Harris English shoots 62 to take 2-shot lead in Memphis
By PHIL STUKENBORG Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Harris English shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday to match his lowest PGA Tour score and take…
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Los Angeles police investigating possible excessive use of force in arrest of NBA center Jaxson Hayes
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation into whether officers used excessive force while arresting…
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3 Miami Dolphins removed from COVID-19 reserve list
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Three of the four Miami Dolphins players who had been on the COVID-19 reserve list have been removed from it. Coming off…
Continue Reading Argentine star Lionel Messi is leaving FC Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel “Leo” Messi is leaving FC Barcelona, the Spanish club said on Thursday. “Despite club and player reaching an agreement and…
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Griffin joining ESPN as NFL, college football analyst
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Robert Griffin III has not totally shut the door on his NFL career but he is taking the next step toward his future…
Continue Reading SEC, Sankey agree to contract extension through 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference has extended the contract of Commissioner Greg Sankey, whose league is set to grab even more…
Continue Reading Nearly 500 Covid-19 cases reported in people who crowded Milwaukee Bucks Deer District during NBA playoffs
By Dakin Andone and Keith Allen, CNN Nearly 500 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in people who congregated in Milwaukee’s Deer District to…
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U.S. women settle for soccer bronze at Tokyo Olympics
KASHIMA, Japan — Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd each scored a pair of goals and the United States won the bronze medal in women’s soccer at the…
Continue Reading Australia’s hopes for Olympic gold vanish against the US
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Gregg Popovich wrapped his arms around Australia guard Patty Mills when it was over, and…
Continue Reading Long dominated by Russia, rhythmic gymnastics rising in US
By CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The often forgotten genre of rhythmic Olympic gymnastics is like combining its more famous cousin,…
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Locomotive FC shutout San Antonio FC, 2-0
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – Locomotive FC (10-1-4, 34 points) picked up three points at Southwest University Park with a 2-0…
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Packers star Aaron Jones plans to open El Paso sports bar
EL PASO, Texas — Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones is planning to open a sports bar in El Paso. The El Paso native and former UTEP…
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Former UTEP nat’l champ Emmanuel Korir wins Olympic gold in 800 meter race
TOKYO, Japan — Former UTEP sprinter and college national champion Emmanuel Korir took home the gold medal in the 800 meters race Wednesday morning…
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UTEP Soccer holds first practice in preparation of 2021 season
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team held its first practice in preparation for the 2021 season at University Field Wednesday morning. The Miners…
Continue Reading Belarusian Olympic sprinter who feared for her safety at home arrives in Poland
VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on…
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Chihuahuas game suspended by rain in Sugar Land Tuesday night
(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) SUGAR LAND, Texas – The final game of the seven-game series between the El Paso Chihuahuas and Sugar Land Skeeters was…
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American McLaughlin wins hurdles gold, sets world record
TOKYO, Japan — American Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record. Dalilah Muhammad broke it, too. Only one of the world’s best hurdlers could win…
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Las Cruces business owner throws out first pitch at Los Angeles Dodgers game
LOS ANGELES, California – Royal Jones has done pretty much anything and everything during his life, except throw out a first pitch at a Major League…
Continue Reading New report commissioned by NCAA finds a massive gender inequity in college basketball
By Andy Rose, CNN The National Collegiate Athletic Association treats its Division I men’s basketball program better than its women’s…
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UTEP Fall sports single-game tickets on sale, football promotions announced
EL PASO, Texas – Single-game tickets for UTEP football, volleyball and soccer are now on sale for fans to purchase. Miner football opens the 2021…
Continue Reading ‘They took away my dream’: Belarusian sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya on a life-changing week
By Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Belarusian sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya was set to compete in the women’s 200 meters at the Tokyo Olympics on…
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‘A strong group of girls’: 2 years after Walmart shooting, youth soccer team’s bond continues to grow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Luis Calvillo stands on the sidelines. He’s in his element. He’s at peace — doing what he loves. The head coach of the EP…
Continue Reading Biles wins bronze on balance beam after return to competition
TOKYO, Japan — Simone Biles stuck the landing and won a bronze medal. The American gymnastics superstar delivered during the women’s balance beam…
Continue Reading Belarus sprinter tells AP she wants an investigation into who gave the order to withdraw her from Tokyo Olympics
MOSCOW (AP) — A Belarus sprinter tells AP she wants an investigation into who gave the order to withdraw her from Tokyo Olympics. Krystsina…
Continue Reading Sprinter says it was made clear she would face punishment upon return to Belarus
MOSCOW (AP) – A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who had a public feud with officials from her team at the Tokyo Games says that they “made it…
Continue Reading Belarus sprinter says she hopes to continue her career, but for now safety remains a priority
MOSCOW (AP) – A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who had a public feud with officials from her team at the Tokyo Games says that they “made it…
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Chihuahuas get come from behind 8-7 win over Sugar Land; Knehr named pitcher of week
SUGAR LAND, Texas — The El Paso Chihuahuas trailed by three runs in the ninth inning Monday and came back to beat the Sugar Land Skeeters 8-7 in…
Continue Reading Alexander Zverev on winning Olympic gold: It’s an incredible feeling
CNN’s Coy Wire speaks with Alexander Zverev, the German tennis star who won the men’s singles in the Tokyo…
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Warholm sets world record to win men’s 400-meter hurdles
TOKYO (AP) — Karsten Warholm of Norway obliterated his own world record in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles Tuesday, finishing in 45.94 to crack the…
Continue Reading Florida judge orders destruction of suppressed video evidence in Robert Kraft case
By Rebekah Riess, Gregory Lemos and Amir Vera, CNN A Palm Beach County, Florida, judge ordered the destruction of video evidence previously…
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