83-year-old baseball card company Topps is going public
Sports trading cards are super popular thanks to the craze over non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. That’s one reason why Topps, the company…
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Dustin Johnson to serve pigs in a blankets, filet mignon at Masters Champions Dinner
Besides the green jacket, the adulation and the acclaim, one of the greatest honors for a Masters winner is putting on a spread for his fellow…
Continue Reading Referee Rebecca Welch makes history in English Football League debut
Rebecca Welch made history on Monday as she became the first appointed female referee to take charge of an English Football League (EFL) game. The…
Continue Reading ESPN fired Paul Pierce after his racy Instagram Live video
ESPN fired NBA analyst Paul Pierce after the Boston Celtics legend posted a racy Instagram Live video over the weekend. The video featured Pierce in…
Continue Reading Ousmane Dembele’s late winner moves Barcelona to within touching distance of La Liga summit
We could be set for one of the most thrilling La Liga finales in history, after Ousmane Dembele’s injury-time goal gave Barcelona a narrow 1-0…
Continue Reading The return of patrons at the Masters will play a ‘massive role,’ says Jordan Spieth
With golf’s Masters tournament getting underway this week, the sight of patrons returning to Augusta National is a sure sign that parts of the…
Continue Reading North Korea reportedly won’t participate in Tokyo Olympic Games
North Korea has reportedly decided drop out of the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics due to concerns its athletes could contract coronavirus. North Korea…
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Moe Norman: The ‘Rain Man of golf’ who amazed even the greats of the sport
Whether it’s because of his funky clothing, eccentric personality or highly distinctive swing, Moe Norman — dubbed golf’s…
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Baylor claims 2nd national college hoops title in Texas history
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Baylor is on top of the college basketball world, winning its first national championship while denying perfection for…
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El Paso native Ivan Melendez named Big-12 Newcomer of the Week
AUSTIN, Texas – El Paso native Ivan Melendez had a circuitous path to the University of Texas baseball team. But now that he’s there, he’s taken full…
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Locomotive FC sign 17-year old FC Barcelona Academy product
EL PASO, Texas – 17-year old Diego Luna isn’t yet old enough to vote. But he is old enough to sign with El Paso Locomotive FC. General Manager Andrew…
Continue Reading Baylor routs Gonzaga to win its first NCAA men’s basketball title and end Bulldogs’ dream of perfect season
The Baylor Bears won their first men’s NCAA basketball title with a 86-70 win over the previously undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs in the…
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MLB All-Star Game will reportedly move to Denver
Coors Field in Denver — home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies — is expected to be announced as the new host of this…
Continue Reading Baylor routs Gonzaga to win NCAA men’s basketball title game
The Baylor Bears won their first men’s NCAA basketball title with a 86-70 win over the previously undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs in the…
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NFL player Jeff Gladney turns himself in to authorities at Dallas jail on assault allegation
DALLAS, Texas — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney turned himself in to authorities at the Dallas County Jail Monday on an assault…
Continue Reading Texas Rangers sell over 38,000 tickets to home opener, marking 1st full-capacity sporting event in a year
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers welcomed a crowd of at least 38,000 fans to Globe Life Field in Arlington Monday for the team’s home…
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‘Jeopardy!’ contestant trolls guest host and Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers about NFC championship loss
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was momentarily left speechless when he hosted “Jeopardy!” in the show that aired Monday. In…
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TxDOT signs rooting for Baylor in NCAA tourney – some El Paso motorists not thrilled
EL PASO, Texas — The men’s basketball NCAA championship takes place Monday night. So who are you rooting for? If you’re going against the Texas team…
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Karen Trujillo was the ‘best teammate you could have,’ says coach husband amid season opener
HATCH, New Mexico — When the fans pack the stands and the players hit the court at the Hatch Valley High auditorium Monday evening, the voice of a…
Continue Reading Gov. Greg Abbott declines to throw Texas Rangers 1st pitch, citing MLB’s stance against Georgia voting law
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that he will not throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Texas Rangers home opener…
Continue Reading La Liga match between Valencia and Cádiz suspended following incident of alleged racist abuse
Valencia’s La Liga match against Cádiz on Sunday was suspended for 20 minutes after Valencia walked off the pitch in solidarity when one of…
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Gonzaga faces Baylor in NCAA men’s basketball title game with a perfect season on the line
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The two best teams in men’s college basketball all season long will meet in the national championship game Monday…
Continue Reading Australia’s first international cricket team found fame in the UK. At home, they were betrayed
Growing up in the small community of Harrow in southern Australia, 86-year-old Lachie Turner spent his childhood hearing legends of the great…
Continue Reading The year of two Copa del Rey finals: Athletic Bilbao loses first, but has second chance against FC Barcelona
These are unusual times for the Copa del Rey (King’s Cup), which is Spanish football’s leading knockout competition. And in years to come…
Continue Reading Tennis stars Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils announce engagement
It’s official! Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils are engaged after the tennis power couple announced the news on social media. World No. 5…
Continue Reading Gonzaga defeats UCLA with buzzer beater and will face Baylor in NCAA men’s basketball title game
The top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs faced a tough challenge but prevailed in overtime against the UCLA Bruins in the Final Four at the NCAA men’s…
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Undefeated Gonzaga beats UCLA on last-second shot, advances to NCAA Tournament final against Baylor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Gonzaga has given fans the NCAA championship game they wanted with a shot for the ages. Jalen Suggs banked in a shot from…
Continue Reading Baylor cruises to NCAA championship game after overpowering Houston 78-59
The Baylor Bears advanced to the national championship game after cruising past the Houston Cougars 78-59 at the NCAA Men’s Final Four in…
Continue Reading Baylor dominates Houston to advance to NCAA hoops title game
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Baylor has cruised into the NCAA championship game and will wait to see if No. 1 Gonzaga can provide the much-anticipated…
Continue Reading Why MLB’s decision to move its All-Star Game was surprising
Major League Baseball’s decision to move its 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia after the state changed its voting laws is not an unprecedented…
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