Naomi Osaka rallies to beat Victoria Azarenka for US Open title and third major
Naomi Osaka came to the US Open looking for a third Grand Slam title. She got it by beating a rejuvenated Victoria Azarenka 1-6 6-3 6-3 — after…
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Naomi Osaka rallies to beat Victoria Azarenka for US Open title and third major
Naomi Osaka came to the US Open looking for a third Grand Slam title. She got it by beating a rejuvenated Victoria Azarenka 1-6 6-3 6-3 — after…
Continue Reading This Ravens superfan died at 14. His face will fill the seats on Sunday
Walking into the rows of purple seats at the Baltimore Ravens’ stadium, a mother saw a sea of repeating cardboard faces. Sonsy Gaba covered her…
Continue Reading The Minnesota Vikings are honoring George Floyd’s family before Sunday’s game
The Minnesota Vikings will honor George Floyd’s family on Sunday before the team’s home opener against the Green Bay Packers. The family…
Continue Reading Nadhim Shaker, former Iraqi soccer star, dies from Covid-19
Nadhim Shaker, one of Iraq’s most famous soccer stars in the 1970s and ’80s, has died from Covid-19, health officials told CNN on…
Continue Reading Nelly Korda leads at halfway in pursuit of maiden major title
Nelly Korda is closing on her first major golf title as a five-under 67 saw the young American take a two-shot halfway lead at the ANA Inspiration in…
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UTEP, Texas to face off with 18,000 fans in the stands expected for the game in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — David Flores, a University of Texas at Austin alumnus who’s had Longhorn football season tickets for the past six years, said he…
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Iranian champion wrestler Navid Afkari executed despite international campaign
Iranian champion wrestler Navid Afkari has been executed in Iran on Saturday, according to Iran’s state-run news agency IRNA, despite a…
Continue Reading Zverev reaches first Grand Slam final after comeback win at US Open, will face Thiem
It wasn’t a classic five-setter, but Alexander Zverev might not mind. Zverev came from two sets down to beat Pablo Carreño Busta 3-6 2-6 6-3…
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Why UTEP moved graduation ceremonies online, but allowed fans at football games
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 is learning more about how UTEP came to the decision to move graduation ceremonies online, instead of holding it in-person.…
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No. 14 Texas eager for opener vs. UTEP before chasing Big 12 title
AUSTIN, Texas — For Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger, each day of summer workouts and training camp felt like uneasy steps toward a season that might…
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Kansas City Chiefs fans booed players during a moment of unity against racism
The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans kicked off the 2020 NFL season by holding a moment of unity against racism together on the field at…
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The NFL’s racial justice efforts fall far short
The National Football League’s efforts to recognize the enormity of this generational opportunity for racial justice, punctuated by a massive…
Continue Reading Miami Dolphins say they’ll stay in locker room for NFL National Anthem. ‘We don’t need another publicity parade’
Members of the Miami Dolphins say they will “stay inside” for both “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the “Lift Every Voice…
Continue Reading Nelly Korda takes ANA Inspiration lead as temperatures soar in California
The temperatures might not have yet hit the heights expected later this weekend, but the California heat tested Nelly Korda as she fought for the…
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Two-time golf major winner John Daly reveals bladder cancer diagnosis
Two-time golf major winner John Daly has revealed he’s been diagnosed with bladder cancer. The 54-year-old underwent a procedure to remove the…
Continue Reading Two-time golf major winner John Daly reveals bladder cancer diagnosis
Two-time golf major winner John Daly has revealed he’s been diagnosed with bladder cancer. The 54-year-old underwent a procedure to remove the…
Continue Reading Marathon runner Chirine Njeim wants to use the Olympics to tell the world about Lebanon
Four-time Lebanese Olympian Chirine Njeim was on the phone with her mother in Beirut when the 2,750 metric tons of ammonium nitrate exploded. Within…
Continue Reading Serena Williams upset by Victoria Azarenka at US Open, temporarily ending bid for record 24th major
Serena Williams enjoyed her best start at this year’s US Open on Thursday but it was a familiar foe, Victoria Azarenka, who finished the…
Continue Reading Why American billionaire Joseph DaGrosa thinks now is the right time to invest in European football
With certain revenue streams dried up, football clubs, like many other sports franchises around the world, have been forced to take a financial hit…
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The most memorable moments from Chiefs vs. Texans on opening night
It’s been over seven months since Super Bowl LIV, and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs picked up right where they left off with a…
Continue Reading Chiefs top Texans 34-20 in NFL’s opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just about the only thing that looked familiar about the NFL’s long-awaited return Thursday night was the sight of…
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Tom Herman credits UTEP assistant Barrick Nealy with career
EL PASO, Texas – It will be tough for UTEP to slow down Tom Herman this Saturday. The 4th-year Texas head coach has led the Longhorns to three…
Continue Reading Here’s what happened during the anthems at the NFL season opener
The 2020 NFL season kicked off Thursday evening with the Kansas City Chiefs playing the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. With a few fans in the…
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Cowboys most valuable NFL team for 14th year in a row; worth $5.7 billion
DALLAS, Texas — Forbes estimates the Dallas Cowboys are the NFL’s most valuable franchise at $5.7 billion, the 14th consecutive year they’ve…
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UTEP Men’s golf coach Scott Lieberwirth announces resignation
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP is now in search for a new men’s golf coach. Thursday, Scott Lieberwirth resigned as UTEP Men’s Golf head coach after…
Continue Reading As Chiefs and Texans clash, the NFL embarks on a changed path
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — In a usual NFL offseason, the news of Patrick Mahomes signing the wealthiest contract in sports history would be one of…
Continue Reading Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka: Friends, moms and tennis greats set for blockbuster US Open battle
Before analyzing the ins and outs of Serena Williams’ blockbuster semifinal against her pal Victoria Azarenka at the US Open on Thursday,…
Continue Reading Racing’s nearly-man Hervé Poncharal finally secures the victory that eluded him for four decades
It could be motorsport’s feelgood story of the summer. A beloved, avuncular team boss working with young riders at his underdog outfit, finally…
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Brooks Koepka withdraws from US Open because of injury
Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka has pulled out of next week’s US Open because of injury. Koepka called an end to his PGA Tour season after…
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