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Washington high school football coach to take appeal over prayer to Supreme Court

July 19, 2021 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter A high school football coach who was banned from taking a knee for a brief personal prayer after…

Daniel Johnson becomes first NMSU alum to hit MLB home run; keys Cleveland Indians’ win

July 18, 2021 11:31 PM Nate Ryan

OAKLAND, California – New Mexico State alum Daniel Johnson clearly feels comfortable at home. The Oakland, CA area-native hit his first career home…

US tennis star to miss Olympics after positive Covid-19 test

July 19, 2021 8:16 AM CNN

American tennis hopeful Cori “Coco” Gauff will miss the Tokyo Olympics after announcing on Twitter she tested positive for coronavirus. CNN’s Andy…

Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff will miss the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19

July 19, 2021 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera and Kevin Dotson, CNN American tennis hopeful Cori “Coco” Gauff will miss the Tokyo Olympics after announcing on Twitter…

Shooting near Nationals Park puts renewed focus on another weekend of gun violence in US

July 19, 2021 10:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, CNN A series of shootings over the weekend in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and other American cities underscored the…

Biden to welcome Super Bowl champion Buccaneers to White House

July 19, 2021 5:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden will welcome the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the White House on Tuesday, an official tells…

Several shot outside stadium, halting Padres at Nationals game

July 17, 2021 7:55 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after a shooting outside…

Locomotive FC turn out Lights; unbeaten at home in last year

July 18, 2021 12:58 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – July 17, 2021 – El Paso Locomotive (7-1-3, 24 points) claimed a 1-0 clean sheet over Las Vegas Lights FC at home…

Tokyo 2020: Two South African footballers test positive for Covid-19 in Olympic Village

July 18, 2021 6:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung, CNN Just days before the Olympics are set to begin, three members from South Africa’s Olympic football team have tested…

Video shows chaos inside Nationals Park after gunfire heard

July 19, 2021 10:46 AM CNN

Social media video shows the scene inside Nationals Park after gunshots were heard outside the stadium. Washington, DC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety…

1st positive Covid tests for 2 athletes in Tokyo’s Olympic Village

July 17, 2021 9:49 PM Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for Covid-19, the first to do so with the Games opening on…

San Diego-Washington baseball game suspended with police saying several people shot outside stadium

July 17, 2021 8:18 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after a shooting…

Canada gives Blue Jays an exemption on border restrictions that will allow them to play in Toronto July 30

July 16, 2021 4:37 PM Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays were given approval from the Canadian government on Friday for an exemption on border restrictions that would…

UTEP Softball: Hubbard completes 2021 signing class, adds CSUN outfielder Savannah Favre

July 16, 2021 4:09 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced the last addition to his 2021 roster with his fifth transfer outfielder Savannah…

Richard Sherman says he is remorseful for actions that led to his arrest, pleads not guilty to misdemeanors

July 16, 2021 8:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson and Andy Rose, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman, who was arrested this week in King County, Washington, said Friday he is remorseful for…

‘Naomi Osaka’ portrays a young athlete wrestling with the weight of stardom

July 16, 2021 7:20 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Naomi Osaka” tackles a lot more than just tennis, but this Netflix docuseries (really just a 110-minute…

U.S. men’s basketball game against Australia set for Friday has been canceled because of health and safety protocols

July 15, 2021 9:25 PM Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) – The United States’ men’s basketball exhibition game against Australia scheduled for Friday night in Las Vegas has been…

UTEP soccer releases complete 2021 schedule

July 15, 2021 4:58 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Road match-ups at powerhouses Texas A&M and Texas Tech, a home contest vs. I-10 rival NM State and eight Conference USA games…

Long Island teen with 90+ mph fastball is the first known Orthodox Jewish player drafted in Major League Baseball

July 15, 2021 4:26 PM CNN Newsource

By David Williams, CNN Right handed pitcher Jacob Steinmetz has a fastball in the 90-94 mph range, a wicked curve ball and a deeply-held religious…

Aaron & Alvin Jones host football camp at alma mater Burges HS

July 15, 2021 3:08 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — On the field that they used to play on less than ten years ago, El Paso’s native sons Aaron and Alvin Jones hosted their annual…

In 911 calls before Richard Sherman’s arrest, wife said Sherman was threatening suicide

July 15, 2021 7:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, Andy Rose and Amir Vera, CNN Calls made to 911 before NFL player Richard Sherman’s early Wednesday arrest in King County,…

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ lets LeBron James jump into Michael Jordan’s shoes

July 15, 2021 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Debates over LeBron James’ greatness compared to Michael Jordan on a basketball court will continue in perpetuity,…

NFL star Richard Sherman arrested in domestic violence case, police say

July 14, 2021 7:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Ray Sanchez and Homero De la Fuente, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly trying to break into the home of…

Judge nullifies horse trainer Bob Baffert’s New York suspension over Kentucky Derby winner’s failed drug test

July 14, 2021 3:38 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge has nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association…

Watchdog finds FBI botched sex abuse probe of USA Gymnastics doctor

July 14, 2021 1:45 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor…

More Chihuahuas baseball as season gets extended by 10 games

July 14, 2021 2:53 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Chihuahuas fans will be rewarded with bonus baseball this fall. The El Paso Chihuahuas on Wednesday announced an extended…

Daniel Camarena uses Chihuahuas teammates’ bat, gloves to hit grand slam for Padres

July 13, 2021 11:57 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Daniel Camarena woke up last Thursday in El Paso. He went to bed a hero in San Diego. Camarena’s 4th-inning grand slam off 3-time Cy…