Zinedine Zidane hails Karim Benzema as the greatest French striker in history
France has a knack for producing some of football’s greatest forwards. Just Fontaine, Raymond Kopa, Jean-Pierre Papin, Eric Cantona, David…
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Rodney Terry, UTEP look to slow uptempo Arizona State
EL PASO, Texas – Arizona coach Sean Miller and UTEP coach Rodney Terry were very cordial in their postgame farewell following UTEP’s 69-61 defeat in…
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Points off turnovers key Chapin’s 92-45 win over El Paso High
EL PASO, Texas – As soon as the ball bounces off the rim, the Chapin Huskies are out and running. The 16th-ranked Huskies started on an 18-2 run to…
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Florida Gators basketball player breathing on his own and talking after collapsing on court
Keyontae Johnson, the University of Florida men’s basketball player who collapsed mid-game on Saturday, is now breathing on his own, talking…
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UTEP men’s hoop team to host Benedectine University on Sunday at The Don
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team has added a new home opponent and will host Benedictine University at Mesa on Sunday at the Don…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo signs largest deal in NBA history with Milwaukee Bucks
The city of Milwaukee can now breathe a sigh of relief. NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to sign a five-year contract extension with the…
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Texas high school athlete facing assault charge in ref attack is now suspended by UIL
EDINBURG, Texas — A Texas high school football player who ran onto the field and blindsided a referee who had ejected him from a game has now…
Continue Reading YouTuber Jake Paul offers UFC fighter Conor McGregor $50 million to box him
YouTuber Jake Paul is trying to capitalize on his initial success in the boxing ring by challenging former UFC champion Conor McGregor. Channeling…
Continue Reading The Atlanta Braves want to help preserve the native Cherokee language
Professional sports teams have long been scrutinized for their use of Native American culture and imagery. In response to renewed discussions about…
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Cleveland’s plans to drop ‘Indians’ from team name is a welcome change but it’s long overdue, Native Americans say
A Major League Baseball team’s decision to remove “Indians” from its name is being hailed as historic, but Native American advocacy…
Continue Reading ‘A game that ‘will go down in history:’ Baltimore Ravens beat Cleveland Browns with last-gasp field goal
It’s been a disappointing year for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. But a stunning last gasp 47-42 win against their division rival…
Continue Reading Champions League draw: Barcelona faces Paris Saint-Germain in pick of round of 16 ties
After six thrilling match days, the Champions League group stages are over and we now look forward to the knockout stages of Europe’s most…
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Champions League draw: Barcelona faces Paris Saint-Germain in pick of round of 16 ties
After six thrilling match days, the Champions League group stages are over and we now look forward to the knockout stages of Europe’s most…
Continue Reading A-Lim Kim mounts incredible comeback to win the US Women’s Open and clinch her first major
South Korea’s A-Lim Kim staged an incredible final-round comeback to win the U.S. Women’s Open in Houston, Texas, and claim her first…
Continue Reading What’s gone wrong at Ferrari and can Formula One’s most successful team bounce back in 2021?
With 13th and 14th placed finishes in Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari recorded its worst season since 1980. It has been a…
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Cleveland MLB team to drop ‘Indians’ from its name, though not immediately
Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians announced Monday that the franchise will change the team name but will continue to play as the…
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A company is offering football fans a chance to win $500 while eating and watching football
Football fans, get ready to win a dream job like no other. Pickwise, a sports betting site, is offering three fans a chance to become the…
Continue Reading Asked how clean he thinks the Olympics will be next year, Michael Phelps says ‘four or five’ out of 10
Michael Phelps, who retired as the most decorated Olympian in history in 2016, is not holding out much hope for a clean Olympics Games in Tokyo next…
Continue Reading 2023 Rugby World Cup draw confirmed as New Zealand face host France in pool stage
Three-time winner New Zealand will face host France at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the pool stage draw was made on Monday. Both the All Blacks and…
Continue Reading Gérard Houllier, former Liverpool and France manager, dies aged 73
Former Liverpool and France manager Gérard Houllier has died aged 73, according to the English Premier League club. Houllier coached the French…
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Cleveland to drop ‘Indians’ from baseball team’s name
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people familiar with the decision, the New York Times…
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Packers top Lions 31-24 to clinch NFC North as El Paso’s Aaron Jones rushes for 69 yards
DETROIT, Michigan — Aaron Rodgers ran for a tie-breaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat…
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Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Andy Dalton was good enough in his return to Cincinnati, tossing two touchdown passes and helping lead the Dallas Cowboys to a…
Continue Reading Florida Gators hoops star Keyontae Johnson in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court
University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was in critical but stable condition Sunday after collapsing on the court during a game, the…
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Jimmy Collins, who helped NMSU reach the NCAA Final Four in 1970, dies at age 74
CHICAGO, Illinois — Jimmy Collins, who played basketball for Lou Henson at New Mexico State from 1967-70 and helped the Aggies reach the NCAA…
Continue Reading Max Verstappen storms to victory in season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Max Verstappen produced a flawless display to win the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The Red Bull driver led from start to finish in…
Continue Reading Anthony Joshua welcomes blockbuster fight with Tyson Fury after beating Kubrat Pulev
Anthony Joshua says he welcomes “the challenge” of facing Tyson Fury after comfortably beating Kubrat Pulev in London’s Wembley…
Continue Reading Columbus Crew beats Seattle Sounders to win a second MLS championship
The Columbus Crew beat the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night to win its second Major League Soccer Cup. The Crew won 3-0, with Lucas Zelarayan…
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Eastwood’s season ends in Bi-District round vs. Abilene
FORT STOCKTON, Texas — Eastwood simply ran out of time. A furious comeback from the Troopers in the 4th quarter fell 60 yards short as Eastwood’s…
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Fouls mount as UTEP comeback falls short at Arizona 69-61
TUCSON, Arizona — UTEP proved in the opening ten minutes that they had the talent to compete with college basketball blue blood Arizona Saturday in…
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