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Sabine Schmitz, ‘Queen of the Nürburgring,’ dead at 51

March 17, 2021 5:54 AM CNN Newsource

Tributes have flooded in for German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who has died at the age of 51. Widely known as the “Queen of the…

Manchester City remains on course to win an unprecedented quadruple, whether Pep Guardiola admits it or not

March 17, 2021 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

The Manchester City winning machine just keeps rolling on. Pep Guardiola’s team brushed aside Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 in the Champions…

Team New Zealand retains the America’s Cup in front of thousands of spectators

March 17, 2021 2:37 AM CNN Newsource

Team New Zealand (TNZ) retained the America’s Cup on Wednesday, defeating Italian outfit Luna Rossa 7-3 in the best-of-13 series. It’s…

Team New Zealand clinches series win over Italy’s Luna Rossa to retain the America’s Cup

March 16, 2021 10:12 PM Associated Press

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Team New Zealand has retained the America’s Cup by beating Italian challenger Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 36th match for…

UTEP women’s golf Places 6th at HBU Husky Invitational

March 16, 2021 7:54 PM UTEP Athletics

SUGAR LAND, Texas – The UTEP Women’s Golf team wrapped up play at the HBU Husky Invitational with the Miners finishing sixth as a team…

UTEP’S Souley Boum & Bryson Williams named to NABC All-District Team

March 16, 2021 5:05 PM UTEP Athletics

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – UTEP men’s basketball’s Souley Boum and Bryson Williams have been named National Association of Basketball Coaches…

NMSU volleyball captures second straight WAC regular season title

March 16, 2021 3:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – It didn’t matter that they couldn’t practice in Las Cruces until Jan. 19. It didn’t…

Russian hockey player Timur Faizutdinov, 19, dies after being hit by puck

March 16, 2021 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

A 19-year-old Russian hockey player has died after being hit in the head by a puck, his club announced in a statement on Tuesday. Timur Faizutdinov,…

‘Best player in the world:’ Barca boss Ronald Koeman praises Lionel Messi after record-equaling appearance

March 16, 2021 6:22 AM CNN Newsource

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman called Lionel Messi “the most important player” in the club’s history after the Argentine made his…

Rui Patricio ‘okay’ and ‘totally conscious’ after suffering head injury

March 16, 2021 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo said goalkeeper Rui Patricio is “totally conscious” and “going to…

Rugby in Colombia: an escape from a violent past

March 16, 2021 4:16 AM CNN

When Alejandro and Julian Navarro first started playing rugby, they sometimes had to stop training because they could hear gun battles between rival…

NBA investigation unable to determine if Utah Jazz executive made alleged racially insensitive comments

March 15, 2021 10:40 PM CNN Newsource

The NBA said Monday that its investigation was unable to establish that racially insensitive comments were made by Utah Jazz Executive Dennis Lindsey…

NMSU clinches share of WAC title with victory over Tarleton State; Aggies return to Pan American Center

March 15, 2021 6:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Lia Mosher hit a career-high 16 kills and the New Mexico State volleyball team defeated Tarleton…

UTEP volleyball loses to Rice in three sets

March 15, 2021 6:47 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball (5-6, 4-4 C-USA) lost in straight sets for the first time this season to Rice (13-3, 12-0 C-USA) (13-25, 25-27,…

Drew Brees set to join NBC as a football analyst

March 15, 2021 11:54 AM CNN

Drew Brees, after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, has said he will now be working with NBC. New Orleans Saints longtime quarterback…

What Usain Bolt did next: Olympic legend on his greatest achievement and life after athletics

March 15, 2021 8:01 AM CNN

With his broad grin and relaxed, languid running style, Usain Bolt often looked like he was going for a jog in the park rather than competing as the…

Drew Brees announces retirement after 20 years in the NFL

March 15, 2021 7:24 AM CNN

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday via social media. Brees played 20 seasons in the NFL, 15 of…

PSG’s Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos victims of burglary during match

March 15, 2021 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria was withdrawn during his side’s loss to Nantes on Sunday after he received news that his home had been…

‘What a beautiful journey’: Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo for surpassing Brazilian’s ‘record of goals in official matches’

March 15, 2021 6:23 AM CNN Newsource

Pele has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese forward surpassed the Brazilian soccer great’s tally of goals scored in official…

Justin Thomas pays tribute to his grandfather after Players Championship victory

March 15, 2021 4:28 AM CNN Newsource

Justin Thomas overcame a challenging first two days to win the Players Championship on Sunday, finishing on 14-under after shooting a final-round 68.…

The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC

March 14, 2021 9:00 PM Associated Press

The latest from the NCAA Tournament’s Selection Sunday (all times EDT): ___ 10:55 p.m. The first game of the NCAA Tournament’s First Four…

El Paso’s Aaron Jones to get paid $48M in new 4-year deal to stay with Packers

March 14, 2021 2:56 PM Jim Parker

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — El Paso native and former UTEP standout Aaron Jones has reached an agreement to stay with the Green Bay Packers, ESPN…

Erik Lamela scores stunning rabona goal but is sent off as Arsenal overcomes Tottenham in North London Derby

March 14, 2021 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

Tottenham’s Erik Lamela produced an outrageous piece of skill to score a rabona goal but was later sent off in the North London Derby, as…

Here’s how you could win $1,000 by playing cornhole in your own backyard

March 14, 2021 11:33 AM CNN Newsource

If you are a lawn game enthusiast, now might be your chance to shine! Lawn care company TruGreen is offering $1,000 dollars to a cornhole aficionado…

Covid prevented last year’s NCAA tourneys; Now organizers have plans for a successful Big Dance

March 14, 2021 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

A year ago we were left with empty courts and empty brackets. Just as men’s college basketball conference tournaments jumped into action,…

Former boxing champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler dies at 66

March 14, 2021 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

Former undisputed middleweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler died on Saturday at the age of 66, according to his wife Kay G. Hagler.…

Caris LeVert admits ‘gratefulness’ following NBA return 46 days after surgery to remove cancerous mass

March 14, 2021 6:32 AM CNN

Caris LeVert made his return to NBA action on Saturday night after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous mass on his kidney almost two months ago.…