Stacey Abrams and LeBron James shouldn’t have to fight this battle
From the passage of the 13th Amendment to the present, racial progress in America has often been prematurely celebrated. Fifty-six years ago this…
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‘Dreams do really come true’: Novak Djokovic reflects on his career and historic new record
When Novak Djokovic was just seven years old, he’d make his own Wimbledon trophy and imagine he was the best tennis player in the world. As the…
Continue Reading ‘Congrats & McDonald’s on you’: Superstar quarterback Dak Prescott agrees to mega deal with Dallas Cowboys
The biggest question looming over the NFL’s biggest team has finally been answered. After almost two years of on-off negotiations, Dak Prescott…
Continue Reading ‘The Fight of the Century’: A divided US nation 50 years on
By the time the first bell rang and Joe Frazier came bobbing towards him, Muhammad Ali was already four years into a fight that helped define him as…
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UTEP’s Souley Boum & Bryson Williams earn All-Conference USA third team honors
EL PASO, Texas – Souley Boum and Bryson Williams were named to the All-Conference USA Third Team as announced by the league on Monday. Boum…
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Dallas Cowboys agree on 4-year, $160M contract with Dak Prescott
DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a new contract with quarterback Dak Prescott, the team confirmed to ABC affiliate WFAA…
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New Mexico State caps spring football with 36-29 win over Dixie State
EL PASO, Texas – One of the strangest, and shortest seasons in college football history is officially over. Juwaun Price scored on a 13-yard…
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NMSU’s Aaliyah Prince highlights three Aggies receiving WAC honors
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) DENVER, Colorado – The New Mexico State women’s basketball team earned a number of All-Western Athletic Conference…
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UTEP’s Katia Gallegos named first team All-Conference USA
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP sophomore Katia Gallegos has been named to the 2020-21 All-Conference USA women’s basketball first team, the league office…
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Rare Kobe Bryant rookie card sells for almost $1.8 million
A rare Kobe Bryant rookie card sold for more than $1.795 million on Saturday, “an all-time record” for any Bryant card, according to the…
Continue Reading Despite ‘inappropriate behavior,’ UEFA clears officials of alleged racist abuse during Champions League game
UEFA announced on Monday that Romanian fourth official Sebastian Colţescu and assistant referee Octavian Sovre have been cleared of racism and other…
Continue Reading ‘I still can’t put it into words’: Stephanie Travers on the ‘surreal’ moment she became the first Black woman on an F1 podium
As Lewis Hamilton celebrated his victory at last season’s Styrian Grand Prix, a member of the Mercedes team grabbed Stephanie Travers and told…
Continue Reading NBA All-Star Game Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the NBA All-Star Game. The All-Star Game caps off All-Star Weekend. All-Star Weekend includes the Slam Dunk contest, the Three…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer’s all-time record of weeks spent as world No.1
Novak Djokovic has broken Roger Federer‘s all-time record for most weeks spent as the men’s world No.1. The Serbian has now topped the…
Continue Reading Here’s how to watch the 2021 NBA All-Star Game
Not even a pandemic can keep the NBA All-Star Game from a rebound. The 70th annual NBA All-Star Game will air Sunday on TNT and ESPN Radio, live from…
Continue Reading Manchester United brings Manchester City’s 21-match winning streak to an end
Manchester United ended Manchester City‘s 21-game winning streak with a brilliantly executed 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. A…
Continue Reading Philadelphia stars sidelined from NBA All-Star Game due to Covid-19 protocols
Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons were pulled from the NBA All-Star Game Sunday due to the league’s Covid-19 protocols.…
Continue Reading NBA cracks down on Atlanta promoters planning All-Star Game events
The NBA sent roughly 200 cease-and-desist letters to Atlanta-area promoters who were using the league’s trademarks without permission, a source…
Continue Reading Robert Lewandowski edges closer to legendary record after netting hat trick against Borussia Dortmund
Robert Lewandowski took a step closer to breaking a legendary scoring record after netting a hat trick in Bayern Munich’s 4-2 win over rivals…
Continue Reading There’s a dearth of Black players on the LPGA Tour. This woman wants that to change
Made redundant from her job at Lockheed Martin at the age of 55, Clemmie Perry started thinking she needed to find a hobby. She turned to golf, but…
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New Mexico State locks up #3 seed in WAC tournament with 68-56 win over Dixie State
ST. GEORGE, Utah – With the number squarely on the mind of the New Mexico State Aggies Saturday night, they delivered at the right time. Donnie…
Continue Reading Tom Brady rookie card sells for record $1.32 million
The most expensive trading card in football history, a Tom Brady rookie card, has sold for $1.32 million. FitBit CEO and co-founder James Park made…
Continue Reading Mark Pavelich, member of ‘Miracle on Ice’ 1980 Olympic hockey team, dies at 63
Mark Pavelich, a member of the “Miracle on Ice” 1980 Olympics US men’s hockey team, has died at age 63. He died in North Sauk…
Continue Reading The legendary Iditarod sled dog race is going ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic
The Iditarod, Alaska’s legendary long-distance sled dog race, is set to begin Sunday despite the threat of coronavirus. The route, usually…
Continue Reading How otters and beavers returned to one of the world’s greatest golf courses
Ten years ago following Darren Clarke’s win at a wild and wet 2011 Open tournament, one of the world’s top golf courses embarked on a…
Continue Reading NBA’s best players gather for All-Star Game like no other
It is typically a time where the great and good of the NBA showcase their unique skills to an assembled crowd of fans and A-list celebrities. But in…
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NMSU victorious over Dixie State, 76-66; Aggies make it two wins in a row
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The NMSU Aggies have found a little more momentum after defeating Dixie State Friday night in St. George, Utah. The final score…
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UTEP rifle coach, Austin Litherland recaps 2021 season
EL PASO, Texas – As the official home of the UTEP Miners, ABC-7 is committed to bringing UTEP fans coverage of all UTEP sports. I recently got a…
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UTEP’s Sabine Lipe named to C-USA All-Academic Team
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP junior Sabine Lipe was voted to the five-member Conference USA Women’s Basketball All-Academic team, the league office…
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California to allow Major League Baseball, Disneyland, live shows to resume at reduced capacity on April 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials will allow people to attend Major League Baseball games and other outdoor sporting events, go to…
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