‘El Loco’ Marcelo Bielsa masterminds return of Leeds to English top-flight
After 16 long and often painful years, fans of Leeds United have had double cause for celebration this weekend with a return to the top-flight of…
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A double for Aubameyang as Arsenal stuns Manchester City in FA Cup semifinal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in each half as Arsenal stunned holder Manchester City 2-0 at Wembley on Saturday to reach a record 21st FA Cup…
Continue Reading Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at 20
Pairs figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, who was born in Russia but competed for Australia in the 2018 Olympics, has died at 20 in Moscow, the…
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With plane carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr. on fire and filling with smoke, pilot kicked open cabin door
As the crashed plane began to fill with smoke, one of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s pilots kicked open the main cabin door wide enough for the NASCAR…
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After a 7-year absence from the majors, Daniel Bard earns spot on Colorado Rockies’ roster
Daniel Bard last pitched in the majors a little more than seven years ago. A former first-round pick with the Boston Red Sox, Bard had injuries,…
Continue Reading NBA star James Harden on why he wore that Blue Lives Matter face mask: ‘I thought it looked cool’
Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden has a simple explanation for why he sported a pro-police face mask amid a national conversation over…
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UTEP running back Deion Hankins gets jacked in quarantine
EL PASO, Texas — After a redshirt freshman season, the offseason plan for Deion Hankins was pretty straightforward. “I said Deion, ‘You’re not…
Continue Reading At least 15 women are accusing Washington Redskins staffers of sexual harassment, report says
The Washington Redskins have launched an internal investigation after 15 former female employees and two journalists who covered the team accused…
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Myles Garrett, the NFL’s highest-paid defender, says the league owes Colin Kaepernick an apology
The NFL’s highest-paid defender is standing up for former quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Speaking about social justice with Cleveland.com,…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi labels Barcelona a ‘weak’ team following shock defeat
At the same time Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was being joyously thrown into the air by his team, Barcelona’s dejected players trudged off…
Continue Reading Bubba Wallace is still learning to ’embrace’ activism after finding himself at the center of a race debate
NASCAR ​driver Bubba Wallace says he’s still learning to “embrace” the idea of being an activist after finding himself at the…
Continue Reading Tuk-tuk racing delivers thrills and spills
Tuk-tuks are three-wheeled motor vehicles widely used in Sri Lanka and southern Asia. The vehicle has also gained popularity worldwide, including…
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Community Champions: Hanks floorball team headed to Special Olympics World Winter Games in 2022
EL PASO, Texas — This week’s Community Champions are the floorball team from Hanks High School. Community Champions is sponsored by Albertsons and…
Continue Reading Real Madrid crowned La Liga champion for first time since 2017 with victory over Villarreal
With another couple of swishes of that magical right boot, Karim Benzema ensured Real Madrid would be crowned La Liga champion for the time since…
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5 NMSU Aggies land on Phil Steele’s preseason All-Independent Team
Las Cruces, New Mexico – The preseason accolades for the New Mexico State Aggies keep rolling in. Five NM State football student-athletes were named…
Continue Reading Jrue Holiday to launch a social justice fund with the rest of his 2020 NBA salary
Throughout his career, the NBA’s Jrue Holiday has averaged 6.4 assists per game. This next one, though, will be the biggest. The 30-year-old…
Continue Reading Pandemic can’t stop Simone Biles’ stunning aerial display
Simone Biles should have been competing at the Tokyo Olympics later this month. The coronavirus might have forced the Olympics’ postponement,…
Continue Reading A plane flew a Confederate flag over NASCAR race as thousands of fans watched on from the stands
A small plane flew a Confederate flag over the Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday as thousands of fans gathered to watch NASCAR’s All-Star…
Continue Reading Elena Delle Donne ‘shocked’ her WNBA season medical opt-out request was denied, Mystics say she’ll be paid
Elena Delle Donne, the reigning WNBA MVP, wants to play basketball. But the Washington Mystics star, who has battled Lyme disease for years, also…
Continue Reading Errors end Liverpool’s record points chase with defeat at Arsenal
Having won its first English top-tier title for 30 years in such a convincing manner, breaking records was the main thing left on Liverpool’s…
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Locomotive FC can’t shake New Mexico United late; game ends in 2-2 draw
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC passed their first test on Saturday in their return to the field since the coronavirus pandemic halted USL…
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NMAA amends 2020-2021 sports calendar; football season to begin in February
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) remains confident that there will be high school sports next school year.…
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UTEP RB Quardraiz Wadley Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP senior running back Quardraiz Wadley has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List, it was announced by the PwC SMU…
Continue Reading ‘Real Housewives’ star and NFL wide receiver among 87 arrested at Breonna Taylor protest
A “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and an NFL wide receiver were among 87 protesters arrested outside a home owned by Kentucky Attorney…
Continue Reading From the Midlands to Madrid, the life of trailblazing Black footballer Laurie Cunningham that was ended too soon
Darren Moore vividly recalls sitting at home as an eight-year-old, staring at the television in wide-eyed amazement. On the screen were 22 men…
Continue Reading Qatar 2022 World Cup will feature an unprecedented four games per day during the group stages
An unprecedented four games per day will be played during the group stages of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, FIFA announced on Wednesday. The first ever…
Continue Reading Top Premier League managers slam ‘disgraceful’ decision to overturn Manchester City’s ban
The decision to overturn Manchester City’s ban from European football competitions has been labeled “disgraceful” and not “a…
Continue Reading Marcus Rashford to be awarded honorary doctorate for forcing government U-turn
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is to become the youngest ever recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester,…
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UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter remains hopeful 2020 football season will be played
EL PASO, Texas — In the era of Covid-19, college athletic directors have had to grapple with the possibility that a college football season may not…
Continue Reading Toronto Blue Jays might have to play home games in New York or Florida
The Major League Baseball season is set to begin July 23, but the Toronto Blue Jays still aren’t sure what city they’ll be calling home.…
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