Dual Olympic champion Ester Ledecka wins first World Cup skiing race
She stunned the world with gold medals in two different sports at the Winter Olympics, but now Ester Ledecka has clinched her first World Cup ski…
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Players pictured under controversial ‘Black Friday’ headline embrace
The two black soccer stars pictured on the front page of an Italian newspaper under the headline “Black Friday” embraced on the pitch…
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Locomotive FC reveals their 2020 team jerseys
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC put its creativity on display as it revealed a number of new designs for the team’s 2020 jerseys this week.…
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NBA SCHEDULE Clippers-Bucks highlight 10-game schedule UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers visit Milwaukee tonight, opening a six-game Eastern…
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Caroline Wozniacki to retire after the Australian Open
Caroline Wozniacki has announced her plans to retire from professional tennis. The former world No. 1 said Friday that her final tournament will be…
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Former El Paso Chihuahuas outfielder Cody Decker featured in documentary presentation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Cody Decker, former outfielder for the El Paso Chihuahuas, is back in town to host a showing of a documentary which features…
Continue Reading Democratic candidate Andrew Yang hopes the ‘power of sport can unite us’
In the United States these days, it’s sometimes hard to say anything without offending someone. Political discourse has become pervasive. You…
Continue Reading FIFA and UEFA ‘may as well have stood in stands’ with racists, says ex-England star
Many thought the racist abuse suffered by England’s footballers in Bulgaria might be a watershed moment for the sport. That the monkey chants…
Continue Reading As he scaled world’s 14 highest peaks, Nepalese climber shocked by climate change effects
A former special forces soldier has taken the notion that “records are meant to be broken” to a whole new level. Nepalese climber Nirmal…
Continue Reading Italian newspaper accuses critics of ‘lynching’ after headline race row
Corriere dello Sport has accused critics of “lynching” the newspaper in a staunch defense of its “Black Friday” front page.…
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Why the College Football Playoff picture hinges on Georgia this weekend
The four-team field for the College Football Playoff will be revealed Sunday, and depending on this weekend’s conference championship games the…
Continue Reading Acrobatic daredevils perform on world’s largest trampoline
Acrobatic basketball team the Dunking Devils are no strangers to risk-taking stunts, as their latest exploit proves. The Slovenian quartet,…
Continue Reading Boxing’s ‘Clash on the Dunes’ overshadowed by ‘sportswashing’ concerns
In the 1970s, the “Rumble in the Jungle” and the “Thrilla in Manila” — two legendary boxing bouts involving Muhammad…
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Ezekiel Elliott breaks 1,000 yards rushing, scores 2 touchdowns, but Cowboys still lose to Bears 31-24
CHICAGO, Illinois — Ezekiel Elliott surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season Thursday night, but Dallas still couldn’t muster enough offense and…
Continue Reading Former sportscaster who accused NBA coach Luke Walton of sexual assault drops lawsuit
Former sports reporter Kelli Tennant has dropped a lawsuit that accused NBA coach Luke Walton of the Sacramento Kings of sexual assault.…
Continue Reading ‘Black Friday’: Italian newspaper sparks race row with front page
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has defended its front page which previews a soccer game with the headline “Black Friday.” The…
Continue Reading Cardiff to appeal over $6.65 million fee for Emiliano Sala
The dispute between Cardiff City and Nantes took a new twist Thursday after the Welsh club appealed against the decision ordering it to pay six…
Continue Reading Jose Mourinho humbled on return to Old Trafford
Jose Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford on Wednesday was anything but special. The former Manchester United boss was humbled as his Spurs side…
Continue Reading Bushfire smoke wreaks havoc at Australian golf tournament
Bushfire smoke swamping a golf tournament in Australia forced one player to don a face mask and another to complain of burning eyes and coughing…
Continue Reading Stunning images from horse racing’s photographer of the year
With man and beast straining every sinew against a backdrop of stunning scenery, it’s no wonder the sport of kings lends itself to incredible…
Continue Reading Nadal, Barty, Djokovic and Gauff: Tennis’ 2019 wrap
The year in tennis came and went with familiar faces such as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic adding to their grand slam hauls and newcomers such as…
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Community Champions: El Paso karate team shines at international competition
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso karate team is showing the world just how great students of the sport really are here in the Borderland. The group is…
Continue Reading Israel Folau feels ‘vindicated’ after Rugby Australia apology
Rugby star Israel Folau says he feels “vindicated” following Rugby Australia’s apology after he was dismissed for an anti-gay post…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods says his kids don’t talk about his Masters win
His performances are forever being scrutinized by the public eye, but Tiger Woods’ toughest critics could be in his own household. Woods won…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods: A tumultuous 10 years from scandal to redemption
The reports trickled in, vague and confused at first. There had been some sort of car crash. Tiger Woods was involved. He might be injured. Fears at…
Continue Reading Blind climber Jesse Dufton pushing boundaries after leading 449-foot climb
Climbing a huge rock tower above crashing waves off a remote Scottish island is difficult enough, but imagine trying to do it if you’re blind.…
Continue Reading How Shaun Wright-Phillips wanted both teams to win when Manchester City won the Premier League
These days the holy grail for Manchester City is arguably winning the Champions League for the first time in its history. It’s a sign of the…
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A boy’s Christmas wish for a Paydirt Pete toy fulfilled by Santa & UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso-area boy who wrote a letter to Santa that ended up in Kansas is getting his wish fulfilled. Among other things, Lucas…
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Aggies hand undefeated Miners their 1st loss of the season, 59-56
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State scored its eighth straight win over UTEP at the Pan American Center, 59-56, as the Aggies also handed the…
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Chapin High School head football coach Rene Hernandez stepping down
EL Paso, Texas — Chapin High School is now in search of a new head varsity football coach. Sources confirm to ABC-7 that football coach Rene…
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