As he fights racial injustice, Raheem Sterling says he’s ‘not thinking about his job’
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling says he’s more concerned about the issue of racial injustice and talking about it right now than his…
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Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili charged with assaulting ex-wife
The ex-wife of a leading tennis player is standing by claims she was the victim of assault. Nikoloz Basilashvili, who is ranked No. 27 in the world,…
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MLB owners propose a 76-game season, per report
Major League Baseball is proposing a 76-game season in the league’s latest idea to save the 2020 season, per ESPN. The report details the…
Continue Reading U.S. Soccer may repeal the ban on players kneeling
The U.S. Soccer Federation is considering a repeal of a policy requiring national team players to stand during the National Anthem, according to an…
Continue Reading NASCAR legends voice support for George Floyd protests
NASCAR drivers have joined the growing list of athletes and sports leagues throwing their support behind the nationwide protests against police…
Continue Reading 10 racehorses killed in fiery tractor trailer crash
Ten racehorses were killed in a fiery tractor trailer crash early Sunday morning on the New Jersey Turnpike. Two of the horses identified in the…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton supports protesters who tore down statue of slave trader in UK anti-racism protests
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has backed anti-racism demonstrators who tore down a statue of 17th-century slave owner Edward Colston in…
Continue Reading Germany and US leading the way in crucial period for women’s football
Danielle Young cried when she learned her football team was to be disbanded. Told on the day it was announced to the rest of the world, she and her…
Continue Reading Michael Jordan says ‘this is a tipping point’ for racism in society
Michael Jordan has spoken out about the damage racial injustice has caused to the African-American community. Last week, the former Chicago Bulls…
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Bundesliga’s longest-serving club Werder faces relegation
Werder Bremen, the team with the most seasons in the Bundesliga, is facing the drop after a 1-0 home defeat to Wolfsburg Sunday in a match that…
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UFC champion Conor McGregor has announced his retirement
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the sport on social media Sunday. The former two-division UFC World Champion…
Continue Reading Bayern in solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement as team closes in on Bundesliga title
With its players sporting armbands supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, Bayern Munich maintained its seven-point lead atop the Bundesliga with…
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Cody Decker brings elite baseball training facility to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – Joe Beimel pitched in the MLB for 13 seasons. And now, he and former MLB catcher Brent Dean run Beimel Elite Athletics, one of the…
Continue Reading Anthony Joshua and Boris Becker take to the streets in Black Lives Matter protests
World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and tennis legend Boris Becker took part in Black Lives Matter protests in Britain on Saturday,…
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‘Paydirt’s Pledge’: UTEP offers assurance program for season ticket holders
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP wants to make sure its sports fans feel comfortable with investing in season tickets this coming school year as the nation…
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Do you have what it takes to be a UTEP fan council member? Here’s how to apply
EL PASO, Texas — If you are a diehard UTEP sports fan and are itching to give your input, here’s your chance. UTEP Athletics is seeking ten new…
Continue Reading Olympic hopeful Sophie McKinna on working two jobs to achieve her sporting ambitions
Working two jobs is a lot for anyone to take on, let alone an elite athlete on a mission to make her first Olympic Games. That’s been the…
Continue Reading NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league was wrong for not listening to players earlier about racism
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday the league should have listened to players earlier about racism concerns in response to NFL players…
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Remembering former UTEP sportscaster Byron E. Quimbey
El Paso, TX – The COVID-19 virus has claimed the life of former El Pasoan and retired Army Brigadier General Byron E. Quimbey, perhaps better known…
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UTEP unveils plan for student-athletes to return to campus
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP is getting the ball rolling for students athletes to return to campus. UTEP athletes will be allowed to return for voluntary…
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L.A. Galaxy part ways with player whose wife made offensive Instagram posts
The Los Angeles Galaxy “mutually agreed to part ways” with midfielder Aleksandar Katai on Friday after the MLS club learned that…
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‘Black Lives Matter’: Commissioner says NFL was wrong for not listening to players about racism
NEW YORK, NY — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday the league should have listened to players earlier about racism concerns in a video…
Continue Reading Several University of Alabama football players test positive for Covid-19, reports say
Several University of Alabama football players have tested positive for coronavirus, according to multiple reports including Sports Illustrated and…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo is the first football star to break $1 billion earnings milestone
Another day, another record broken by Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar has now become the first football player in history to earn more…
Continue Reading Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm apologizes for ‘elite white people’ text
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm has apologized after images surfaced of him referring to “elite white people” in a text…
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NBA plans to restart season in late July with 22-team format
NEW YORK, NY — The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near…
Continue Reading ‘I have a heavy heart right now,’ says Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson says he is “staggered” by events in the US in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.…
Continue Reading University of Arkansas football coach attends protest
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KFSM) — As protests against racial injustice swell around the…
Continue Reading Drew Brees issues apology for ‘insensitive’ comments
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees issued an apology Thursday for his “insensitive” comments made yesterday in an interview with…
Continue Reading Lance Armstrong: The man who ‘gained the world but lost his soul’
Betsy Andreu is frustrated. She’s just watched the first two hours of Lance Armstrong sharing what the disgraced cyclist calls “his…
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