Motto linked to hate group removed from West Point football flag
The US Military Academy removed a longtime motto from its football team’s spirit flag because the phrase is linked to hate groups, the academy…
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Athletes have healthier brains that can actually hear better, study says
Listen closely: Can you hear that noisy static in your brain? Neurobiologist Nina Kraus can. At her lab at Northwestern University called…
Continue Reading Dog bites, kidney infections and 335 laps of a car park — how an ex-banker ran a marathon in every country
Close to 17,000 runners took part in this year’s Athens Marathon, but no one had undertaken a journey to the start line quite like Nick Butter.…
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Serena Williams’ smashed racket from the US Open sells for $20,910
Serena Williams’ smashed racket from her infamous US Open final defeat by Naomi Osaka has been sold for $20,910 at a New Jersey auction.…
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Arizona State to face Florida State in the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas — Arizona State, which finished 7-5, will face Florida State, 6-6 on the season, in the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl from El Paso’s Sun…
Continue Reading Patrick Reed penalized for rules breach at Tiger Woods’ Hero World Challenge
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed was penalized two strokes for appearing to deliberately improve his lie in a bunker during the third round of…
Continue Reading Anthony Joshua wins rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia ‘Clash on the Dunes’
Anthony Joshua reclaimed the WBO, IBF and WBA heavyweight titles from Mexican-American Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia’s “Clash on the…
Continue Reading Man arrested after racist incident mars Manchester derby
A 41-year-old man has been arrested over an alleged incident of racist abuse by a Manchester City fan during the derby match against crosstown rival…
Continue Reading Borussia Monchengladbach beats Bayern Munich to lead Bundesliga
Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich suffered late heartache as league leader Borussia Monchengladbach secured a 2-1 win in injury time to stay top.…
Continue Reading Dual Olympic champion Ester Ledecka wins first World Cup skiing race
She stunned the world with gold medals in two different sports at the Winter Olympics, but now Ester Ledecka has clinched her first World Cup ski…
Continue Reading Players pictured under controversial ‘Black Friday’ headline embrace
The two black soccer stars pictured on the front page of an Italian newspaper under the headline “Black Friday” embraced on the pitch…
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Locomotive FC reveals their 2020 team jerseys
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC put its creativity on display as it revealed a number of new designs for the team’s 2020 jerseys this week.…
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NBA SCHEDULE Clippers-Bucks highlight 10-game schedule UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers visit Milwaukee tonight, opening a six-game Eastern…
Continue Reading Caroline Wozniacki to retire after the Australian Open
Caroline Wozniacki has announced her plans to retire from professional tennis. The former world No. 1 said Friday that her final tournament will be…
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Former El Paso Chihuahuas outfielder Cody Decker featured in documentary presentation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Cody Decker, former outfielder for the El Paso Chihuahuas, is back in town to host a showing of a documentary which features…
Continue Reading Democratic candidate Andrew Yang hopes the ‘power of sport can unite us’
In the United States these days, it’s sometimes hard to say anything without offending someone. Political discourse has become pervasive. You…
Continue Reading FIFA and UEFA ‘may as well have stood in stands’ with racists, says ex-England star
Many thought the racist abuse suffered by England’s footballers in Bulgaria might be a watershed moment for the sport. That the monkey chants…
Continue Reading As he scaled world’s 14 highest peaks, Nepalese climber shocked by climate change effects
A former special forces soldier has taken the notion that “records are meant to be broken” to a whole new level. Nepalese climber Nirmal…
Continue Reading Italian newspaper accuses critics of ‘lynching’ after headline race row
Corriere dello Sport has accused critics of “lynching” the newspaper in a staunch defense of its “Black Friday” front page.…
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Why the College Football Playoff picture hinges on Georgia this weekend
The four-team field for the College Football Playoff will be revealed Sunday, and depending on this weekend’s conference championship games the…
Continue Reading Acrobatic daredevils perform on world’s largest trampoline
Acrobatic basketball team the Dunking Devils are no strangers to risk-taking stunts, as their latest exploit proves. The Slovenian quartet,…
Continue Reading Boxing’s ‘Clash on the Dunes’ overshadowed by ‘sportswashing’ concerns
In the 1970s, the “Rumble in the Jungle” and the “Thrilla in Manila” — two legendary boxing bouts involving Muhammad…
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Ezekiel Elliott breaks 1,000 yards rushing, scores 2 touchdowns, but Cowboys still lose to Bears 31-24
CHICAGO, Illinois — Ezekiel Elliott surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season Thursday night, but Dallas still couldn’t muster enough offense and…
Continue Reading Former sportscaster who accused NBA coach Luke Walton of sexual assault drops lawsuit
Former sports reporter Kelli Tennant has dropped a lawsuit that accused NBA coach Luke Walton of the Sacramento Kings of sexual assault.…
Continue Reading ‘Black Friday’: Italian newspaper sparks race row with front page
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has defended its front page which previews a soccer game with the headline “Black Friday.” The…
Continue Reading Cardiff to appeal over $6.65 million fee for Emiliano Sala
The dispute between Cardiff City and Nantes took a new twist Thursday after the Welsh club appealed against the decision ordering it to pay six…
Continue Reading Jose Mourinho humbled on return to Old Trafford
Jose Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford on Wednesday was anything but special. The former Manchester United boss was humbled as his Spurs side…
Continue Reading Bushfire smoke wreaks havoc at Australian golf tournament
Bushfire smoke swamping a golf tournament in Australia forced one player to don a face mask and another to complain of burning eyes and coughing…
Continue Reading Stunning images from horse racing’s photographer of the year
With man and beast straining every sinew against a backdrop of stunning scenery, it’s no wonder the sport of kings lends itself to incredible…
Continue Reading Nadal, Barty, Djokovic and Gauff: Tennis’ 2019 wrap
The year in tennis came and went with familiar faces such as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic adding to their grand slam hauls and newcomers such as…
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