‘Everybody loves to hate the villain,’ says Shooter McGavin 25 years on from ‘Happy Gilmore’
From wrestling alligators to feuding with game show host Bob Barker on tour, no one quite draws a crowd like “Happy Gilmore.” Twenty five…
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Brazil in ‘negotiations’ to host Copa América — just 13 days before start date
Brazil has cautioned that it is still in “negotiations” with South America’s Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, and the Brazilian…
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna granted bond in domestic violence case
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna posted a $20,000 bond on Monday after being arrested on charges of domestic violence against his wife. Ozuna,…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, citing her mental health
Tennis star Naomi Osaka said Monday she is withdrawing from the French Open after refusing to speak to the media at the grand slam. The four-time…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after choosing to avoid media
Tennis star Naomi Osaka said Monday she is withdrawing from the French Open after refusing to speak to the media at the grand slam. The four-time…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka fined for avoiding media after straight sets victory at the French Open
Tennis star Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 for not talking to the media after her straight set victory at the French Open on Sunday, Roland Garros…
Continue Reading NBA star Kyrie Irving says fans are treating players like ‘they’re in a human zoo’ after latest incident
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving says some fans are treating players like “they’re in a human zoo” after a spectator was arrested…
Continue Reading Australian softball squad leaves for Tokyo Olympics, among first athletes to travel to Japan for Games
The Aussie Spirit, the Australian women’s softball team, will be among the first athletes to arrive in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics after…
Continue Reading The French Open just immortalized Rafael Nadal with a statue
It’s hard enough to beat defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal on the red clay courts of Roland Garros, where he has won a record 13…
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How to watch the Indy 500, and everything else you need to know
The 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place Sunday. Last year, the event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was postponed and held without…
Continue Reading Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier, 19, dies after crash in qualifying
Jason Dupasquier, a 19-year-old Swiss Moto3 rider, has died after being involved in a serious crash during Saturday’s qualifying session at the…
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Haney keeps WBC lightweight title, beats Linares by decision
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Devin Haney defended his WBC world lightweight title with a unanimous decision over former three-weight champion Jorge Linares.…
Continue Reading Simone Biles is schooling us on how to excel despite setbacks (like the pandemic). The new tricks she’s unleashed since her Olympic golds help prove it
By now, Simone Biles was supposed to be enjoying retirement at the ripe old age of 24. The 25-time world medalist previously said she would retire…
Continue Reading Manchester City duo Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker racially abused online after Champions League defeat
Manchester City stars Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker both received racist messages on Instagram after losing 1-0 to Chelsea in the Champions League…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka starts French Open campaign with a straight sets victory
Naomi Osaka enjoyed the perfect start to her French Open campaign, beating Romania’s Patricia Maria Tig in straight sets — 6-4 7-6 (7-4)…
Continue Reading A brief history of French Open champ Rafael Nadal, in 5 statues
It’s hard enough to beat defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal on the red clay courts of Roland Garros, where he has won a record 13…
Continue Reading Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna arrested on domestic violence charges, police say
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested Saturday after police in an Atlanta suburb responded to a report of an assault and saw him…
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Riverside’s dream baseball run comes to an end in Sweet 16 vs. Stephenville
MIDLAND, Texas – As the last remaining team from the city in the Texas High School State Baseball Tournament, the Riverside Rangers were indeed the…
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Former Utah Jazz center Mark Eaton dead at age 64
Former Utah Jazz center Mark Eaton has died, the team confirmed in a statement on Saturday. He was 64. Eaton was found unconscious near his home in…
Continue Reading Chelsea beats Manchester City to win Champions League title
Chelsea clinched the Champions League title on Saturday after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the all-English final. A first-half goal from summer…
Continue Reading Chelsea beats Manchester City 1-0 to win Champions League for 2nd time
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time by beating Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s first-half…
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Sweet 16 4A baseball playoffs: Riverside falls to Stephenville in game 1, 11-6
MIDLAND, Texas – The Riverside Rangers are down, but not out. On Friday, the Rangers lost the first game of the best-of-three series against the…
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NMSU falls to Seattle University in WAC Tournament elimination game
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) MESA, Arizona – Despite four strong innings from righty Chris Barraza, the NM State Aggies baseball program fell to the…
Continue Reading 3 NBA teams have banned fans for disrespectful behavior during playoff games
The return to watching sports in person is supposed to be a happy time, including at the NBA playoffs, but clearly some fans have forgotten how to…
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17-year-old Diego Luna making immediate impact on veteran Locomotive FC roster
EL PASO, Texas – In comparison with most kids his age, Diego Luna’s summer job is pretty exciting. At 17 years old, he’s the youngest player in El…
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UTEP basketball signs French point guard Kezza Giffa
EL PASO, Texas – New UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding added some international flavor to the 2021-22 roster as Kezza Giffa, a product…
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El Paso snaps 6 game losing skid; Chihuahuas top OKC Dodgers, 6-4
(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso second baseman Ivan Castillo made a jumping catch with two outs in the top of the ninth…
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Riverside baseball prepares for Stephenville in round of 16 series
EL PASO, Texas – The Riverside Rangers are hoping their playoff run will continue for at least one more weekend. The Rangers find themselves in the…
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UTEP’s Roosa Yloenen highlights Day 2 at NCAA West Prelims
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – UTEP’s Roosa Yloenen advanced to nationals in the women’s javelin on day two at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West…
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UTEP Football at Boise State game moves to Friday, Sept. 10
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – The Mountain West announced that the UTEP-Boise State game is moving to Friday, Sept. 10 and will be televised on FS1…
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