Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier, 19, dies after crash in qualifying
Jason Dupasquier, a 19-year-old Swiss Moto3 rider, has died after being involved in a serious crash during Saturday’s qualifying session at the…
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Haney keeps WBC lightweight title, beats Linares by decision
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Devin Haney defended his WBC world lightweight title with a unanimous decision over former three-weight champion Jorge Linares.…
Continue Reading Simone Biles is schooling us on how to excel despite setbacks (like the pandemic). The new tricks she’s unleashed since her Olympic golds help prove it
By now, Simone Biles was supposed to be enjoying retirement at the ripe old age of 24. The 25-time world medalist previously said she would retire…
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Manchester City duo Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker racially abused online after Champions League defeat
Manchester City stars Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker both received racist messages on Instagram after losing 1-0 to Chelsea in the Champions League…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka starts French Open campaign with a straight sets victory
Naomi Osaka enjoyed the perfect start to her French Open campaign, beating Romania’s Patricia Maria Tig in straight sets — 6-4 7-6 (7-4)…
Continue Reading A brief history of French Open champ Rafael Nadal, in 5 statues
It’s hard enough to beat defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal on the red clay courts of Roland Garros, where he has won a record 13…
Continue Reading Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna arrested on domestic violence charges, police say
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested Saturday after police in an Atlanta suburb responded to a report of an assault and saw him…
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Riverside’s dream baseball run comes to an end in Sweet 16 vs. Stephenville
MIDLAND, Texas – As the last remaining team from the city in the Texas High School State Baseball Tournament, the Riverside Rangers were indeed the…
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Former Utah Jazz center Mark Eaton dead at age 64
Former Utah Jazz center Mark Eaton has died, the team confirmed in a statement on Saturday. He was 64. Eaton was found unconscious near his home in…
Continue Reading Chelsea beats Manchester City to win Champions League title
Chelsea clinched the Champions League title on Saturday after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the all-English final. A first-half goal from summer…
Continue Reading Chelsea beats Manchester City 1-0 to win Champions League for 2nd time
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time by beating Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s first-half…
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Sweet 16 4A baseball playoffs: Riverside falls to Stephenville in game 1, 11-6
MIDLAND, Texas – The Riverside Rangers are down, but not out. On Friday, the Rangers lost the first game of the best-of-three series against the…
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NMSU falls to Seattle University in WAC Tournament elimination game
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) MESA, Arizona – Despite four strong innings from righty Chris Barraza, the NM State Aggies baseball program fell to the…
Continue Reading 3 NBA teams have banned fans for disrespectful behavior during playoff games
The return to watching sports in person is supposed to be a happy time, including at the NBA playoffs, but clearly some fans have forgotten how to…
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17-year-old Diego Luna making immediate impact on veteran Locomotive FC roster
EL PASO, Texas – In comparison with most kids his age, Diego Luna’s summer job is pretty exciting. At 17 years old, he’s the youngest player in El…
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UTEP basketball signs French point guard Kezza Giffa
EL PASO, Texas – New UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding added some international flavor to the 2021-22 roster as Kezza Giffa, a product…
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El Paso snaps 6 game losing skid; Chihuahuas top OKC Dodgers, 6-4
(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso second baseman Ivan Castillo made a jumping catch with two outs in the top of the ninth…
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Riverside baseball prepares for Stephenville in round of 16 series
EL PASO, Texas – The Riverside Rangers are hoping their playoff run will continue for at least one more weekend. The Rangers find themselves in the…
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UTEP’s Roosa Yloenen highlights Day 2 at NCAA West Prelims
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – UTEP’s Roosa Yloenen advanced to nationals in the women’s javelin on day two at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West…
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UTEP Football at Boise State game moves to Friday, Sept. 10
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – The Mountain West announced that the UTEP-Boise State game is moving to Friday, Sept. 10 and will be televised on FS1…
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After year hiatus, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl returns for 2021 with an earlier kickoff
EL PASO, Texas — The 2021 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is set for Friday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m. The 87th Sun Bowl returns after it was canceled in 2020…
Continue Reading With Olympics nearing, Japan considers extending coronavirus state of emergency
Japan’s government will decide Friday whether to extend a state of emergency across much of the country, nearly two months before the planned…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka says she won’t do press conferences during the French Open
Naomi Osaka, a four-time major champion and the No. 2-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, announced on Twitter and Instagram that she…
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NMSU baseball defeats Seattle in opening game of WAC Tournament, 7-5
MESA, Arizona – It couldn’t have been a better start for the NMSU baseball team. Wednesday, in Mesa, Arizona, the Aggies defeated Seattle University,…
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UTEP’s Paulo Benavides headlines day one at NCAA Track & Field West Prelims
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – UTEP’s Paulo Benavides was the first Miner in over 20 years to advance to nationals in the pole vault, while a trio of…
Continue Reading Villarreal defeats Manchester United in dramatic penalty shootout to win Europa League
Villarreal won its first major European trophy after defeating Manchester United in a marathon penalty shootout in the UEFA Europa League final. With…
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NMSU Aggies head to College Station for NCAA Preliminaries
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Three members of the NM State track and field team will head to College Station, Texas, for the…
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UTEP and Grafted launch ‘UTEP Athlete Network’ to enhance lifelong athlete outcomes
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Athletic Department has announced the ‘UTEP Athlete Network,’ an online community for current and former…
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NMSU baseball opens 2021 WAC Tournament Wednesday against Seattle
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) MESA, Arizona – The NM State Aggies baseball program opens the 2021 Western Athletic Conference…
Continue Reading Canceling Tokyo Olympics is ‘essentially off the table,’ says IOC member Dick Pound
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says he believes the Olympic Games will go ahead this year and says the option of canceling the…
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