, the university is asking fans to help pick the UTEP Basketball 100-Year…

NBA star Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house

January 19, 2021 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving bought a house for the family of George Floyd, who died last year at the hands of a Minneapolis police…

Longtime Big 12 football replay official Gene Semko doubles as El Paso divorce lawyer

January 18, 2021 11:17 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Monday through Thursday, Gene Semko reviews cases as a divorce attorney from his offices in Downtown El Paso. But on Saturdays in…

New York Mets fire general manager Jared Porter after he reportedly sent explicit pictures to female reporter

January 19, 2021 10:29 AM CNN

The New York Mets have fired general manager Jared Porter after he reportedly sent explicit pictures to a female reporter in 2016. ESPN reported that…

‘The sky’s the limit on where this can go’ — The worlds of Fortnite and football collide

January 19, 2021 8:31 AM CNN

The rivalry between elite football clubs is already fierce, but it’s just been shot into new territory. As global fanbases shelter from the…

India achieves stunning Test victory over Australia with record-breaking run chase

January 19, 2021 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

A record-breaking run chase at the Gabba saw India topple Australia to take an unlikely 2-1 series victory. India needed 328 to win on Tuesday…

NMSU’s Chris Jans remains committed to finishing season despite team’s positive Covid-19 cases

January 18, 2021 10:56 PM Adrian Ochoa

PHOENIX, Arizona – Even after relocating to Phoenix, Arizona, it’s been anything but a smooth journey for the NMSU Aggies. Midway into the college…

Okla. State basketball player surprised with scholarship while working at Walmart

January 18, 2021 11:42 AM CNN Newsource

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Oklahoma State University basketball player Dee Mitchell was surprised with a scholarship while he was working…

Louisville moves to No. 1 in women’s Top 25 for 1st time in school history; Stanford tumbles to No. 5

January 18, 2021 11:03 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) —Louisville is No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll for the first time in school history. The…

Duke falls out of AP Top 25; Gonzaga, Baylor remain 1-2; Texas & Iowa swap places

January 18, 2021 10:11 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Gonzaga and Baylor maintained their grip on the top two spots in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll Monday.…

Sofia Bekatorou: Olympic medalist’s decision to speak out over alleged 1998 sexual assault sparks public outcry in Greece

January 18, 2021 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

Greek Olympic gold medalist Sofia Bekatorou’s very public detailing of her alleged sexual assault in 1998 by a high-ranking Hellenic Sailing…