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UTEP undertakes high-tech effort to sanitize Don Haskins Center amid pandemic

January 22, 2021 5:09 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Socially distant seating prevents contact at the Don Haskins Center, but UTEP staff still has to keep the arena sanitized. To do…

Hank Aaron rose to the top of baseball while facing pervasive racism. He leaves behind a powerful legacy

January 22, 2021 5:44 PM CNN Newsource

Baseball legend Hank Aaron is remembered today as one of the greatest to ever play the game. Crucial to his legacy is that unlike his White…

Hank Aaron, baseball legend and former home run king, dies at 86

January 22, 2021 5:41 PM CNN Newsource

Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron, the Baseball Hall of Famer who broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record in the face of racism and…

There was much more to Hank Aaron than breaking Babe Ruth’s record

January 22, 2021 4:50 PM CNN

I’ll miss the wisdom. Goodness knows, Hank was deeper than baseball. No sports journalist ever spoke to Henry Louis Aaron more than me, and if…

UTEP selects Bradley Dale Peveto as team’s next defensive coordinator

January 22, 2021 4:11 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners have found their next defensive coordinator. On Friday, UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel officially announced…

NBC Sports Network to shut down by the end of the year

January 22, 2021 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

NBC Sports Network is shutting down at the end of this year, the company said on Friday. The cable network will cease operation and USA Network will…

NFL to allow 22,000 fans at Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 vaccinated health care workers

January 22, 2021 11:21 AM CNN

The National Football League is inviting 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to be among the 22,000 fans in attendance at Super Bowl LV next month,…

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…