1966 World Cup hero Martin Peters dies, aged 76
Martin Peters, who scored England’s second goal in its 1966 World Cup final win over West Germany, has died, aged 76, following a long battle…
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A comeback, redemption and broken records are just some of the storylines in 2019 sports
Despite all the doom and gloom in the news in 2019, this year in sports unified an ever-polarizing world. Some teams won their first championships.…
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Archive: High school sports recaps 2016-2019
By Charles Hill 2019 Winter and Spring Sports Boys Basketball El Paso area teams usually do very well in the UIL Basketball State Playoffs. This was…
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It’s NFL Sunday! Here’s how to catch all the game day action
‘Tis the season for some… FOOTBALL!!! Get your holiday football fix this Sunday with 12 heart-pounding match-ups, including Cowboys vs.…
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FIFA considering idea for Women’s World Cup to be played every two years
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested the Women’s World Cup could be played every two years in the future. The tournament is currently…
Continue Reading ‘Three-nil against Liverpool’: Flamengo fans dream of history repeating itself
“Three-nil against Liverpool,” chants the bar packed with Flamengo fans, singing with the kind of rhythm that only South American fans…
Continue Reading Arsenal appoints former player Mikel Arteta as head coach
Arsenal has appointed its former midfielder Mikel Arteta as new head coach on a three-and-a-half year deal. The Spaniard replaces compatriot Unai…
Continue Reading Surf legend Kelly Slater to miss out on Tokyo Olympics
He’s the best competition surfer there’s ever been, but veteran Kelly Slater missed out on a spot in the inaugural Olympics surfing…
Continue Reading ‘Black Pete’ tradition emboldens racism, says Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum
The Dutch Christmas character ‘Black Pete’ — full blackface, a curly afro wig, red lipstick and large gold earrings — is one…
Continue Reading El Clasico fallout: Real Madrid takes aim at referee, VAR
Spain’s two biggest football clubs haven’t been happy with refereeing, with Real Madrid the latest to take a swipe at the officials in…
Continue Reading Annus mirabilis: Megan Rapinoe’s epic 2019
Megan Rapinoe’s 2019 was much more than just playing a huge part in helping the US win a second straight Women’s World Cup. The…
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UTEP can’t muster any offense late in 77-57 loss to Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — There’s just something about being away from home that’s not sitting right with the UTEP Miners. For the 16th straight time going…
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Community Champions: Santa Teresa cross country team
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Santa Teresa cross country team knew before the start of the season that if they wanted to be the best, it would…
Continue Reading Serena Williams and Coco Gauff are gearing up for competition with karaoke, dancing and a bit of sparring with Mike Tyson
What are pro tennis stars Serena Williams and Coco Gauff doing to prepare for the first Grand Slam tennis competition of the season? Living it up at…
Continue Reading Russia to appeal against four-year doping ban
Russia will appeal against the decision to ban the country from major sporting competitions for four years, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA)…
Continue Reading Hundreds of thousands across social media react angrily to Premier League LGBT campaign
When the Premier League kicked off its ‘Rainbow Laces’ campaign to support LGBT people this month, English football’s highest…
Continue Reading How WADA’s doping ban hits Russia and Vladimir Putin where it hurts
No expense was spared. A $50 billion statement of intent that in hosting the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Russia was back as a major player on the…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo scores gravity-defying ‘NBA’ header as Juventus beats Sampdoria
Juventus took a small step at the top of Serie A thanks to a giant leap from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward scored a spectacular header in…
Continue Reading Catalan independence protesters clash with police at El Clasico
Catalan independence protesters clashed with police outside the Camp Nou Wednesday as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid in El Clasico. The match between…
Continue Reading Takumi Minamino agrees ‘dream’ Liverpool move from Red Bull Salzburg
Liverpool might already have a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League, but it is wasting no time in strengthening the squad. The European…
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NMSU takes down Arkansas Pine Bluff; former UTEP Miner Evan Gilyard makes NMSU debut
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It was a win that came easy for the NMSU Aggies Wednesday night at the Pan American Center. NMSU defeated the Arkansas Pine…
Continue Reading Macho vegans: The documentary that’s changing the script on plant-based diets
Arnold Schwarzenegger versus Sylvester Stallone. In prison. Slugging it out with bare knuckles. Alpha males vying for supremacy. It doesn’t…
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UTEP & NMSU announce early recruit signing classes
Nowadays college teams don’t have to wait until National Signing Day in February to announce next season’s signing class. Now they can do it in…
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Lobos new football coach is New Mexico native
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Danny Gonzales said Wednesday that taking the New Mexico head coaching job came down to having an opportunity to return…
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New Mexico State’s Evan Gilyard, former UTEP star, gains immediate eligbility
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico State men’s basketball team received an early Christmas present Wednesday when the NCAA granted guard Evan…
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UTEP football recruits for next season announced
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP announced their list of football recruits for next season. Head coach Dana Dimel spoke about his newest recruits at a news…
Continue Reading Mike Pompeo backs Arsenal star Mesut Ozil in China row over Muslim Uyghur minority
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has backed Arsenal soccer star Mesut Ozil in condemning China’s treatment of its Muslim Uyghur minority. The…
Continue Reading Formula E is not a threat, says Formula 1 boss Chase Carey
Some detractors thought it would be nothing more than a flash in the pan, while others labeled it a gimmick — but Formula E’s remarkable…
Continue Reading Fallon Sherrock makes history as first woman to win World Darts Championship match
Darts player Fallon Sherrock entered the history books Tuesday when she became the first woman to beat a man in a world championship match. Sherrock…
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UTEP captures Sun Bowl Invitational title after defeating UC-Irvine, 67-61
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners are champions of their own tournament once again. On Tuesday night the Miners recaptured the Weststar Bank Don…
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