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Diego Maradona dies after suffering heart failure

November 25, 2020 9:22 PM CNN

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona, who has died aged 60, succumbed to heart failure, a source from the Argentinian Justice Ministry present at…

‘We will play football together in heaven,’ says Pele in tribute to Diego Maradona

November 25, 2020 9:20 PM CNN

Soccer icon Pele has paid a moving tribute to his “great friend” Diego Maradona after the Argentine died at the age of 60 after suffering…

Community Champions: El Paso Tigers remain in the hunt for a volleyball state title

November 25, 2020 8:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Tigers have had to overcome a lot of obstacles off the volleyball court, but they still managed to find success. Monday,…

NMSU, UNM teams adjusting to long-term life on the road

November 25, 2020 8:00 PM Associated Press

PHOENIX, Arizona — Johnny McCants and his New Mexico State teammates have settled into a routine less than a week after the team temporarily…

Diego Maradona dies after suffering cardiac arrest

November 25, 2020 7:54 PM CNN

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona has died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 60, his lawyer Matias Morla confirmed to CNN. The…

UTEP women’s basketball steals OT thriller from New Mexico State, 80-76

November 25, 2020 5:09 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – Sophomore Katia Gallegos and senior Dejanae Roebuck notched career-high point performances en route to UTEP women’s…

Markus Paul, strength coach for the Dallas Cowboys, dies at age 54

November 25, 2020 5:28 PM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — Markus Paul, strength and conditioning coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, has died. The 54-year-old experienced a non-Covid-19…

College basketball season tips off during coronavirus surge, with March Madness the ultimate goal

November 25, 2020 3:54 PM CNN

Even before a single second was played Wednesday on opening day of the 2020-21 college basketball season, the coronavirus pandemic was putting…

‘We will play football together in heaven,’ says Pele in tribute to Diego Maradona

November 25, 2020 3:46 PM CNN

Soccer icon Pele has paid a moving tribute to his “great friend” Diego Maradona after the Argentine died at the age of 60 after suffering…

Diego Maradona dies of heart attack at the age of 60

November 25, 2020 1:03 PM CNN

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona has died of a heart attack at the age of 60, his lawyer Matias Morla confirmed to CNN. The Argentine Football…

Ravens-Steelers Thanksgiving matchup postponed due to Covid-19 cases

November 25, 2020 12:58 PM CNN

The Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers game scheduled for Thanksgiving night has been postponed and moved to Sunday due to positive Covid-19 cases…

Diego Maradona dies aged 60

November 25, 2020 12:20 PM CNN

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60. The Argentine Football Association confirmed the news on Wednesday and posted a…

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, one of the all-time greatest players, dies at 60

November 25, 2020 10:50 AM Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that…

Alabama’s Nick Saban tests positive for Covid-19 and is displaying symptoms

November 25, 2020 10:34 AM CNN

For the second time, Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban, 68, has tested positive for Covid-19, the University of Alabama said in a…

On the same day that NFL celebrates landmark moment, Colin Kaepernick says he’s being ‘denied employment’

November 25, 2020 5:30 AM CNN

It was a Monday that threw into sharp focus the issues of diversity and inclusion that face the NFL. For the first time in the league’s…

Dan Carter pays tribute to French rugby great Christophe Dominici, who has died aged 48

November 25, 2020 5:28 AM CNN

Former All Blacks star Dan Carter has paid tribute to Christophe Dominici, who passed away on Tuesday aged 48, saying he encapsulated the stylish way…

Dan Carter pays tribute to French rugby great Christophe Dominici, who has died aged 48

November 25, 2020 5:28 AM CNN

Former All Blacks star Dan Carter has paid tribute to Christophe Dominici, who passed away on Tuesday aged 48, saying he encapsulated the stylish way…

Emily Kristine Pedersen is a star on the rise after back-to-back Tour wins

November 25, 2020 4:40 AM CNN

While 2020 has been a challenging year for most, Denmark’s Emily Kristine Pedersen at least is enjoying a breakthrough season for the ages.…

Emily Kristine Pedersen is a star on the rise after back-to-back Tour wins

November 25, 2020 4:40 AM CNN

While 2020 has been a challenging year for most, Denmark’s Emily Kristine Pedersen at least is enjoying a breakthrough season for the ages.…

Australian Open ‘likely’ to be postponed by ‘one or two weeks’

November 25, 2020 1:55 AM CNN

Next year’s Australian Open will “likely” be postponed by “one or two weeks,” according to an announcement by the state…

Australian Open ‘likely’ to be postponed by ‘one or two weeks’

November 25, 2020 1:55 AM CNN

Next year’s Australian Open will “likely” be postponed by “one or two weeks,” according to an announcement by the state…

Fred Sasakamoose, Indigenous NHL trailblazer, dies at 86 after battle with Covid-19

November 24, 2020 9:21 PM CNN

Fred Sasakamoose, the National Hockey League’s first Indigenous player, died Tuesday at 86, according to his son Neil Sasakamoose, who…

Dana Dimel looks ahead to showdown against Rice this weekend

November 24, 2020 8:16 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – After nearly two weeks without a game, the UTEP Miners finally have a game to look forward to. UTEP (3-4) will take the field in…

Bruno Fernandes scores stunning goal in Manchester United win but denies himself chance of a hat trick

November 24, 2020 8:09 PM CNN

Bruno Fernandes was in inspirational form during Manchester United‘s 4-1 win against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday.…

UTEP men add 6-9 swingman with big wingspan, ‘high ceiling’ for 2021-22 season

November 26, 2020 6:46 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team announced Tuesday the signing of a 6-foot-9 swingman from Canada. Khalfani Hill, a guard and…

Family of El Paso NFL stars Aaron and Alvin Jones hand out turkeys to Hawkins Elementary families in need

November 24, 2020 5:56 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas– Aaron and Alvin Jones are known for their skills on the football field, but on Tuesday some El Paso families were able to see the…

Tipoff times changed for UTEP men’s, women’s hoops openers after fans nixed

November 24, 2020 7:34 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – Game times for the UTEP men’s and women’s basketball openers on Wednesday have been changed after it was announced that no…

San Elizario Eagles soar to new heights with another 4A cross country state title

November 24, 2020 3:15 PM Adrian Ochoa

ROUND ROCK, Texas – The San Elizario boys cross country team has done it again. Tuesday, the Eagles won another state title to add to their trophy…

Maternity support for female footballers welcomed as ‘essential step’ for the game

November 24, 2020 8:51 AM CNN

Proposed new measures supporting female professional footballers who have children during their playing careers have been welcomed as an…

Maternity support for female footballers welcomed as ‘essential step’ for the game

November 24, 2020 8:51 AM CNN

Proposed new measures supporting female professional footballers who have children during their playing careers have been welcomed as an…