How WADA’s doping ban hits Russia and Vladimir Putin where it hurts
No expense was spared. A $50 billion statement of intent that in hosting the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Russia was back as a major player on the…
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores gravity-defying ‘NBA’ header as Juventus beats Sampdoria
Juventus took a small step at the top of Serie A thanks to a giant leap from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward scored a spectacular header in…
Continue Reading Catalan independence protesters clash with police at El Clasico
Catalan independence protesters clashed with police outside the Camp Nou Wednesday as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid in El Clasico. The match between…
Continue Reading Takumi Minamino agrees ‘dream’ Liverpool move from Red Bull Salzburg
Liverpool might already have a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League, but it is wasting no time in strengthening the squad. The European…
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NMSU takes down Arkansas Pine Bluff; former UTEP Miner Evan Gilyard makes NMSU debut
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It was a win that came easy for the NMSU Aggies Wednesday night at the Pan American Center. NMSU defeated the Arkansas Pine…
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Macho vegans: The documentary that’s changing the script on plant-based diets
Arnold Schwarzenegger versus Sylvester Stallone. In prison. Slugging it out with bare knuckles. Alpha males vying for supremacy. It doesn’t…
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UTEP & NMSU announce early recruit signing classes
Nowadays college teams don’t have to wait until National Signing Day in February to announce next season’s signing class. Now they can do it in…
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Lobos new football coach is New Mexico native
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Danny Gonzales said Wednesday that taking the New Mexico head coaching job came down to having an opportunity to return…
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New Mexico State’s Evan Gilyard, former UTEP star, gains immediate eligbility
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico State men’s basketball team received an early Christmas present Wednesday when the NCAA granted guard Evan…
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UTEP football recruits for next season announced
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP announced their list of football recruits for next season. Head coach Dana Dimel spoke about his newest recruits at a news…
Continue Reading Mike Pompeo backs Arsenal star Mesut Ozil in China row over Muslim Uyghur minority
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has backed Arsenal soccer star Mesut Ozil in condemning China’s treatment of its Muslim Uyghur minority. The…
Continue Reading Formula E is not a threat, says Formula 1 boss Chase Carey
Some detractors thought it would be nothing more than a flash in the pan, while others labeled it a gimmick — but Formula E’s remarkable…
Continue Reading Fallon Sherrock makes history as first woman to win World Darts Championship match
Darts player Fallon Sherrock entered the history books Tuesday when she became the first woman to beat a man in a world championship match. Sherrock…
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UTEP captures Sun Bowl Invitational title after defeating UC-Irvine, 67-61
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners are champions of their own tournament once again. On Tuesday night the Miners recaptured the Weststar Bank Don…
Continue Reading Italian soccer anti-racism monkey artwork condemned as ‘outrage’
An Italian football anti-racism initiative featuring paintings of monkeys has received widespread criticism after its release Monday. The sport in…
Continue Reading Serie A: AC Milan and Roma hit out at ‘anti-racism’ monkey artwork
Three of Italy’s leading soccer clubs have hit out at the country’s top league following the launch of its anti-racism initiative that…
Continue Reading Qatar readies itself for the world as soccer circus comes to town
For Qatar, it’s showtime. As the clock ticks down towards the 2022 World Cup, the tiny oil-rich state is preparing for a dress rehearsal as…
Continue Reading Babe Ruth’s 500th home run baseball bat sold for $1 million
A baseball bat used by legendary player Babe Ruth to hit his 500th career home run has sold at auction for over $1 million. An unnamed bidder on…
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UTEP takes down North Carolina A&T in opening round of Sun Bowl Invitational
The last time the UTEP Miners won the Weststar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational was back in 2014. Monday night, the Miners made a statement in…
Continue Reading NM puts streak on line vs Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon (4-8) vs. New Mexico (10-2) Dreamstyle Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico looks for its sixth…
Continue Reading Champions League draw: Manchester City faces Real Madrid in ‘morbid clash’
The Champions League round of 16 draw has thrown up some mouth-watering ties — or, if you’re the Spanish media, one particularly…
Continue Reading Mesut Ozil vs. China: Arsenal star makes human rights stand
With an hour gone and a sorry Arsenal trailing 3-0 to Manchester City Sunday, Mesut Ozil was substituted. He trudged from the pitch and as he…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods feels the love as US team wins Presidents Cup
If Captain America is one of Marvel Comics most famous and beloved superheroes, then Tiger Woods was feeling a similar level of affection from his…
Continue Reading Chinese state media pulls TV coverage of Arsenal game after Mesut Ozil shows Uyghur support
Chinese state media on Sunday pulled coverage of Arsenal’s English Premier League game against Manchester City after its midfielder Mesut Ozil…
Continue Reading Barcelona draw with Real Sociedad opens door for Real Madrid at the top of La Liga
Barcelona and Real Sociedad played out a thrilling draw as the Catalan side failed to hold on for a victory that would have guaranteed it top spot in…
Continue Reading Finalists from LSU, Oklahoma and OSU vie for the 2019 Heisman Trophy
The most outstanding player in college football will be awarded the 2019 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. The four finalists for the trophy are LSU…
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El Paso fighter turned mom Jennifer Hahn to step back into the ring
EL PASO, Texas — Jennifer Han steps back into the ring after almost two years off. She was busy in those two years, Han took the time to start a…
Continue Reading Hit by a bullet, boxer Terence Crawford vowed to change his life
His was a tumultuous childhood with a largely absent father and a “crazy relationship” with his mother, but it was when Terence Crawford…
Continue Reading Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp signs new deal until 2024
Christmas came early for Liverpool fans on Friday as manager Jurgen Klopp signed a new deal which will see the German extend his stay at the club for…
Continue Reading Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen denies sexual assault charge
Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault, being drunk on an airplane and assault by beating. Olesen, 29, of Chelsea,…
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