Sports Archives

McLaren signs long-term deal with karting star Ugo Ugochukwu

March 23, 2021 7:23 AM CNN Newsource

McLaren Racing has signed a long-term agreement with 13-year-old Ugo Ugochukwu, a promising karting champion from the United States. Ugochukwu has…

Olympic surfing hopeful Katherine Diaz, 22, killed by lightning while training

March 23, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

A 22-year-old Olympic surfing hopeful from El Salvador has died while training for an upcoming qualifying competition, the country’s surfing…

Sevilla goalkeeper Bono makes himself the unlikely hero with remarkable last-minute equalizer

March 23, 2021 3:49 AM CNN Newsource

Sevilla grabbed a dramatic last-second equalizer in Saturday’s La Liga clash against Valladolid — and the goal came from the unlikeliest…

UTEP volleyball sweeps its final road series versus LA Tech

March 22, 2021 9:38 PM UTEP Athletics

RUSTON, Louisiana – Head coach Ben Wallis said the Miners’ sweep of the Lady Techsters was yet another building block for the future of his…

NMSU’s Saenz selected as Collegiate Baseball Newspaper National Player of the Week

March 22, 2021 6:51 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The hits – and the awards – just keep on coming for NM State baseball’s Zerek Saenz. Shortly…

Colin Allred: Ex-NFL star Congressman bewildered by Jan 6 insurrection’s ‘rage and mob mentality’

March 22, 2021 4:00 PM CNN

As a second-term Congressman Colin Allred carefully respects the traditions of his hallowed workplace. “You can’t even step on the floor…

Juventus decides to keep ‘best in the world’ Cristiano Ronaldo

March 22, 2021 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Juventus beyond this season, the club’s managing director Fabio Paratici said after a 1-0 defeat to Benevento.…

‘Otherworldly’ Lionel Messi breaks Barcelona appearance record

March 22, 2021 5:05 AM CNN Newsource

Lionel Messi broke the club’s appearance record on Sunday as the Argentine featured in his 768th game for the Catalan giants. Messi celebrated…

International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for Tokyo 2020

March 21, 2021 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee…

Lakers superstar LeBron James ‘out indefinitely’ with ankle injury

March 20, 2021 9:32 PM CNN Newsource

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be out indefinitely after suffering a high ankle sprain in Saturday’s game, according to the…

NCAA is called out over the poor amenities for women players vs the men at tournament sites

March 20, 2021 11:01 AM CNN

The NCAA has come under fire over the lack of amenities, notably the workout equipment, at the women’s basketball tournament compared with the…

Soccer sex abuse scandal: Report is ‘kick in the teeth’ for survivors, says Paul Stewart

March 20, 2021 4:12 AM CNN Newsource

Paul Stewart played for the England international team and some of English football’s leading clubs, notably Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur…

Community Champion: Former San Eli Eagle headed to Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament

March 19, 2021 7:34 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – A basketball player from San Elizario is ready to put on her dancing shoes. Camila Contreras is a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth…

UTEP softball held scoreless by Texas Tech

March 19, 2021 6:29 PM UTEP Athletics

LUBBOCK, Texas – UTEP softball (4-10, 0-0 C-USA) was shutout and held to two hits in its two losses to Texas Tech (14-8, 0-0 Big XII) on day one of…

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard calls for action after his player accuses Slavia Prague opponent of racist abuse

March 19, 2021 12:09 PM CNN Newsource

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he hopes the alleged racism directed at his player Glen Kamara during a match on Thursday does not get…

Champions League quarterfinal draw: Bayern Munich to face PSG in repeat of 2020 final

March 19, 2021 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

It’s crunch time in the Champions League. We’re now down to the final eight teams and every club in the quarterfinals will have realistic…

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League exit branded a ‘disgrace’ by captain Hugo Lloris

March 19, 2021 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

Manager Jose Mourinho questioned Tottenham Hotspur’s “attitude” after defeat by Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League, while captain…

‘It was super cool just having that much melanin in Montana’: The climbers aiming to boost diversity

March 19, 2021 4:56 AM CNN Newsource

Whether it’s a comment about his hair or questioning his expertise, professional ice climber Manoah Ainuu is aware that people notice the…

Houston Texans star QB Deshaun Watson facing 3 lawsuits for alleged sexual assaults

March 18, 2021 7:04 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is being sued for alleged sexual assault by three women he had contacted to…

Despite early setbacks, UTEP tennis coach looking forward to successful season

March 18, 2021 4:50 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP tennis team has had to overcome some obstacles early in their season. A few weeks back there was a positive Covid-19 case…

Olympic triple jumper and rapper Will Claye on why his music career is more than a hobby

March 18, 2021 3:53 AM CNN

When he pictures the sight of a triple jumper traveling through the air, Will Claye’s mind turns to music. “It looks like the person is…

‘Unplayable’ Bayern Munich cruises into record-breaking 19th Champions League quarterfinal

March 18, 2021 2:48 AM CNN Newsource

Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi called Bayern Munich “unplayable” after his side was comfortably beaten by the German powerhouse in the…

UTEP track & field to open outdoor season at UTSA Invitational

March 17, 2021 6:54 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP track and field team will compete in its first outdoor event in almost two years after COVID-19 canceled the 2020 season.…

Fernando Alonso: ‘Hopefully I’m back as a better driver’

March 17, 2021 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

Fernando Alonso just can’t get enough of the thrill of traveling at speed. That goes for both two wheels as well as four. After stepping away…

Sabine Schmitz, ‘Queen of the Nürburgring,’ dead at 51

March 17, 2021 5:54 AM CNN Newsource

Tributes have flooded in for German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who has died at the age of 51. Widely known as the “Queen of the…

Manchester City remains on course to win an unprecedented quadruple, whether Pep Guardiola admits it or not

March 17, 2021 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

The Manchester City winning machine just keeps rolling on. Pep Guardiola’s team brushed aside Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 in the Champions…

Team New Zealand retains the America’s Cup in front of thousands of spectators

March 17, 2021 2:37 AM CNN Newsource

Team New Zealand (TNZ) retained the America’s Cup on Wednesday, defeating Italian outfit Luna Rossa 7-3 in the best-of-13 series. It’s…

Team New Zealand clinches series win over Italy’s Luna Rossa to retain the America’s Cup

March 16, 2021 10:12 PM Associated Press

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Team New Zealand has retained the America’s Cup by beating Italian challenger Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 36th match for…

UTEP women’s golf Places 6th at HBU Husky Invitational

March 16, 2021 7:54 PM UTEP Athletics

SUGAR LAND, Texas – The UTEP Women’s Golf team wrapped up play at the HBU Husky Invitational with the Miners finishing sixth as a team…

UTEP’S Souley Boum & Bryson Williams named to NABC All-District Team

March 16, 2021 5:05 PM UTEP Athletics

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – UTEP men’s basketball’s Souley Boum and Bryson Williams have been named National Association of Basketball Coaches…