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UTEP looking to extend win streak to 10; Kevin Baker previews matchup against FAU

February 19, 2021 5:32 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP (14-5, 11-3 C-USA) will look to build on its nine-game winning streak as the Miners host Florida Atlantic (6-8, 4-6 C-USA) in…

NCAA will allow up to 25% capacity at all rounds of the men’s basketball tournament

February 19, 2021 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

The NCAA announced Friday it will allow a limited number of fans to attend all rounds of the 2021 Division I Men’s Basketball Championship…

Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei says he’ll never forget kindness of Israeli team ahead of Tel Aviv tournament

February 19, 2021 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei, who refused to return home after being ordered to withdraw from the 2019 World Judo Championships to avoid facing an…

Sarah Thomas: Kicked out of the men’s basketball league, she set her sights on the Super Bowl

February 19, 2021 4:49 AM CNN

The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!”…

Kicked out of the men’s basketball league, Sarah Thomas set her sights on the Super Bowl

February 19, 2021 4:41 AM CNN Newsource

The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!”…

Bruno Fernandes nets brilliant brace to inspire Manchester United to victory against Real Sociedad

February 19, 2021 2:19 AM CNN Newsource

A superb Bruno Fernandes once again inspired Manchester United to victory Thursday as the Premier League side took full control of its Europa League…

High School Basketball Playoffs: Chapin punches ticket to area round following win over Horizon

February 18, 2021 10:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The Chapin Huskies are moving on to the area round of the Class 5A boys high school playoffs. Thursday night in the bi-district…

UTEP men’s golf set to open Spring season at Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

February 18, 2021 9:52 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Men’s Golf team will open the 2021 spring season this weekend as the Miners travel to compete in the Wyoming Desert…

UTEP softball squares off with Northern Colorado in two doubleheaders

February 18, 2021 6:49 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP softball (0-4) welcomes Northern Colorado (0-0) for the first games of its season at Helen of Troy Field with another pair…

NM Racing Commission votes to cancel racing season at Sunland Park Racetrack; no Sunland Derby

February 18, 2021 4:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — For the second straight year there will not be a Sunland Derby at the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. On Thursday,…

NMSU baseball season opener at UNLV cancelled due to positive Covid-19 tests

February 18, 2021 4:22 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, Texas – The New Mexico State baseball team will have to wait a little longer to return to the field. Thursday, NMSU announced the team’s…

UTEP men’s basketball games at FAU moved to Sunday & Monday

February 18, 2021 3:49 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Due to changes in travel accommodations stemming from the winter storms in the state of Texas, the UTEP-Florida Atlantic series will…

El Paso County to hold registration for youth sports

February 18, 2021 12:51 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Parks and Recreation have officially announced registration for the spring season of youth sports will take place…

El Paso Chihuahuas unveil 2021 baseball schedule as part of revamped minor leagues

February 18, 2021 11:16 AM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Baseball’s minor league teams, including the El Paso Chihuahuas, will shift to regionalized six-game series with a common off…

LGBTQ campaign backed by German footballers hailed as a ‘step in the right direction’

February 18, 2021 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

More than 800 professional footballers in Germany have backed a campaign offering support to LGBTQ players. The campaign has been launched by the…

‘Oh my gosh, are you that snowboarder?’ Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim goes to Princeton

February 18, 2021 3:41 AM CNN Newsource

The first day in a new school or job is never easy, especially trying to navigate those awkward meet and greets as you get to know potential new…

South American football giant Colo-Colo narrowly avoids relegation after nerve-shredding playoff

February 18, 2021 2:30 AM CNN Newsource

You could have been forgiven for thinking that the jubilant scenes on the pitch were part of a trophy celebration. There were hugs and tears —…

Naomi Osaka denies Serena Williams a shot at record-tying 24th major title at Australian Open

February 18, 2021 2:12 AM CNN Newsource

Serena Williams has been denied her opportunity to match Australian Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles after she was beaten by…

Serena Williams’ latest bid for 24th Grand Slam singles title ends in loss to Naomi Osaka in Australian Open semifinals

February 17, 2021 9:31 PM Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka has stopped Serena Williams’ latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title in the…

South Korean volleyball twins Lee Jae-yeong and Lee Da-yeong dropped amid bullying scandal

February 17, 2021 8:51 PM CNN Newsource

South Korean volleyball twins Lee Jae-yeong and Lee Da-yeong have been dropped from their national and club sides amid claims of teenage bullying.…

Erling Haaland nets wonderful brace as Borussia Dortmund beats Sevilla in the Champions League

February 17, 2021 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

A day after Kylian Mbappe lit up the Champions League with an impressive hat trick against Barcelona, Erling Braut Haaland netted a wonderful brace…

UTEP hopeful winning ways will continue as final road games approach

February 17, 2021 4:29 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners are hoping to end the regular season on a high note. With four games left to play this season, the Miners are…

NMSU football to open Spring season Sunday at the Sun Bowl

February 17, 2021 3:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State football team will soon return to the gridiron as they prepare to kickoff their Spring season. The…

Atlanta’s mayor is urging NBA fans not to come to town for the All-Star Game

February 17, 2021 1:42 PM CNN Newsource

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, referring to the coronavirus pandemic, is urging fans not to throng to Atlanta for the NBA All-Star Game. “Under…

NASCAR Fast Facts

February 17, 2021 11:55 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Facts It is the main governing body for stock car racing in the…

‘The Ghost of the B’: Specter of relegation haunts South American football giant Colo-Colo

February 17, 2021 11:41 AM CNN Newsource

The unthinkable could be about to happen. Chilean football club Colo-Colo, the biggest and most successful club in the country, faces relegation from…