Jean-Eric Vergne wins Autosport award to brighten difficult start to season
He may have endured a testing start to his defense of the Formula E championship, but Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne was given a reason to cheer at the…
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‘There’s a morality to it’: Rory McIlroy turns down golf event in Saudi Arabia
Rory McIlroy says “morality” issues are largely behind his decision to avoid playing in next year’s European Tour event in Saudi…
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Burrow, Fields, Hurts and Young named 2019 Heisman finalists
The 2019 Heisman Trophy finalists were announced Monday evening. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, Oklahoma…
Continue Reading Premier League: Racist and homophobic incidents tarnish ‘best league in the world’
It’s been dubbed the “best league in the world” for its exciting games and competitiveness, but it wasn’t the greatest…
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Giants guard, UTEP alum Will Hernandez wears ‘El Paso Strong’ cleats on MNF; Eagles rally past Giants 23-17
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — UTEP alum and New York Giants’ starting left guard Will Hernandez wore special ‘El Paso Strong’ cleats to benefit…
Continue Reading Russia banned from 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup over doping scandal
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions — notably the Olympics…
Continue Reading French basketball player fined for disrespecting Chinese anthem
French basketball player Guerschon Yabusele has been fined 10,000 yuan ($1,400) and given a warning for not raising his head during the Chinese…
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Cowboys waive struggling kicker Maher, sign veteran Forbath
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have waived struggling kicker Brett Maher and replaced him with eight-year veteran Kai Forbath. Maher is the…
Continue Reading The head of the US anti-doping agency called the Russia sports ban a ‘weak punishment’
Russia has been banned from competing in major international sporting competitions including the Olympics and World Cup for four years, but the head…
Continue Reading Motto linked to hate group removed from West Point football flag
The US Military Academy removed a longtime motto from its football team’s spirit flag because the phrase is linked to hate groups, the academy…
Continue Reading Athletes have healthier brains that can actually hear better, study says
Listen closely: Can you hear that noisy static in your brain? Neurobiologist Nina Kraus can. At her lab at Northwestern University called…
Continue Reading Dog bites, kidney infections and 335 laps of a car park — how an ex-banker ran a marathon in every country
Close to 17,000 runners took part in this year’s Athens Marathon, but no one had undertaken a journey to the start line quite like Nick Butter.…
Continue Reading Serena Williams’ smashed racket from the US Open sells for $20,910
Serena Williams’ smashed racket from her infamous US Open final defeat by Naomi Osaka has been sold for $20,910 at a New Jersey auction.…
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Arizona State to face Florida State in the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas — Arizona State, which finished 7-5, will face Florida State, 6-6 on the season, in the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl from El Paso’s Sun…
Continue Reading Patrick Reed penalized for rules breach at Tiger Woods’ Hero World Challenge
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed was penalized two strokes for appearing to deliberately improve his lie in a bunker during the third round of…
Continue Reading Anthony Joshua wins rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia ‘Clash on the Dunes’
Anthony Joshua reclaimed the WBO, IBF and WBA heavyweight titles from Mexican-American Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia’s “Clash on the…
Continue Reading Man arrested after racist incident mars Manchester derby
A 41-year-old man has been arrested over an alleged incident of racist abuse by a Manchester City fan during the derby match against crosstown rival…
Continue Reading Borussia Monchengladbach beats Bayern Munich to lead Bundesliga
Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich suffered late heartache as league leader Borussia Monchengladbach secured a 2-1 win in injury time to stay top.…
Continue Reading Dual Olympic champion Ester Ledecka wins first World Cup skiing race
She stunned the world with gold medals in two different sports at the Winter Olympics, but now Ester Ledecka has clinched her first World Cup ski…
Continue Reading Players pictured under controversial ‘Black Friday’ headline embrace
The two black soccer stars pictured on the front page of an Italian newspaper under the headline “Black Friday” embraced on the pitch…
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Locomotive FC reveals their 2020 team jerseys
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC put its creativity on display as it revealed a number of new designs for the team’s 2020 jerseys this week.…
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NBA SCHEDULE Clippers-Bucks highlight 10-game schedule UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers visit Milwaukee tonight, opening a six-game Eastern…
Continue Reading Caroline Wozniacki to retire after the Australian Open
Caroline Wozniacki has announced her plans to retire from professional tennis. The former world No. 1 said Friday that her final tournament will be…
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Former El Paso Chihuahuas outfielder Cody Decker featured in documentary presentation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Cody Decker, former outfielder for the El Paso Chihuahuas, is back in town to host a showing of a documentary which features…
Continue Reading Democratic candidate Andrew Yang hopes the ‘power of sport can unite us’
In the United States these days, it’s sometimes hard to say anything without offending someone. Political discourse has become pervasive. You…
Continue Reading FIFA and UEFA ‘may as well have stood in stands’ with racists, says ex-England star
Many thought the racist abuse suffered by England’s footballers in Bulgaria might be a watershed moment for the sport. That the monkey chants…
Continue Reading As he scaled world’s 14 highest peaks, Nepalese climber shocked by climate change effects
A former special forces soldier has taken the notion that “records are meant to be broken” to a whole new level. Nepalese climber Nirmal…
Continue Reading Italian newspaper accuses critics of ‘lynching’ after headline race row
Corriere dello Sport has accused critics of “lynching” the newspaper in a staunch defense of its “Black Friday” front page.…
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Why the College Football Playoff picture hinges on Georgia this weekend
The four-team field for the College Football Playoff will be revealed Sunday, and depending on this weekend’s conference championship games the…
Continue Reading Acrobatic daredevils perform on world’s largest trampoline
Acrobatic basketball team the Dunking Devils are no strangers to risk-taking stunts, as their latest exploit proves. The Slovenian quartet,…
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