‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ lets LeBron James jump into Michael Jordan’s shoes
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Debates over LeBron James’ greatness compared to Michael Jordan on a basketball court will continue in perpetuity,…
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NFL star Richard Sherman arrested in domestic violence case, police say
By Ray Sanchez and Homero De la Fuente, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly trying to break into the home of…
Continue Reading Judge nullifies horse trainer Bob Baffert’s New York suspension over Kentucky Derby winner’s failed drug test
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge has nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association…
Continue Reading Watchdog finds FBI botched sex abuse probe of USA Gymnastics doctor
WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor…
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More Chihuahuas baseball as season gets extended by 10 games
EL PASO, Texas — Chihuahuas fans will be rewarded with bonus baseball this fall. The El Paso Chihuahuas on Wednesday announced an extended…
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Daniel Camarena uses Chihuahuas teammates’ bat, gloves to hit grand slam for Padres
EL PASO, Texas – Daniel Camarena woke up last Thursday in El Paso. He went to bed a hero in San Diego. Camarena’s 4th-inning grand slam off 3-time Cy…
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Shohei Ohtani earns win with perfect inning in two-way All-Star start, American League beats National League 5-2
DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani unleashed his 100 mph heat while pitching a perfect inning for the win in becoming baseball’s first two-way All-Star,…
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Longhorns slugger, former Coronado standout Ivan Melendez by Miami Marlins in 16th Round
EL PASO, Texas — Ivan Melendez has officially been drafted by an MLB franchise, but now the wait begins to see if he will sign his professional…
Continue Reading Tennis great Roger Federer pulls out of Olympics, citing knee injury
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Roger Federer, the four-time Olympian and all-time great tennis champion, announced Tuesday that he would not represent…
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UTEP signs sponsorship with Shredskinz, patent of former linebacker Kalaii Griffin
EL PASO, Texas – Kalaii Griffin’s name still hangs in the UTEP strength room, in the linebacker record category for the standing long jump (10’…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani will be the starting pitcher for the American League in the All-Star Game
DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will be the American League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday’s night’s All-Star Game and will bat leadoff, too, as…
Continue Reading Funeral is held for slain golf pro Gene Siller
By Ralph Ellis, CNN Funeral services were held Monday morning for Gene Siller, the Atlanta-area golf pro who was fatally shot July 3, according his…
Continue Reading Italy wins Euro 2020 final, beats England 3-2 in penalty shootout after 1-1 draw
LONDON, England — Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on. And it just had…
Continue Reading Police say they found about a dozen firearms in Denver hotel close to site of MLB All-Star Game
By Amir Vera, Gregory Lemos, Leslie Perrot and Carma Hassan, CNN About a dozen guns, $1,120 in cash, and a large amount of drugs were found after…
Continue Reading Twin sisters and college basketball stars on endorsement deals
Twin sisters Hanna and Haley Cavinder, stars on Fresno State’s women’s basketball team, became official business partners this month after the…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal with 20th Grand Slam title, beating Matteo Berrettini in Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic has tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by claiming his 20th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over…
Continue Reading Star UConn guard Paige Bueckers uses ESPYS speech to honor Black women
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Paige Bueckers, the star point guard for the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team, was named the best…
Continue Reading These twin sisters are college basketball stars and have 3 million TikTok followers. Now they’re cashing in
By Faith Karimi, CNN Unless you are a huge fan of college hoops or a regular on TikTok, you may not be familiar with Haley and Hanna Cavinder. But…
Continue Reading Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier: How to watch and what to know
Alaa Elassar, CNN The third time’s the charm, right? That’s what Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier must be thinking going into this…
Continue Reading Navy football captain describes getting call that he’s cleared to play in NFL
CNN’s Laura Coates talks with Cameron Kinley, the captain of the US Navy football team, who will be allowed to try to play in the National Football…
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New Mexico State becomes first school to sponsor tequila
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State is among a handful of NCAA schools with great school spirit, but you can bet they stand alone in terms of…
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NMSU reveals redesign of Lou Henson Court at the Pan American Center
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Same building. Same court. A fresh new look. This week, NM State athletics unveiled a new-look…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested and charged in killing of golf pro Gene Siller and two others
By Rebekah Riess and Christina Maxouris, CNN Authorities have arrested and charged Bryan Anthony Rhoden in the July 3 triple homicide at the Pinetree…
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Former Las Cruces basketball player shines on the international stage
RIGA, Latvia – A former Las Cruces High School basketball star is showing the world what he can do as he competes in a international competition.…
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NMSU assistant track coach preps for Olympic debut in discus
LAS CRUCES , New Mexico – As an assistant coach with the Aggies’ track team, Rachel Dincoff usually wears the black and crimson colors of New Mexico…
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Fans banned at Olympics; Tokyo under state of emergency
TOKYO, Japan — Fans were banned from the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics which will open in two weeks, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said after…
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Lightning strikes twice: Tampa Bay repeats as Stanley Cup champions
TAMPA, Florida — Quieting the din inside Amalie Arena for just a moment, Gary Bettman looked over to the Tampa Bay Lightning and reached back into…
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Tampa Bay Lightning win second straight Stanley Cup title, beating Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in Game 5
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning have won the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season. They beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 to…
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UTEP athletics set to hold giving week, “Paydirt’s Rally” Aug. 6 to 13
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Athletics will hold a week-long auction and fundraiser dubbed “Paydirt’s Rally” from Aug. 6 to 13 where fans can unite in…
Continue Reading England reaches Euro 2020 final, beats Denmark 2-1 in extra time
LONDON (AP) — England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years.…
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