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Mykal Blanco & the Hanks Knights win Sweet Play of the Year

November 13, 2019 11:05 PM Adrian Ochoa

After 11 straight weeks of top plays, cupcakes and signatures, we finally have our winner of the Sweet Play of the Year. Congratulations to Mykal…

Gymnastics deaths are rare, but previous disasters have prompted safety changes

November 13, 2019 4:50 PM CNN

In this sport, a tiny miscalculation can mean the difference between victory and catastrophe. And as difficulty levels soar to new heights, so do the…

ATP Finals: Rafa Nadal saves match point to beat Daniil Medvedev in US Open rematch

November 13, 2019 2:52 PM CNN

After a crushing defeat to Alexander Zverev, Rafael Nadal sought his trademark intensity for his rematch with Daniil Medvedev. He got his wish. Nadal…

Frankfurt’s David Abraham banned for seven weeks for barging over opposition coach

November 13, 2019 9:19 AM CNN

Eintracht Frankfurt captain David Abraham has been handed a seven-week suspension and a $27,500 (€25,000) fine for barging into an opposition…

Bernardo Silva suspended and fined $64,000 over ‘racist’ tweet

November 13, 2019 7:56 AM CNN

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has been suspended for one match and fined £50,000 ($64,000) for a “racist” tweet about teammate…

David Villa, Spain’s all-time leading goalscorer, announces retirement from football

November 13, 2019 5:13 AM CNN

After 19 years, 14 major trophies and more than 400 goals, David Villa has announced his retirement from football. Spain’s all-time leading…

Sam Kerr: Chelsea wins race to land Australian soccer star

November 13, 2019 5:01 AM CNN

She’s one of the most talented soccer players on the planet — but Sam Kerr is now gearing up to take on a brave new world after signing…

Xavi Simons: The Dutch soccer prodigy with two million Instagram followers

November 13, 2019 4:55 AM CNN

He’s only 16, but already plays for one of the world’s biggest soccer clubs and has more than two million followers on social media. His…

Love Island star and pro boxer Tommy Fury eyes fight with KSI

November 13, 2019 4:14 AM CNN

After watching KSI and Logan Paul’s debut professional boxing fight, Love Island star and professional boxer Tommy Fury wants in. You can…

Novak Djokovic loses at ATP Finals to set up showdown with Roger Federer

November 13, 2019 4:12 AM CNN

Novak Djokovic succumbed to the impressive Dominic Thiem at the ATP Finals Tuesday as the Austrian became the first man to qualify for the semifinals…

Gareth Southgate says England squad is like a ‘family’ following clash between Sterling and Gomez

November 13, 2019 3:48 AM CNN

England manager Gareth Southgate compared his squad to “a family” as the spat between Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez threatened to…

Inside the ‘Hollywood’ of horses, Al Shaqab is the essence of equine luxury

November 13, 2019 2:47 AM CNN

It has been described as the “Hollywood” of horses, and it’s certainly a winner in the glamor stakes. But Qatar’s Al Shaqab…

UTEP defeats NMSU 65-50 in ‘Battle of I-10’

November 12, 2019 8:59 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP’s defense shut down New Mexico State on Tuesday evening as the Miners claimed a 65-50 victory in basketball’s “Battle of…

Formula One plans to become carbon neutral by 2030

November 12, 2019 10:29 AM CNN

Formula One has announced a new 10-year plan to “change the face of the sport” and become carbon neutral by 2030. The sport has faced…

Estudiantes reopens stadium with flaming lion hologram

November 12, 2019 10:02 AM CNN

You’d be forgiven for thinking it was a scene from a futuristic sci-fi movie — a giant, flaming lion leaping across the roof of a…

Millions catch glimpse of the ‘future’ at League of Legends world final

November 12, 2019 9:00 AM CNN

Millions of online viewers tuned in to watch the League of Legends World Championship final Sunday and were treated to a thrilling finale. FunPlus…

Rafa Nadal angered by ‘bullsh**’ marriage question after ATP Finals defeat by Alexander Zverev

November 12, 2019 7:04 AM CNN

Rafa Nadal rarely loses his cool on the tennis court, but his patience was soundly tested after losing in his ATP Finals opener Monday. After defeat…

NMSU, UTEP prepare for ‘Battle of I-10’ in hoops

November 11, 2019 10:59 AM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO – UTEP will host New Mexico State in the 218th meeting in the “Battle of I-10” at the Don Haskins Center on Tuesday. Tipoff is…

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Taison sent off for reacting to racist abuse

November 11, 2019 6:38 PM CNN

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Taison was shown a red card for his reaction to racist abuse from the traveling Dynamo Kyiv fans during a Ukrainian…

El Paso superstar wrestler Sin Cara wants to be released from WWE contract

November 11, 2019 1:28 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso native professional wrestling superstar Jorge Arias asked Monday to be released from his contract with WWE, where he…

Each time Seattle scored in the MLS Cup final, the fans’ reaction registered on earthquake measuring devices

November 11, 2019 10:57 AM CNN

SEATTLE, Washington — The Seattle Sounders FC scored three goals in their win over Toronto FC in the MLS Cup championship and fans were so…

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘is not a problem,’ says Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri

November 11, 2019 5:28 AM CNN

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri says the team’s star player Cristiano Ronaldo “is not a problem” after substituting the Portuguese…

Frankfurt’s David Abraham sent off for barging over opposition coach as Bundesliga match ends in chaos

November 11, 2019 4:13 AM CNN

Two red cards, a mass brawl, and a coach lying flat on the floor by the touchline — it wasn’t your average end to a football game. A…

Seattle Sounders’ coach Brian Schmetzer feels the love of club after MLS Cup victory

November 11, 2019 3:43 AM CNN

The word ‘family’ was emblazoned on Brian Schmetzer’s T-shirt and it is what the Seattle Sounders have become to its head coach.…

YouTube star KSI defeats Logan Paul in a controversial boxing rematch

November 10, 2019 2:36 AM CNN

It’s a bit of a deja-vu moment. Another fight between vlogger Logan Paul and gamer, vlogger and rapper Olajide “KSI” Olatunji ended…

Second half comeback leads Charlotte to victory over UTEP, 28-21

November 9, 2019 9:44 PM Adrian Ochoa

It was a tale of two halves for the UTEP Miners as the football team lost its 8th game in a row. This time it was against the Charlotte 49ers in the…

Borderland Blitz: Week 11 high school football scores & highlights

November 8, 2019 2:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

Americas 69 Montwood 27 Pebble Hills 49 Coronado 35 Parkland 41 Canutillo 7 Hanks 35 Riverside 27 Horizon 24 Ysleta 35 Austin 20 Burges 3 Irvin 13…

James Wiseman, top college hooper and potential NBA draft pick, ruled ineligible by NCAA

November 8, 2019 10:55 PM CNN

The season for a top University of Memphis basketball player — and potential top pick in the NBA draft — is in jeopardy. Hours before…

Aggies look to fend off Ole Miss as Perkins gets nominated for Burlsworth Trophy

November 8, 2019 10:29 PM KVIA ABC-7

OXFORD, Mississippi — New Mexico State takes on its second SEC opponent of the season, colliding with Ole Miss at 2 p.m. MT Saturday inside…

UTEP set for 1st gridiron battle against Charlotte

November 8, 2019 10:45 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP returns home Saturday as the Miners host East Division foe Charlotte for the first time ever. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m.…