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UTEP comeback falls short at North Texas

January 25, 2020 6:34 PM Nate Ryan

DENTON, Texas — Three days after the UTEP men’s basketball team shook off their road demons, they returned Saturday at North Texas. North Texas…

Javier Hernandez clarifies ‘retirement’ comments after crying over LA Galaxy transfer

January 25, 2020 9:47 AM CNN

The arrival of Javier Hernandez at Los Angeles Galaxy was treated as a seminal moment for Major League Soccer and for the club. Flocks of fans…

Erling Braut Håland continues ‘wonderful’ scoring run, breaks league record

January 25, 2020 8:11 AM CNN

You might have thought scoring a debut hat-trick might earn you a start in the next game. But while this wasn’t the case for Erling Braut…

‘Are you stupid?’ Nick Kyrgios rages at umpire over bleeding hand during victory at Australian Open

January 25, 2020 6:21 AM CNN

It’s barely been 48 hours since Nick Kyrgios made headlines for mocking Rafael Nadal’s routine, and now, he’s causing another stir.…

Saturday Stunner: Three of the top six women’s seeds out at Australian Open

January 25, 2020 5:44 AM CNN

Saturday proved to be a day of shock exits from the Australian Open in the women’s draw, with three of the top six seeds eliminated from the…

Flying High; Youth movement sparks Chapin success

January 24, 2020 9:17 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Manny Flores is a sophomore at Chapin. He was an All-District performer on last year’s team that won 16 games. But he has already…

Locomotive FC signs Jamaican midfielder Saeed Robinson

January 24, 2020 8:42 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive FC continued this week to add depth by signing pacey Jamaican midfielder, Saeed Robinson, pending league…

Eli Manning announces retirement from the NFL in an emotional press conference

January 24, 2020 11:06 AM CNN

After 16 years, Eli Manning, 39, is hanging up his cleats and retiring from the NFL. The longtime New York Giants quarterback was selected with the…

Paris’ hidden gem for basketball lovers faces ravages of time

January 24, 2020 10:33 AM CNN

Paris has hidden gems aplenty if you know where to look, but one of the French capital’s best kept secrets is the world’s oldest original…

Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL returns with exciting new calendar

January 24, 2020 10:25 AM CNN

There are now only six weeks to wait until the Longines Global Champions Tour kicks off with a spectacular curtain-raiser in Doha, Qatar.…

The women bidding to make history at the 24 Hours of Daytona

January 24, 2020 10:17 AM CNN

She is striving to etch her name in the history books, but equally Katherine Legge hopes to changes perceptions of female race car drivers by winning…

Roger Federer survives huge scare against John Millman in Australian Open epic

January 24, 2020 8:04 AM CNN

Roger Federer had to fight off the “demons” to survive a nerve-jangling fifth set match tie break against John Millman in an epic…

Serena Williams stunned by Qiang Wang at the Australian Open

January 24, 2020 6:43 AM CNN

Serena Wiliams‘ hunt for a 24th grand slam remains a work in progress after the US star was stunned by China’s Qiang Wang at the…

Tearful Caroline Wozniacki bids goodbye to tennis at Australian Open

January 24, 2020 5:42 AM CNN

Serena Williams shed a tear following her loss at the Australian Open — not to lament her own performance, but because her close friend had…

Mikaela Shiffrin wins 65th World Cup race to cement overall lead

January 24, 2020 5:34 AM CNN

She’s back in the fast lane. Mikaela Shiffrin skied to a 65th career World Cup win and first in downhill since 2017 with victory in Bansko,…

The children’s game that’s got professional athletes playing and millions watching online

January 24, 2020 4:37 AM CNN

It’s a popular playground game that has entertained children all over the world for generations. So what happens when you add in jumps,…

Coco Gauff stuns defending champion Naomi Osaka to reach Australian Open fourth round

January 24, 2020 3:43 AM CNN

Teenager Coco Gauff stunned defending champion Naomi Osaka with a 6-3 6-4 victory to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 15-year-old…

Rafael Nadal hits ball girl in head with shot, apologizes with kiss

January 24, 2020 2:00 AM CNN

Rafael Nadal called it one of the more scary moments he’s had on the tennis court. The world No. 1 was en route to a straight-sets win against…

Women’s Basketball: UTEP falls at home to first place Rice, 69-61

January 23, 2020 11:19 PM Adrian Ochoa

It was a tough test for the UTEP Miners Thursday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP facing the Rice Owls, a team that is currently in first place…

UTEP breaks 19-game road losing streak with 72-64 win over Rice

January 23, 2020 8:48 PM Jim Parker

HOUSTON, Texas — Souley Boum scored a career-high 27 points as UTEP ended their 19-game road losing streak with a 72-64 win over Rice on Thursday…

The NFL says no to Super Bowl tailgating in Hard Rock Stadium parking lots

January 23, 2020 12:25 PM CNN

Fans heading to Miami Garden’s Hard Rock Stadium for the Super Bowl will have to leave their grills, tents and elaborate tailgating rigs at…

Zion Williamson stuns for New Orleans Pelicans in record-breaking NBA debut

January 23, 2020 8:11 AM CNN

Expectation is higher for the 2019 NBA draft’s number one overall selection Zion Williamson than any rookie since LeBron James. Perhaps ever.…

Basketball star Maya Moore to skip second consecutive WNBA season and 2020 Olympics to focus on criminal justice reform

January 23, 2020 7:52 AM CNN

A basketball superstar in her prime has decided to skip a second straight season and the 2020 Olympics to focus on criminal justice reform. Maya…

Nick Kyrgios and Gilles Simon mock Rafael Nadal routine at Australian Open

January 23, 2020 7:21 AM CNN

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but Nick Kyrgios didn’t appear to be praising Rafael Nadal’s pre-serve routine when…

Barcelona ‘avoids total ridicule’ in narrow win over Ibiza

January 23, 2020 5:58 AM CNN

Barcelona proved to be a real party pooper on Wednesday, coming from behind to beat Ibiza in the Copa del Rey thanks to two late goals from Antoine…

Manchester United slammed after ’embarrassing’ Burnley defeat in the English Premier League

January 23, 2020 4:31 AM CNN

If you thought things couldn’t get worse for Manchester United this season, it appears you were wrong. The once mighty club suffered yet…

Dust and rain causes delays at Australian Open

January 23, 2020 1:49 AM CNN

Play was delayed at the Australian Open on Thursday after dust was spread across Melbourne Park’s outside courts. High pressure cleaning was…

Community Champion: Eastlake’s Cheyanne Bonilla reaches 2,000 point mark

January 22, 2020 7:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — Reaching the 2,000 point mark in high school is no easy feat, but an Eastlake Falcon did just that. Senior Cheyanne Bonilla hit…

An arrest warrant has been issued for former NFL player Antonio Brown

January 22, 2020 8:56 PM CNN

An arrest warrant has been issued for former NFL player Antonio Brown after an altercation with a delivery man at Brown’s South Florida home,…

Eli Manning is set to retire after 16 seasons in the NFL

January 22, 2020 4:52 PM CNN

NEW YORK, NY — After 16 years and two Super Bowl wins with the New York Giants, Eli Manning is ready to hang up his helmet. The quarterback is…