Siya Kolisi: Shock defeat by Japan ‘has been with us for four years’
Much has changed since South Africa’s shock defeat by Japan at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but the Springboks’ scars from that day in…
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Reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes suffers freak kneecap dislocation
Kansas City Chiefs players had their heads in their hands. Even some Denver Broncos players took a knee as a mark of respect. Patrick Mahomes’…
Continue Reading Franklin back in win column following victory over Coronado; other scores from Thursday night
Coronado 14 Franklin 28 Americas 72 Socorro 12 Onate 7 Las Cruces 49…
Continue Reading Boxer Patrick Day dies four days after being knocked out
Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday, four days after he was knocked out during his bout with Charles Conwell on Saturday night in Chicago. Day, 27,…
Continue Reading Each year, 13 boxers on average die in the ring
It’s a sport which can be a matter of life and death. Between 1890 and 2011, it’s estimated that 1,604 boxers died as a direct result of…
Continue Reading The Everest: return of world’s richest turf race with about $10M up for grabs
History will be made this weekend as 12 of the planet’s fastest horses battle it out in the world’s richest race on turf. The Everest,…
Continue Reading Japan a ‘formidable’ foe, says South Africa coach ahead of quarters clash
The Rugby World Cup was not yet five minutes old and Japan was staring at a nightmare. The host looked rattled. The players appeared gripped by stage…
Continue Reading How much does Roger Federer know about rugby?
He may be the most successful male player in tennis history, but as a boy Roger Federer flirted with a rather different sport. His mom Lynette is…
Continue Reading Roger Federer wants to compete at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
As he nears the end of a remarkable career Roger Federer says he wants to play for Switzerland at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Swiss great, 38, had…
Continue Reading All eyes on UEFA after football’s night of shame
The ugly sound of monkey chants and the sinister sight of football fans performing Nazi salutes have been beamed around the world. Now all eyes turn…
Continue Reading Week 7 Sweet Play of the Week: Mykal Blanco & the Hanks Knights
The Hanks Knights are the winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 7 of the high school football season. During the Knights’ game against…
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NMSU men’s basketball coach Chris Jans signs contract extension
New Mexico State University has secured a one-year contract extension with head men’s basketball Chris Jans, keeping him in Las Cruces through…
Continue Reading Game 4 of the ALCS between the Astros and Yankees has been postponed because of rain
Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees will have to wait at least one more day. Major…
Continue Reading Rugby World Cup: The best off-field moments so far
As the Rugby World Cup pauses for breath between the groups stages and knockout rounds, now seems a good time to reflect on what’s been an…
Continue Reading Olympics marathon moved from Tokyo to Sapporo because of heat fears
The marathon and long-distance walking events at next year’s Olympics have been moved from Tokyo to Sapporo to avoid a repeat of the recent…
Continue Reading Spanish league asks to move El Clásico from Barcelona amid Catalan protests
Spain’s La Liga has asked the country’s football federation (RFER) to move the upcoming “El Clasico” match from Barcelona to…
Continue Reading Miami Grand Prix ‘agreed in principle’ for 2021: Formula One organizers
Miami could be hosting a Formula One race in 2021 after organizers announced a deal “in principle” had been reached. The proposed race…
Continue Reading Washington Nationals beat St. Louis Cardinals, finally make it into the World Series
Finally, after 15 frustrating seasons, the Washington Nationals are going to the baseball mountaintop — the World Series — for the very…
Continue Reading F1 champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels like ‘giving up on everything’
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton wrote he feels like “giving up on everything” in a series of emotional messages on his social…
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A UTEP Miner and NMSU Aggie hear their named called in the XFL Draft
The rebooted XFL league will begin a second time February 8th, 2019. October 15th and 16th the league held their player draft. A former UTEP Miner…
Continue Reading Bulgaria charged over racist chanting at England match
European soccer’s governing body has charged the Bulgarian national federation over the racist chanting directed at England players at a…
Continue Reading Enable to continue racing in 2020 with Arc redemption a possibility
Redemption in Paris? Possibly. Wonder horse Enable was foiled in her fairy tale bid for a record third straight Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe…
Continue Reading Bulgaria football chief resigns after England players suffer racist abuse
The president of Bulgaria’s football association Borislav Mihaylov has handed in his resignation after England players were subjected to racist…
Continue Reading French politicians call for action after Turkish players repeat military salute
French politicians and ministers have called for sanctions against the Turkish national football team after its players repeated a military salute…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods plans to publish a memoir titled ‘Back’
Tiger Woods will be the author of a new book. The 15-time major champion is working on a memoir titled “Back,” which he calls the…
Continue Reading Boxer Charles Conwell pens poignant letter to rival left in coma after fight
Boxer Charles Conwell has written a poignant letter to Patrick Day, who is in a critical condition following their super-welterweight bout on…
Continue Reading ‘He’s one of our family now’: Everton fans show solidarity with racism victim Moise Kean
With his arms outstretched and defiance in his eyes, Moise Kean’s celebration in front of the Cagliari fans that had been racially abusing him…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo scores 700th goal, Sergio Ramos becomes Europe’s most capped male outfield player
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal in his country’s Euro 2020 qualifier 2-1 defeat by Ukraine Monday.…
Continue Reading North and South Korea play first men’s soccer match on North Korean soil in almost 30 years
For the first time in almost three decades, North and South Korea‘s men’s football teams faced each other in Pyongyang. The FIFA World…
Continue Reading 48 hours in Paris among racing’s beautiful people
Shafts of autumn sunshine glint off the golden grandstand as the Scotsmen in natty suits sip drinks on the lawns of Longchamp and reflect on the…
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