UTEP fires women’s softball coach after 6 seasons
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas-El Paso fired the head coach of its women’s softball program Friday after six seasons that failed to…
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US Women’s National Team granted class action status in equal-pay lawsuit
Members of the US women’s soccer team scored one of their goals Friday when a federal judge allowed their gender discrimination lawsuit to…
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Centennial Lady Hawks come up short in state championship soccer game after remarkable season
BERNALILLO, New Mexico — Centennial High School lost 2-0 to top ranked Volcano Vista Friday afternoon in the New Mexico Athletic Association 5A…
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Liverpool vs. Manchester: Premier League rivals face off in title race too tight to call
If you were planning on going out on Sunday, you might want to take a rain check. There’s only one thing you need to think about on Sunday and…
Continue Reading Ohio State’s Chase Young won’t play this weekend due to a possible NCAA violation
Ohio State’s standout defensive end Chase Young will not take the field Saturday as the school’s athletic department examines a possible…
Continue Reading Toxic soccer matches: Stabbings, fascist salutes and banners mocking Mussolini
Stabbings, fans appearing to make Nazi salutes as well as supporters mocking former Italian leader Benito Mussolini combined to produce a toxic…
Continue Reading Breeders’ Cup set for $30 million Santa Anita showdown
It’s billed as the world championships for thoroughbreds, with $30 million in prize money and awards up for grabs over two days of rarefied…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods set for ‘eye-opening’ captain’s role at Presidents Cup
Tiger Woods has told his players to call him any time of the day or night with ideas as he takes on the “eye-opening” role of captain for…
Continue Reading ATP Finals: Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic battle for No. 1 … but will Spaniard play?
The ATP Finals is heading into the homestretch in London. Hosting the year-end men’s extravaganza since 2009, the tournament moves to Turin,…
Continue Reading Ex-NFL kicker Morten Andersen backs Carli Lloyd’s switch from soccer
She’s scored 118 goals for the United States women’s national soccer team (USWNT), won two consecutive World Cup titles and clinched two…
Continue Reading Brescia fans criticize Mario Balotelli after he was racially abused
Fans of Brescia have criticized Mario Balotelli after the Italian international was racially abused during last Sunday’s match against Hellas…
Continue Reading All Blacks’ Sonny Bill Williams becomes the richest rugby player in the world
He’s won two Rugby World Cups with the New Zealand All Blacks, two NRL titles with two different rugby league teams and the 2012 Super Rugby…
Continue Reading Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A
Brescia striker Mario Balotelli threatened to leave the pitch after he was racially abused by opposition Verona fans in the latest episode of racism…
Continue Reading Horse survives wildfire, sets speed record and then sells for $1.5 million
They say there is a story behind every champion, but not many narratives can compare to the incredible journey taken by this one special horse. From…
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Franklin & Eastwood close out regular season with victories on Thursday night
Socorro 6 Franklin 63 Eastwood 49 Aztecs…
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Eastwood cross country team has sights on 2nd straight state title
The Eastwood Boys cross country team know a thing or two about winning championships. A season ago, the Troopers brought home a state championship in…
Continue Reading Springboks’ victory parade brings joy across South Africa
Fezakele Kolisi was once forced to carry an identity document wherever he went in his own country. During apartheid, black citizens of South Africa…
Continue Reading UK policeman charged with murder after Tasered ex-footballer dies
A British police officer has been charged with the murder of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson, who died after he was Tasered three years ago. The…
Continue Reading Tennis stars hoping to bring relief to Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian
Wreaking havoc and destruction, Hurricane Dorian battered the islands of the Bahamas in August and September. Winds reaching 180 mph killed 65 people…
Continue Reading LeBron James and Trae Young set the NBA alight
There are only 10 older players than LeBron James in the NBA. There are not many younger players than the 21-year-old Trae Young. At the age of 34,…
Continue Reading Margaret Court calls for grand slam anniversary honor at Australian Open
Former tennis player Margaret Court has called for recognition at next year’s Australian Open in honor of the 50th anniversary of her…
Continue Reading Alex Morgan: USWNT star plans to play at Olympics after giving birth
US soccer striker Alex Morgan says she plans to return to the national team in time for the 2020 Olympics despite being due to give birth to her…
Continue Reading KSI and Logan Paul box smart in ‘fight to legitimize’ YouTubers
KSI takes to the stage holding a Pomeranian dog called King Kong. Logan Paul follows shortly afterwards and throws a pack of condoms at KSI’s…
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Sweet Play of the Week: Ricky Clark & the Las Cruces Bulldawgs
The Las Cruces Bulldawgs are riding some momentum as they head into the first round of the state playoffs. After defeating cross town rival Mayfield…
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Eastwood sophomore QB nominated for Mr. Texas Football Player of the Week
EL PASO, Texas — Success can sometimes come a little early, and that’s exactly what happened to Eastwood sophomore quarterback Andrew Martinez.…
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EL Paso-Las Cruces CW to televise Locomotive conference final game
EL PASO, Texas – KVIA-TV will airing the USL Western Conference Final this Saturday at 1 p.m. on the El Paso – Las Cruces CW (On Air channel 7.2,…
Continue Reading Goalscoring etiquette: Aaron Ramsey nabs goal from Cristiano Ronaldo
Juventus reached the last 16 of the Champions League with two games to spare thanks to Douglas Costa’s superb goal, but as so often is the…
Continue Reading NFL team promotes undrafted player blind in one eye to active roster
Kahzin Daniels believes he can serve as an inspiration for children. The football player, who lost vision in one of his eyes when he was only 5, has…
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The NHL is throwing back for the first game of 2020
The Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators are going retro for the first NHL game of 2020. The new uniforms are set to make their on-ice debut at the…
Continue Reading Italian youth soccer team scales back plans to play in blackface after criticism
An Italian youth soccer team has backtracked from a controversial plan to play in blackface as a protest against racism in the sport. The Aurora…
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