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Late TD lifts No. 15 Iowa State over No. 20 Texas

November 27, 2020 4:37 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Iowa State didn’t fret or panic while trailing Texas for nearly an entire game Friday. Instead, the Cyclones looked like a…

More than two dozen Covid-19 cases were traced to youth basketball at a California gym, health officials say

November 27, 2020 3:53 PM CNN

More than two dozen people have tested positive for Covid-19 after participating in youth basketball tournaments this month at a gym in Northern…

Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller may become the first woman to play in a Power 5 conference college football game on Saturday

November 27, 2020 3:44 PM CNN

College football history could be made Saturday if Sarah Fuller steps on the field during Vanderbilt University’s game against the University…

NMSU basketball season opener postponed due to delay in virus testing results

November 27, 2020 3:17 PM Jim Parker

GLENDALE, Arizona — The New Mexico State Aggies’ basketball season opener was postponed shortly before tip-off Friday afternoon due to a delay…

Manchester United launches investigations following ‘disruptive’ cyber attack

November 27, 2020 11:43 AM CNN

Manchester United has launched investigations as the club continues to tackle a “disruptive” cyber attack. According to PA Media, the…

The last dance or first blood? Mike Tyson returns to the ring to fight Roy Jones Jr.

November 27, 2020 8:45 AM CNN

When Mike Tyson was in his prime, he was described as “the baddest man on the planet.” A heavyweight boxing champion who thrashed his…

The last dance or first blood? Mike Tyson returns to the ring to fight Roy Jones Jr.

November 27, 2020 8:45 AM CNN

When Mike Tyson was in his prime, he was described as “the baddest man on the planet.” A heavyweight boxing champion who thrashed his…

Diego Maradona did ‘everything better and bigger, but fell more dangerously and darker’

November 27, 2020 8:19 AM CNN

Dawn had barely broken and already the queue of people waiting to pay their respects to Diego Maradona, who was lying in honor at the presidential…

The ‘cheetah’ versus the ‘wild dog.’ Mike Tyson is back in the ring

November 27, 2020 7:47 AM CNN

When Mike Tyson was in his prime, he was described as “the baddest man on the planet.” A heavyweight boxing champion who thrashed his…

Tributes pour in for Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul

November 27, 2020 5:27 AM CNN

Tributes have been pouring in for the Dallas Cowboys’ strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul, 54, who died Wednesday after experiencing a…

Diego Maradona buried as scores of fans mourn in the streets of Buenos Aires

November 27, 2020 4:49 AM CNN

Diego Maradona was buried on Thursday in a private ceremony on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. A small number of close family and friends were…

Diego Armando Maradona: The tormented genius who became one of football’s greatest players

November 27, 2020 4:06 AM CNN

“A little bit with the head of Maradona and a little bit with the hand of God.” Those four words — “the hand of God”…

Diego Maradona buried as scores of fans mourn in the streets of Buenos Aires

November 27, 2020 2:45 AM CNN

Diego Maradona was buried on Thursday in a private ceremony on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. A small number of close family and friends were…

Washington rolls past the Cowboys 41-16 on Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020 6:22 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Antonio Gibson ran for three touchdowns, Alex Smith had a scoring pass and Washington at least temporarily moved into first…

Diego Maradona to be buried as scores of fans mourn in the streets of Buenos Aires

November 26, 2020 3:56 PM CNN

The body of Diego Maradona has departed Argentina’s presidential palace in Buenos Aires, where the soccer legend lay in honor for public…

Watson’s 4 TDs lift Texans to 41-25 win over Lions on Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020 2:59 PM Associated Press

DETROIT, Michigan — Deshaun Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for two more scores in the fourth quarter to…

Diego Maradona did ‘everything better and bigger, but fell more dangerously and darker’

November 26, 2020 11:16 AM CNN

Dawn had barely broken and already the queue of people waiting to pay their respects to Diego Maradona, who was lying in honor at the presidential…

Diego Maradona lying in honor at Argentina’s presidential palace

November 26, 2020 8:12 AM CNN

Diego Maradona is lying in honor for public viewing at Argentina’s presidential palace, Casa Rosada, following his death aged 60. Hoards of…

Michael Jordan donates $2 million from hit documentary to feed America’s hungry

November 26, 2020 7:45 AM CNN

“The Last Dance” was filled with hot dishes about Michael Jordan’s time with the six-time champion Chicago Bulls. Now, some…

Smack talk set to fuel $2.5 million hole-in-one charity challenge

November 26, 2020 4:02 AM CNN

There’s likely to be smack talk aplenty at Friday’s $2.5 million hole-in-one charity challenge as four of US sports A-listers contest the…

Pakistani cricketers on ‘final warning’ after six players breach isolation rules in New Zealand

November 26, 2020 3:55 AM CNN

Six Pakistani cricket players are in isolation in New Zealand after testing positive for Covid-19, according to New Zealand’s national cricket…

Diego Armando Maradona: The tormented genius who became one of football’s greatest players

November 26, 2020 2:55 AM CNN

“A little bit with the head of Maradona and a little bit with the hand of God.” Those four words — “the hand of God”…

UTEP cruises past UTPB 100-81 in opener; most points scored in the Rodney Terry era

November 25, 2020 10:10 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball program started its 100th season by hitting the century mark in a 100-81 victory over…

Wednesday high school football; Eastlake remains perfect, Parkland cruises past Hanks

November 25, 2020 10:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – On the day before Thanksgiving, 8 teams took the field to get in some more district games. In District 1-6A, the Eastlake Falcons…

Diego Maradona dies after suffering heart failure

November 25, 2020 9:22 PM CNN

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona, who has died aged 60, succumbed to heart failure, a source from the Argentinian Justice Ministry present at…

Diego Maradona dies after suffering heart failure

November 25, 2020 9:22 PM CNN

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona, who has died aged 60, succumbed to heart failure, a source from the Argentinian Justice Ministry present at…

‘We will play football together in heaven,’ says Pele in tribute to Diego Maradona

November 25, 2020 9:20 PM CNN

Soccer icon Pele has paid a moving tribute to his “great friend” Diego Maradona after the Argentine died at the age of 60 after suffering…

Community Champions: El Paso Tigers remain in the hunt for a volleyball state title

November 25, 2020 8:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Tigers have had to overcome a lot of obstacles off the volleyball court, but they still managed to find success. Monday,…

NMSU, UNM teams adjusting to long-term life on the road

November 25, 2020 8:00 PM Associated Press

PHOENIX, Arizona — Johnny McCants and his New Mexico State teammates have settled into a routine less than a week after the team temporarily…

Diego Maradona dies after suffering cardiac arrest

November 25, 2020 7:54 PM CNN

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona has died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 60, his lawyer Matias Morla confirmed to CNN. The…