Olympic ski star and actor Gus Kenworthy hopes to leave legacy for LGBT community
Freestyle skiing became a regular Olympic discipline in 1992, 63 years after the first Academy Awards took place, 23 years before same-sex marriage…
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Rugby World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi watches Brooklyn Nets match 69-year-old record. And it’s not a good one
Since becoming the first black captain of South Africa to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy in November, Siya Kolisi has risen to a new level of fame.…
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A teen with cancer has his wish come true. He got to meet LeBron James on Christmas
Canadian Corey Groves, a 17-year-old who is battling an aggressive form of cancer, is a lifelong Lakers fan. On Christmas, he fulfilled a dream…
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Final game for UTEP in the Diamond Head Classic ends in defeat to Boise State, 72-67
A trip to the Aloha State ended in defeat for UTEP as the Miners dropped another close game to Boise State, 72- 67. The game was close throughout,…
Continue Reading Tony Hawk announces his mother has died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s
Tony Hawk’s mother, Nancy Elizabeth Hawk, has died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. The retired professional skateboarder…
Continue Reading Will Leicester be the first team to beat Liverpool in the Premier League?
Like eating turkey leftovers, Boxing Day football is a tradition in the UK. While every other major football league is on holiday, the Premier League…
Continue Reading Big wave surfers wrestle with death to feed addiction thrill
It’s the thunderous roar of Nazaré that first gets you, the bellowing noise a warning sign to most sane human beings to stay out of the water.…
Continue Reading New Zealand rugby star Williams joins Ozil in speaking out against China’s Xinjiang camps
New Zealand rugby star Sonny Bill Williams has joined soccer player Mesut Ozil in speaking out against alleged human rights abuses by the Chinese…
Continue Reading Soccer racism is ‘vile’ and must be confronted, UK Prime Minister’s office says
The British government is ready to intervene if soccer authorities fail to stamp out “vile” racist behavior at matches, a spokesman for…
Continue Reading Barcelona remains best paid sports team, Ronaldo’s Juventus up to third
Barcelona has held on to its crown as the highest paid team in global sport, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus leaping up to join them in the…
Continue Reading Chelsea defeats Tottenham in Premier League encounter tarnished by claims of racist abuse
Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in a game that was marred by allegations that Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger was the target of racist abuse. An…
Continue Reading AC Milan suffers worst defeat in 21 years with 5-0 loss to Atalanta
AC Milan suffered its heaviest defeat in 21 years after losing 5-0 to Atalanta, marking a new low for a club that was once the dominant force in…
Continue Reading Fallon Sherrock wins second game at World Darts Championships, targets overall title
Days after becoming the first woman to beat a man at the World Darts Championship, Fallon Sherrock was at it again. The 25-year-old further cemented…
Continue Reading Club World Cup: Roberto Firmino extra time winner as Liverpool sees off Flamengo
Liverpool won the Club World Cup for the first time as Roberto Firmino struck in extra time to finally see off the spirited challenge of South…
Continue Reading 1966 World Cup hero Martin Peters dies, aged 76
Martin Peters, who scored England’s second goal in its 1966 World Cup final win over West Germany, has died, aged 76, following a long battle…
Continue Reading A comeback, redemption and broken records are just some of the storylines in 2019 sports
Despite all the doom and gloom in the news in 2019, this year in sports unified an ever-polarizing world. Some teams won their first championships.…
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Archive: High school sports recaps 2016-2019
By Charles Hill 2019 Winter and Spring Sports Boys Basketball El Paso area teams usually do very well in the UIL Basketball State Playoffs. This was…
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It’s NFL Sunday! Here’s how to catch all the game day action
‘Tis the season for some… FOOTBALL!!! Get your holiday football fix this Sunday with 12 heart-pounding match-ups, including Cowboys vs.…
Continue Reading FIFA considering idea for Women’s World Cup to be played every two years
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested the Women’s World Cup could be played every two years in the future. The tournament is currently…
Continue Reading ‘Three-nil against Liverpool’: Flamengo fans dream of history repeating itself
“Three-nil against Liverpool,” chants the bar packed with Flamengo fans, singing with the kind of rhythm that only South American fans…
Continue Reading Arsenal appoints former player Mikel Arteta as head coach
Arsenal has appointed its former midfielder Mikel Arteta as new head coach on a three-and-a-half year deal. The Spaniard replaces compatriot Unai…
Continue Reading Surf legend Kelly Slater to miss out on Tokyo Olympics
He’s the best competition surfer there’s ever been, but veteran Kelly Slater missed out on a spot in the inaugural Olympics surfing…
Continue Reading ‘Black Pete’ tradition emboldens racism, says Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum
The Dutch Christmas character ‘Black Pete’ — full blackface, a curly afro wig, red lipstick and large gold earrings — is one…
Continue Reading El Clasico fallout: Real Madrid takes aim at referee, VAR
Spain’s two biggest football clubs haven’t been happy with refereeing, with Real Madrid the latest to take a swipe at the officials in…
Continue Reading Annus mirabilis: Megan Rapinoe’s epic 2019
Megan Rapinoe’s 2019 was much more than just playing a huge part in helping the US win a second straight Women’s World Cup. The…
Continue Reading UTEP can’t muster any offense late in 77-57 loss to Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — There’s just something about being away from home that’s not sitting right with the UTEP Miners. For the 16th straight time going…
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Community Champions: Santa Teresa cross country team
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Santa Teresa cross country team knew before the start of the season that if they wanted to be the best, it would…
Continue Reading Serena Williams and Coco Gauff are gearing up for competition with karaoke, dancing and a bit of sparring with Mike Tyson
What are pro tennis stars Serena Williams and Coco Gauff doing to prepare for the first Grand Slam tennis competition of the season? Living it up at…
Continue Reading Russia to appeal against four-year doping ban
Russia will appeal against the decision to ban the country from major sporting competitions for four years, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA)…
Continue Reading Hundreds of thousands across social media react angrily to Premier League LGBT campaign
When the Premier League kicked off its ‘Rainbow Laces’ campaign to support LGBT people this month, English football’s highest…
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