Sports Archives

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left distraught after shock miss in dying seconds costs Arsenal

February 28, 2020 4:43 AM CNN

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looked on the verge of tears. “I don’t even know,” the Arsenal striker sighed. “I feel very, very…

Inter Milan beat Ludogorets in front of an empty stadium amid coronavirus outbreak

February 28, 2020 4:17 AM CNN

Italian soccer team Inter Milan may have booked its place in the next round of the Europa League on Thursday but none of its fans were in the San…

No stopping NMSU, Aggies roll over Grand Canyon University for 17th consecutive win

February 27, 2020 11:03 PM Adrian Ochoa

PHOENIX, Arizona — The New Mexico State Aggies have simply been unstoppable. Entering Thursday’s game at Grand Canyon University, the Aggies were on…

‘Miracle on Ice’ hockey team captain calls backlash over Trump rally appearance ‘unfortunate’

February 27, 2020 5:04 PM CNN

The captain of the celebrated 1980 Olympic men’s ice hockey team told CNN on Thursday that “it’s unfortunate” the players…

Premier League to launch official Hall of Fame for ‘very best’

February 27, 2020 7:55 AM CNN

Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer — the list of world-class players to have graced the Premier League is seemingly endless. Now, the very…

Maria Sharapova, the ultimate competitor with a complicated legacy

February 27, 2020 7:02 AM CNN

It was Maria Sharapova’s mental toughness which set her apart from most of her peers. There may have been others with more talent, players who…

Finland ditches ‘women’ from football league name in another step towards equality

February 27, 2020 6:19 AM CNN

The battle for a more equal society is one Finland is going at with hammer and tongs. It was the first country in the world to elect women to…

The $20 million Saudi Cup to become world’s richest horse race

February 27, 2020 5:09 AM CNN

Eye-watering amounts of money are on offer in Saturday’s Saudi Cup as the brand new horse race takes the crown as the sport’s richest…

Saudi Arabia launches a soccer league for women

February 27, 2020 12:58 AM CNN

Saudi Arabia is launching a soccer league for women, another gesture toward loosening some of the strict rules that are still imposed on women living…

Key El Paso figure behind the Sun Bowl, holiday tree lighting and UTEP athletics retires after 43 years

February 26, 2020 10:39 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Look around El Paso. Go for a walk in San Jacinto Plaza to see the lit up tree during the holidays, the fanfare that comes with the…

Five-time grand slam winner Maria Sharapova retires from tennis

February 26, 2020 4:44 PM CNN

Five-time grand slam winner Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis in a column she has written for Vogue and Vanity Fair. The…

Lyon stuns Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo

February 26, 2020 3:42 PM CNN

It’s only one goal and there’s still the return leg to come in Turin, but Lyon’s surprise 1-0 win against Juventus on Wednesday…

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios gives expletive-laden media conference after being booed off court

February 26, 2020 9:29 AM CNN

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios accused the crowd of being “disrespectful” after he was booed off court at the Mexican Open. The outspoken…

Tokyo 2020 preparations going ahead ‘as planned’ despite coronavirus threat

February 26, 2020 9:15 AM CNN

Olympic organizers have insisted that preparations for Tokyo 2020 are going ahead “as planned” despite the novel coronavirus outbreak in…

LeBron James calls Zion Williamson ‘special’ after pair’s first clash

February 26, 2020 7:14 AM CNN

There have been very few basketball prospects who have entered the NBA accompanied by as much excitement as when LeBron James was drafted in 2003.…

Manchester City appeals against two-year Champions League ban

February 26, 2020 5:23 AM CNN

Manchester City is appealing against its two-year ban from European football competitions, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced…

Tuesday High School Basketball Playoff Scores

February 25, 2020 10:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

The boys high school basketball playoffs continued Tuesday night. Here are the scores from the bi-district round. 6A Boys: Odessa 44 Americas 56…

Bayern Munich fans protest at Champions League ticket prices

February 25, 2020 4:56 PM CNN

Bayern Munich fans mounted a renewed protest over Champions League ticket prices as the Bundesliga club romped to a 3-0 victory over Chelsea at…

Bayern Munich fans protest at Champions League ticket prices

February 25, 2020 3:56 PM CNN

Bayern Munich fans mounted a renewed protest over Champions League ticket prices as the Bundesliga club romped to a 3-0 victory over Chelsea at…

Tiger Woods to serve fajitas, sushi at Masters Champions Dinner

February 25, 2020 10:32 AM CNN

It’s one of the most anticipated storylines at the Masters, but Tiger Woods has let the cat out of the bag early by revealing what’s on…

‘OMG! That’s me!’: Oñate High School senior becomes New Mexico’s 1st girl wrestling champion

February 24, 2020 7:54 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — She may be small, but she’s fierce. At less than 100 pounds, Oñate High School senior Angelita Altamirano is New Mexico’s…

Mo Farah under fire over controversial London Marathon injections

February 25, 2020 6:36 AM CNN

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah is under the spotlight for injections he received ahead of the London Marathon in 2014. An investigation by…

Deontay Wilder blames heavy costume for defeat by Tyson Fury in Las Vegas

February 25, 2020 6:04 AM CNN

Deontay Wilder blamed the elaborate costume he wore during the ring walk for his heavyweight world title defeat by Tyson Fury. The American donned a…

Like ‘falling off the face of the earth,’ says kayaker Dane Jackson after dropping down 134-foot waterfall

February 25, 2020 4:41 AM CNN

If you thought you knew kayaking, think again. American paddler Dane Jackson may have made a living by testing the very limits of the sport but his…

Liverpool continues its unbeaten streak to equal English Premier League record

February 25, 2020 4:13 AM CNN

“Special” and “incredible” was how Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp described his team’s astonishing pursuit of the…

How Tyson Fury stunned Deontay Wilder and who is next for the ‘Gypsy King’

February 25, 2020 2:47 AM CNN

With a new coach by his side and extra power laced in his gloves, Tyson Fury delivered. His ruthless, seventh-round stoppage against Deontay Wilder…

2nd teen arrested in drive-by shooting murder of Socorro High School football player

February 24, 2020 8:49 PM Jim Parker

SOCORRO, Texas — A second teenager was arrested Monday in the month-old slaying of a Socorro High School football player, the El Paso County…

Dave Ayres, 42, emergency goaltender and Zamboni driver gets win in NHL debut

February 24, 2020 8:45 PM CNN

Dave Ayres, a 42-year-old goaltender, was victorious in his National Hockey League debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Toronto on Saturday evening.…

Kobe Bryant memorial service: Vanessa Bryant opens up, Michael Jordan wipes away tears

February 24, 2020 7:44 AM CNN, ABC News

LOS ANGLES, California — A powerful public memorial service was held at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles Monday to honor NBA great Kobe…

Madison Bumgarner reveals he’s been competing in rodeos under the alias ‘Mason Saunders’

February 24, 2020 12:07 PM CNN

This wasn’t his first rodeo. Literally. Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner is one of the greatest postseason pitchers of all…