NCAA stance means Reggie Bush won’t get Heisman Trophy back
By Jacob Lev and Steve Almasy, CNN Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) star who won the 2005 Heisman Trophy, won’t…
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Philadelphia Phillies-Washington Nationals game postponed by Major League Baseball because of Nationals’ Covid-19 issues
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Four Washington Nationals players and eight staffers have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing Major League Baseball to…
Continue Reading Raisman shares concern for Biles, calls USA Gymnastics ‘absolute disaster’
Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at…
Continue Reading Canadian swimmer’s success throws spotlight on China’s one-child policy
By Nectar Gan and Steve George, CNN A gold medal-winning Canadian swimmer has made waves in China for her Chinese heritage, sparking heated…
Continue Reading Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition
TOKYO, Japan — Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition…
Continue Reading How do elite athletes conquer their nerves?
How do elite athletes keep calm on the big stage? Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the science behind keeping…
Continue Reading U.S. star Katie Ledecky easily wins 1500 freestyle for 1st gold
TOKYO, Japan — When Katie Ledecky finally saw that familiar number next to her name, the emotions flooded to the surface at the Tokyo Aquatics…
Continue Reading Japan’s Ohashi wins women’s 200M individual medley; Hungarian favorite Hosszu doesn’t medal
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi has swept the women’s individual medley at the Tokyo Olympics. Ohashi rallied to win the 200-meter…
Continue Reading Hungary’s Kristof Milak wins 200M men’s butterfly, beating Phelps’ Olympic record
TOKYO (AP) — Kristof Milak of Hungary has romped to a dominating victory in the men’s 200-meter butterfly at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Milak won…
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El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi signs new contract with FC Dallas
DALLAS, Texas – El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi has become one of the rising stars in Major League Soccer this season. Therefore, it should come as no…
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Aussie swimmer Titmus beats American Ledecky again at Tokyo games
TOKYO, Japan — Ariarne Titmus has beaten Katie Ledecky again at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. In fact, Ledecky didn’t even win a medal —…
Continue Reading Group backed by LeBron James launches a campaign focused on criminal justice reform
By Amanda Jackson, CNN The political organization cofounded by NBA superstar LeBron James launched a new campaign Monday to promote voting rights and…
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Season tickets officially on sale for UTEP men’s & women’s basketball
EL PASO, Texas – With the completion of the renewal period of season tickets for both UTEP men’s and women’s basketball, new season tickets are…
Continue Reading This runner qualified for the Olympics but his DACA status almost kept him away from his dream
By Nicole Chavez, CNN When Luis Grijalva crossed the finish line at the NCAA track and field championships last month, he knew he could reach his…
Continue Reading Kansas City Chiefs plan to keep nickname but retire mascot ‘Warpaint’
By Kevin Dotson and Steve Almasy, CNN The NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs won’t be changing the team’s nickname anytime soon, but are…
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Big 12’s Texas, Oklahoma make formal request to join SEC
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Texas and Oklahoma made a request Tuesday to join the Southeastern Conference — in 2025 —- with SEC Commissioner Greg…
Continue Reading U.S. women take gymnastics silver as star Simone Biles out over ‘mental health’
RELATED CONTENT: LIVE Blog: Latest updates from Tokyo Olympics 2021 UPDATE #2: USA gymnast Simone Biles said she withdrew from Tuesday’s team…
Continue Reading Simone Biles says she wasn’t in right ‘headspace’ to compete and withdrew from gymnastics team final to protect herself
TOKYO (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee has won the gold medal in women’s gymnastics after U.S. star Simone Biles exited with a medical issue.…
Continue Reading Olympics schedule and events to watch Tuesday
By Chloe Melas and Marianne Garvey, CNN The 2020 Tokyo Olympics continue Tuesday. Here just some of the events that viewers can enjoy watching.…
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With Simone Biles out with medical issue, ROC beats United States for women’s gymnastics team title at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee has won the gold medal in women’s gymnastics after U.S. star Simone Biles exited with a medical issue.…
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Tokyo reports high of 2,848 new Covid-19 cases as Olympics are underway
TOKYO, Japan — Tokyo has reported its highest number of coronavirus infections, four days after the start of the Olympics. The Japanese capital…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka of Japan has been eliminated from the Olympic tennis tournament at the Tokyo Games
TOKYO (AP) — The host country’s superstar is out of the Tokyo Olympics. Naomi Osaka lost to former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova of…
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NMSU men’s golf adds Middle Tennessee transfer Cooper Sears
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The NM State men’s golf program and head coach Mike Dirks have announced the addition of…
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U.S. swimmer Lydia Jacoby wins gold in women’s 100M breaststroke, 1st Alaskan swim champ
TOKYO, Japan — Alaska has an Olympic swimming champion. Seventeen-year-old high schooler Lydia Jacoby gave the United States a victory in the…
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Russian Evgeny Rylov beats Ryan Murphy in 100M backstroke, ending US streak of 12 straight gold in men’s individual back
TOKYO, Japan —The American men have lost a backstroke race at the Olympic pool for the first time 1992. Russian athletes swept the top two spots in…
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Aussie swimmer Kaylee McKeown sets Olympic record in women’s 100M backstroke
TOKYO, Japan — Kaylee McKeown has given the Australian women another swimming gold medal. McKeown backed up her status as the world record-holder…
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El Paso native Ricardo Pepi named MLS Player of the Week after netting hat trick for Dallas FC
DALLAS, Texas — El Paso native and FC Dallas forward Ricardo Pepi has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Week for Week 15 of the 2021…
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Natalie Halbleib named Director of Basketball Operations for UTEP women’s basketball
EL PASO, Texas – Former Division II standout at Cameron University Natalie Halbleib has been named the director of basketball operations for UTEP…
Continue Reading Olympic schedule and events to watch Monday
By Marianne Garvey, CNN The 2020 Tokyo Olympics continue Monday. Here just some of the events that viewers can enjoy watching. (Don’t forget:…
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Chapin superstar KJ Lewis impresses at Peach Jam for AAU club
NORTH AUGUSTA, South Carolina – Chapin rising junior KJ Lewis already has a host of collegiate offers to his name. But after his impressive…
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