Hit Netflix show ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ will speed up chess ‘boom,’ say grandmasters
The success of Netflix’s latest hit show has taken even one of the men behind the series by surprise. Set in the 1960s, “The…
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Ecuador star Pervis Estupinan finds his missing passport after social media appeal
Everyone knows the feeling. You’re on the way the airport and, suddenly, your heart drops: “I’ve forgotten my passport.”…
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Wednesday night football; Irvin remains perfect, El Paso tops Jefferson in OT
EL PASO, Texas – This week high school football kicked off on a Wednesday night. Three games were scheduled on Wednesday, but one ended up being…
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Derek Plucienski named UTEP’s men’s golf coach
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Wednesday that Derek Plucienski has been named the Miners’ new men’s golf…
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El Paso Chihuahuas & Locomotive FC conducting virtual toy drive; donations could win you prizes
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive Foundations have announced a virtual toy drive – the Chico and Ozzy Holiday Giveback…
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World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is stunned by Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Finals
Daniil Medvedev produced a brilliant display to beat world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-3 6-3, at the ATP Finals on Wednesday. The…
Continue Reading Vince Reffet, ‘Jetman’ pilot, dies in training accident in Dubai
Vince Reffet, a French jetpack pilot who flew for Jetman Dubai, has died in an accident during training. The incident occurred in Dubai on Tuesday…
Continue Reading US anti-doping bill welcomed as ‘monumental day’ in the fight for clean sport amid WADA criticism
The next time an athlete and their entourage thinks about doping they could find themselves sitting in a US jail. It’s a scenario that became…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton set to meet an old rival in the future of motorsport
Dubbed the “future of racing,” Extreme E promises to revolutionize the face of motorsport. The new electric series is set to be launched…
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Lewis Hamilton set to meet an old rival in the future of motorsport
Dubbed the “future of racing,” Extreme E promises to revolutionize the face of motorsport. The new electric series is set to be launched…
Continue Reading Germany suffers humiliating 6-0 defeat to Spain in Nations League
It was a history-making night for the German national team, but for all the wrong reasons. The 2014 World Cup winner was humiliated 6-0 by Spain in…
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With yet another week off, Dimel’s Miners looking to get healthy as they prepare for Rice
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners have yet another week off after their scheduled game against UAB (The University of Alabama at Birmingham) was…
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New Mexico State basketball team temporarily moving to Phoenix
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State’s men’s basketball team will temporarily move to Phoenix due to coronavirus restrictions in its home…
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UTEP women hoops opens season against rival NMSU, will face modified C-USA schedule during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP women’s basketball team will start its season at home on Nov. 25 against regional rival New Mexico State University.…
Continue Reading Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans for more fans in stands despite surging Covid-19 cases
ARLINGTON, Texas — Despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in Texas and across the country, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans to continue his…
Continue Reading Dominic Thiem beats Rafael Nadal in an extraordinary match at the ATP Finals
Dominic Thiem beat Rafael Nadal in straight sets to continue his unbeaten campaign at this year’s ATP Finals. Both men helped deliver an…
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UTEP men’s basketball announces 2020-21 Schedule
EL PASO, Texas – It’s been a difficult task for UTEP head coach Rodney Terry putting together a schedule for his basketball team. On Tuesday, UTEP…
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Packers’ Aaron Jones to see his breakfast cereal on grocery store shelves in native El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones’ breakfast cereal will soon be available on grocery store shelves here in El Paso.…
Continue Reading Will we ever see another Formula One champion like Lewis Hamilton?
Lewis Hamilton has made history. Now a seven-time Formula One world champion, the Englishman equaled Michael Schumacher’s record with a…
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Will we ever see another Formula One champion like Lewis Hamilton?
Lewis Hamilton has made history. Now a seven-time Formula One world champion, the Englishman equaled Michael Schumacher’s record with a…
Continue Reading Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles carted off field with injury
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles had to be carted off the field on Monday in the dying seconds of a 19-13 loss to division rivals the Minnesota…
Continue Reading Manchester United star Marcus Rashford launches children’s book club
After his successful campaigning not once, but twice forced the UK government into a U-turn on policies to help feed children from low-income…
Continue Reading Surfing world pays tribute to John Shimooka, who has died aged 51
The world of surfing is mourning the death of John Shimooka at the age of 51. Shimooka, a former world tour surfer turned broadcaster, died in the…
Continue Reading Chris Paul to join Phoenix Suns from Oklahoma City Thunder
The NBA trade moratorium had been lifted for barely an hour on Monday before the league saw its first blockbuster deal, as the Phoenix Suns acquired…
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Armed robbery charges dropped against former New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker
Armed robbery charges against former New York Giants player DeAndre Baker were dropped Monday and the attorney for his accusers was arrested for…
Continue Reading Daniil Medvedev hits underarm serve on his way to victory against Alexander Zverev
Daniil Medvedev started his ATP Finals campaign in dominant form with a straight-sets victory against Alexander Zverev on Monday. The Russian won 6-3…
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WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational cancelled due to pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – An annual El Paso tradition won’t be taking place in 2020. The Sun Bowl Association’s holiday college basketball tournament has…
Continue Reading Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are set to complete takeover of Welsh soccer team
The gang has bought a soccer club. You may have never heard of Wrexham AFC, but you might do soon. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney moved a…
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Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are set to complete takeover of Welsh soccer team
The gang has bought a soccer club. You may have never heard of Wrexham AFC, but you might do soon. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney moved a…
Continue Reading Olympics chief Thomas Bach ‘very, very confident’ spectators can attend postponed Tokyo Games
Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said on Monday that he is “very, very confident” spectators will be…
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