2020 El Paso marathon breaks records, uplifts community
EL PASO, Texas — Running fever hit the Borderland on Sunday as the El Paso Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K finally arrived. Although not everyone got…
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Robert Lewandowski equals Gerd Muller’s Bundesliga record and eyes even more history
Bayern Munich’s prolific Robert Lewandowski added his name to the Bundesliga record books by becoming only the second player in the history of…
Continue Reading What now for Pep Guardiola after Manchester City’s European ban?
What started with claims in a German magazine has resulted in Manchester City being banned from European club competitions for two seasons and fined…
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Fan says she was told to remove rainbow flag during Israel Folau’s debut match
Israel Folau’s debut for rugby league side Catalans Dragons sparked controversy after a visiting fan claimed she was asked to remove a rainbow…
Continue Reading FAMU looks to extend streak vs UMES
Florida A&M (10-13, 8-4) vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (4-21, 3-7) William P Hytche Athletic Center, Princess Anne, Maryland; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST…
Continue Reading Holy Cross looks to end streak vs Bucknell
Bucknell (10-17, 6-8) vs. Holy Cross (3-24, 2-12) Hart Recreation Center, Worcester, Massachusetts; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bucknell looks…
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Jennifer Han defeats Jeri Sitzes by unanimous decision
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s sweetheart, Jennifer Han proved once again that she still has it. It being the ability to step into a boxing ring and…
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Out-of-town runners boost El Paso economy during marathon time
EL PASO, Texas – With more than 1,000 runners from outside the borderland set to run in Sunday’s El Paso Marathon, businesses are taking advantage…
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NBA All-Star Game MVP Award is now the Kobe Bryant MVP Award
The MVP award for the NBA All-Star Game is now the Kobe Bryant MVP Award, according to an announcement by Commissioner Adam Silver on Saturday.…
Continue Reading Utah faces tough test vs No. 17 Oregon
Utah (14-10, 5-7) vs. No. 17 Oregon (19-6, 8-4) Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 17 Oregon presents a tough…
Continue Reading ASU looks to extend streak vs Cal
Arizona State (16-8, 7-5) vs. Cal (10-14, 4-7) Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, California; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State looks for its fifth…
Continue Reading Former OSU wrestler accuses Jim Jordan of lying about claiming to not have known about alleged abuse
A former Ohio State University wrestler accused Rep. Jim Jordan on Friday of lying about not knowing of sexual abuse allegations against a university…
Continue Reading Boise State looks for home win vs No. 4 San Diego St.
No. 4 San Diego State (25-0, 14-0) vs. Boise State (17-9, 9-5) ExtraMile Arena, Boise, Idaho; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boise State looks for…
Continue Reading Drake looks for home win vs Evansville
Evansville (9-17, 0-13) vs. Drake (16-10, 6-7) Knapp Center, Des Moines, Iowa; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Drake looks for its fourth straight…
Continue Reading Manchester City banned from upcoming UEFA competitions
Manchester City has been banned from UEFA club competitions for the next two seasons — beginning in 2020/21 — and handed a $32.5 million…
Continue Reading Tulane looks to end streak vs Wichita State
Tulane (10-14, 2-10) vs. Wichita State (18-6, 6-5) Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wichita State looks to extend…
Continue Reading Niagara seeks revenge on Monmouth
Monmouth (13-10, 7-5) vs. Niagara (8-16, 6-7) Gallagher Center, Niagara, New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth goes for the season sweep…
Continue Reading Minnesota looks for home win vs No. 21 Iowa
No. 21 Iowa (17-8, 8-6) vs. Minnesota (12-11, 6-7) Williams Arena, Minneapolis; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota looks for its fourth…
Continue Reading UEFA bans Manchester City for two seasons from Champions League
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA bans Manchester City for two seasons from Champions…
Continue Reading St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester undergoes successful ICD procedure after cardiac episode
St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, who needed a defibrillator to be revived after suffering a cardiac episode on the team bench during a…
Continue Reading Pele says he’s ‘not afraid’ as he dismisses his son’s depression claims
Soccer legend Pele has played down fears over his mental health after the Brazilian’s son suggested he had become depressed due to his…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods hits supernatural ‘Kobe Bryant’ putt
Supernatural or merely coincidence? Some might think there was a higher power at work when Tiger Woods strode down the first hole at Riviera Country…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant’s absence looms large over the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend
A Black Mamba-shaped shadow looms large over this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend. It is less than a month since NBA legend Kobe Bryant — as…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo continues 2020 goal glut with last-gasp penalty to save Juventus
New year, same Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward has continued his prolific goalscoring run from the end of last year with at least one goal…
Continue Reading Pepperdine faces tough test vs No. 2 Gonzaga
No. 2 Gonzaga (25-1, 11-0) vs. Pepperdine (14-12, 7-5) Firestone Fieldhouse, Malibu, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Gonzaga…
Continue Reading Hofstra looks to extend streak vs UNCW
UNC Wilmington (8-19, 3-11) vs. Hofstra (19-7, 10-3) Mack Sports Complex, Hempstead, New York; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hofstra looks for…
Continue Reading UNO seeks revenge on Incarnate Word
Incarnate Word (7-17, 4-9) vs. New Orleans (7-17, 3-11) Lakefront Arena, New Orleans; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Incarnate Word goes for the…
Continue Reading Colin Kaepernick to pen memoir through his new publishing house
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is to pen a memoir through his newly formed publishing house. The athlete-turned-activist has…
Continue Reading Tokyo Olympics ‘on track’ with no contingency plans in place amid coronavirus outbreak
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics remain “on track” despite the novel coronavirus outbreak in Asia, a top official said Friday. The virus, which…
Continue Reading Usain Bolt says he considered coming out of retirement
Usain Bolt’s glittering career may have ended on a disappointing note as he pulled up with a hamstring injury in the last 50 meters of the…
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