Sports Archives

Meet the man trying to walk 1,000 miles … in a pair of swimming trunks

January 18, 2020 4:53 AM CNN

The bleak midwinter can be tough. It doesn’t matter how many layers you put on, you just can’t shake the cold. It’s even worse when…

Australian Open: Nadal, Djokovic, Federer lead men’s draw, Serena eyes record-equaling 24th grand slam

January 18, 2020 4:32 AM CNN

With the impact of bushfire smoke dominating the buildup to the Australian Open, it’s easy to forget what might happen on the court. The…

Ex-Cowboys coach Jason Garrett to become Giants offensive coordinator

January 17, 2020 7:55 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jason Garrett is headed to the other side of the Giants-Cowboys rivalry. New York announced Friday night that the former Dallas coach…

Edwin Rodriguez to return as manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas

January 17, 2020 3:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — Edwin Rodriguez will return as manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas in 2020, the Chihuahuas and San Diego Padres announced Friday.…

Eliud Kipchoge’s record-breaking Nike shoes under scrutiny

January 17, 2020 9:36 AM CNN

Running is supposed to be one of the purest sports, but a technological arms race in shoes is raising questions about the integrity of competition in…

One-armed golfer Laurent Hurtubise makes incredible hole-in-one at PGA Tour event

January 17, 2020 9:28 AM CNN

He may be an amateur but Laurent Hurtubise produced the shot of the day at the PGA Tour American Express 2020 in California. The golfer, who was born…

Tiger Woods’ son is good at golf, but video poses wider questions

January 17, 2020 8:05 AM CNN

The genie is out of the bottle. Tiger Woods’ son Charlie plays golf and his swing looks sweet. The 10-year-old was filmed hitting balls on a…

The life and times of Conor McGregor — how social media changed UFC fighter

January 17, 2020 7:40 AM CNN

Whether it’s trash-talking an opponent or fighting in a Dublin pub, Conor McGregor is a man that makes headlines. He hasn’t won a UFC…

Australian Open chief says tournament will go ahead despite air quality concerns

January 17, 2020 5:22 AM CNN

The Australian Open will go ahead as scheduled next week despite continuing concerns about the air quality in Melbourne, according to the grand…

Liam Broady brands Australian Open email a ‘slap in the face’ as bushfire smoke continues to hit tournament

January 16, 2020 11:54 PM CNN

A tennis player has slammed Australian Open organizers for allowing qualifying to take place while bushfire smoke has blanketed Melbourne. Liam…

Locos announce return of 2 more players from inaugural run as they ready for 2020 season

January 16, 2020 10:46 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced that it continues fortifying and building on the success of the club’s inaugural season by…

NMSU continues winning ways defeating Utah Valley, 70-56

January 16, 2020 11:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

There doesn’t seem to be anything that can slow down the New Mexico State Aggies. Despite being plagued with injuries, the Aggies keep finding ways…

Kobe Bryant reveals battle with racism at soccer games while growing up in Italy

January 16, 2020 9:21 AM CNN

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant believes more education is needed to tackle the scourge of racism in soccer. The 41-year-old, a five-time NBA champion,…

Prince Harry attends first public engagement since royal family crisis talks

January 16, 2020 6:54 AM CNN

Prince Harry has made his first public appearance since he and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced they are going to step back as senior royals…

UTEP pulls off biggest comeback in Miner history, overcoming 24-point deficit to defeat UTSA

January 15, 2020 9:37 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP pulled off the biggest comeback victory in the history of its’ hoops program on Wednesday night. After trailing by as much as…

LSU says Odell Beckham Jr. did give players actual cash after national title game

January 15, 2020 7:59 PM CNN

Louisiana State University acknowledged Wednesday that several football players received cash from a star NFL player after the Tigers’ victory…

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…