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South Africa stuns England to win Rugby World Cup and inspire a nation
Twelve years ago, Siya Kolisi sat in a township tavern and dreamed. Kolisi, who grew up in the township of Zwide, just outside Port Elizabeth, was…
Continue ReadingBorderland Blitz: High school football week 10 scores & highlights
Las Cruces 21 Mayfield 18 Coronado 0 Americas 51 Del Valle vs. Eastlake Bel Air 39 Eastwood 80 Canutillo 48 Horizon 7 Ysleta 42 Hanks 38 Riverside 7…
Continue ReadingSteph Curry will miss three months of NBA season with broken hand
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, injured in a game this week, will be out for three months with a broken bone in his left hand, the team said…
Continue ReadingRugby World Cup final predictions: Animal edition
While many have England down as not-so-slight favorites for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against South Africa, it is anything but a…
Continue ReadingPliskova edges Halep in rollercoaster to earn last semifinal spot at WTA Finals
When Karolina Pliskova won the first set 6-0 in 20 minutes against Simona Halep at the WTA Finals, few could have envisaged the drama that was to…
Continue ReadingHigh school cancels football season after hazing among football team in locker room
Click here for updates on this story Warren (WXYZ) — Allegations of hazing from senior football players at Warren De La…
Continue ReadingGranit Xhaka: Social media abuse pushed Arsenal star to ‘boiling point’
Granit Xhaka reached “boiling point” after his wife and daughter were abusively targeted on social media, the Arsenal captain said as he…
Continue ReadingRugby World Cup final win would mean so much to South Africa, says coach Rassie Erasmus
Wearing a No. 6 Springboks shirt, South Africa’s new democratically-elected president Nelson Mandela handed over the Web Ellis Cup to captain…
Continue ReadingNew York Marathon: ‘Running is difficult, it is painful,’ says Mary Keitany
When Mary Keitany was a young girl the journey to and from school was 13 miles. Mostly she walked, but other times she ran carrying her heavy books…
Continue ReadingMotoGP has a problem. Can 20-year-old Fabio Quartararo solve it?
Back in 2013, MotoGP was at a crossroads. Stung by criticism that top class racing had become dull and predictable, it was undergoing a technical…
Continue ReadingAll Blacks run rampant against Wales to end Rugby World Cup on a high
New Zealand ended its Rugby World Cup campaign on a conciliatory high by beating Wales 40-17 in the third-place playoff match at the International…
Continue Reading80 minutes from glory: Can South Africa upset favorite England?
After six weeks and 44 games, the Rugby World Cup boils down to 80 minutes between England and South Africa. A new champion will be crowned in…
Continue ReadingChapin, Montwood & Centennial win big on Thursday night
Montwood 54 Socorro 14 El Dorado 14 Chapin 36 Gadsden 0 Centennial…
Continue ReadingDowntown El Paso buildings to light up blue & yellow, fly Locos flag for playoff game
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC will play their first home playoff match in their inaugural season this Saturday against…
Continue ReadingWorld Series Game 7: Washington Nationals defeat Houston Astros to clinch first World Series
The Washington Nationals have clinched their first World Series title after defeating the host Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7 on Wednesday night at…
Continue ReadingJuan Soto had his first beer with his Nationals teammates after winning the World Series
The Champagne and beer flowed continuously in the Washington Nationals clubhouse after the team won its first World Series in franchise history. And…
Continue ReadingAsh Barty’s star shines brightly at WTA Finals as she reaches semis
An already stellar season for Ashleigh Barty got even better when the Australian advanced to the semifinals at the women’s year-end tennis…
Continue ReadingStephen Strasburg named World Series MVP after dominant postseason
When the Washington Nationals needed him, pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivered. After a dominant postseason ending with the first World Series title…
Continue ReadingLiverpool could withdraw from Carabao Cup due to fixture clashes
It was a night of euphoria for Liverpool fans as the Reds beat Arsenal on penalties after a 10-goal Carabao Cup thriller, but manager Jurgen Klopp…
Continue ReadingSteph Curry breaks hand as Warriors lose to Suns
NBA star Steph Curry suffered a broken hand in the Golden State Warriors’ home defeat by the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. With the Warriors…
Continue ReadingWhen the US Grand Prix was staged in a Las Vegas parking lot
Las Vegas is home to high rollers and risk takers — but when Formula One rode into America’s playground in the early Eighties, the stakes…
Continue ReadingUTEP launches ‘Defend the Don’ campaign for ‘Battle of I-10’ rivalry vs. NMSU
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP men’s basketball team will square off against long-time rival New Mexico State in El Paso on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and the…
Continue ReadingFormer MLB All-Star Josh Hamilton faces child injury charge
Josh Hamilton, a former American League Most Valuable Player for the Texas Rangers, is accused of throwing his eldest daughter on a bed and beating…
Continue ReadingWeek 9: Sweet Play of the Week, Christian Ronquillo & the Del Valle Conquistadores
The Del Valle Conquistadores are the winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 9 of the high school football season. In the game against Bel…
Continue ReadingDiego Maradona receives hero’s welcome — and a throne — on return to former club
Even by Diego Maradona’s flamboyant standards, it was a night to remember. The Argentine football legend received a hero’s welcome…
Continue ReadingFormer UTEP running back Aaron Jones wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week for 2nd time this season
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones continues to make El Paso proud with his stellar play on the field. Jones was…
Continue ReadingSvitolina advances at WTA Finals as injured Andreescu eliminated
When Elina Svitolina was told in July an undefeated champion at the WTA Finals would receive $4.725 million — the biggest payday in tennis…
Continue ReadingVlatko Andonovski: New USWNT coach feels weight of expectation
How do you build on near perfection? That is the daunting challenge facing Vlatko Andonovski after the 43-year-old was appointed as the new head…
Continue ReadingEngland’s Haka response was ‘fantastic,’ says NZ coach Steve Hansen
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has described the England team’s controversial response to the All Blacks’ Haka ahead of their Rugby…
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