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Despite late comeback attempt, UTEP women’s team falls at Rice, 74-68

January 8, 2021 3:57 PM Adrian Ochoa

HOUSTON, Texas – The UTEP women’s team will have less than 24 hours to try and rebound after suffering their first loss in conference play. Despite a…

‘They’re not fking protesters, they’re fking terrorists,’ says NBA star Draymond Green on US Capitol insurrection

January 8, 2021 6:45 AM CNN

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green says those involved in the insurrection at the US Capitol on Wednesday were not “protesters”…

Football player Alex Apolinario dies aged 24

January 8, 2021 6:45 AM CNN

Brazilian football player Alex Apolinario has died at the age of 24, his club FC Alverca said in a statement Thursday. Alverca said Apolinario…

‘You just show them the photos.’ How LeBron James says he talks to his children about the double standard of the US Capitol riots

January 8, 2021 5:37 AM CNN

When asked how he talks to his children about Wednesday’s chaos in Washington, DC, LeBron James responded, “You just show them the…

Karim Benzema to face trial over alleged involvement in blackmail scheme

January 8, 2021 12:55 AM CNN

French striker Karim Benzema is set to face trial for his alleged involvement in a scheme to blackmail his former teammate Mathieu Valbuena in 2015,…

Community Champion: Franklin’s Allyson Little to run cross country for the University of Texas

January 7, 2021 7:09 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Allyson Little’s love for cross country came much later in her high school career. The Franklin senior played soccer for the…

UTEP celebrating 100 seasons of men’s basketball

January 7, 2021 6:41 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball program has reached a major milestone this season. Its 100th season of men’s basketball. As Conference…

Sports world sees two Americas in policing of DC riot and Black Lives Matter protests

January 7, 2021 11:35 AM CNN

After rioters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, players and coaches across American sports…

Sports world reacts to Capitol riot, Jacob Blake decision

January 7, 2021 7:03 AM CNN

After rioters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, players and coaches across American sports…

After ‘life-changing’ major win, Collin Morikawa says fame won’t change him

January 7, 2021 4:46 AM CNN

After the RBC Canadian Open in June 2019, Collin Morikawa was ranked 1039th in the world having finished tied for 14th. A little over a year later,…

Lionel Messi scores twice to help resurgent Barcelona move to third in La Liga

January 7, 2021 3:32 AM CNN

After a turbulent summer, Lionel Messi has had an atypically slow start to the season. However, with the calendar having flipped to 2021, the…

UTEP to allow some fans for its men’s basketball games this weekend vs. Rice

January 6, 2021 2:03 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – A limited number of fans will be allowed in the Don Haskins Center for this weekend’s UTEP men’s basketball games against…

Texas State looks to extend streak vs Arkansas St.

January 6, 2021 3:31 PM Associated Press

Arkansas State (3-6, 0-2) vs. Texas State (7-4, 1-1) Strahan Coliseum, San Marcos, Texas; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas State looks for its…

UTEP football player Andrew Stokes honored with C-USA Spirit of Service Award

January 6, 2021 12:14 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP football player Andrew Stokes is one of 14 student-athletes who were honored with the Fall Conference USA Spirit of Service…

UTEP Women’s team focused on first place Rice this weekend

January 5, 2021 8:48 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP women’s basketball team has started the season on the right foot. Two back-to-back victories against Southern Mississippi…

DeVonta Smith of Alabama becomes first wide receiver to win Heisman Trophy in almost 30 years

January 5, 2021 8:00 PM CNN

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been awarded the Heisman Trophy for the 2020 college football season. This is the first time a…

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith wins Heisman Trophy

January 5, 2021 5:57 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — On an Alabama team stacked with stars, DeVonta Smith emerged as the best player in college football. Smith became the first wide…

12-year-old boy who designed Aaron Jones’ lucky cleats dies from cancer

January 5, 2021 4:24 PM Jim Parker

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — A 12-year-old boy who designed what turned out to be lucky cleats for Green Bay Packers star running back and El Paso native…

UTEP Basketball preps for conference home opener vs. Rice

January 5, 2021 2:22 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP basketball generated plenty of buzz from their December road win at Arizona State, their first road non-conference victory…

NMSU basketball program on pause again after another positive virus test

January 4, 2021 7:20 PM Nate Ryan

PHOENIX, Arizona — New Mexico State men’s basketball team cannot catch a break. For the second time this season, the Aggies are pausing team…

Oregon falls out of top 10 in women’s AP Top 25 for first time since 2017; Stanford still No. 1

January 4, 2021 11:22 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon’s run in the top 10 of The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll is over after 64 consecutive appearances.…

Texas surges into top five of new AP Top 25 basketball poll after thrashing Kansas

January 4, 2021 10:04 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) —While Gonzaga and Baylor remain firmly atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, Shaka Smart and the…

Los Angeles Chargers fire coach Anthony Lynn after 4 seasons

January 4, 2021 9:50 AM Associated Press

COSTA MESA, California — The Los Angeles Chargers have fired coach Anthony Lynn less than two seasons after he led the franchise to the playoffs.…

The NCAA will hold the entire 2021 men’s basketball tournament in Indiana

January 4, 2021 9:20 AM Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA announced Monday that all 67 men’s basketball tournament games including the Final Four will be played entirely…

College Football Playoff Fast Facts

January 4, 2021 8:47 AM CNN

Here’s a look at the College Football Playoff, a four-team seeded postseason format which began for the 2014 season and replaced the Bowl…

Jacksonville Jaguars fire coach Doug Marrone following 15th consecutive loss

January 4, 2021 7:05 AM Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired coach Doug Marrone a little more than 12 hours after ending the season with a…

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Juventus win

January 4, 2021 5:27 AM CNN

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Juventus’ 4-1 win over Udinese on Sunday to start the year in typical ruthless goalscoring style. The…

Steph Curry scores career-high 62 points in Golden State Warriors victory

January 4, 2021 2:58 AM CNN

In his three-time NBA title winning career, Steph Curry has put in some dominant performances. However, he might have eclipsed them all on Sunday…

Jones, Packers clinch top playoff seed with 35-16 win over Bears

January 3, 2021 5:37 PM Associated Press

CHICAGO, Illinois — El Paso native and former UTEP standout Aaron Jones rushed for 85 yards and ran for a score in the closing minutes as the Green…

Cowboys lose to NY Giants 23-19 in last bid for playoffs

January 3, 2021 2:50 PM Associated Press, ABC News

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Dallas’ playoff hopes are over after losing to New York 23-19 Sunday. In what was in essence a playoff elimination…