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Zion Williamson is set to make long-awaited NBA debut

January 15, 2020 1:52 PM CNN

Zion Williamson’s long-awaited NBA debut with the New Orleans Pelicans is just a week away. Williamson, 19, is expected to play in his first…

Magnus Carlsen breaks record for longest unbeaten run in chess

January 15, 2020 7:53 AM CNN

Chess great Magnus Carlsen made history Tuesday as he extended his unbeaten run to 111 successive classical games, breaking the 110-game streak set…

Jadon Sancho criticized by German media for dining on $240 gold-plated steak

January 15, 2020 6:41 AM CNN

Yachts, a private jet and … a gold-plated steak. Borussia Dortmund wonder kid Jadon Sancho has drawn the ire of German media for publishing a…

‘The body and brain is the limit, not the car’: How it feels to drive the world’s quickest Porsche

January 15, 2020 3:46 AM CNN

“Six G-force, your neck nearly comes off,” Neel Jani grins. Jani isn’t a jet pilot or an astronaut-in-training; he’s a racing…

Dalila Jakupovic hits out at Australian Open organizers after bushfire smoke forces her to quit

January 15, 2020 12:31 AM CNN

A tennis player was forced to retire from Australian Open qualifying in Melbourne after collapsing with a coughing fit caused by bushfire smoke.…

Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers superstar linebacker, announces retirement at 28

January 14, 2020 9:03 PM CNN

Former NFL defensive player of the year, Luke Kuechly, a star linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, announced his retirement from pro football in a…

Australian Open suspends practice over air quality concerns

January 14, 2020 6:37 PM CNN

The Australian Open temporarily suspended practice due to air quality concerns in Melbourne, organizers announced. Wednesday’s practice was…

Who is new Barcelona boss Quique Setien? The chess fanatic ‘in love’ with Lionel Messi

January 14, 2020 9:21 AM CNN

After Real Betis’ thrilling 4-3 victory over Barcelona in November 2018, midfielder Sergio Busquets gifted then-Betis manager Quique Setien his…

Barcelona topples Real Madrid to become the highest-earning soccer club in the world for the first time

January 14, 2020 4:55 AM CNN

Barcelona has become the world’s highest-earning soccer club, usurping fierce rival Real Madrid at the top of Deloitte’s Football Money…

Why did Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde?

January 14, 2020 2:37 AM CNN

Reigning league champion, currently top of La Liga and through to the next round of the Champions League — so why did Barcelona sack its coach…

UNM kicks senior forward Carlton Bragg Jr. off hoops team after DWI arrest

January 13, 2020 2:24 PM Jim Parker

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — New Mexico forward Carlton Bragg Jr. has been dismissed from the Lobos basketball team following his arrest on suspicion…

Houston Astros fire manager, GM after MLB suspensions for sign-stealing; club fined $5 million

January 13, 2020 12:07 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major League…

Federico Valverde sent off for shocking tackle as Real Madrid wins Spanish Super Cup

January 13, 2020 8:41 AM CNN

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde has apologized for a shocking tackle which saw him sent off in his side’s Spanish Super Cup triumph against…

World’s oldest professional footballer Kazuyoshi Miura, 52, signs new contract

January 13, 2020 6:35 AM CNN

While most footballers at the age of 52 are well into their second decade of retirement, Kazuyoshi Miura has no intention of hanging up his boots…

UTEP great Aaron Jones’ 2 touchdowns help lead Packers over Seahawks

January 13, 2020 5:48 AM Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The Green Bay Packers are just one win away from making it to the Super Bowl after holding off a spirited Seattle Seahawk…

Relentless Liverpool on course for record-breaking season

January 13, 2020 4:40 AM CNN

Nobody at Liverpool dares talk about winning the Premier League. After 30 years without winning English football’s top-flight title,…

Rafa Nadal slams fans following ATP Cup defeat by Novak Djokovic

January 13, 2020 4:40 AM CNN

Rafa Nadal criticized fans for showing a lack of respect at the ATP Cup following Spain’s defeat by Serbia in Sydney. The world No. 1 fell 6-2…

Serena Williams wins first title since having her daughter three years ago

January 13, 2020 2:11 AM CNN

Serena Williams has won her first title since becoming a mom – and immediately donated her $43,000 prize money to Australian bushfire relief.…

Super Bowl-winning former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson elected into Hall of Fame

January 12, 2020 8:18 PM Associated Press

Incredible moment.Legendary @dallascowboys coach @JimmyJohnson finds out live on TV he is the newest member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame!…

Mahomes, Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs

January 12, 2020 6:15 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes stalked up and down the sideline like a field marshal rallying his troops, the brilliant young quarterback…

Sergio Aguero hits scoring landmark as merciless Manchester City thrash Aston Villa

January 12, 2020 1:22 PM CNN

Is Sergio Aguero now the finest international goalscorer to ever grace the English Premier League? The Manchester City goal machine scored a…

Novak Djokovic leads Serbia to title at first-ever ATP Cup

January 12, 2020 9:47 AM CNN

A man who has won 16 Grand Slam titles has banked plenty of magic moments. But Novak Djokovic says his latest victory, at the first-ever ATP Cup…

NMSU holds off UMKC, 74-71

January 12, 2020 12:06 AM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Despite the setbacks they encountered earlier in the season, the NMSU Aggies keep finding ways to win. Saturday afternoon…

UTEP plagued by turnovers in 64-61 loss to Louisiana Tech

January 11, 2020 11:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

Some nights just don’t bounce your way, and that was evident for the UTEP Miners Saturday at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP lost another close game to…

Liverpool make best-ever start to a Premier League season with win at Tottenham

January 11, 2020 2:53 PM CNN

It’s official. Liverpool have made the best start to a season in the history of the English Premier League. A 1-0 win against Tottenham saw the…

New tournament, old rivals: Djokovic and Nadal to meet in inaugural ATP Cup final

January 11, 2020 9:54 AM CNN

There may be a new tournament in men’s tennis — but the title will be decided by two of the game’s longstanding legends. Novak…

Demands for release of Saudi activist as Kingdom hosts Spanish Super Cup

January 11, 2020 7:07 AM CNN

Most Real Madrid fans will focus on the team’s 3-1 victory over Valencia that marked the start of the new-look Spanish Super Cup, hosted for…

Patrick Reed’s lawyer warns Golf Channel analyst to stop alleging his client ‘cheated’

January 11, 2020 5:43 AM CNN

An attorney for Patrick Reed has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a Golf Channel analyst telling him to stop inferring his client cheated at a golf…

Queen lifts New Mexico St. over Chicago St. 93-54

January 10, 2020 3:43 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Trevelin Queen posted 17 points and six rebounds as New Mexico State rolled past Chicago State 93-54 on Thursday night.…

Semi-pro El Paso basketball team preps for a new league, new season

January 10, 2020 8:06 AM Nichole Gomez

EL PASO, Texas — A new semi-professional basketball team is taking the court for its very first season. The Southwest Desertcats was established in…