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’66 Texas Western national champs inducted into College Basketball Hall of Fame

January 28, 2021 2:30 AM Erik Elken

EL PASO, Texas — Immortal. That’s what the 1966 Texas Western national championship team now is after getting inducted as a class of 2020 member in…

Pulling off Tokyo 2020 will be a logistical nightmare … and the clock is ticking

January 27, 2021 9:12 PM CNN

UFC had “fight island.” The NBA had “the bubble.” Tokyo 2020 might need a miracle. After the Covid-19 pandemic forced…

Houston Texans hire Baltimore Ravens assistant, ex-UTEP OC David Culley as head coach

January 27, 2021 9:00 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

HOUSTON, Texas — David Culley, who was the offensive coordinator at UTEP 30 years ago, has been hired as the coach of the Houston Texans, a person…

Offensive lineman Chad Wheeler arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence, waived by Seattle Seahawks

January 27, 2021 5:28 PM CNN Newsource

Now-former Seahawks player Chad Wheeler was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony domestic violence after an incident at a residence in a Seattle…

Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman to recite poem before Super Bowl LV

January 27, 2021 5:09 PM CNN Newsource

Amanda Gorman, the nation’s first-ever youth poet laureate who gained national acclaim at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, will recite…

UTEP Miners unveil their 2021 football schedule

January 27, 2021 1:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP officials along with Conference USA have revealed the complete 2021 football schedule for the Miners, it was announced…

NBA reporter and analyst Sekou Smith dies of Covid-19

January 27, 2021 12:39 PM CNN

Sekou Smith, a NBA reporter and analyst for more than two decades, has died from Covid-19. He was 48. Smith worked for NBA TV and wrote for NBA.com…

‘Go back to where you came from’: Cricket fan details allegations of racial abuse by staff and supporters

January 27, 2021 10:44 AM CNN Newsource

Krishna Kumar had long dreamed of watching the Indian cricket team play in Australia. But when that dream materialized at the Sydney Cricket Ground…

NBA reporter and analyst Sekou Smith dies from Covid-19

January 27, 2021 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

Sekou Smith, NBA reporter and analyst, has died from Covid-19. He was 48. Smith covered the league for more than two decades. He worked for NBA TV…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores, clashes with Romelu Lukaku and gets red card in fiery Milan derby

January 27, 2021 3:31 AM CNN

Talk about a busy evening. Zlatan Ibrahimović generated plenty of headlines on Tuesday in the Milan derby — and then some. From scoring to…

#25 Bel-Air overcomes state ranking jitters, closes out Hanks

January 26, 2021 10:52 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – The Bel-Air Highlanders’ boys’ basketball team have been cruising all season long, but had yet to face the pressure of playing with…

There will be no inductees in the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021

January 26, 2021 8:26 PM CNN Newsource

The National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021 is empty. None of the 25 eligible candidates received the minimum of 75% of ballots cast to be…

YouTube star Jake Paul to face former UFC fighter Ben Askren in April boxing match

January 26, 2021 5:43 PM CNN Newsource

Jake Paul, the YouTube star turned boxer, has his next match lined up. The controversial internet personality will face former UFC fighter Ben Askren…

Voters decide against electing any new players to the baseball Hall of Fame for 2021; Schilling was among those eligible

January 26, 2021 4:18 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — The Baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits —…

Rafael Nadal calls for ‘wider perspective’ from players in quarantine ahead of the Australian Open

January 26, 2021 12:53 PM CNN

Rafael Nadal says he feels “privileged” to be playing in this year’s Australian Open as he called on his fellow stars to have a…

Thomas Tuchel appointed Chelsea manager

January 26, 2021 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

Chelsea has confirmed former Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel as its new boss, a day after Frank Lampard was let go by the Premier League…

Budweiser is skipping the Super Bowl for the first time in nearly four decades

January 26, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

Budweiser’s Clydesdale horses have become synonymous with the Super Bowl. But this year, they’re getting a rest: For the first time in 37…

Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports, right up to his death

January 26, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died tragically last year at age 41, will likely be best known for his gifts with the roundball. He was one of the best…

Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports

January 26, 2021 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died tragically last year at age 41, will likely be best known for his gifts with the roundball. He was one of the…

‘I still have trouble with it’: One year on, Lakers stars struggle to come to terms with Kobe Bryant’s death

January 26, 2021 1:59 AM CNN Newsource

“Man, it’s a saying that time heals all,” LeBron James said following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over Chicago on Saturday.…

Kobe Bryant: ‘I still have trouble with it’: One year on, Lakers stars struggle to come to terms with NBA great’s death

January 26, 2021 1:06 AM CNN Newsource

“Man, it’s a saying that time heals all,” LeBron James said following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over Chicago on Saturday.…

New Mexico State wins in ‘home game’ at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center

January 25, 2021 11:02 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP left a key under the mat for their I-10 rivals New Mexico State, as the Aggies knocked off Western New Mexico 70-41 in a “home…

Nick Kyrgios feels ‘safe’ ahead of the Australian Open as he credits the country for its Covid-19 response

January 25, 2021 8:00 PM CNN Newsource

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he feels safe at the prospect of playing in this year’s Australian Open as he played down complaints from fellow…

Tom Brady’s dad reveals ‘life and death’ battle with Covid-19

January 25, 2021 6:28 PM CNN Newsource

Tom Brady’s father spent almost three weeks in the hospital with Covid-19, he revealed Monday, calling it a “matter of life and…

New Mexico State to play Western New Mexico at Haskins Center; game televised on El Paso-Las Cruces CW

January 25, 2021 2:39 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — After over 24 hours of negotiating it appears as if New Mexico State will play Monday at the Don Haskins Center, home of their…

At least 20 people tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a high school wrestling tournament

January 25, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

More than 20 student athletes, staff and spectators who attended a wrestling tournament in Louisiana have tested positive for Covid-19. Now, the…

‘Like LeBron and Jordan playing in the Finals’: It’s Tom Brady versus Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl

January 25, 2021 8:31 AM CNN Newsource

It’s the meeting of the G.O.A.T. and his potential successor — and fans are salivating at the prospect. Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes…

Chelsea sacks manager Frank Lampard

January 25, 2021 7:46 AM CNN

Chelsea has parted company with manager Frank Lampard, the club announced on Monday. Lampard’s last game in charge was Sunday’s 3-1…

Gymnast Nia Dennis earns praise for her ‘Black excellence’ routine

January 25, 2021 6:41 AM CNN Newsource

The reviews are in for gymnast Nia Dennis’ “Black excellence” floor routine and they’re nothing short of sensational. Dennis,…

Dustin Poirier defeats Conor McGregor with a knockout in the 2nd round

January 25, 2021 2:42 AM CNN

American mixed martial arts fighter Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor early Sunday in a much-anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship re-match…