West Brom stuns Liverpool with late equalizer
Reigning Premier League champion Liverpool missed the chance to go five points clear at the top of the table as West Bromwich Albion salvaged a…
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Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at the age of 81
Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer, the Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday. “We are…
Continue Reading Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sold to Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle
The property formerly known as Neverland Ranch, home to the late Michael Jackson, has been purchased by Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle,…
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Naomi Osaka selected AP Female Athlete of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been selected by The Associated Press as the Female Athlete of the Year. The results were revealed…
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University of Utah football player & Texas native Ty Jordan dies at the age of 19
University of Utah star freshman running back Ty Jordan has died at the age of 19, the school announced on Saturday. Jordan was named the Pac-12…
Continue Reading Manchester United denied record-equaling Premier League away win by late Foxes equalizer
Leicester City came from behind twice to deny Manchester United a record-equaling 11th straight English Premier League away win in a 2-2 Boxing Day…
Continue Reading Tom Brady lifts Buccaneers into playoffs with record-breaking performance
Tom Brady marked his 300th regular season game with a stellar performance to lift the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into the NFL playoffs for the first time…
Continue Reading Wrestler Jon Huber dies at 41 from ‘non-Covid related lung issue,’ his wife says
Professional wrestler Jon Huber, known in the ring as both Luke Harper and Mr. Brodie Lee, died Saturday at the age of 41, according to World…
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UTEP Prepares to host Our Lady of the Lake Monday; fans still not allowed at games
EL PASO, Texas – After a short winter break the UTEP Miners will return to the court Monday at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP will host Our Lady of the…
Continue Reading Female jockey makes history in famous Boxing Day steeplechase
Bryony Frost made horse racing history as she became the first woman jockey to win the prestigious King George VI Chase with a “dream”…
Continue Reading Duke women’s basketball cancels rest of 2020-2021 season because of Covid-19 concerns
Duke University’s women’s basketball team will not play the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, citing health and safety concerns stemming…
Continue Reading Boston Celtics legend K.C. Jones has died at age 88
The word “legend” is often thrown around casually. But when it comes to K.C. Jones, there really is no other word that does him justice.…
Continue Reading Heisman Trophy Fast Facts
Here’s a look at college football’s Heisman Trophy. Facts The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the “most outstanding…
Continue Reading For the first time all season, an NFL coach will miss a game due to Covid-19 protocols
Players, assistant coaches and coordinators have all missed National Football League games this season under league Covid-19 protocols, but never has…
Continue Reading Chinese swimmer Sun Yang’s eight-year doping ban set aside by Swiss court ‘on grounds of bias’
China’s triple Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang has had an eight-year doping ban “set aside” by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court…
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NMSU basketball teams to play home conference games at Grand Canyon University
PHOENIX, Arizona – With the NMSU Aggies unable to play games in the state of New Mexico, NMSU has found a temporary home among a conference rival.…
Continue Reading NBA postpones Thunder-Rockets game because of Covid-19 and fines James Harden $50,000
HOUSTON, Texas — On the second day of the new NBA season, a game has been postponed due to Covid-19 — and a league star got hit with a…
Continue Reading NBA postpones Thunder-Rockets game due to Covid-19
On the second day of the new NBA season, a game has been postponed due to Covid-19 — and a league star has violated protocol. The NBA announced…
Continue Reading Tokyo Olympic Games: Opening and closing ceremonies to be pared back
The opening and closing ceremonies of Tokyo’s Olympic Games will be carried out with a “simpler, more restrained approach,” the…
Continue Reading How animals invaded the world of sport in 2020
A bit like cats meowing and dogs barking their way across the Internet, 2020 was a bumper year for animals in sport. Back in September, a blue macaw…
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UTEP wide receiver Devaughn Cooper enters transfer portal
EL PASO, Texas — Another UTEP football player has decided to leave the program. On Tuesday, wide receiver Devaughn Cooper announced on Twitter he’s…
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Former NMSU basketball coach Lou Henson nominated for Naismith Hall of Fame
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Lou Henson has been inducted into several hall of fames, but the one that’s eluded him is the biggest one of all. That all…
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Part-owner of Ruidoso Downs, telecommunications exec Stan Sigman dies at 73
RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico – One of the owners of Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino has died. The track announced that Stan Sigman died Monday at…
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New Mexico State Aggies grow brand with official coffee
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico State University Aggies are growing their brand with a new coffee. Named after the desert peak that looms…
Continue Reading Using a fitness tracker could get you to walk an extra mile a day
People walk almost an extra mile each day if they have an activity tracker on their smartphone or watch, a study has found. Researchers analyzed…
Continue Reading New NBA season to test LeBron James’ ability to defy expectations of age
The opening day of the 2020-21 NBA season is unlike any other. It has been just 71 days since the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship.…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi says he felt ‘really bad all of summer’ amid potential transfer away from Barcelona
With a difficult summer behind him, Lionel Messi says he is determined to “fight for everything” at Barcelona this season. The Argentine…
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Bill Macatee: An El Paso sports voice for all to hear
EL PASO, Texas – Bill Macatee has painted the scene of sport for over four decades from behind the microphone as a sportscaster. You may know Macatee…
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El Paso’s own Aaron Jones selected for the 2021 NFL Pro Bowl roster
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The Green Bay Packers are among four NFL teams that each have seven players selected to the Pro Bowl. Among those Packers…
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2 UTEP football players named 2nd team All-CUSA, 2 named All-Freshmen
EL PASO, Texas – Two UTEP football players were named to the second team All-Conference USA squad and two were named to the All-Freshmen team. UTEP…
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