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Dustin Johnson wins Tour Championship to clinch FedEx Cup and pocket $15 million prize

September 8, 2020 5:44 AM CNN

Dustin Johnson will be waking up on Tuesday $15 million richer. Not bad for a weekend’s work. The world No. 1 clinched the season-ending Tour…

England footballers Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood to return home for breach of Covid-19 protocols

September 8, 2020 4:57 AM CNN

Two footballers for England’s men’s national team have had to leave the squad after breaching Covid-19 protocols in Iceland, manager…

Lewis Hamilton to launch electric off-road racing Extreme E team

September 8, 2020 4:44 AM CNN

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has announced he will have a team competing in the inaugural all-electric off-road racing Extreme E series…

All 166 remaining Tour de France riders cleared to continue racing after COVID-19 tests

September 8, 2020 4:35 AM Associated Press

ILE D’OLERON, France (AP) — The 166 remaining Tour de France riders have been cleared to continue racing ahead of Tuesday’s Stage 10 after…

Ashleigh Barty will not defend her French Open title, announces she will not travel to Europe

September 8, 2020 4:06 AM CNN

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty will not be in Paris to defend her French Open tennis title. The Australian said she would not be traveling to Europe in…

Another comeback win for Serena Williams at the US Open as three moms reach quarterfinals for first time

September 8, 2020 3:53 AM CNN

Serena Williams pulled off another comeback win at the US Open on Monday, ensuring the weakened grand slam event didn’t lose a legendary player…

The ‘greatest all-sport athlete’ who helped revolutionize women’s golf

September 8, 2020 3:27 AM CNN

In Beaumont, Texas, there is a small museum dedicated to a female double Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest women golfers of all time. On…

Novak Djokovic is ‘in pain’ after US Open incident, says former coach

September 8, 2020 2:48 AM CNN

The US Open normally marks the end of the grand slam season. But the coronavirus pandemic changed that and having another major just around the…

Kylian Mbappe tests positive for Covid-19 while playing with France

September 7, 2020 5:49 PM CNN

French football star Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on…

Dustin Johnson wins the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup and its $15 million prize

September 7, 2020 3:59 PM Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) – Dustin Johnson finally has his name on the FedEx Cup trophy and a whopping $15 million that comes with it. Johnson saw his…

‘He’s going to be the bad guy the rest of his career,’ says John McEnroe of Novak Djokovic

September 7, 2020 11:07 AM CNN

Novak Djokovic hitting a line judge with a ball has become one of the enduring images of an already bizarre season of tennis. The 17-time grand slam…

Ansu Fati breaks 95-year record to become Spain’s youngest ever scorer

September 7, 2020 5:41 AM CNN

Ansu Fati became the youngest player to score for Spain during his country’s 4-0 win over Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. Aged…

Novak Djokovic ‘sad and empty’ after being defaulted from US Open for striking line judge with ball

September 7, 2020 2:44 AM CNN

The US Open was supposed to be a slam dunk for Novak Djokovic but instead of moving closer to Roger Federer in the Grand Slam record books, the world…

Lou Brock, Hall of Fame baseball player, dies at 81

September 6, 2020 8:31 PM CNN

Lou Brock, one of the best hitters and base stealers in baseball history, died Sunday at the age of 81. A Brock family representative confirmed his…

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic out of U.S. Open after hitting line judge with tennis ball

September 6, 2020 2:14 PM Associated Press, CNN

NEW YORK, NY — Top-seeded Novak Djokovic was out of the U.S. Open after hitting a line judge with tennis ball on Sunday. Djokovic had just been…

Pierre Gasly claims maiden F1 victory in topsy-turvy Italian Grand Prix

September 6, 2020 2:35 PM CNN

Pierre Gasly secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix to claim his first ever race win in Formula One, taking advantage of one of the most chaotic…

6,047 UTEP fans ‘excited’ to be at Sun Bowl for Miners’ opening win

September 6, 2020 12:46 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners defeated Stephen F. Austin 24-14 at home Saturday night in front of a crowd of 6,047, according to UTEP officials.…

UTEP defeats Stephen F. Austin 24-14 at Sun Bowl for opening win

September 5, 2020 8:31 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — It was a long journey to get to this point, but Saturday night college football returned to the Sun Bowl. The UTEP Miners kicked…

Locomotive FC secures 1st series win over New Mexico United, 3-2

September 5, 2020 11:46 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive FC (5-2-3, 18 points) secured its first series win over regional rival New Mexico United with a 3-2…

El Paso native QB Steven Montez waived by NFL’s Washington team, fails to make roster

September 5, 2020 7:35 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — El Paso native and NFL rookie quarterback Steven Montez has been waived by the Washington Football Team (formerly known as the…

Authentic wins Kentucky Derby held without spectators, besting favorite Tiz the Law

September 5, 2020 5:07 PM Associated Press, CNN

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — Authentic won the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby held without spectators on Saturday, besting favorite Tiz the Law…

Authentic upsets Tiz the Law to win the Kentucky Derby

September 5, 2020 5:54 PM CNN

Authentic won the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, with favored Tiz the Law coming in second and Mr. Big News finishing third.…

Mladenovic withdrawn from US Open doubles after coming into contact with player who tested positive for coronavirus

September 5, 2020 4:09 PM CNN

Kristina Mladenovic’s turbulent US Open came to an end Saturday when she was withdrawn from the doubles alongside partner Timea Babos because…

Serena Williams rallies to beat Sloane Stephens at US Open, maintaining quest for 24th major

September 5, 2020 3:40 PM CNN

Serena Williams’ quest for a 24th Grand Slam title continued Saturday but she had to rally against a rejuvenated Sloane Stephens at the US…

Up to 6,000 fans will be allowed to attend two Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals home games

September 5, 2020 12:20 PM CNN

The NFL’s Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals will be allowed to host up to 6,000 spectators at two home games scheduled for September and…

Ferrari records worst home qualifying performance since 1984

September 5, 2020 9:22 AM CNN

Ferrari’s miserable season has gone from bad to worse as the Italian manufacturer failed to get either car into the top 10 at its home grand…

Activists want an African American horse owner to boycott the Kentucky Derby. Here’s why he won’t do it

September 5, 2020 7:32 AM CNN

Civil rights activists are calling on an African American horse owner participating in the 146th Kentucky Derby to pull out of the race to protest…

Kentucky Derby: How to watch and major storylines

September 5, 2020 7:22 AM CNN

The 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, typically the first leg of the Triple Crown of horse racing, takes place this Saturday, September 5.…

NBA vs. Trump and the US Presidential election

September 5, 2020 5:33 AM CNN

When Jaylen Brown looks at the back of his shirt, he doesn’t see his name printed across the shoulder blades, or the number 7 that he’s…

NBA vs. Trump and the US Presidential election

September 5, 2020 5:33 AM CNN

When Jaylen Brown looks at the back of his shirt, he doesn’t see his name printed across the shoulder blades, or the number 7 that he’s…