Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes…
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Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Minnesota Twins got a solid start from rookie Griffin Jax, and Andrelton Simmons drove in two…
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El Paso’s Pepi selected for MLS All-Star Game
DALLAS, Texas — Some great news for El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi, he’s an all-star now. The 18-year-old Pepi, who plays for FC Dallas, has made the Major…
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LIVE Blog: Latest updates from Tokyo Olympics 2021
If not automatically redirected, Click Here for The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s…
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Steelers finish strong to top Cowboys 16-3 in Hall of Fame Game
CANTON, Ohio — The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-3 on Thursday…
Continue Reading Washington Football Team bans wearing Native American headdresses and face paint at home games
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN The Washington Football Team has released its new fan protocol ahead of the 2021 season and the organization announced fans…
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Don’t expect starters in Cowboys-Steelers Hall of Fame game
CANTON, Ohio — If you’re looking for stars during Hall of Fame enshrinement week, concentrate on the museum itself and the inductions this…
Continue Reading SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on ’21
BY MARK ROSNER and MURRAY EVANS Associated Press Steve Sarkisian has yet to make his debut in the Big 12, but the new Texas coach was asked on…
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Sinner, 19, beats Korda, 21, in 2 tiebreakers at Washington
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Jannik Sinner has eliminated Sebastian Korda in straight sets at the Citi Open hard-court…
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in ’70s, dies at 71
HOUSTON (AP) — J.R. Richard, a huge, flame-throwing right-hander who spent 10 years with the Houston Astros before his career was cut short by a…
Continue Reading Bounce-back Bundy, Angels roll to 5-0 victory over Rangers
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dylan Bundy pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in the opening day starter’s…
Continue Reading With role settled, Packers’ Love eager for preseason games
By BILL HUBER Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s Jordan Love spent the offseason preparing as if he might be the quarterback of…
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NMSU women’s golf announces complete 2021-22 schedule
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The defending WAC Champion NM State women’s golf program announced its complete 2021-22…
Continue Reading Titans add Matt Barkley to compete for backup QB position
By JOHN GLENNON Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans took a step toward beefing up the backup quarterback spot behind Ryan…
Continue Reading Badgers aim to regain consistency that was missing last year
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst says consitency will be the key to quarterback Graham Mertz’s…
Continue Reading Penix’s return has Hoosiers hoping to exceed 2020 successes
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers expect quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to start their Sept. 4 season…
Continue Reading Shane Beamer excited for first camp as Gamecocks head coach
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is excited to open his first camp as a head…
Continue Reading Harris English shoots 62 to take 2-shot lead in Memphis
By PHIL STUKENBORG Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Harris English shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday to match his lowest PGA Tour score and take…
Continue Reading Los Angeles police investigating possible excessive use of force in arrest of NBA center Jaxson Hayes
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation into whether officers used excessive force while arresting…
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3 Miami Dolphins removed from COVID-19 reserve list
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Three of the four Miami Dolphins players who had been on the COVID-19 reserve list have been removed from it. Coming off…
Continue Reading Argentine star Lionel Messi is leaving FC Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel “Leo” Messi is leaving FC Barcelona, the Spanish club said on Thursday. “Despite club and player reaching an agreement and…
Continue Reading Griffin joining ESPN as NFL, college football analyst
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Robert Griffin III has not totally shut the door on his NFL career but he is taking the next step toward his future…
Continue Reading SEC, Sankey agree to contract extension through 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference has extended the contract of Commissioner Greg Sankey, whose league is set to grab even more…
Continue Reading Nearly 500 Covid-19 cases reported in people who crowded Milwaukee Bucks Deer District during NBA playoffs
By Dakin Andone and Keith Allen, CNN Nearly 500 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in people who congregated in Milwaukee’s Deer District to…
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U.S. women settle for soccer bronze at Tokyo Olympics
KASHIMA, Japan — Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd each scored a pair of goals and the United States won the bronze medal in women’s soccer at the…
Continue Reading Australia’s hopes for Olympic gold vanish against the US
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Gregg Popovich wrapped his arms around Australia guard Patty Mills when it was over, and…
Continue Reading Long dominated by Russia, rhythmic gymnastics rising in US
By CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The often forgotten genre of rhythmic Olympic gymnastics is like combining its more famous cousin,…
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Locomotive FC shutout San Antonio FC, 2-0
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – Locomotive FC (10-1-4, 34 points) picked up three points at Southwest University Park with a 2-0…
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Packers star Aaron Jones plans to open El Paso sports bar
EL PASO, Texas — Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones is planning to open a sports bar in El Paso. The El Paso native and former UTEP…
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Former UTEP nat’l champ Emmanuel Korir wins Olympic gold in 800 meter race
TOKYO, Japan — Former UTEP sprinter and college national champion Emmanuel Korir took home the gold medal in the 800 meters race Wednesday morning…
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