Sports Archives

Australian Open: Organizers reveal contingency plans as bushfires continue to rage

January 7, 2020 7:55 AM CNN

When a new year rolls in, the eyes of the sporting world usually turn to Australia, which hosts the first tennis major of the season. But this year…

Formula E boss hopes racing series will ‘accelerate’ adoption of electric vehicles

January 7, 2020 3:51 AM CNN

Electric racing series Formula E is at the vanguard of promoting a greener sport and its new boss believes it will benefit the planet as a whole.…

UTEP starting point guard Jordan Lathon returns to team, decides not to transfer

January 6, 2020 6:26 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Sophomore point guard Jordan Lathon is returning to the UTEP Miners, per a report confirmed from ESPN 600 El Paso. Lathon enterered…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry speaks for 1st time since his hospital release

January 6, 2020 11:25 AM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP head basketball coach Rodney Terry spoke at a news conference Monday for the first time since being discharged last week from…

Dallas Cowboys set to hire Mike McCarthy as new head coach

January 6, 2020 8:26 AM Associated Press

DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys didn’t take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on…

New Mexico State tops California Baptist 86-71

January 6, 2020 10:57 AM Jim Parker

RIVERSIDE, California (AP) — Ivan Aurrecoechea had a season-high 20 points as New Mexico State got past California Baptist 86-71 on Saturday night.…

Vandals topple Zlatan Ibrahimovic statue in Sweden

January 6, 2020 6:29 AM CNN

Vandals have succeeded in toppling a statue of Swedish soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic outside his boyhood club Malmo over anger at his investment in…

Mario Balotelli criticizes Lazio fans for offensive chants

January 6, 2020 4:56 AM CNN

Striker Mario Balotelli says Lazio fans should be ashamed of themselves after claiming he was subjected to offensive chants which caused play to be…

Novak Djokovic matches Maria Sharapova’s $17,400 donation to Australia’s bushfire relief

January 6, 2020 4:27 AM CNN

Maria Sharapova has pledged $17,400 (25,000 AUSD) to Australia’s bushfire relief, a donation which has been matched by Novak Djokovic. The pair…

Jason Garrett officially fired as Dallas Cowboys head coach

January 5, 2020 4:51 PM Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jason Garrett will not return as Dallas Cowboys head coach after missing the playoffs with an underachieving team in a…

Tom Brady says retirement is ‘hopefully unlikely’ after Patriots are eliminated from the NFL playoffs

January 5, 2020 3:25 AM CNN

The Tennessee Titans eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots from the NFL Playoffs in the Wild Card round with a 20-13…

Teenager Curtis Jones helps Liverpool beat Everton with sensational goal

January 5, 2020 12:01 PM CNN

A wonder goal from 18-year-old Curtis Jones helped Liverpool to a 1-0 victory over Merseyside rival Everton in the FA Cup. The tie was evenly…

Texans roar past Bills for 22-19 wildcard win in OT

January 4, 2020 8:40 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — Deshaun Watson threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in regulation and then led the winning drive in overtime as the…

UTEP drops 3rd straight, falls 59-56 to FAU

January 4, 2020 4:39 PM Nate Ryan

BOCA RATON, Florida – With Head Coach Rodney Terry watching from the locker room, the UTEP Miners collapsed down the stretch and fell 59-56 on the…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry seen at pregame practice after hospital release

January 4, 2020 12:16 PM Brianna Chavez

BOCA RATON, Florida — UTEP men’s basketball head coach Rodney Terry was seen at pregame practice Saturday ahead of the Miner’s match-up with Florida…

US Soccer calls off Doha training camp after killing of Iran general

January 4, 2020 5:52 AM CNN

The United States men’s soccer team has put off its planned January training camp in Doha, Qatar because of the “developing…

Vigil held for El Paso High School athlete who died suddenly

January 3, 2020 6:34 PM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas — Members of the El Paso High School community remembered a young life cut short at a candlelight vigil on the steps of the school…

Prince William narrates 60-second mental health film aimed at millions of soccer fans

January 3, 2020 9:25 PM CNN

Britain’s Prince William has narrated a one-minute film encouraging millions of soccer fans to think about their mental health. The first…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry released from hospital, to resume duties next week

January 3, 2020 12:53 PM Jim Parker

MIAMI, Florida – UTEP head men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry was released from a Florida hospital on Friday, two days after being admitted…

Sam Wyche, former Cincinnati Bengals coach who reminded fans they ‘don’t live in Cleveland,’ dies at 74

January 3, 2020 11:01 AM CNN

Sam Wyche, the former NFL coach who helped popularize the no-huddle offense and brought the Cincinnati Bengals tantalizingly close to a Super Bowl…

College soccer star Deyna Castellanos signs for Atletico Madrid

January 3, 2020 6:26 AM CNN

Venezuelan soccer sensation Deyna Castellanos has joined Atletico Madrid until 2022, following her impressive US college career. The 20-year-old…

Zlatan Ibrahimović: ‘The duel with Cristiano Ronaldo will be exciting,’ says Swedish star

January 3, 2020 5:49 AM CNN

He might be 38 and in the twilight of his career, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic has few peers when it comes to chutzpah. “I know what I have to do,…

Liverpool breaking records and opponents’ resolve as team aims to end 30-year wait for Premier League title

January 3, 2020 5:47 AM CNN

A New Year, but the same relentless, history-making Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s side is perched atop the Premier League by a handsome, some would…

Emotional Nick Kyrgios leads bushfire support as Tennis Australia pledges $700,000

January 3, 2020 5:15 AM CNN

Nick Kyrgios was moved to tears as he reflected on the deadly bushfires sweeping through Australia following his victory at the ATP Cup. The world…

Dallas Cowboys decide Jason Garrett is done as coach, ESPN reports

January 2, 2020 8:54 PM Jim Parker

DALLAS, Texas — Jason Garrett’s time with the Dallas Cowboys is about to be over, ESPN reported Thursday night. ESPN quoted a source…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry hospitalized in ‘critical’ condition as Miners drop conference opener

January 2, 2020 11:36 AM Jim Parker

MIAMI, Florida — UTEP head men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry remained hospitalized in Florida and was listed in critical condition on Thursday…

Locomotive signs champion goal scorer Marios Lomis

January 2, 2020 5:02 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC has added goal scorer Marios Lomis pending league and federation approval. Lomis played his youth and the…

Premier League club calls for court crackdown on racist and homophobic abuse

January 2, 2020 10:36 AM CNN

British courts should be granted the power to hand out tougher punishments to supporters found guilty of racist or homophobic abuse at football…

Australian tennis stars show support for bushfire victims

January 2, 2020 7:47 AM CNN

Australian tennis stars are supporting victims of Australia’s bushfires by donating money for every ace they hit at upcoming tournaments. Nick…

David Stern, NBA’s commissioner for 30 years, dies at 77

January 1, 2020 2:28 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) – David Stern, who spent 30 years as the NBA’s longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global power, has died on New…