Sports Archives

Tennis player Elliot Benchetrit told off by umpire for asking ball girl to peel a banana for him

January 20, 2020 4:41 PM CNN

Banana skins are commonplace in the early stages of a grand slam, but no one expected something quite like this. French tennis player Elliot…

Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons’ playing days may be over following car wreck, attorneys say

January 20, 2020 1:29 PM CNN

Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons’ playing career might be finished after he was “seriously injured” in an accident involving…

Coco Gauff defeats Venus Williams at Australian Open as Federer, Osaka and Serena also win

January 20, 2020 6:11 AM CNN

New year, new grand slam, same result. Teenager Coco Gauff defeated seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams 7-6 6-3 in the first round of the…

Norma Hunt is going to her 54th Super Bowl. This time, her team, the Kansas City Chiefs, will join her

January 20, 2020 5:04 AM CNN

As the confetti rained around her, Norma Hunt gently kissed the trophy bearing her late husband’s name. For the 54th time, she is going to the…

Grigor Dimitrov turns heads with bold tracksuit choice at the Australian Open

January 20, 2020 4:42 AM CNN

If you rock up to the first grand slam of the year in a spotted two-piece tracksuit, you probably have to back it up on the court. Grigor Dimitrov…

After ending her losing streak in finals, is Serena Williams on course to win the Australian Open?

January 20, 2020 4:16 AM CNN

After spending part of the off-season training with Mike Tyson, Serena Williams is hoping to deliver a knockout punch at the Australian Open. For…

Former UTEP standout Aaron Jones breaks Packers’ all-time single season touchdown record

January 19, 2020 11:09 PM Nate Ryan

SANTA CLARA, California – With Green Bay’s 37-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the dream season for El Paso native Aaron Jones came to a close…

49ers roll past Packers 37-20 to reach Super Bowl, will face Chiefs

January 19, 2020 7:44 PM Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, California (AP) — Raheem Mostert rushed for 220 yards and four touchdowns to make quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo mostly a spectator,…

‘We’re going to win the league’: Liverpool fans start to dream after victory over Manchester United

January 19, 2020 12:25 PM CNN

“We’re going to win the league,” sang thousands of Liverpool fans inside Anfield. This is a club that has not won the league title…

Conor McGregor wins in 1st UFC match in 15 months

January 19, 2020 5:12 AM CNN

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor was victorious in his first UFC match in over 15 months late Saturday…

New Mexico St. stays hot, tops Seattle 75-67 on road

January 18, 2020 11:26 PM Nate Ryan

SEATTLE, Washington – New Mexico State rebounded from a slow start, as well as a late night at their team hotel, to recover and beat WAC foe Seattle…

Maximilian Günther claims Santiago ePrix to become youngest Formula E winner in history

January 18, 2020 2:41 PM CNN

What’s in a name? Well, quite a lot it would seem if you’re a racing driver named Max. Maximilian Günther made Formula E history on a…

Teen sensation Erling Braut Håland scores debut hat-trick to save Borussia Dortmund

January 18, 2020 12:39 PM CNN

As debut performances go, Erling Braut Håland’s for Borussia Dortmund was certainly one to remember. With his team trailing 3-1 away at…

Meet the man trying to walk 1,000 miles … in a pair of swimming trunks

January 18, 2020 4:53 AM CNN

The bleak midwinter can be tough. It doesn’t matter how many layers you put on, you just can’t shake the cold. It’s even worse when…

Australian Open: Nadal, Djokovic, Federer lead men’s draw, Serena eyes record-equaling 24th grand slam

January 18, 2020 4:32 AM CNN

With the impact of bushfire smoke dominating the buildup to the Australian Open, it’s easy to forget what might happen on the court. The…

Ex-Cowboys coach Jason Garrett to become Giants offensive coordinator

January 17, 2020 7:55 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jason Garrett is headed to the other side of the Giants-Cowboys rivalry. New York announced Friday night that the former Dallas coach…

Edwin Rodriguez to return as manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas

January 17, 2020 3:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — Edwin Rodriguez will return as manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas in 2020, the Chihuahuas and San Diego Padres announced Friday.…

Eliud Kipchoge’s record-breaking Nike shoes under scrutiny

January 17, 2020 9:36 AM CNN

Running is supposed to be one of the purest sports, but a technological arms race in shoes is raising questions about the integrity of competition in…

One-armed golfer Laurent Hurtubise makes incredible hole-in-one at PGA Tour event

January 17, 2020 9:28 AM CNN

He may be an amateur but Laurent Hurtubise produced the shot of the day at the PGA Tour American Express 2020 in California. The golfer, who was born…

Tiger Woods’ son is good at golf, but video poses wider questions

January 17, 2020 8:05 AM CNN

The genie is out of the bottle. Tiger Woods’ son Charlie plays golf and his swing looks sweet. The 10-year-old was filmed hitting balls on a…

The life and times of Conor McGregor — how social media changed UFC fighter

January 17, 2020 7:40 AM CNN

Whether it’s trash-talking an opponent or fighting in a Dublin pub, Conor McGregor is a man that makes headlines. He hasn’t won a UFC…

Australian Open chief says tournament will go ahead despite air quality concerns

January 17, 2020 5:22 AM CNN

The Australian Open will go ahead as scheduled next week despite continuing concerns about the air quality in Melbourne, according to the grand…

Liam Broady brands Australian Open email a ‘slap in the face’ as bushfire smoke continues to hit tournament

January 16, 2020 11:54 PM CNN

A tennis player has slammed Australian Open organizers for allowing qualifying to take place while bushfire smoke has blanketed Melbourne. Liam…

Locos announce return of 2 more players from inaugural run as they ready for 2020 season

January 16, 2020 10:46 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced that it continues fortifying and building on the success of the club’s inaugural season by…

NMSU continues winning ways defeating Utah Valley, 70-56

January 16, 2020 11:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

There doesn’t seem to be anything that can slow down the New Mexico State Aggies. Despite being plagued with injuries, the Aggies keep finding ways…

Kobe Bryant reveals battle with racism at soccer games while growing up in Italy

January 16, 2020 9:21 AM CNN

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant believes more education is needed to tackle the scourge of racism in soccer. The 41-year-old, a five-time NBA champion,…