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UK football authorities ban children from heading footballs in training

February 24, 2020 9:52 AM CNN

Children in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will no longer be allowed to head soccer balls during training sessions. The new guidance for kids…

Neymar sees red in Paris Saint-Germain’s thrilling comeback win against Bordeaux

February 24, 2020 6:17 AM CNN

Paris Saint-Germain bounced back from the disappointment of its Champions League defeat by Borussia Dortmund with victory over Bordeaux — but…

Italian soccer faces further disruption amid spike in coronavirus cases

February 24, 2020 6:07 AM CNN

Italian soccer is facing the threat of further postponements as the country struggles to control the coronavirus outbreak. Four top-flight fixtures…

Tyson Fury stops Deontay Wilder in seventh round of WBC heavyweight title rematch

February 24, 2020 1:17 AM CNN

The self-styled “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury produced a boxing masterclass to reign again as a world heavyweight champion after he pummeled…

UTEP rallies after slow start to stun Rice, 68-62

February 22, 2020 8:08 PM Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Daryl Edwards had a career-high 34 points as UTEP snapped a five-game losing streak by knocking off Rice 68-62 on Saturday.…

Alex Ovechkin becomes second-youngest NHL player to score 700 career goals

February 22, 2020 2:49 PM CNN

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored the 700th goal of his career on Saturday afternoon, becoming the eighth National Hockey League player…

Local company donates ‘El Paso Strong’ t-shirts to high school wrestlers competing at state

February 21, 2020 11:23 PM Adrian Ochoa

When high school wrestlers from El Paso take to the mat in Houston, everyone will know which city they represent. Local printing company, Uplifted…

Ex-NFL players Robinson, Bray granted bond by El Paso federal judge on pot charges

February 21, 2020 2:57 PM Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Two former NFL players were walking free on bond Friday after federal agents said they caught them with over 150 pounds of…

The NFL and MLB want to expand their playoffs for a simple reason: $$$

February 21, 2020 7:21 PM CNN

Both the National Football League and Major League Baseball are considering changing their playoff formats, according to reports by ESPN and the New…

Rugby star Danny Cipriani, Caroline Flack’s ex-boyfriend, reveals he was suicidal in his 20s and tried to buy a gun

February 21, 2020 10:10 AM CNN

English rugby star Danny Cipriani, whose ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack took her own life on Saturday, has revealed he was suicidal in his early 20s…

Lack of discipline from players cost Jose Mourinho Man United job, says Benni McCarthy

February 21, 2020 9:32 AM CNN

Jose Mourinho may have a striker crisis on his hands at Tottenham Hotspur, but in the long run he will turn the north London’s club fortunes…

‘Hungry lion’ Tyson Fury promises to knock out Deontay Wilder in their much-anticipated rematch

February 21, 2020 5:05 AM CNN

It’s almost time for the talking to stop as Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder make their final preparations ahead of Saturday’s hotly…

Freestyle football sensation Lisa Zimouche is on a mission to nutmeg Beyonce

February 21, 2020 3:35 AM CNN

It was French maestro Zinedine Zidane who first inspired Lisa Zimouche to start kicking a football. The freestyler still remembers watching her hero…

Community Champions: Eastwood girls wrestling team headed to UIL State Tournament

February 20, 2020 3:43 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — The Eastwood Troopers have done all the right things to get this point. First, win a district title, then a regional title, and now…

New details emerge about Cleveland Browns player’s arrest with 157 pounds of pot in rental car at Sierra Blanca

February 20, 2020 2:08 PM CNN

SIERRA BLANCA, Texas — Cleveland Browns player Gregory Robinson was arrested and jailed in El Paso after U.S. Border Patrol agents found 157…

Locomotive crosses bridge for 2-0 win in FC Juarez exhibition

February 19, 2020 6:51 PM Nate Ryan

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — El Paso Locomotive FC scored a 2-0 victory in an international friendly Wednesday afternoon, but it will be as short a trip…

Woman and three children killed in Brisbane car fire allegedly started by husband

February 20, 2020 7:31 AM CNN

A woman and her three young children have been killed in a car fire allegedly started by her husband who also died in the incident in Brisbane,…

Bono visits Irish rugby team ahead of crucial Six Nations game against England

February 20, 2020 5:56 AM CNN

Rugby is a sport renowned for big hits — but not necessarily the sort rock star Bono is used to churning out. The U2 frontman might not seem…

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi charged with criminal offenses in FIFA case

February 20, 2020 5:42 AM CNN

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been charged in Switzerland for criminal offenses around the awarding of media rights for…

Pep Guardiola vows to stay at Manchester City despite Champions League ban

February 20, 2020 5:27 AM CNN

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has promised to stay at the club despite its two-year ban from European competitions. City was punished by…

Roger Federer pulls out of French Open after knee surgery

February 20, 2020 4:36 AM CNN

Roger Federer has pulled out of this year’s French Open after undergoing knee surgery. The Swiss star announced on his Twitter page that he had…

Columbia looks to end streak vs Brown

February 20, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Brown (12-9, 5-3) vs. Columbia (6-18, 1-7) Francis S. Levien Gymnasium, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brown looks to extend…

St. Pete’s looks to sweep Manhattan

February 20, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

St. Peter’s (13-11, 10-5) vs. Manhattan (11-12, 7-7) Draddy Gymnasium, Riverdale, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. Peter’s…

FDU seeks revenge on LIU Brooklyn

February 20, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Long Island-Brooklyn (12-15, 7-7) vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (8-17, 6-8) Rothman Center, Teaneck, New Jersey; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Long…

Yale looks to extend streak vs Cornell

February 20, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Yale (18-6, 6-2) vs. Cornell (5-16, 2-6) Newman Arena at Bartels Hall, Ithaca, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Yale looks for its 15th…

Swiss federal prosecutors have indicted Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi in a FIFA bribery case

February 20, 2020 3:03 AM Associated Press

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss federal prosecutors have indicted Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi in a FIFA bribery…

‘The car was turning for me’: Sam Bird on the race of his life

February 20, 2020 2:59 AM CNN

Sports stars often talk about being in the “zone,” that mythical place where good things happen. For Formula E driver Sam Bird, his…

Men’s winner of El Paso Marathon disqualified and banned after organizers say he cheated; apology issued

February 18, 2020 10:29 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Organizers of the El Paso Marathon said Wednesday they were stripping this year’s men’s winner of his title and banning him from…

RB Leipzig overpowers Tottenham Hotspur in Champions League

February 19, 2020 3:43 PM CNN

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig outplayed Tottenham Hotspur to take charge of their Champions League last-16 tie. There was another winner from…

NFL free agent Greg Robinson jailed in El Paso on federal drug charge

February 19, 2020 2:29 PM Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — NFL offensive tackle Greg Robinson was being held Wednesday in the El Paso County jail on a pending drug distribution charge from a…