‘More than a Club?’ How FC Barcelona ‘lost its soul’
In recent times, mention Barcelona and the word “crisis” probably isn’t too far behind. For a number of years, talisman Lionel…
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Three dismissed from University of Louisville men’s soccer team after organizing a party
Three University of Louisville men’s soccer players have been dismissed from the team after organizing a party amid the coronavirus pandemic,…
Continue Reading LeBron James laughs off Trump’s criticism of NBA players taking a knee
NBA star LeBron James says the league won’t miss Donald Trump’s viewership after the US President criticized players for kneeling during…
Continue Reading Fabio Jakobsen in a ‘comatose condition’ following horrific crash at Tour of Poland
Cyclist Fabio Jakobsen is in a “comatose condition” following a horrific crash at the end of the first stage of the Tour of Poland,…
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American billionaire agrees deal to buy Italian football giant AS Roma
US billionaire Dan Friedkin has agreed a deal to purchase AS Roma, the Italian soccer giant confirmed on Thursday. The Serie A side said formal…
Continue Reading How a yellow jersey is dividing Brazil
Brazil’s bright yellow jersey is a symbol that unites the country through a love of football and national pride, but over the past two years…
Continue Reading MLB tightens health and safety protocols following Covid-19 outbreaks
Major League Baseball has made several strict changes to its health and safety protocols in the wake of recent Covid-19 outbreaks, according to a…
Continue Reading Olympic speed skating silver medalist Eddy Alvarez makes major league debut with the Marlins
Ahead of their return to playing baseball after a Covid-19 outbreak, the Miami Marlins announced an enormous amount of moves to fill out their roster…
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Former UTEP leading rusher Treyvon Hughes to coach at Montwood High School
EL PASO, Texas – Treyvon Hughes couldn’t get enough of the El Paso gridiron in four year playing for the UTEP Miners. So he’s starting his career on…
Continue Reading UConn becomes first school in college football’s top division to cancel 2020 season
The University of Connecticut has canceled its 2020 football season amid growing concerns surrounding Covid-19. With Wednesday’s announcement…
Continue Reading Megan Rapinoe says ‘we all have a responsibility to make the world a better place’
Megan Rapinoe has always been about goals, both the scoring and achieving of them. On the football field, the 35-year-old forward has plundered them…
Continue Reading How ‘gym rat’ Brooks Koepka is bucking golf’s trends
“He loves working out; He’s a gym rat; He hits the ball a mile,” are some of the ways Brooks Koepka has been characterized by a…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods confident of adding to major tally at PGA Championship
Asked if he could win the PGA Championship, golf’s first major of the calendar year amid a disrupted season, a smiling Tiger Woods had a simple…
Continue Reading Rafa Nadal will not defend US Open title in New York
Citing the “complicated” nature of the world under the pandemic, Rafael Nadal has opted not to defend his US Open title later this month…
Continue Reading MLB teams struggling to contain outbreaks and one CEO says cases may be a wakeup call
Major League Baseball is quickly becoming a cautionary tale with players and staff on at least three teams testing positive since the season resumed…
Continue Reading Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford’s wife blames NFL for harassment received after false positive coronavirus test
After a false positive Covid-19 test put Matthew Stafford, quarterback for the Detroit Lions, on the NFL’s Injured Reserve/Covid list, life has…
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UTEP athletics to get upgraded ticket office thanks to donation
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP athletics ticket office is getting a new look, thanks to a donation from a couple of long-time boosters. Cliff and Martha…
Continue Reading Fulham triumph in world’s most lucrative football match, worth a possible $346 million
Joe Bryan’s two extra-time goals secured Fulham a 2-1 victory against Brentford and a place in the English Premier League in what’s been…
Continue Reading Indianapolis 500 will run without fans
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Indy 500 officials talked about attendance levels of some 300,000 for the 2020 version of America’s iconic…
Continue Reading Israel Folau remains standing as other players take a knee on Super League’s return
Rugby league star Israel Folau’s decision not to take a knee before a game should be respected as a “personal choice,” says…
Continue Reading How Bruno Fernandes transformed Manchester United’s fortunes
There hasn’t been much to shout about at Manchester United over the last few years. The success enjoyed under legendary manager Alex Ferguson…
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UTEP schedule in flux as Big 12 to allow one non-conference game for each team
EL PASO, Texas — With games against Texas Tech and Texas, UTEP’s football schedule for weeks has been hinging on the Big-12’s decision on whether or…
Continue Reading Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson tests positive for Covid-19
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for Covid-19, the team announced in a statement Sunday. Pederson is…
Continue Reading MLB’s ‘Field of Dreams’ game in Iowa postponed to 2021 because of coronavirus
Major League Baseball’s “Field of Dreams” game, which was to be played on August 13 in Dyersville, Iowa, has been postponed until…
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‘We’re pulling through’: Wounded youth soccer coach looks back on surviving Aug. 3 tragedy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Aug. 3 tragedy took so many things away from Luis Calvillo. He was shot five times. He lost his father, and he lost one…
Continue Reading 13 St. Louis Cardinals players and staff tested positive for Covid-19, MLB says
Seven St. Louis Cardinals players and six team staffers have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week, Major League Baseball announced Monday.…
Continue Reading NHL announces no Covid-19 cases during first week of return to play
The National Hockey League resumed its season over the weekend and so far, so good. The league announced in a release on Monday that it has received…
Continue Reading Yoenis Céspedes has opted out of MLB season for ‘Covid-related reasons’ after mysteriously disappearing before Mets game
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Céspedes decided to opt out of the MLB season “for Covid-related reasons” after he did not report to the…
Continue Reading Justin Thomas returns to world No. 1 ahead of PGA Championship
Justin Thomas is officially the best golfer in the world again after winning his 13th PGA Tour event on Sunday. The American clinched victory at the…
Continue Reading How family, fight and fortune fashioned India’s very own sporting ‘Wonder Woman’
Imagine being cut off from reality. Not for a day, a week, a month — but three months. Welcome to P. V. Sindhu’s world in 2016. In the…
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