Zlatan Ibrahimović: ‘The duel with Cristiano Ronaldo will be exciting,’ says Swedish star
He might be 38 and in the twilight of his career, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic has few peers when it comes to chutzpah. “I know what I have to do,…
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Liverpool breaking records and opponents’ resolve as team aims to end 30-year wait for Premier League title
A New Year, but the same relentless, history-making Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s side is perched atop the Premier League by a handsome, some would…
Continue Reading Emotional Nick Kyrgios leads bushfire support as Tennis Australia pledges $700,000
Nick Kyrgios was moved to tears as he reflected on the deadly bushfires sweeping through Australia following his victory at the ATP Cup. The world…
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Dallas Cowboys decide Jason Garrett is done as coach, ESPN reports
DALLAS, Texas — Jason Garrett’s time with the Dallas Cowboys is about to be over, ESPN reported Thursday night. ESPN quoted a source…
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UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry hospitalized in ‘critical’ condition as Miners drop conference opener
MIAMI, Florida — UTEP head men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry remained hospitalized in Florida and was listed in critical condition on Thursday…
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Locomotive signs champion goal scorer Marios Lomis
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC has added goal scorer Marios Lomis pending league and federation approval. Lomis played his youth and the…
Continue Reading Premier League club calls for court crackdown on racist and homophobic abuse
British courts should be granted the power to hand out tougher punishments to supporters found guilty of racist or homophobic abuse at football…
Continue Reading Australian tennis stars show support for bushfire victims
Australian tennis stars are supporting victims of Australia’s bushfires by donating money for every ace they hit at upcoming tournaments. Nick…
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David Stern, NBA’s commissioner for 30 years, dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) – David Stern, who spent 30 years as the NBA’s longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global power, has died on New…
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The 10 biggest sports stars of the decade
As a memorable sporting decade draws to a close, we take stock of the men and women who’ve set the standard for others to follow, on and off…
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Arizona State defeats Florida State 20-14 in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
EL Paso, Texas (AP) – With each team missing its standout rusher, defense dominated at Tuesday’s Sun Bowl. Hardly pretty, but hardly a concern for…
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UTEP ready to begin conference play; Hawkins staying put with Miners
UTEP head coach Rodney Terry says there’s no reason to panic after two of his players announced their intention to transfer from the program. One of…
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22nd annual Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl Fiesta returns to Downtown El Paso Monday night
EL PASO, Texas– It’s an El Paso tradition and it’s making a return for the 22nd year. The Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta, presented by Favor,…
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Fans encouraged to ride Sun Metro or El Paso Streetcar to 2019 Sun Bowl Game to avoid traffic stress
EL PASO, Texas— If you plan on heading out to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 you can avoid the stress of traffic…
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Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl head coaches hold news conference ahead of Tuesday’s game
EL PASO, Texas– The Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl game is only a day away and head coaches for both Florida State and Arizona State took part in a press…
Continue Reading New England Patriots lose and Green Bay Packers win as NFL playoffs take shape
The legendary combination of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick has been almost flawless for the New England Patriots. But the six-time Super Bowl…
Continue Reading Liverpool remains unbeaten in Premier League — but there’s more VAR controversy
Liverpool ended the first half of the Premier League season unbeaten after beating Wolves 1-0, but the visitors felt aggrieved after two VAR…
Continue Reading Teenage wonderkid Erling Haland joins Borussia Dortmund until 2024
Borussia Dortmund have won the race to land teenage wonderkid Erling Braut Haland, signing the towering striker in a deal through 2024. “Hello,…
Continue Reading Andy Murray to miss Australian Open
After making a remarkable recovery from a hip injury that threatened to end his career, Andy Murray won’t be playing at next month’s…
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Nigel Hawkins to transfer from UTEP Basketball team
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Men’s Basketball didn’t play a game today, but still managed to suffer one of their worst losses of the season. Sophomore…
Continue Reading Miami Heat forward Chris Silva reunites with his mom after 3 years apart
It was a Christmas miracle for Miami Heat forward Chris Silva. His mother, Carine Minkoue Obame, walked into the AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday and…
Continue Reading South African cyclist sustains serious injury after scuffle with park rangers
South African National Parks will investigate an incident that left a cyclist injured after a scuffle with rangers. The confrontation was recorded…
Continue Reading Is Premier League title Liverpool’s already? Guardiola hints as much
Last season, the title race in the English Premier League went down to the final day, with Manchester City edging Liverpool by one point. But is the…
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Sun Bowl Teams Tour Ft. Bliss Facilities
FT. BLISS, Texas The first edition of Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game is right around the corner and preparations are in full swing. While Arizona State…
Continue Reading Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba hopes to ‘make people talk’ with anti-racism wristbands he helped design
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba appears to have taken football’s fight against racism into his own hands — or specifically, onto…
Continue Reading Olympic ski star and actor Gus Kenworthy hopes to leave legacy for LGBT community
Freestyle skiing became a regular Olympic discipline in 1992, 63 years after the first Academy Awards took place, 23 years before same-sex marriage…
Continue Reading Rugby World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi watches Brooklyn Nets match 69-year-old record. And it’s not a good one
Since becoming the first black captain of South Africa to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy in November, Siya Kolisi has risen to a new level of fame.…
Continue Reading A teen with cancer has his wish come true. He got to meet LeBron James on Christmas
Canadian Corey Groves, a 17-year-old who is battling an aggressive form of cancer, is a lifelong Lakers fan. On Christmas, he fulfilled a dream…
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Final game for UTEP in the Diamond Head Classic ends in defeat to Boise State, 72-67
A trip to the Aloha State ended in defeat for UTEP as the Miners dropped another close game to Boise State, 72- 67. The game was close throughout,…
Continue Reading Tony Hawk announces his mother has died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s
Tony Hawk’s mother, Nancy Elizabeth Hawk, has died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. The retired professional skateboarder…
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