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NBA reporter and analyst Sekou Smith dies from Covid-19

January 27, 2021 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

Sekou Smith, NBA reporter and analyst, has died from Covid-19. He was 48. Smith covered the league for more than two decades. He worked for NBA TV…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores, clashes with Romelu Lukaku and gets red card in fiery Milan derby

January 27, 2021 3:31 AM CNN

Talk about a busy evening. Zlatan Ibrahimović generated plenty of headlines on Tuesday in the Milan derby — and then some. From scoring to…

#25 Bel-Air overcomes state ranking jitters, closes out Hanks

January 26, 2021 10:52 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – The Bel-Air Highlanders’ boys’ basketball team have been cruising all season long, but had yet to face the pressure of playing with…

There will be no inductees in the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021

January 26, 2021 8:26 PM CNN Newsource

The National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021 is empty. None of the 25 eligible candidates received the minimum of 75% of ballots cast to be…

YouTube star Jake Paul to face former UFC fighter Ben Askren in April boxing match

January 26, 2021 5:43 PM CNN Newsource

Jake Paul, the YouTube star turned boxer, has his next match lined up. The controversial internet personality will face former UFC fighter Ben Askren…

Voters decide against electing any new players to the baseball Hall of Fame for 2021; Schilling was among those eligible

January 26, 2021 4:18 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — The Baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits —…

Rafael Nadal calls for ‘wider perspective’ from players in quarantine ahead of the Australian Open

January 26, 2021 12:53 PM CNN

Rafael Nadal says he feels “privileged” to be playing in this year’s Australian Open as he called on his fellow stars to have a…

Thomas Tuchel appointed Chelsea manager

January 26, 2021 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

Chelsea has confirmed former Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel as its new boss, a day after Frank Lampard was let go by the Premier League…

Budweiser is skipping the Super Bowl for the first time in nearly four decades

January 26, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

Budweiser’s Clydesdale horses have become synonymous with the Super Bowl. But this year, they’re getting a rest: For the first time in 37…

Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports, right up to his death

January 26, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died tragically last year at age 41, will likely be best known for his gifts with the roundball. He was one of the best…

Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports

January 26, 2021 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died tragically last year at age 41, will likely be best known for his gifts with the roundball. He was one of the…

‘I still have trouble with it’: One year on, Lakers stars struggle to come to terms with Kobe Bryant’s death

January 26, 2021 1:59 AM CNN Newsource

“Man, it’s a saying that time heals all,” LeBron James said following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over Chicago on Saturday.…

Kobe Bryant: ‘I still have trouble with it’: One year on, Lakers stars struggle to come to terms with NBA great’s death

January 26, 2021 1:06 AM CNN Newsource

“Man, it’s a saying that time heals all,” LeBron James said following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over Chicago on Saturday.…

New Mexico State wins in ‘home game’ at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center

January 25, 2021 11:02 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP left a key under the mat for their I-10 rivals New Mexico State, as the Aggies knocked off Western New Mexico 70-41 in a “home…

Nick Kyrgios feels ‘safe’ ahead of the Australian Open as he credits the country for its Covid-19 response

January 25, 2021 8:00 PM CNN Newsource

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he feels safe at the prospect of playing in this year’s Australian Open as he played down complaints from fellow…

Tom Brady’s dad reveals ‘life and death’ battle with Covid-19

January 25, 2021 6:28 PM CNN Newsource

Tom Brady’s father spent almost three weeks in the hospital with Covid-19, he revealed Monday, calling it a “matter of life and…

New Mexico State to play Western New Mexico at Haskins Center; game televised on El Paso-Las Cruces CW

January 25, 2021 2:39 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — After over 24 hours of negotiating it appears as if New Mexico State will play Monday at the Don Haskins Center, home of their…

At least 20 people tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a high school wrestling tournament

January 25, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

More than 20 student athletes, staff and spectators who attended a wrestling tournament in Louisiana have tested positive for Covid-19. Now, the…

‘Like LeBron and Jordan playing in the Finals’: It’s Tom Brady versus Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl

January 25, 2021 8:31 AM CNN Newsource

It’s the meeting of the G.O.A.T. and his potential successor — and fans are salivating at the prospect. Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes…

Chelsea sacks manager Frank Lampard

January 25, 2021 7:46 AM CNN

Chelsea has parted company with manager Frank Lampard, the club announced on Monday. Lampard’s last game in charge was Sunday’s 3-1…

Gymnast Nia Dennis earns praise for her ‘Black excellence’ routine

January 25, 2021 6:41 AM CNN Newsource

The reviews are in for gymnast Nia Dennis’ “Black excellence” floor routine and they’re nothing short of sensational. Dennis,…

Dustin Poirier defeats Conor McGregor with a knockout in the 2nd round

January 25, 2021 2:42 AM CNN

American mixed martial arts fighter Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor early Sunday in a much-anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship re-match…

Kansas City Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV

January 25, 2021 2:18 AM CNN Newsource

The Kansas City Chiefs will be going head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV. The game is set for February 7 at Raymond James…

For Andress athlete Jeremiah Cooper, Division-I football runs in the family

January 24, 2021 11:16 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Andress super-athlete Jeremiah Cooper can burn you two ways; as a wide receiver, or as a defensive back. Division-I football…

Defending champion Kansas City Chiefs advance to face Tampa Bay Bucs in Super Bowl

January 24, 2021 8:05 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — It took the Kansas City Chiefs five frustrating decades to make their second Super Bowl appearance. Now, the defending…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading to the Super Bowl

January 24, 2021 6:30 PM CNN Newsource

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed to the Super Bowl after defeating the Green Bay Packers 31-26 in the NFC championship Sunday. This will be the…

Bataan Memorial Death March returns after being canceled in 2020 but with a radically different look

January 24, 2021 5:35 PM David Burge

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico – After being canceled last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the Borderland’s premier events…

Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 to win NFC Championship; El Paso’s Jones goes out with chest injury

January 24, 2021 4:41 AM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Green Bay running back Aaron Jones left Sunday’s NFC championship game early in the third quarter with a chest injury…

Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady releases a hype video ahead of the NFC Championship game

January 24, 2021 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady dropped a hype video shortly before his team took the field Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC title…

Mesut Ozil joins Fenerbahce from Arsenal as he vows to be a ‘Gunner for life’

January 24, 2021 10:45 AM CNN Newsource

The long-running saga between Mesut Ozil and Arsenal came to an end on Sunday as it was announced that the midfielder has joined Fenerbahce on a…