Legendary former NMSU basketball coach Lou Henson dies at age 88
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Lou Henson, whose 41-year career as a collegiate head coach made him the all-time winningest basketball coach at both New…
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Nick Markakis of the Braves opts back in to MLB season
Saying he might have made a rash decision, Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis said Wednesday he is opting back into the Major League Baseball…
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ACC limits football schedule to 11 games; Notre Dame will play 10 ACC foes and be eligible for the conference title game
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Notre Dame will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season as part of a plan to play 10 league games and start the…
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The NBA and players’ union say no players tested positive for the coronavirus, one day before the season restarts
On the eve of the restart of the NBA season, the league and players’ union announced on Wednesday that none of the 344 players tested since…
Continue Reading NBA player Michael Porter Jr. claims coronavirus ‘is being used for population control … overblown’
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said during a Q&A session on Snapchat Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic “is being used for…
Continue Reading Kaepernick and Fauci will be honored as Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award laureates
Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick are being honored as 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights…
Continue Reading Baltimore Ravens superfan Mo Gaba has died at 14
Mo Gaba, a young Baltimore Ravens superfan who was blind and battled cancer, has died, according to tweets from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and the…
Continue Reading UFC President Dana White on sports in 2020: ‘This isn’t going to work outside of a bubble’
Dana White is nothing if not steadfast in his belief that he knows exactly what he is doing. The president of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)…
Continue Reading A doctor and former football player warns it’s not safe for the NFL to start the season
A former football player turned doctor said he remains concerned about the safety of organized sports as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage in…
Continue Reading Premier League star Wilfried Zaha says he’s ‘scared’ to open Instagram due to number of racist messages
Premier League star Wilfried Zaha admits he’s “scared” to open Instagram due to the number of racist messages he receives. Earlier…
Continue Reading New Zealand mourns death of former All Blacks captain Andy Haden
The rugby world is paying tribute to Andy Haden, the former All Blacks captain who passed away on Wednesday aged 69. Haden played 117 games for New…
Continue Reading Miami Marlins’ season on hold after more players test positive for Covid-19
The remainder of the shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season saw itself further imperiled Tuesday after a coronavirus outbreak on the Miami…
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Community Champions: NABC honors 5 Miners for outstanding academic achievement
EL PASO, Texas — The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has announced the 2019-20 NABC Honors Court, as Ountae Campbell, Gilles…
Continue Reading Family of an Oakland A’s superfan honors his memory with cutout in the stands
The Oakland Athletics are playing to near-empty stadiums this season because of Covid-19, but fans might catch a glimpse of superfan Sal Valencia…
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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes becomes part owner of the Kansas City Royals
Fresh off his record-setting NFL contract, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already putting his newfound wealth to use. Mahomes has…
Continue Reading A growing list of New England Patriots players opt out of 2020 season over Covid-19 fears
A growing list of players with the New England Patriots are putting safety first and opting out of the 2020 NFL season. Three-time Super Bowl…
Continue Reading Miami Marlins decided in a group chat to play Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies
Ahead of the Miami Marlins’ game Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Marlins found out that starting pitcher Jose Urena would not be…
Continue Reading Kingdom of Bahrain purchases stake in French club Paris FC
The Kingdom of Bahrain has bought a 20% stake in French side Paris FC, the newest reflection of the Middle East’s growing influence in European…
Continue Reading Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight Justin Gaethje in October return, says UFC president Dana White
Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to the Octagon in October to fight Justin Gaethje, according to Dana White. The UFC president confirmed the…
Continue Reading What I learned from watching 92 games of Premier League football in a row
For some reason, once ‘Project Restart’ was given the go ahead, the thought occurred: wouldn’t it make for a fascinating experiment…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton clarifies anti-vaccine Instagram post after backlash
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has clarified his views on a potential coronavirus vaccine after sharing an anti-vaccination post on social…
Continue Reading No beer, no food and less chanting. The new normal for baseball fans in South Korea
South Korean baseball fans are back. Ten percent of stadiums are now allowed to be filled, with spectators scattered throughout the stands and a…
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Major League Baseball season start overshadowed by Covid-19
Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez said he’s “scared.” The MLB team manager, who underwent a heart procedure last year,…
Continue Reading Former NFL player Dana Stubblefield convicted of rape
A former NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers was convicted of rape and other charges in a California courtroom Monday. Dana Stubblefield, 49, was…
Continue Reading NFL cancels preseason games ahead of 2020 season, commissioner says
There will be no preseason games for the National Football League this year, according to an open letter published Monday by Commissioner Roger…
Continue Reading Former UCLA soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleads guilty in college admissions scandal
Former UCLA men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleaded guilty Monday for his role in the college admissions scandal, the US Attorney’s…
Continue Reading Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak pushes MLB to postpone three games
A number of players and coaches on the Miami Marlins tested positive for Covid-19, pushing Major League Baseball to postpone three games and raising…
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NMSU to face Northwestern on the gridiron in 2023
Las Cruces, NM – Hopefully by 2023 Covid-19 will be in the rear view mirror, and the NMSU Aggies are looking ahead toward that football season. Â New…
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UTEP Tennis Team Secures ITA All-Academic Team Status
El Paso, TX – For the fifth straight year, the UTEP tennis team has been named an ITA All-Academic Team. Furthermore, nine members of the squad were…
Continue Reading Dr. Anthony Fauci’s baseball card just became one of the best selling in Topps’ history
Dr. Anthony Fauci threw an abysmal first pitch to kick off the historic 2020 Major League Baseball season. But fans of the renowned disease expert…
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