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2 SISD students test positive for virus after district suspends summer athletic programs

July 1, 2020 3:53 PM Jim Parker

SOCORRO, Texas — All athletic programs in the Socorro Independent School District are being suspended until July 10, officials announced…

Women’s soccer league players and officials kneel during National Anthem

July 1, 2020 4:17 PM CNN

A majority of National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players knelt on one knee during the National Anthem in the opening weekend of its…

Statue campaign launched for pioneering Black footballer Jack Leslie

July 1, 2020 10:24 AM CNN

A campaign has been launched to build a statue for an English footballer who was supposedly denied the chance to play for his country because he was…

Lionel Messi scores 700th career goal in style but Barcelona loses more ground in title race

July 1, 2020 4:57 AM CNN

Lionel Messi scored a wonderful panenka penalty to bring up his 700th career goal for club and country on Tuesday. The Argentine reached the landmark…

‘I was 25 years ahead of my time’: The driver who shattered motorsport’s color barrier

July 1, 2020 3:36 AM CNN

When Willy T. Ribbs speaks his words are packed with punch, power and purpose — verbally mimicking the actions of his sporting hero and former…

MLB’s Ian Desmond, in a powerful post about racism and social injustice, opts out of the 2020 season

June 30, 2020 9:49 PM CNN

DENVER, Colorado — Major League Baseball player Ian Desmond is opting out of the truncated 2020 season. Coronavirus concerns factored into his…

Rockies GM supports Desmond’s decision to skip ’20 season

June 30, 2020 7:59 PM Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich says he supports Ian Desmond’s decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on his…

NMSU closes athletics training facility after 6 students, 1 trainer diagnosed with virus

June 30, 2020 11:09 AM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University suspended all athletics workouts Tuesday after six students and a trainer tested positive for…

Prosecutors appeal decision suppressing video in Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s prostitution case

June 30, 2020 5:32 PM CNN

Florida prosecutors pushed a state appeals court on Tuesday to overturn last year’s decision suppressing video of New England Patriots owner…

Minor League Baseball 2020 season canceled

June 30, 2020 4:11 PM CNN

While Major League Baseball will be playing ball this season, Minor League Baseball players will not be suiting up in 2020. MLB has informed Minor…

No El Paso Chihuahuas baseball as minor leagues cancel 2020 season

June 30, 2020 3:40 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas – Baseball’s minor leagues canceled their seasons on Tuesday after Major League Baseball decided not to provide any players to…

He was an athlete in the best shape of his life. Then Covid-19 nearly killed him

June 30, 2020 2:53 PM CNN

When Ahmad Ayyad woke up, he was delirious. He didn’t realize where he was, why there was a tube down his throat, or how long it had been since…

New study reveals ‘evident’ racial bias in TV football commentary

June 30, 2020 9:49 AM CNN

There is “evident” racial bias in the way football commentators refer to players of different skin colors, says a new study published on…

Atlanta Hawks to turn arena into a giant voting center

June 30, 2020 9:45 AM CNN

The Atlanta Hawks want to make voting safer and easier in their home city. On Monday, the team announced that their stadium, State Farm Arena, would…

Derby County footballer Andre Wisdom hospitalized after assault

June 30, 2020 8:42 AM CNN

Derby County defender Andre Wisdom is recovering in hospital after an “unprovoked assault and robbery,” according to a statement from the…

Nick Kyrgios calls Boris Becker a ‘doughnut’ after being labeled a ‘rat’ by tennis great

June 30, 2020 6:33 AM CNN

The fallout from Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour continues, with tennis great Boris Becker and current star Nick Kyrgios embroiled in a verbal…

Barcelona slaps $448 million buyout clause on new signing Miralem Pjanić

June 30, 2020 4:23 AM CNN

Barcelona has slapped an eye-watering buyout clause of nearly $450 million (400m euros) on new signing Miralem Pjanić. The midfielder will head to…

Set up to drive social change, this football club is helping save the lives of victims of gender-based violence

June 30, 2020 3:57 AM CNN

Puky Ramokoatsi believes football helped saved her life. It was her love of the sport that first drew her to Kick4Life, a charity founded in her…

NBA and players union to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ on courts in Orlando when season resumes

June 29, 2020 8:31 PM CNN

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association plan to paint the words “Black Lives Matter” on all courts when the season…

Las Cruces Public Schools extend guidelines for summer workouts

June 29, 2020 6:43 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Guidelines for a return to play for summer workouts in Las Cruces has been extended LCPS implemented district-wide safety…

Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing ‘personal health and safety’

June 29, 2020 6:00 PM CNN

Three players have decided to opt out of the rescheduled Major League Baseball season due to health concerns amid coronavirus outbreak. Washington…

Netflix announces Ava DuVernay-led series on Colin Kaepernick

June 29, 2020 3:32 PM CNN

Colin Kaepernick’s life story is headed to Netflix. The streaming giant announced a new limited series titled “Colin in Black &…

Shaquille O’Neal and Papa John’s have teamed up to launch an extra-large Shaq-a-Roni pizza

June 29, 2020 11:18 AM CNN

Calling all pizza lovers! Papa John’s and Shaquille O’Neal have launched a new extra-large “Shaq-a-Roni” pizza, made with…

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has signed with the New England Patriots

June 29, 2020 9:20 AM CNN

Free agent quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, according to league sources ESPN’s Chris…

Summer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts

June 29, 2020 8:25 AM CNN

Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which is held every four years. The 2020 Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo…

Mercedes to race in black cars for 2020 in stand against racism

June 29, 2020 7:51 AM CNN

Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team has announced that their cars will don a black livery for the 2020 season as a statement that the reigning…

Karim Benzema’s ‘magic’ assist gives Real Madrid the edge over Barcelona in La Liga title race

June 29, 2020 6:07 AM CNN

Ten years later, it was roles reversed. This time it was Karim Benzema providing the magical assist, rather than being on the end of it. The Real…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp urges fans not to gather in celebration after ugly scenes in the city

June 29, 2020 4:46 AM CNN

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged fans to “celebrate in a safe way” after thousands gathered in the city to mark the club’s…

Qatar’s 2022 World Cup ‘Diamond in the Desert’ stadium completed

June 29, 2020 3:29 AM CNN

Qatar’s third venue for the 2022 World Cup — the Education City Stadium — has been completed. Dubbed the “Diamond in the…

Virtual baseball league gives athletes second chance at lost season

June 29, 2020 12:56 AM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Athletes are missing out on their seasons, but also for a chance to put up numbers. If you’re trying impress college scouts, that…