John Thompson Jr., the first Black coach to win the NCAA championship, dies age 78
John Thompson Jr., the first Black basketball head coach to win the NCAA National Championship, died at his Arlington, Virginia, home on Sunday…
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Lionel Messi fails to attend Barcelona pre-season training
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi did not attend pre-season training on Monday, a club source has confirmed to CNN Sport. The source spoke on the…
Continue Reading Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal among critics of Novak Djokovic’s new players’ association
Tennis has been left divided following the launch of a breakaway players’ association, with Roger Fereder and Rafael Nadal among those to…
Continue Reading Jon Rahm sinks incredible 66-foot putt to win BMW Championship playoff
It was a case of “anything he can do, I can do better” for Jon Rahm at the BMW Championship on Sunday. After Dustin Johnson sunk a…
Continue Reading Lyon wins fifth consecutive Women’s Champions League title with victory over Wolfsburg
Five consecutive titles, seven titles in nine years — Lyon’s reign of dominance in the Women’s Champions League shows no signs of…
Continue Reading Nuggets star says shoes with images of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd ‘give me life’ after scoring 50 points
After scoring 50 points in a must-win game, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray thanked his shoes — with an image of George Floyd on one and…
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El Paso is Hockeyville; will host NHL game, get $150K for Rhinos rink upgrade
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Rhinos came through on its biggest power play in franchise history. The city of El Paso was announced as the winner of…
Continue Reading Amid allegations of racism, Real Salt Lake owner says he’s selling soccer teams
Dell Loy Hansen, the owner of the Real Salt Lake pro soccer franchise, plans to sell the team, he said Sunday, as Major League Soccer investigates…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman after Belgian GP victory
Lewis Hamilton paid his own tribute to Chadwick Boseman after closing to within two wins of Michael Schumacher’s all-time Formula One record by…
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Cleveland Browns players say they’ll use their platform to fight against racial injustice
Cleveland Browns players vowed Sunday to stand against racial inequality in the United States, laying out an action plan to bring positive change for…
Continue Reading As the US Open is set to begin, a player won’t compete after a positive coronavirus test
A US Open player won’t compete in the event after testing positive for the coronavirus, the United States Tennis Association said Sunday. The…
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MLB postpones Astros-Athletics game due to positive Covid-19 test
HOUSTON, Texas — Major League Baseball postponed Sunday’s scheduled game between the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros “out of…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi skips medical as La Liga sides with Barcelona over contract dispute
Lionel Messi failed to show up for a coronavirus test at Barcelona’s training ground on Sunday, club sources have confirmed to CNN, casting…
Continue Reading Seattle Seahawks’ Pete Carroll challenges other coaches to listen to Black people’s perspectives
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll called on his fellow coaches to fight for social justice and said White people should listen to Black…
Continue Reading Greek lawyer labels Manchester United star’s kidnap claims as ‘fiction’
The Greek prosecution lawyer at the center of the Harry Maguire case has questioned the Manchester United football star’s version of events…
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Locomotive FC treat fans, score 2-1 win over Monarchs
EL PASO, Texas — Fans of El Paso Locomotive FC were treated to a show in their return to Southwest University Park, though it probably had a little…
Continue Reading Fighting for social justice is in the WNBA’s DNA
When much of sports came to a standstill this week, many said the moment was unprecedented. But for WNBA players, activism has been a part of their…
Continue Reading Norway’s Alexander Kristoff recovers from crash to win chaotic first stage of Tour de France
Norway’s Alexander Kristoff won a crash-filled opening stage of the 2020 Tour de France after a sprint finish in treacherous conditions on…
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NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson dies at 53
Cliff Robinson, NBA All-Star who played with the Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns, has died at the age of 53. “The UConn Basketball…
Continue Reading Why Serena Williams may still have the edge at the US Open
For the last three years, Serena Williams has been chasing the all-time grand slam singles record of 24 championships held by Margaret Court. But…
Continue Reading US Open 2020: A tennis grand slam like you’ve never seen before
When Wimbledon was canceled amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it became the first of tennis’ grand slams to be scrapped since World War II…
Continue Reading ‘Say it Loud’ documentary details harsh reality of Black MLS soccer players
Major League Soccer, as with a large number of other sports leagues in the United States and across the world, is back in full swing. And like other…
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Locomotive FC will host fans for 1st time during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time this season, El Paso Locomotive FC will be playing in front of fans. Loocomotive FC vs. Real Monarchs on Aug. 29…
Continue Reading NBA, players say games will resume on Saturday and arenas can be used for voting
The NBA and the players association say competition will resume Saturday, with no playoff games Friday. In a statement released Friday, the league…
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Community Champion: Fencing coach from Las Cruces leads one of the nation’s best teams
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Jerry Duffey certainly loves his job because it involves the two things he loves to do, teach and fence. While most athletes…
Continue Reading These teams and athletes refused to play in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting
Across the sports world, athletes took a stand for Black Lives Matter on Wednesday night by holding an unprecedented wildcat strike and refusing to…
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NHL in El Paso! Rhinos seek fan vote to host professional game
EL PASO, Texas – You might not associate a sport played on ice with the Sun City, but don’t tell the NHL! The city El Paso is one of four finalists…
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Young Locomotive soccer fans showing their colors before 1st in-person game since the start of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – A couple of new El Paso Locomotive FC soccer fans can’t wait to see their first games. Two newborns at The Hospitals of…
Continue Reading Athletes across US sports take a stand, as games are called off in solidarity with Bucks’ boycott
What began as the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to boycott their playoff game following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the team’s home…
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NBA, players’ union say playoff games will resume Saturday
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida — The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed the…
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