By Eric Levenson, CNN A series of shootings over the weekend in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and other American cities underscored the ongoing rise in shootings and gun violence in the US this year. The shooting near Nationals Park in DC was the most prominent of the incidents, as the audible gunshots sent fans and
Continue Reading By Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden will welcome the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the White House on Tuesday, an official tells CNN, marking yet another return to normalcy after the coronavirus pandemic and years of tension between the NFL and Biden’s predecessor, former President Donald Trump. The visit marks the first
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after a shooting outside Nationals Park that caused echoes of gunfire inside the stadium and prompted fans to scramble for safety in the dugout. The shooting, an exchange of gunfire between people in two cars,
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EL PASO, Texas – July 17, 2021 – El Paso Locomotive (7-1-3, 24 points) claimed a 1-0 clean sheet over Las Vegas Lights FC at home on Saturday. Forward Aaron Gomez scored the lone goal to extend his club-leading goal count while Goalkeeper Ben Beaury recorded two saves to earn his first professional shutout. The win extends the home undefeated streak to over a
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung, CNN Just days before the Olympics are set to begin, three members from South Africa’s Olympic football team have tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving at the Tokyo Olympic Village, according to the South African Football Association. “We have three positive cases of COVID-19 in the camp here, two players and an
Continue Reading Social media video shows the scene inside Nationals Park after gunshots were heard outside the stadium. Washington, DC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Chris Geldart said shooting occurred outside the stadium and it was safe for fans to attend the next game at the venue.
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TOKYO (AP) — Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for Covid-19, the first to do so with the Games opening on Friday. Organizers confirmed the positive tests and both were listed as non-Japanese. No names or other details were provided. Organizers also said another athlete had tested positive but this
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after a shooting outside Nationals Park. Echoes of gunfire inside the stadium prompted some fans to scramble for safety in the dugout. Police say an exchange of gunfire between people in two cars left
Continue Reading TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays were given approval from the Canadian government on Friday for an exemption on border restrictions that would allow them to play in Canada later this month. The Blue Jays asked the federal government to allow them to play at Rogers Centre starting July 30 and wanted a response
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced the last addition to his 2021 roster with his fifth transfer outfielder Savannah Favre from Cal State Northridge. “We are excited to welcome (Favre) to our program in the Sun City,” Hubbard said. “She is a dynamic offensive player and versatile on defense providing us depth
Continue Reading By Kevin Dotson and Andy Rose, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman, who was arrested this week in King County, Washington, said Friday he is remorseful for his actions and that he has been “dealing with some personal challenges over the last several months.” Sherman said those challenges were no excuse for his actions early Wednesday.
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Naomi Osaka” tackles a lot more than just tennis, but this Netflix docuseries (really just a 110-minute documentary sliced into three parts) works best as a window into the demands placed on young athletes, and the pressures — from personal to political to marketing — that go with it. On
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) – The United States’ men’s basketball exhibition game against Australia scheduled for Friday night in Las Vegas has been canceled because of health and safety protocols. USA Basketball cited “an abundance of caution” in making the decision Thursday night. The U.S. women’s game against Australia will be played as scheduled Friday. The
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EL PASO, Texas – Road match-ups at powerhouses Texas A&M and Texas Tech, a home contest vs. I-10 rival NM State and eight Conference USA games highlight the 2021 UTEP soccer schedule, as announced by head coach Kathryn Balogun Thursday. The Miners tune up for the campaign with an exhibition contest at former C-USA affiliate member
Continue Reading By David Williams, CNN Right handed pitcher Jacob Steinmetz has a fastball in the 90-94 mph range, a wicked curve ball and a deeply-held religious faith. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the 17-year-old on Monday in the third round with the 77th pick and say he’s the first known Orthodox Jewish player to ever be drafted
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EL PASO, Texas — On the field that they used to play on less than ten years ago, El Paso’s native sons Aaron and Alvin Jones hosted their annual Youth Football Skills Camp at Burges High School on Thursday. For the fourth time in five , Green Bay Packers star RB Aaron and current NFL
Continue Reading By Travis Caldwell, Andy Rose and Amir Vera, CNN Calls made to 911 before NFL player Richard Sherman’s early Wednesday arrest in King County, Washington, detail his wife’s efforts to protect Sherman from himself and police — and protect herself from Sherman. The 911 tapes, obtained by CNN, detail the conversations between 911 operators and
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Debates over LeBron James’ greatness compared to Michael Jordan on a basketball court will continue in perpetuity, but “Space Jam: A New Legacy” won’t fuel much chatter about who’s the better actor. Putting James in Jordan’s shoes, as it were, isn’t a bad idea in theory, but despite the odd
Continue Reading By Ray Sanchez and Homero De la Fuente, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly trying to break into the home of his in-laws and fighting with officers in Redmond, Washington, police said. The former San Francisco 49ers cornerback was being held at King County Correctional Facility after being booked by
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge has nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to let him adequately respond to claims made against him. The ruling came Wednesday from Brooklyn Judge Carol Bagley Amon. She ruled after a hearing on
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the U.S. Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday. More athletes said they were molested before the the FBI swung into action. The FBI acknowledged conduct that
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EL PASO, Texas — Chihuahuas fans will be rewarded with bonus baseball this fall. The El Paso Chihuahuas on Wednesday announced an extended schedule for their current 2021 season. Major League Baseball has expanded the season by two weeks for all minor league teams, and the Chihuahuas will play another 10 games, called the Triple-A Final
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EL PASO, Texas – Daniel Camarena woke up last Thursday in El Paso. He went to bed a hero in San Diego. Camarena’s 4th-inning grand slam off 3-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer was one of the more improbably stories of the first half of the MLB season, especially considering that the 28-year old
Continue Reading DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani unleashed his 100 mph heat while pitching a perfect inning for the win in becoming baseball’s first two-way All-Star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rocked Coors Field with a 468-foot home run and the American League breezed 5-2 for its eighth straight victory. Ohtani was 0 for 2 at the plate, grounding
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EL PASO, Texas — Ivan Melendez has officially been drafted by an MLB franchise, but now the wait begins to see if he will sign his professional contract. Melendez, the El Paso native and Texas Longhorns star infielder, was selected Wednesday by the Miami Marlins in the 16th round (#479 overall) of the MLB Draft.
Continue Reading By Kevin Dotson, CNN Roger Federer, the four-time Olympian and all-time great tennis champion, announced Tuesday that he would not represent Switzerland in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, saying that a recent setback with his knee forced the decision. The 39-year-old underwent two knee operations in 2020. “I am greatly disappointed, as it has been an
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EL PASO, Texas – Kalaii Griffin’s name still hangs in the UTEP strength room, in the linebacker record category for the standing long jump (10′ 4.25″) and the 40-yard dash (4.59). Now, the name of his patented product will hang in Sun Bowl Stadium. UTEP Athletics announced a sponsorship with Griffin’s disposable sauna suit franchise, Shredskinz,
Continue Reading DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will be the American League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday’s night’s All-Star Game and will bat leadoff, too, as the designated hitter. It’s another landmark for the two-way Japanese sensation. A 27-year-old in his fourth major league season with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani is the first two-way starter in the
Continue Reading By Ralph Ellis, CNN Funeral services were held Monday morning for Gene Siller, the Atlanta-area golf pro who was fatally shot July 3, according his employer, Pinetree Country Club. The funeral was closed to the media and details were unavailable. A celebration of life was scheduled for later Monday at the club. Siller, 46, had
Continue Reading LONDON, England — Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on. And it just had be via a penalty shootout. Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties. The match finished 1-1 after extra time. Gianluigi Donnarumma dived to his
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