Tokyo 2020: Two South African footballers test positive for Covid-19 in Olympic Village
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Just days before the Olympics are set to begin, three members from South Africa’s Olympic football team have tested…
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Video shows chaos inside Nationals Park after gunfire heard
Social media video shows the scene inside Nationals Park after gunshots were heard outside the stadium. Washington, DC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety…
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1st positive Covid tests for 2 athletes in Tokyo’s Olympic Village
TOKYO (AP) — Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for Covid-19, the first to do so with the Games opening on…
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San Diego-Washington baseball game suspended with police saying several people shot outside stadium
WASHINGTON (AP) — The baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after a shooting…
Continue Reading Canada gives Blue Jays an exemption on border restrictions that will allow them to play in Toronto July 30
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays were given approval from the Canadian government on Friday for an exemption on border restrictions that would…
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UTEP Softball: Hubbard completes 2021 signing class, adds CSUN outfielder Savannah Favre
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced the last addition to his 2021 roster with his fifth transfer outfielder Savannah…
Continue Reading Richard Sherman says he is remorseful for actions that led to his arrest, pleads not guilty to misdemeanors
By Kevin Dotson and Andy Rose, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman, who was arrested this week in King County, Washington, said Friday he is remorseful for…
Continue Reading ‘Naomi Osaka’ portrays a young athlete wrestling with the weight of stardom
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Naomi Osaka” tackles a lot more than just tennis, but this Netflix docuseries (really just a 110-minute…
Continue Reading U.S. men’s basketball game against Australia set for Friday has been canceled because of health and safety protocols
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The United States’ men’s basketball exhibition game against Australia scheduled for Friday night in Las Vegas has been…
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UTEP soccer releases complete 2021 schedule
EL PASO, Texas – Road match-ups at powerhouses Texas A&M and Texas Tech, a home contest vs. I-10 rival NM State and eight Conference USA games…
Continue Reading Long Island teen with 90+ mph fastball is the first known Orthodox Jewish player drafted in Major League Baseball
By David Williams, CNN Right handed pitcher Jacob Steinmetz has a fastball in the 90-94 mph range, a wicked curve ball and a deeply-held religious…
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Aaron & Alvin Jones host football camp at alma mater Burges HS
EL PASO, Texas — On the field that they used to play on less than ten years ago, El Paso’s native sons Aaron and Alvin Jones hosted their annual…
Continue Reading In 911 calls before Richard Sherman’s arrest, wife said Sherman was threatening suicide
By Travis Caldwell, Andy Rose and Amir Vera, CNN Calls made to 911 before NFL player Richard Sherman’s early Wednesday arrest in King County,…
Continue Reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ lets LeBron James jump into Michael Jordan’s shoes
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Debates over LeBron James’ greatness compared to Michael Jordan on a basketball court will continue in perpetuity,…
Continue Reading NFL star Richard Sherman arrested in domestic violence case, police say
By Ray Sanchez and Homero De la Fuente, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly trying to break into the home of…
Continue Reading Judge nullifies horse trainer Bob Baffert’s New York suspension over Kentucky Derby winner’s failed drug test
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge has nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association…
Continue Reading Watchdog finds FBI botched sex abuse probe of USA Gymnastics doctor
WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor…
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More Chihuahuas baseball as season gets extended by 10 games
EL PASO, Texas — Chihuahuas fans will be rewarded with bonus baseball this fall. The El Paso Chihuahuas on Wednesday announced an extended…
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Daniel Camarena uses Chihuahuas teammates’ bat, gloves to hit grand slam for Padres
EL PASO, Texas – Daniel Camarena woke up last Thursday in El Paso. He went to bed a hero in San Diego. Camarena’s 4th-inning grand slam off 3-time Cy…
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Shohei Ohtani earns win with perfect inning in two-way All-Star start, American League beats National League 5-2
DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani unleashed his 100 mph heat while pitching a perfect inning for the win in becoming baseball’s first two-way All-Star,…
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Longhorns slugger, former Coronado standout Ivan Melendez by Miami Marlins in 16th Round
EL PASO, Texas — Ivan Melendez has officially been drafted by an MLB franchise, but now the wait begins to see if he will sign his professional…
Continue Reading Tennis great Roger Federer pulls out of Olympics, citing knee injury
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Roger Federer, the four-time Olympian and all-time great tennis champion, announced Tuesday that he would not represent…
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UTEP signs sponsorship with Shredskinz, patent of former linebacker Kalaii Griffin
EL PASO, Texas – Kalaii Griffin’s name still hangs in the UTEP strength room, in the linebacker record category for the standing long jump (10’…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani will be the starting pitcher for the American League in the All-Star Game
DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will be the American League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday’s night’s All-Star Game and will bat leadoff, too, as…
Continue Reading Funeral is held for slain golf pro Gene Siller
By Ralph Ellis, CNN Funeral services were held Monday morning for Gene Siller, the Atlanta-area golf pro who was fatally shot July 3, according his…
Continue Reading Italy wins Euro 2020 final, beats England 3-2 in penalty shootout after 1-1 draw
LONDON, England — Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on. And it just had…
Continue Reading Police say they found about a dozen firearms in Denver hotel close to site of MLB All-Star Game
By Amir Vera, Gregory Lemos, Leslie Perrot and Carma Hassan, CNN About a dozen guns, $1,120 in cash, and a large amount of drugs were found after…
Continue Reading Twin sisters and college basketball stars on endorsement deals
Twin sisters Hanna and Haley Cavinder, stars on Fresno State’s women’s basketball team, became official business partners this month after the…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal with 20th Grand Slam title, beating Matteo Berrettini in Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic has tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by claiming his 20th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over…
Continue Reading Star UConn guard Paige Bueckers uses ESPYS speech to honor Black women
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Paige Bueckers, the star point guard for the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team, was named the best…
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