Statue campaign launched for pioneering Black footballer Jack Leslie
A campaign has been launched to build a statue for an English footballer who was supposedly denied the chance to play for his country because he was…
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Lionel Messi scores 700th career goal in style but Barcelona loses more ground in title race
Lionel Messi scored a wonderful panenka penalty to bring up his 700th career goal for club and country on Tuesday. The Argentine reached the landmark…
Continue Reading ‘I was 25 years ahead of my time’: The driver who shattered motorsport’s color barrier
When Willy T. Ribbs speaks his words are packed with punch, power and purpose — verbally mimicking the actions of his sporting hero and former…
Continue Reading MLB’s Ian Desmond, in a powerful post about racism and social injustice, opts out of the 2020 season
DENVER, Colorado — Major League Baseball player Ian Desmond is opting out of the truncated 2020 season. Coronavirus concerns factored into his…
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Rockies GM supports Desmond’s decision to skip ’20 season
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich says he supports Ian Desmond’s decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on his…
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NMSU closes athletics training facility after 6 students, 1 trainer diagnosed with virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University suspended all athletics workouts Tuesday after six students and a trainer tested positive for…
Continue Reading Prosecutors appeal decision suppressing video in Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s prostitution case
Florida prosecutors pushed a state appeals court on Tuesday to overturn last year’s decision suppressing video of New England Patriots owner…
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Minor League Baseball 2020 season canceled
While Major League Baseball will be playing ball this season, Minor League Baseball players will not be suiting up in 2020. MLB has informed Minor…
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No El Paso Chihuahuas baseball as minor leagues cancel 2020 season
EL PASO, Texas – Baseball’s minor leagues canceled their seasons on Tuesday after Major League Baseball decided not to provide any players to…
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He was an athlete in the best shape of his life. Then Covid-19 nearly killed him
When Ahmad Ayyad woke up, he was delirious. He didn’t realize where he was, why there was a tube down his throat, or how long it had been since…
Continue Reading New study reveals ‘evident’ racial bias in TV football commentary
There is “evident” racial bias in the way football commentators refer to players of different skin colors, says a new study published on…
Continue Reading Atlanta Hawks to turn arena into a giant voting center
The Atlanta Hawks want to make voting safer and easier in their home city. On Monday, the team announced that their stadium, State Farm Arena, would…
Continue Reading Derby County footballer Andre Wisdom hospitalized after assault
Derby County defender Andre Wisdom is recovering in hospital after an “unprovoked assault and robbery,” according to a statement from the…
Continue Reading Nick Kyrgios calls Boris Becker a ‘doughnut’ after being labeled a ‘rat’ by tennis great
The fallout from Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour continues, with tennis great Boris Becker and current star Nick Kyrgios embroiled in a verbal…
Continue Reading Barcelona slaps $448 million buyout clause on new signing Miralem Pjanić
Barcelona has slapped an eye-watering buyout clause of nearly $450 million (400m euros) on new signing Miralem Pjanić. The midfielder will head to…
Continue Reading Set up to drive social change, this football club is helping save the lives of victims of gender-based violence
Puky Ramokoatsi believes football helped saved her life. It was her love of the sport that first drew her to Kick4Life, a charity founded in her…
Continue Reading NBA and players union to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ on courts in Orlando when season resumes
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association plan to paint the words “Black Lives Matter” on all courts when the season…
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Las Cruces Public Schools extend guidelines for summer workouts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Guidelines for a return to play for summer workouts in Las Cruces has been extended LCPS implemented district-wide safety…
Continue Reading Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing ‘personal health and safety’
Three players have decided to opt out of the rescheduled Major League Baseball season due to health concerns amid coronavirus outbreak. Washington…
Continue Reading Netflix announces Ava DuVernay-led series on Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick’s life story is headed to Netflix. The streaming giant announced a new limited series titled “Colin in Black &…
Continue Reading Shaquille O’Neal and Papa John’s have teamed up to launch an extra-large Shaq-a-Roni pizza
Calling all pizza lovers! Papa John’s and Shaquille O’Neal have launched a new extra-large “Shaq-a-Roni” pizza, made with…
Continue Reading Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has signed with the New England Patriots
Free agent quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, according to league sources ESPN’s Chris…
Continue Reading Summer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which is held every four years. The 2020 Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo…
Continue Reading Mercedes to race in black cars for 2020 in stand against racism
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team has announced that their cars will don a black livery for the 2020 season as a statement that the reigning…
Continue Reading Karim Benzema’s ‘magic’ assist gives Real Madrid the edge over Barcelona in La Liga title race
Ten years later, it was roles reversed. This time it was Karim Benzema providing the magical assist, rather than being on the end of it. The Real…
Continue Reading Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp urges fans not to gather in celebration after ugly scenes in the city
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged fans to “celebrate in a safe way” after thousands gathered in the city to mark the club’s…
Continue Reading Qatar’s 2022 World Cup ‘Diamond in the Desert’ stadium completed
Qatar’s third venue for the 2022 World Cup — the Education City Stadium — has been completed. Dubbed the “Diamond in the…
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Virtual baseball league gives athletes second chance at lost season
EL PASO, Texas – Athletes are missing out on their seasons, but also for a chance to put up numbers. If you’re trying impress college scouts, that…
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El Paso High School suspends on-campus workouts out of Covid-19 precaution; Other schools follow suit
EL PASO, Texas — Amid the growing cases of Covid-19 in the city, El Paso High School is suspending all football, volleyball, and cheer workouts…
Continue Reading Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Bugel dies at 80
Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Bugel has died at 80, the team has announced. Bugel coached for 32 NFL seasons during his career and is known as…
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