International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for Tokyo 2020
International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee…
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Lakers superstar LeBron James ‘out indefinitely’ with ankle injury
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be out indefinitely after suffering a high ankle sprain in Saturday’s game, according to the…
Continue Reading NCAA is called out over the poor amenities for women players vs the men at tournament sites
The NCAA has come under fire over the lack of amenities, notably the workout equipment, at the women’s basketball tournament compared with the…
Continue Reading Soccer sex abuse scandal: Report is ‘kick in the teeth’ for survivors, says Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart played for the England international team and some of English football’s leading clubs, notably Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur…
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Community Champion: Former San Eli Eagle headed to Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament
EL PASO, Texas – A basketball player from San Elizario is ready to put on her dancing shoes. Camila Contreras is a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth…
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UTEP softball held scoreless by Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas – UTEP softball (4-10, 0-0 C-USA) was shutout and held to two hits in its two losses to Texas Tech (14-8, 0-0 Big XII) on day one of…
Continue Reading Rangers boss Steven Gerrard calls for action after his player accuses Slavia Prague opponent of racist abuse
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he hopes the alleged racism directed at his player Glen Kamara during a match on Thursday does not get…
Continue Reading Champions League quarterfinal draw: Bayern Munich to face PSG in repeat of 2020 final
It’s crunch time in the Champions League. We’re now down to the final eight teams and every club in the quarterfinals will have realistic…
Continue Reading Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League exit branded a ‘disgrace’ by captain Hugo Lloris
Manager Jose Mourinho questioned Tottenham Hotspur’s “attitude” after defeat by Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League, while captain…
Continue Reading ‘It was super cool just having that much melanin in Montana’: The climbers aiming to boost diversity
Whether it’s a comment about his hair or questioning his expertise, professional ice climber Manoah Ainuu is aware that people notice the…
Continue Reading Houston Texans star QB Deshaun Watson facing 3 lawsuits for alleged sexual assaults
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is being sued for alleged sexual assault by three women he had contacted to…
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Despite early setbacks, UTEP tennis coach looking forward to successful season
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP tennis team has had to overcome some obstacles early in their season. A few weeks back there was a positive Covid-19 case…
Continue Reading Olympic triple jumper and rapper Will Claye on why his music career is more than a hobby
When he pictures the sight of a triple jumper traveling through the air, Will Claye’s mind turns to music. “It looks like the person is…
Continue Reading ‘Unplayable’ Bayern Munich cruises into record-breaking 19th Champions League quarterfinal
Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi called Bayern Munich “unplayable” after his side was comfortably beaten by the German powerhouse in the…
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UTEP track & field to open outdoor season at UTSA Invitational
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP track and field team will compete in its first outdoor event in almost two years after COVID-19 canceled the 2020 season.…
Continue Reading Fernando Alonso: ‘Hopefully I’m back as a better driver’
Fernando Alonso just can’t get enough of the thrill of traveling at speed. That goes for both two wheels as well as four. After stepping away…
Continue Reading Sabine Schmitz, ‘Queen of the Nürburgring,’ dead at 51
Tributes have flooded in for German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who has died at the age of 51. Widely known as the “Queen of the…
Continue Reading Manchester City remains on course to win an unprecedented quadruple, whether Pep Guardiola admits it or not
The Manchester City winning machine just keeps rolling on. Pep Guardiola’s team brushed aside Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 in the Champions…
Continue Reading Team New Zealand retains the America’s Cup in front of thousands of spectators
Team New Zealand (TNZ) retained the America’s Cup on Wednesday, defeating Italian outfit Luna Rossa 7-3 in the best-of-13 series. It’s…
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Team New Zealand clinches series win over Italy’s Luna Rossa to retain the America’s Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Team New Zealand has retained the America’s Cup by beating Italian challenger Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 36th match for…
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UTEP women’s golf Places 6th at HBU Husky Invitational
SUGAR LAND, Texas – The UTEP Women’s Golf team wrapped up play at the HBU Husky Invitational with the Miners finishing sixth as a team…
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UTEP’S Souley Boum & Bryson Williams named to NABC All-District Team
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – UTEP men’s basketball’s Souley Boum and Bryson Williams have been named National Association of Basketball Coaches…
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NMSU volleyball captures second straight WAC regular season title
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – It didn’t matter that they couldn’t practice in Las Cruces until Jan. 19.  It didn’t…
Continue Reading Russian hockey player Timur Faizutdinov, 19, dies after being hit by puck
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,…
Continue Reading ‘Best player in the world:’ Barca boss Ronald Koeman praises Lionel Messi after record-equaling appearance
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman called Lionel Messi “the most important player” in the club’s history after the Argentine made his…
Continue Reading Rui Patricio ‘okay’ and ‘totally conscious’ after suffering head injury
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo said goalkeeper Rui Patricio is “totally conscious” and “going to…
Continue Reading Rugby in Colombia: an escape from a violent past
When Alejandro and Julian Navarro first started playing rugby, they sometimes had to stop training because they could hear gun battles between rival…
Continue Reading NBA investigation unable to determine if Utah Jazz executive made alleged racially insensitive comments
The NBA said Monday that its investigation was unable to establish that racially insensitive comments were made by Utah Jazz Executive Dennis Lindsey…
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NMSU clinches share of WAC title with victory over Tarleton State; Aggies return to Pan American Center
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Lia Mosher hit a career-high 16 kills and the New Mexico State volleyball team defeated Tarleton…
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UTEP volleyball loses to Rice in three sets
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,…
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