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Tokyo 2020 preparations going ahead ‘as planned’ despite coronavirus threat

February 26, 2020 9:15 AM CNN

Olympic organizers have insisted that preparations for Tokyo 2020 are going ahead “as planned” despite the novel coronavirus outbreak in…

LeBron James calls Zion Williamson ‘special’ after pair’s first clash

February 26, 2020 7:14 AM CNN

There have been very few basketball prospects who have entered the NBA accompanied by as much excitement as when LeBron James was drafted in 2003.…

Manchester City appeals against two-year Champions League ban

February 26, 2020 5:23 AM CNN

Manchester City is appealing against its two-year ban from European football competitions, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced…

Tuesday High School Basketball Playoff Scores

February 25, 2020 10:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

The boys high school basketball playoffs continued Tuesday night. Here are the scores from the bi-district round. 6A Boys: Odessa 44 Americas 56…

Bayern Munich fans protest at Champions League ticket prices

February 25, 2020 4:56 PM CNN

Bayern Munich fans mounted a renewed protest over Champions League ticket prices as the Bundesliga club romped to a 3-0 victory over Chelsea at…

Bayern Munich fans protest at Champions League ticket prices

February 25, 2020 3:56 PM CNN

Bayern Munich fans mounted a renewed protest over Champions League ticket prices as the Bundesliga club romped to a 3-0 victory over Chelsea at…

Tiger Woods to serve fajitas, sushi at Masters Champions Dinner

February 25, 2020 10:32 AM CNN

It’s one of the most anticipated storylines at the Masters, but Tiger Woods has let the cat out of the bag early by revealing what’s on…

‘OMG! That’s me!’: Oñate High School senior becomes New Mexico’s 1st girl wrestling champion

February 24, 2020 7:54 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — She may be small, but she’s fierce. At less than 100 pounds, Oñate High School senior Angelita Altamirano is New Mexico’s…

Mo Farah under fire over controversial London Marathon injections

February 25, 2020 6:36 AM CNN

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah is under the spotlight for injections he received ahead of the London Marathon in 2014. An investigation by…

Deontay Wilder blames heavy costume for defeat by Tyson Fury in Las Vegas

February 25, 2020 6:04 AM CNN

Deontay Wilder blamed the elaborate costume he wore during the ring walk for his heavyweight world title defeat by Tyson Fury. The American donned a…

Like ‘falling off the face of the earth,’ says kayaker Dane Jackson after dropping down 134-foot waterfall

February 25, 2020 4:41 AM CNN

If you thought you knew kayaking, think again. American paddler Dane Jackson may have made a living by testing the very limits of the sport but his…

Liverpool continues its unbeaten streak to equal English Premier League record

February 25, 2020 4:13 AM CNN

“Special” and “incredible” was how Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp described his team’s astonishing pursuit of the…

How Tyson Fury stunned Deontay Wilder and who is next for the ‘Gypsy King’

February 25, 2020 2:47 AM CNN

With a new coach by his side and extra power laced in his gloves, Tyson Fury delivered. His ruthless, seventh-round stoppage against Deontay Wilder…

2nd teen arrested in drive-by shooting murder of Socorro High School football player

February 24, 2020 8:49 PM Jim Parker

SOCORRO, Texas — A second teenager was arrested Monday in the month-old slaying of a Socorro High School football player, the El Paso County…

Dave Ayres, 42, emergency goaltender and Zamboni driver gets win in NHL debut

February 24, 2020 8:45 PM CNN

Dave Ayres, a 42-year-old goaltender, was victorious in his National Hockey League debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Toronto on Saturday evening.…

Kobe Bryant memorial service: Vanessa Bryant opens up, Michael Jordan wipes away tears

February 24, 2020 7:44 AM CNN, ABC News

LOS ANGLES, California — A powerful public memorial service was held at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles Monday to honor NBA great Kobe…

Madison Bumgarner reveals he’s been competing in rodeos under the alias ‘Mason Saunders’

February 24, 2020 12:07 PM CNN

This wasn’t his first rodeo. Literally. Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner is one of the greatest postseason pitchers of all…

Madison Bumgarner reveals he’s been competing in rodeos under the alias ‘Mason Saunders’

February 24, 2020 11:07 AM CNN

This wasn’t his first rodeo. Literally. Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner is one of the greatest postseason pitchers of all…

US President Donald Trump’s pronunciation of names of Indian cricket greats lights up social media

February 24, 2020 9:55 AM CNN

The vast crowd lapped it up, but reaction around the world was one of more amusement as US President Donald Trump had a bit of a tongue twisting…

UK football authorities ban children from heading footballs in training

February 24, 2020 9:52 AM CNN

Children in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will no longer be allowed to head soccer balls during training sessions. The new guidance for kids…

Neymar sees red in Paris Saint-Germain’s thrilling comeback win against Bordeaux

February 24, 2020 6:17 AM CNN

Paris Saint-Germain bounced back from the disappointment of its Champions League defeat by Borussia Dortmund with victory over Bordeaux — but…

Italian soccer faces further disruption amid spike in coronavirus cases

February 24, 2020 6:07 AM CNN

Italian soccer is facing the threat of further postponements as the country struggles to control the coronavirus outbreak. Four top-flight fixtures…

Tyson Fury stops Deontay Wilder in seventh round of WBC heavyweight title rematch

February 24, 2020 1:17 AM CNN

The self-styled “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury produced a boxing masterclass to reign again as a world heavyweight champion after he pummeled…

UTEP rallies after slow start to stun Rice, 68-62

February 22, 2020 8:08 PM Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Daryl Edwards had a career-high 34 points as UTEP snapped a five-game losing streak by knocking off Rice 68-62 on Saturday.…

Alex Ovechkin becomes second-youngest NHL player to score 700 career goals

February 22, 2020 2:49 PM CNN

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored the 700th goal of his career on Saturday afternoon, becoming the eighth National Hockey League player…

Local company donates ‘El Paso Strong’ t-shirts to high school wrestlers competing at state

February 21, 2020 11:23 PM Adrian Ochoa

When high school wrestlers from El Paso take to the mat in Houston, everyone will know which city they represent. Local printing company, Uplifted…

Ex-NFL players Robinson, Bray granted bond by El Paso federal judge on pot charges

February 21, 2020 2:57 PM Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Two former NFL players were walking free on bond Friday after federal agents said they caught them with over 150 pounds of…

The NFL and MLB want to expand their playoffs for a simple reason: $$$

February 21, 2020 7:21 PM CNN

Both the National Football League and Major League Baseball are considering changing their playoff formats, according to reports by ESPN and the New…

Rugby star Danny Cipriani, Caroline Flack’s ex-boyfriend, reveals he was suicidal in his 20s and tried to buy a gun

February 21, 2020 10:10 AM CNN

English rugby star Danny Cipriani, whose ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack took her own life on Saturday, has revealed he was suicidal in his early 20s…

Lack of discipline from players cost Jose Mourinho Man United job, says Benni McCarthy

February 21, 2020 9:32 AM CNN

Jose Mourinho may have a striker crisis on his hands at Tottenham Hotspur, but in the long run he will turn the north London’s club fortunes…