‘Oh you must be heavy boned.’ Marilyn Okoro’s fight for body acceptance
She was comfortable with her body, though others were not. Track and field star Marilyn Okoro, whose right arm displays a “Saved by…
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New York Knicks face widespread criticism for racial equality statement
The New York Knicks and James Dolan, the executive chairman of parent company The Madison Square Garden Company, have come under fire for their…
Continue Reading Ghanaian footballer rescued from Indian airport after 74 days due to Covid lockdown
A Ghanaian footballer who slept in an Indian airport for over two months during the country’s coronavirus lockdown has finally left the hub.…
Continue Reading The NFL should re-sign Colin Kaepernick, says Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde
Seattle Seahawks’ new signing Carlos Hyde says the NFL should offer Colin Kaepernick a route back to the sport to prove it is serious about…
Continue Reading US Soccer has repealed policy requiring players to stand for National Anthem
The US Soccer Federation announced Wednesday it has repealed its policy requiring players to stand during the National Anthem. The statement follows…
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NMSU’s Nick Gonzales among top picks in MLB draft, taken by Pittsburgh Pirates
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — Major League Baseball’s amateur draft began Wednesday night with a New Mexico State University Aggie among…
Continue Reading ‘Uncertainties’ surround next year’s Olympics, says Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike
The fate of next year’s Olympics depends on Japan’s handling of the coronavirus, according to the governor of Tokyo. Yuriko Koike said…
Continue Reading Nick Gonzales selected 7th Overall by Pittsburgh Pirates
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Raise the Jolly Roger! New Mexico State baseball star Nick Gonzales is off to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates selected…
Continue Reading NASCAR bans Confederate flags at all races, events
Ahead of its Cup Series race Wednesday night in Martinsville, Virginia, NASCAR said it is banning the flying of Confederate flags at its races and…
Continue Reading Michael Jordan and crew reel in 442-pound marlin in fishing tournament
If we learned anything from “The Last Dance” documentary, it was that Michael Jordan really doesn’t like losing. So when the…
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Tyson Fury confirms two-fight deal to face Anthony Joshua in heavyweight division
British world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to fight in 2021. WBC champion Fury posted a video on his social media…
Continue Reading Ditching the day job: From the sports desk to UK band Sports Team
I won’t forget the moment I informed my boss at CNN of my intention to leave sports journalism for a career in music. “Remind me what the…
Continue Reading Paulo Dybala: ‘It is not only people of color that should be fighting racism. We all have to’
Juventus star Paulo Dybala has warned football’s authorities that the sport is at a tipping point, with players ready “to take…
Continue Reading Roger Federer will miss the rest of the 2020 season after suffering an injury setback
Roger Federer has announced he will not play tennis again this year after undergoing further surgery on his right knee. The 20-time grand slam…
Continue Reading New Orleans Saints’ Malcolm Jenkins says NFL won’t get it right until they apologize to Colin Kaepernick
New Orleans Saints’ Malcolm Jenkins says the NFL needs to apologize to Colin Kaepernick. Speaking to CBS This Morning on Tuesday, the 12-year…
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El Paso runners can take part in marathon virtual fun run
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 has put a damper on a variety of activities across the country. For running enthusiasts, not being able to participate in…
Continue Reading Venus Williams: Just as sexism is not only a ‘women’s issue,’ racism is not only a ‘black issue’
Tennis star Venus Williams said the solidarity she has seen in recent protests over the death in custody of George Floyd “has brought me to…
Continue Reading As he fights racial injustice, Raheem Sterling says he’s ‘not thinking about his job’
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling says he’s more concerned about the issue of racial injustice and talking about it right now than his…
Continue Reading Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili charged with assaulting ex-wife
The ex-wife of a leading tennis player is standing by claims she was the victim of assault. Nikoloz Basilashvili, who is ranked No. 27 in the world,…
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MLB owners propose a 76-game season, per report
Major League Baseball is proposing a 76-game season in the league’s latest idea to save the 2020 season, per ESPN. The report details the…
Continue Reading U.S. Soccer may repeal the ban on players kneeling
The U.S. Soccer Federation is considering a repeal of a policy requiring national team players to stand during the National Anthem, according to an…
Continue Reading NASCAR legends voice support for George Floyd protests
NASCAR drivers have joined the growing list of athletes and sports leagues throwing their support behind the nationwide protests against police…
Continue Reading 10 racehorses killed in fiery tractor trailer crash
Ten racehorses were killed in a fiery tractor trailer crash early Sunday morning on the New Jersey Turnpike. Two of the horses identified in the…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton supports protesters who tore down statue of slave trader in UK anti-racism protests
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has backed anti-racism demonstrators who tore down a statue of 17th-century slave owner Edward Colston in…
Continue Reading Germany and US leading the way in crucial period for women’s football
Danielle Young cried when she learned her football team was to be disbanded. Told on the day it was announced to the rest of the world, she and her…
Continue Reading Michael Jordan says ‘this is a tipping point’ for racism in society
Michael Jordan has spoken out about the damage racial injustice has caused to the African-American community. Last week, the former Chicago Bulls…
Continue Reading Bundesliga’s longest-serving club Werder faces relegation
Werder Bremen, the team with the most seasons in the Bundesliga, is facing the drop after a 1-0 home defeat to Wolfsburg Sunday in a match that…
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UFC champion Conor McGregor has announced his retirement
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the sport on social media Sunday. The former two-division UFC World Champion…
Continue Reading Bayern in solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement as team closes in on Bundesliga title
With its players sporting armbands supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, Bayern Munich maintained its seven-point lead atop the Bundesliga with…
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Cody Decker brings elite baseball training facility to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – Joe Beimel pitched in the MLB for 13 seasons. And now, he and former MLB catcher Brent Dean run Beimel Elite Athletics, one of the…
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