Sports Archives

Minna Stess: 14-year-old skateboarding prodigy chases Olympic dream

February 1, 2021 10:31 AM CNN Newsource

It’s the kind of footage that wouldn’t look out of place in any family’s video archive, a toddler taking her first tentative steps…

Gonzaga, Baylor top AP Top 25, Houston now No. 5

February 1, 2021 9:59 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Baylor has overshadowed nearly everything in the Big 12 this season as it tries to complete an undefeated season. Oklahoma has been…

Marseille owner Frank H. McCourt compares attack on club’s training ground to US Capitol insurrection

February 1, 2021 4:08 AM CNN

Marseille’s home game against Rennes was postponed on Saturday after an angry group of supporters stormed the club’s training ground…

Las Cruces native Aaron Herrera makes United States National Team debut

January 31, 2021 11:01 PM Nate Ryan

ORLANDO, Florida – It was a special night for Las Cruces, NM native Aaron Herrera Sunday, who made his United States Men’s National Team debut in a…

Texas Republicans want to keep transgender girls, women out of school sports teams

January 31, 2021 6:21 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republicans are again trying to limit the ways transgender youth can participate in athletics. Lawmakers have filed…

An autographed Tom Brady rookie card got auctioned for $555,988

January 31, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

A Tom Brady rookie football card signed by the superstar quarterback has been auctioned on eBay for $555,988. The rare 2000 Playoff Contenders card…

Palmeiras fans gather to celebrate dramatic Copa Libertadores win despite the pandemic

January 31, 2021 6:23 AM CNN Newsource

Palmeiras fans ignored social distancing rules and gathered in large groups to celebrate the Brazilian team’s dramatic victory in the Copa…

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford racially abused online

January 31, 2021 3:24 AM CNN Newsource

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has become the latest football player to receive racist abuse online and described the incident as…

New Mexico State swept by Grand Canyon, first WAC losses in two years

January 30, 2021 11:50 PM Nate Ryan

PHOENIX, Arizona – After increasing arena attendance this weekend, it’s no secret that Grand Canyon gets up when New Mexico State comes to town. So…

UTEP bounces back to dismantle UTSA 69-51

January 30, 2021 11:40 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – When UTEP makes shots, they’re a good basketball team. If it it sounds simple, it’s because it is. The Miners shot 44% as a team…

No. 2 Baylor whips Auburn to stay a perfect 16-0

January 30, 2021 11:20 PM Associated Press

WACO, Texas — It was just another Saturday for the streaking Baylor Bears basketball team. Second-ranked Baylor is 16-0 after Davion Mitchell had…

Detroit Lions trading QB Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles Rams for QB Jared Goff and picks

January 30, 2021 8:20 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Detroit Lions are trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two…

Chelsea left ‘disgusted’ by online racism directed at Reece James and calls for more action

January 30, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

Chelsea has called on social media platforms to do more to tackle racism online after defender Reece James was subject to abuse on Friday. The…

UTEP falls to I-10 rival NMSU 3-1 to kick-off soccer season

January 30, 2021 8:36 AM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – After months of training and waiting, the UTEP soccer team finally kicked off the season with an exhibition match against I-10…

Sofia Kenin: ‘The atmosphere is going to be loud’ at the Australian Open; tennis star can’t wait

January 30, 2021 3:52 AM CNN Newsource

Preparation for this year’s Australian Open has been unlike anything these professional tennis players have previously experienced. Some have…

GCU Antelopes race past NMSU Aggies, 70-62

January 29, 2021 11:20 PM Adrian Ochoa

PHOENIX, Arizona – Friday night was the start of WAC play for the NMSU Aggies. Unfortunately, it started off on the wrong foot as the Aggies lost to…

St. Louis Cardinals agree to acquire All-Star 3rd baseman Nolan Arenado from Colorado Rockies

January 29, 2021 8:35 PM Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies in a trade needing…

UTEP Volleyball to host fans at limited capacity

January 29, 2021 8:15 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – It’s a been a long wait for the UTEP volleyball team, but finally the season is just around the corner. Friday, the UTEP Athletics…

‘It’s not safe’: Missing air filters prevent Centennial High athletes in Las Cruces from practicing indoors

January 29, 2021 4:52 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On top of having their classes entirely online and their sports seasons delayed, Centennial High School athletes can’t…

John Chaney, basketball Hall of Famer who coached at Temple, dies at 89

January 29, 2021 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

Famed former Temple University men’s basketball coach John Chaney passed away at the age of 89 on Friday. Temple confirmed Chaney died after a…

Kentucky men’s hoops vs. No. 5 Texas canceled due to virus outbreak

January 29, 2021 11:09 AM Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Kentucky says its men’s basketball game against No. 5 Texas has been canceled and all team activities have been…

Harry Kane injured; Jose Mourinho frustrated as Liverpool finally win

January 29, 2021 7:13 AM CNN Newsource

Liverpool showed glimpses of last season’s title-winning pedigree to return to winning ways on Thursday, beating Jose Mourinho’s…

Maskless crowds pack Australian Open tennis exhibition in Covid-free Adelaide

January 29, 2021 2:14 AM CNN

Thousands of cheering fans packed the stands on Friday to watch some of tennis’ biggest stars warm up for the Australian Open — with…

Jackson, Wallace burn Miners as UTEP falls below .500

January 28, 2021 11:44 PM Nate Ryan

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Coming into Thursday night’s game at UTSA, UTEP Head Coach Rodney Terry knew he had to contain Roadrunner super-scorers Jhivvan…

UPSET IN THE VALLEY! Ysleta deals #25 Bel Air first loss in instant classic

January 28, 2021 11:23 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – It was #25 Bel Air’s first week in the 5A Texas State Rankings. After a thriller in the lower valley, it might be their last. In a…

Tokyo Olympics: Can vaccines save the Games?

January 28, 2021 10:23 PM CNN Newsource

In between a surging pandemic and a global scramble for vaccines, the fate of this year’s Olympic Games has become shrouded in uncertainty.…

QB Watson requests trade as Texans hire new coach

January 28, 2021 7:21 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade, according to a person familiar with the move. Watson has a…

Miners seek C-USA separation in pivotal series vs. UTSA

January 28, 2021 4:58 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – With the Conference USA schedule officially at its midway point, the UTEP Miners need to start making their move in the West…

Tampa mayor mandates masks at Super Bowl events

January 28, 2021 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

Mayor Jane Castor has issued an executive order mandating the use of face coverings during events surrounding the upcoming Super Bowl in Tampa,…

Spurs’ Popovich says he’s gotten Covid vaccine; encourages others to do so

January 28, 2021 9:55 AM Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has gotten the Covid-19 vaccine, going public with that announcement Thursday to…