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The death of another horse at Santa Anita Park mars Breeders’ Cup Classic

November 2, 2019 11:03 PM CNN

Mongolian Groom, who suffered a serious left-hind leg injury during the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday, was euthanized after being taken to…

Sweet Play of the Week: Cast your vote to help determine this week’s top play

October 27, 2019 10:23 AM KVIA Administrator

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South Africa stuns England to win Rugby World Cup and inspire a nation

November 2, 2019 9:20 AM CNN

Twelve years ago, Siya Kolisi sat in a township tavern and dreamed. Kolisi, who grew up in the township of Zwide, just outside Port Elizabeth, was…

Borderland Blitz: High school football week 10 scores & highlights

November 1, 2019 8:32 PM Brittany Carlock

Las Cruces 21 Mayfield 18 Coronado 0 Americas 51 Del Valle vs. Eastlake Bel Air 39 Eastwood 80 Canutillo 48 Horizon 7 Ysleta 42 Hanks 38 Riverside 7…

Steph Curry will miss three months of NBA season with broken hand

November 1, 2019 5:49 PM CNN

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, injured in a game this week, will be out for three months with a broken bone in his left hand, the team said…

Rugby World Cup final predictions: Animal edition

November 1, 2019 10:07 AM CNN

While many have England down as not-so-slight favorites for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against South Africa, it is anything but a…

Pliskova edges Halep in rollercoaster to earn last semifinal spot at WTA Finals

November 1, 2019 9:59 AM CNN

When Karolina Pliskova won the first set 6-0 in 20 minutes against Simona Halep at the WTA Finals, few could have envisaged the drama that was to…

High school cancels football season after hazing among football team in locker room

November 1, 2019 9:03 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Warren (WXYZ) — Allegations of hazing from senior football players at Warren De La…

Granit Xhaka: Social media abuse pushed Arsenal star to ‘boiling point’

November 1, 2019 8:39 AM CNN

Granit Xhaka reached “boiling point” after his wife and daughter were abusively targeted on social media, the Arsenal captain said as he…

Rugby World Cup final win would mean so much to South Africa, says coach Rassie Erasmus

November 1, 2019 7:27 AM CNN

Wearing a No. 6 Springboks shirt, South Africa’s new democratically-elected president Nelson Mandela handed over the Web Ellis Cup to captain…

New York Marathon: ‘Running is difficult, it is painful,’ says Mary Keitany

November 1, 2019 7:00 AM CNN

When Mary Keitany was a young girl the journey to and from school was 13 miles. Mostly she walked, but other times she ran carrying her heavy books…

MotoGP has a problem. Can 20-year-old Fabio Quartararo solve it?

November 1, 2019 6:28 AM CNN

Back in 2013, MotoGP was at a crossroads. Stung by criticism that top class racing had become dull and predictable, it was undergoing a technical…

All Blacks run rampant against Wales to end Rugby World Cup on a high

November 1, 2019 6:03 AM CNN

New Zealand ended its Rugby World Cup campaign on a conciliatory high by beating Wales 40-17 in the third-place playoff match at the International…

80 minutes from glory: Can South Africa upset favorite England?

November 1, 2019 4:08 AM CNN

After six weeks and 44 games, the Rugby World Cup boils down to 80 minutes between England and South Africa. A new champion will be crowned in…

Chapin, Montwood & Centennial win big on Thursday night

October 31, 2019 11:05 PM Adrian Ochoa

Montwood 54 Socorro 14 El Dorado 14 Chapin 36 Gadsden 0 Centennial…

Downtown El Paso buildings to light up blue & yellow, fly Locos flag for playoff game

October 31, 2019 5:36 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC will play their first home playoff match in their inaugural season this Saturday against…

World Series Game 7: Washington Nationals defeat Houston Astros to clinch first World Series

October 31, 2019 9:44 AM CNN

The Washington Nationals have clinched their first World Series title after defeating the host Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7 on Wednesday night at…

Juan Soto had his first beer with his Nationals teammates after winning the World Series

October 31, 2019 9:43 AM CNN

The Champagne and beer flowed continuously in the Washington Nationals clubhouse after the team won its first World Series in franchise history. And…

Ash Barty’s star shines brightly at WTA Finals as she reaches semis

October 31, 2019 9:39 AM CNN

An already stellar season for Ashleigh Barty got even better when the Australian advanced to the semifinals at the women’s year-end tennis…

Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP after dominant postseason

October 31, 2019 9:33 AM CNN

When the Washington Nationals needed him, pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivered. After a dominant postseason ending with the first World Series title…

Liverpool could withdraw from Carabao Cup due to fixture clashes

October 31, 2019 5:47 AM CNN

It was a night of euphoria for Liverpool fans as the Reds beat Arsenal on penalties after a 10-goal Carabao Cup thriller, but manager Jurgen Klopp…

Steph Curry breaks hand as Warriors lose to Suns

October 31, 2019 4:47 AM CNN

NBA star Steph Curry suffered a broken hand in the Golden State Warriors’ home defeat by the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. With the Warriors…

When the US Grand Prix was staged in a Las Vegas parking lot

October 31, 2019 4:19 AM CNN

Las Vegas is home to high rollers and risk takers — but when Formula One rode into America’s playground in the early Eighties, the stakes…

UTEP launches ‘Defend the Don’ campaign for ‘Battle of I-10’ rivalry vs. NMSU

October 30, 2019 11:17 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP men’s basketball team will square off against long-time rival New Mexico State in El Paso on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and the…

Former MLB All-Star Josh Hamilton faces child injury charge

October 30, 2019 9:30 PM CNN

Josh Hamilton, a former American League Most Valuable Player for the Texas Rangers, is accused of throwing his eldest daughter on a bed and beating…

Week 9: Sweet Play of the Week, Christian Ronquillo & the Del Valle Conquistadores

October 30, 2019 7:24 PM Adrian Ochoa

The Del Valle Conquistadores are the winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 9 of the high school football season. In the game against Bel…

Diego Maradona receives hero’s welcome — and a throne — on return to former club

October 30, 2019 11:52 AM CNN

Even by Diego Maradona’s flamboyant standards, it was a night to remember. The Argentine football legend received a hero’s welcome…

Former UTEP running back Aaron Jones wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week for 2nd time this season

October 30, 2019 10:08 AM Mauricio Casillas

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones continues to make El Paso proud with his stellar play on the field. Jones was…

Svitolina advances at WTA Finals as injured Andreescu eliminated

October 30, 2019 9:51 AM CNN

When Elina Svitolina was told in July an undefeated champion at the WTA Finals would receive $4.725 million — the biggest payday in tennis…

Vlatko Andonovski: New USWNT coach feels weight of expectation

October 30, 2019 6:40 AM CNN

How do you build on near perfection? That is the daunting challenge facing Vlatko Andonovski after the 43-year-old was appointed as the new head…