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Russian hockey player Timur Faizutdinov, 19, dies after being hit by puck

March 16, 2021 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

A 19-year-old Russian hockey player has died after being hit in the head by a puck, his club announced in a statement on Tuesday. Timur Faizutdinov,…

‘Best player in the world:’ Barca boss Ronald Koeman praises Lionel Messi after record-equaling appearance

March 16, 2021 6:22 AM CNN Newsource

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman called Lionel Messi “the most important player” in the club’s history after the Argentine made his…

Rui Patricio ‘okay’ and ‘totally conscious’ after suffering head injury

March 16, 2021 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo said goalkeeper Rui Patricio is “totally conscious” and “going to…

Rugby in Colombia: an escape from a violent past

March 16, 2021 4:16 AM CNN

When Alejandro and Julian Navarro first started playing rugby, they sometimes had to stop training because they could hear gun battles between rival…

NBA investigation unable to determine if Utah Jazz executive made alleged racially insensitive comments

March 15, 2021 10:40 PM CNN Newsource

The NBA said Monday that its investigation was unable to establish that racially insensitive comments were made by Utah Jazz Executive Dennis Lindsey…

NMSU clinches share of WAC title with victory over Tarleton State; Aggies return to Pan American Center

March 15, 2021 6:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Lia Mosher hit a career-high 16 kills and the New Mexico State volleyball team defeated Tarleton…

UTEP volleyball loses to Rice in three sets

March 15, 2021 6:47 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball (5-6, 4-4 C-USA) lost in straight sets for the first time this season to Rice (13-3, 12-0 C-USA) (13-25, 25-27,…

Drew Brees set to join NBC as a football analyst

March 15, 2021 11:54 AM CNN

Drew Brees, after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, has said he will now be working with NBC. New Orleans Saints longtime quarterback…

What Usain Bolt did next: Olympic legend on his greatest achievement and life after athletics

March 15, 2021 8:01 AM CNN

With his broad grin and relaxed, languid running style, Usain Bolt often looked like he was going for a jog in the park rather than competing as the…

Drew Brees announces retirement after 20 years in the NFL

March 15, 2021 7:24 AM CNN

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday via social media. Brees played 20 seasons in the NFL, 15 of…

PSG’s Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos victims of burglary during match

March 15, 2021 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria was withdrawn during his side’s loss to Nantes on Sunday after he received news that his home had been…

‘What a beautiful journey’: Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo for surpassing Brazilian’s ‘record of goals in official matches’

March 15, 2021 6:23 AM CNN Newsource

Pele has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese forward surpassed the Brazilian soccer great’s tally of goals scored in official…

Justin Thomas pays tribute to his grandfather after Players Championship victory

March 15, 2021 4:28 AM CNN Newsource

Justin Thomas overcame a challenging first two days to win the Players Championship on Sunday, finishing on 14-under after shooting a final-round 68.…

The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC

March 14, 2021 9:00 PM Associated Press

The latest from the NCAA Tournament’s Selection Sunday (all times EDT): ___ 10:55 p.m. The first game of the NCAA Tournament’s First Four…

El Paso’s Aaron Jones to get paid $48M in new 4-year deal to stay with Packers

March 14, 2021 2:56 PM Jim Parker

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — El Paso native and former UTEP standout Aaron Jones has reached an agreement to stay with the Green Bay Packers, ESPN…

Erik Lamela scores stunning rabona goal but is sent off as Arsenal overcomes Tottenham in North London Derby

March 14, 2021 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

Tottenham’s Erik Lamela produced an outrageous piece of skill to score a rabona goal but was later sent off in the North London Derby, as…

Here’s how you could win $1,000 by playing cornhole in your own backyard

March 14, 2021 11:33 AM CNN Newsource

If you are a lawn game enthusiast, now might be your chance to shine! Lawn care company TruGreen is offering $1,000 dollars to a cornhole aficionado…

Covid prevented last year’s NCAA tourneys; Now organizers have plans for a successful Big Dance

March 14, 2021 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

A year ago we were left with empty courts and empty brackets. Just as men’s college basketball conference tournaments jumped into action,…

Former boxing champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler dies at 66

March 14, 2021 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

Former undisputed middleweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler died on Saturday at the age of 66, according to his wife Kay G. Hagler.…

Caris LeVert admits ‘gratefulness’ following NBA return 46 days after surgery to remove cancerous mass

March 14, 2021 6:32 AM CNN

Caris LeVert made his return to NBA action on Saturday night after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous mass on his kidney almost two months ago.…

Former British Cycling doctor found guilty of ordering banned testosterone

March 14, 2021 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman has been found guilty of ordering testosterone “knowing or believing it was to be…

New Mexico State seasons ends with 74-56 loss to Grand Canyon in WAC Title game

March 13, 2021 11:59 PM Nate Ryan

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – If there was ever a year for team other than New Mexico State to seize the WAC Tournament Title, this was it. With a dominating…

‘Could get expensive’ — Two golfers score hole-in-ones in same round at Players Championship

March 13, 2021 4:37 AM CNN Newsource

It’s customary for pro golfers to buy a drink for all their fellow players after hitting a hole-in-one. Well, the field at the Players…

NMSU headed to WAC Tournament final; Aggies top Utah Valley, 78-62

March 13, 2021 12:33 AM Adrian Ochoa

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The NMSU Aggies are once again headed to the WAC Tournament Championship game. Friday night in the semifinals of the tournament,…

UTEP falls to Middle Tennessee in semifinals of C-USA Tournament

March 13, 2021 12:05 AM UTEP Athletics

FRISCO, Texas – The UTEP women’s basketball team (17-8) fell to No. 1-seed Middle Tennessee (16-7) by a score of 74-58 in the semifinals of the…

Community Champions: Basketball coach from El Paso eyeing state championship

March 12, 2021 7:21 PM Adrian Ochoa

AUSTIN, Texas – Nothing has ever come easy for Robert Lucero. From his early days playing basketball in El Paso, to his journey as a coach. Lucero is…