Norway players wear T-shirts protesting Qatar World Cup ahead of qualifier against Gibraltar
Norway’s players wore T-shirts bearing the message “Human rights on and off the pitch” in the lead up to its World Cup qualifier…
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Champion snowboarder Julie Pomagalski dies in avalanche
Former world champion snowboarder Julie Pomagalski has died in an avalanche at the age of 40. Pomagalski was killed on Tuesday morning in Uri canton,…
Continue Reading The Olympic flame starts its final leg to Tokyo. Some suggest this day should never have come
It was meant to be a curtain-raiser for thousands of sports fans, a celebration of Japan’s recovery from nuclear disaster 10 years ago that…
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UTEP volleyball hopeful for strong finish as C-USA Tournament approaches
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team is at a place they very much like to be in. A place where they control their own destiny. With a 6-4 C-USA…
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Locomotive FC walk across border, fall 2-1 to FC Juarez
JUAREZ, Mexico – In what’s becoming one of the coolest annual sports traditions here in the Borderland, El Paso Locomotive FC played their closest…
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Conference USA names UTEP track & field’s Ishmel Williams as field athlete of the week
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field’s Ishmel Williams impressed in his collegiate debut as the freshman was named the Conference USA Male Field…
Continue Reading Fierce derby between Japan and South Korea sparking more concern than excitement
It’s the biggest football match in 10 years between two fierce rivals, but Japan’s meeting with South Korea appears to be sparking more…
Continue Reading Steve Kerr calls for tougher gun control measures following Boulder shooting
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has called for stronger gun control measures in the United States following this week’s mass…
Continue Reading Olympic silver medalist Ryo Miyake delivers food for Uber Eats to fund Tokyo 2020 dream
Olympic fencer Ryo Miyake took up a new job last year: delivering food for Uber Eats. Miyake, who won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, put…
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‘A dark cloud has developed inside of me’: Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli steps down due to ‘profound distress’
Cesare Prandelli has stepped down from his position as head coach of Serie A side Fiorentina, saying that a “dark cloud” has developed…
Continue Reading Does the ‘definitive’ Pelé documentary cement or damage the football great’s legacy?
It’s not easy watching Pelé shuffling into shot for an interview, needing the aid of a walker before almost shoving it away with disdain. The…
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El Paso Locomotive FC announces home opener date for 2021 season
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Locomotive FC will soon be returning to the station. Tuesday, the team announced Saturday, May 8 as the team’s home…
Continue Reading Belize football team bus held up by ‘insurgents on motorcycles’ in Haiti ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifier
Belize’s football federation (FFB) expressed “disappointment and disgust” on Monday after the team bus carrying the squad from the…
Continue Reading UEFA Women’s Champions League: European powerhouse Lyon’s grip on title is facing its biggest challenge
In the last decade, Lyon’s dominance in women’s football has been nigh on complete. Since 2011, the French club has been involved in nine…
Continue Reading McLaren signs long-term deal with karting star Ugo Ugochukwu
McLaren Racing has signed a long-term agreement with 13-year-old Ugo Ugochukwu, a promising karting champion from the United States. Ugochukwu has…
Continue Reading Olympic surfing hopeful Katherine Diaz, 22, killed by lightning while training
A 22-year-old Olympic surfing hopeful from El Salvador has died while training for an upcoming qualifying competition, the country’s surfing…
Continue Reading Sevilla goalkeeper Bono makes himself the unlikely hero with remarkable last-minute equalizer
Sevilla grabbed a dramatic last-second equalizer in Saturday’s La Liga clash against Valladolid — and the goal came from the unlikeliest…
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UTEP volleyball sweeps its final road series versus LA Tech
RUSTON, Louisiana – Head coach Ben Wallis said the Miners’ sweep of the Lady Techsters was yet another building block for the future of his…
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NMSU’s Saenz selected as Collegiate Baseball Newspaper National Player of the Week
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The hits – and the awards – just keep on coming for NM State baseball’s Zerek Saenz. Shortly…
Continue Reading Colin Allred: Ex-NFL star Congressman bewildered by Jan 6 insurrection’s ‘rage and mob mentality’
As a second-term Congressman Colin Allred carefully respects the traditions of his hallowed workplace. “You can’t even step on the floor…
Continue Reading Juventus decides to keep ‘best in the world’ Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Juventus beyond this season, the club’s managing director Fabio Paratici said after a 1-0 defeat to Benevento.…
Continue Reading ‘Otherworldly’ Lionel Messi breaks Barcelona appearance record
Lionel Messi broke the club’s appearance record on Sunday as the Argentine featured in his 768th game for the Catalan giants. Messi celebrated…
Continue Reading International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for Tokyo 2020
International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee…
Continue Reading Lakers superstar LeBron James ‘out indefinitely’ with ankle injury
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be out indefinitely after suffering a high ankle sprain in Saturday’s game, according to the…
Continue Reading NCAA is called out over the poor amenities for women players vs the men at tournament sites
The NCAA has come under fire over the lack of amenities, notably the workout equipment, at the women’s basketball tournament compared with the…
Continue Reading Soccer sex abuse scandal: Report is ‘kick in the teeth’ for survivors, says Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart played for the England international team and some of English football’s leading clubs, notably Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur…
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Community Champion: Former San Eli Eagle headed to Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament
EL PASO, Texas – A basketball player from San Elizario is ready to put on her dancing shoes. Camila Contreras is a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth…
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UTEP softball held scoreless by Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas – UTEP softball (4-10, 0-0 C-USA) was shutout and held to two hits in its two losses to Texas Tech (14-8, 0-0 Big XII) on day one of…
Continue Reading Rangers boss Steven Gerrard calls for action after his player accuses Slavia Prague opponent of racist abuse
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he hopes the alleged racism directed at his player Glen Kamara during a match on Thursday does not get…
Continue Reading Champions League quarterfinal draw: Bayern Munich to face PSG in repeat of 2020 final
It’s crunch time in the Champions League. We’re now down to the final eight teams and every club in the quarterfinals will have realistic…
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