Boxing’s ‘Clash on the Dunes’ overshadowed by ‘sportswashing’ concerns
In the 1970s, the “Rumble in the Jungle” and the “Thrilla in Manila” — two legendary boxing bouts involving Muhammad…
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Ezekiel Elliott breaks 1,000 yards rushing, scores 2 touchdowns, but Cowboys still lose to Bears 31-24
CHICAGO, Illinois — Ezekiel Elliott surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season Thursday night, but Dallas still couldn’t muster enough offense and…
Continue Reading Former sportscaster who accused NBA coach Luke Walton of sexual assault drops lawsuit
Former sports reporter Kelli Tennant has dropped a lawsuit that accused NBA coach Luke Walton of the Sacramento Kings of sexual assault.…
Continue Reading ‘Black Friday’: Italian newspaper sparks race row with front page
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has defended its front page which previews a soccer game with the headline “Black Friday.” The…
Continue Reading Cardiff to appeal over $6.65 million fee for Emiliano Sala
The dispute between Cardiff City and Nantes took a new twist Thursday after the Welsh club appealed against the decision ordering it to pay six…
Continue Reading Jose Mourinho humbled on return to Old Trafford
Jose Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford on Wednesday was anything but special. The former Manchester United boss was humbled as his Spurs side…
Continue Reading Bushfire smoke wreaks havoc at Australian golf tournament
Bushfire smoke swamping a golf tournament in Australia forced one player to don a face mask and another to complain of burning eyes and coughing…
Continue Reading Stunning images from horse racing’s photographer of the year
With man and beast straining every sinew against a backdrop of stunning scenery, it’s no wonder the sport of kings lends itself to incredible…
Continue Reading Nadal, Barty, Djokovic and Gauff: Tennis’ 2019 wrap
The year in tennis came and went with familiar faces such as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic adding to their grand slam hauls and newcomers such as…
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Community Champions: El Paso karate team shines at international competition
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso karate team is showing the world just how great students of the sport really are here in the Borderland. The group is…
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Israel Folau feels ‘vindicated’ after Rugby Australia apology
Rugby star Israel Folau says he feels “vindicated” following Rugby Australia’s apology after he was dismissed for an anti-gay post…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods says his kids don’t talk about his Masters win
His performances are forever being scrutinized by the public eye, but Tiger Woods’ toughest critics could be in his own household. Woods won…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods: A tumultuous 10 years from scandal to redemption
The reports trickled in, vague and confused at first. There had been some sort of car crash. Tiger Woods was involved. He might be injured. Fears at…
Continue Reading Blind climber Jesse Dufton pushing boundaries after leading 449-foot climb
Climbing a huge rock tower above crashing waves off a remote Scottish island is difficult enough, but imagine trying to do it if you’re blind.…
Continue Reading How Shaun Wright-Phillips wanted both teams to win when Manchester City won the Premier League
These days the holy grail for Manchester City is arguably winning the Champions League for the first time in its history. It’s a sign of the…
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A boy’s Christmas wish for a Paydirt Pete toy fulfilled by Santa & UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso-area boy who wrote a letter to Santa that ended up in Kansas is getting his wish fulfilled. Among other things, Lucas…
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Aggies hand undefeated Miners their 1st loss of the season, 59-56
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State scored its eighth straight win over UTEP at the Pan American Center, 59-56, as the Aggies also handed the…
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Chapin High School head football coach Rene Hernandez stepping down
EL Paso, Texas — Chapin High School is now in search of a new head varsity football coach. Sources confirm to ABC-7 that football coach Rene…
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Santa works to fulfill Christmas wish list found in Kansas written by an El Paso boy
EL PASO, Texas — A Christmas wish list from a boy that was discovered along a highway in the Midwest includes a request for an item that is…
Continue Reading Roger Federer gets own Swiss coin…and you can buy it
Looking for a Christmas gift for a Roger Federer fan? Your search might have come to an end. Swissmint is honoring the tennis legend with a…
Continue Reading Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum credits Klopp for developing his game
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has credited boss Jurgen Klopp for breathing new life into his game. The 29-year-old was bought by the Reds…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi wins sixth Ballon d’Or, one more than Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi clinched his sixth Ballon d’Or award on Monday after yet another scintillating season for the Argentine. The 32-year-old saw off…
Continue Reading Boris Johnson encouraging racism in football? Yes, says UEFA president
Already trying to hold off his political rivals a week before the UK’s general election, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced criticism…
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UTEP, NMSU to square off in ‘Battle of I-10’ rematch on Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — – Three weeks after UTEP knocked off New Mexico State in the Don Haskins Center, the I-10 rivals will lace ‘em up…
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A college football player’s parents died before his Senior Day, so he walked onto the field with his 2 dogs
EAST LANSING, Michigan — It’s tradition in college football for seniors to emerge from the tunnel for the final game of their collegiate…
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Fans pelted more than 45,000 stuffed animals at a Pennsylvania hockey team — for charity, of course
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hershey Bears (@thehersheybears) on Dec 1, 2019 at 3:12pm PST HERSHEY, Pennsylvania — It was a good…
Continue Reading Dutch star Vivianne Miedema scores six as Arsenal breaks WSL record with 11-1 win
Dutch international Vivianne Miedema enjoyed a record-breaking day as she inspired Arsenal’s 11-1 demolition of Bristol City in the…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton ‘redefining’ Formula One
When Michael Schumacher retired in 2012, his Formula 1 records looked unbreakable. That was before Lewis Hamilton started moving through the gears in…
Continue Reading Can Leicester City upset the odds and win another Premier League title?
Lightning couldn’t possibly strike twice for Leicester City, could it? Three years ago the club defied odds of 5000/1 to win the English…
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Study shows concussions have dropped in high school sports, except football
EL PASO, Texas — A new study from the journal Pediatrics found good news for most parents of high school athletes: rates of concussions have gone…
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