Eliud Kipchoge’s record-breaking Nike shoes to be banned
A range of high-tech Nike shoes which have revolutionized running have escaped a ban, but advanced prototypes and trainers with thick soles and…
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Kobe Bryant’s family says inaccurate reports are adding to the pain after his death
Kobe Bryant’s family is requesting privacy following the death of the NBA star and his daughter, saying inaccurate reports are only adding to…
Continue Reading Barcelona signs 20-year-old and then gives him $550 million price tag
Barcelona has signed one of the most highly rated youngsters in world football — and immediately put an asking price of more than half a…
Continue Reading Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev to set up first Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic
The lights went out at Rod Laver Arena on Friday but Dominic Thiem’s star shines brighter than ever after the Austrian reached his first grand…
Continue Reading ‘Go back to your country’: Rugby star Maxime Mbanda recalls racist abuse
It was the verbal insult that hit Maxime Mbanda the hardest, even after his car had been smashed and he was threatened with a crowbar. The rugby star…
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Premier League January spending reaches $2 billion, but transfers come with a warning sign
Time and again, the January transfer window has proven to be a minefield for English Premier League clubs looking to make big money signings. So why…
Continue Reading Jake Paul knocks out AnEsonGib in latest YouTuber boxing match
YouTube star Jake Paul needed less than a round to take down AnEsonGib in the latest boxing match between social media celebrities. American Paul…
Continue Reading US women’s soccer star Carli Lloyd eyes ‘potential’ future career as kicker in NFL
Carli Lloyd has played in soccer World Cup finals. She’s played in Olympic gold medal games. She’s played in domestic cup finals. But…
Continue Reading Why Italy remembers Kobe Bryant ‘as a son, not as a star’
Kobe Bryant may have made his name in the US but some of his most formative years were spent in Italy. It’s where he watched his father Joe…
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NMSU survives scare by CSU Bakersfield, 61-57
Nothing has come easy for the NMSU Aggies this season, but they still find ways to win. NMSU once again found themselves in the win column after…
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UTEP back in win column following 67-66 victory over Middle Tennessee
It was a much needed win for the UTEP Miners Thursday night at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners survived a scare from Middle Tennessee by just one…
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Only casino sports book in southern New Mexico expects to see hefty Super Bowl wagering
MESCALERO, New Mexico — Billions of dollars are spent every year on sports betting. Historically, a big part of that money has been gambled…
Continue Reading Public memorial service for Kobe Bryant and other helicopter victims might be weeks away, sources say
A public memorial service for NBA legend Kobe Bryant and the other eight helicopter crash victims is not likely to take place soon, two sources with…
Continue Reading Tom Brady’s post to social media causes quite the stir
Hey, Tom Brady, future free agent quarterback, would it have troubled you to add a caption to your social media post? A lot of people are worried…
Continue Reading John Andretti, NASCAR driver and nephew of Mario Andretti, dies from colon cancer
NASCAR driver John Andretti, a nephew of racing legend Mario Andretti, has died from colon cancer, according to a tweet from Andretti Autosport. John…
Continue Reading The NBA will honor Kobe Bryant with a new NBA All-Star Game format
The NBA will honor the life of Kobe Bryant by changing the format of its 2020 All-Star Game in Chicago. The new format is set up to maximize money…
Continue Reading Bill Gates’ daughter Jennifer engaged to Egyptian equestrian Nayel Nassar
Bill Gates‘ daughter Jennifer Gates has announced her engagement to Egyptian show jumper Nayel Nassar. The Microsoft founder’s eldest…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will honor Kobe Bryant in Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl LIV halftime show promises more songs than ever, more dancers on stage than ever, and a tribute to Kobe Bryant. During a Miami press…
Continue Reading Daniele de Rossi wears impressive disguise to attend Rome derby
Former Roma star Daniele de Rossi went to great — and pretty impressive — lengths to ensure he could enjoy the Rome derby without being…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer to reach eighth Australian Open final
To beat Novak Djokovic you have to be at your very best, but it was an ailing Roger Federer who succumbed 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 6-3 to usher the defending…
Continue Reading China delays start of football season as Wuhan coronavirus cases top 7,000
All football matches in mainland China will be postponed because of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, according to the country’s governing…
Continue Reading Christine Sinclair breaks all-time international goalscoring record
Canada striker Christine Sinclair scored her 185th international goal to break the men’s and women’s scoring record. Sinclair, who was on…
Continue Reading Sofia Kenin ends ‘Barty Party’ at Australian Open, will face Garbine Muguruza in final
It was fun while it lasted but the “Barty Party” at the Australian Open came to an end Thursday courtesy of a tenacious American who…
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