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Japan’s dream Rugby World Cup campaign ended by South Africa

October 20, 2019 7:13 AM CNN

Japan’s exhilarating Rugby World Cup run came to an end with a 26-3 defeat by South Africa in Tokyo. The host nation took the tournament by…

Red card costs France as Wales surges to Rugby World Cup semifinal

October 20, 2019 4:29 AM CNN

A red card for France forward Sebastein Vahaamahina swung the pendulum in a seesawing Rugby World Cup quarterfinal as Wales fought back to win 20-19.…

UTEP’s offense falters as Miners fall to Florida International, 32-17

October 20, 2019 12:18 AM KVIA ABC-7

UTEP’s offensive woes continued Saturday as the Miners fell to Florida International 32-17 on the road. UTEP’s defense held in for three…

UTEP’s offense falters as Miners fall to Florida International, 32-17

October 19, 2019 11:36 PM Jim Parker

MIAMI, Florida – UTEP’s offensive woes continued Saturday as the Miners fell to Florida International 32-17 on the road. UTEP’s defense held in for…

Former NMSU standout Pascal Siakam agrees to $130M contract extension with NBA’s Raptors

October 19, 2019 11:26 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

TORONTO, Canada – Former New Mexico State standout Pascal Siakam is officially a major part of the Toronto Raptors’ long-term plans. The NBA’s…

Borderland Blitz: High school football week 8 scores & highlights

October 19, 2019 11:20 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas – Below are the scores and highlights for week 8 of the Borderland Blitz: 10/17 and 10/18 Montwood 49 vs. Pebble Hills…

Houston Astros head to World Series after defeating New York Yankees

October 19, 2019 11:04 PM CNN

The Houston Astros are heading to the World Series for the second time in three years. The Astros defeated the New York Yankees 6-4 Saturday night at…

Houston Astros advance to World Series on walk-off home run

October 19, 2019 10:37 PM KVIA ABC-7

Jose Altuve hit a game-ending homer off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 6-4…

Former NMSU standout Pascal Siakam agrees to $130M contract extension with NBA’s Raptors

October 19, 2019 9:20 PM KVIA ABC-7

Former New Mexico State standout Pascal Siakam is officially a major part of the Toronto Raptors’ long-term plans. The NBA’s Raptors and…

University of Oklahoma’s iconic Sooner Schooner crashed during a touchdown celebration

October 19, 2019 1:59 PM CNN

In a game day spectacle, the University of Oklahoma’s Sooner Schooner crashed on the field after a second-quarter touchdown in OU’s game…

Yes Yes Yes wins The Everest and scoops record $4.8 million prize

October 19, 2019 8:14 AM CNN

Yes Yes Yes and her jockey, Glen Boss, upset favorite Santa Ana Lane to win the prestigious Everest race, winning a record $4.8 million in prize…

Borderland Blitz: High school football week 8 scores & highlights

October 19, 2019 12:43 AM KVIA ABC-7

Below are the scores and highlights for week 8 of the Borderland Blitz: 10/17 and 10/18 Montwood 49 vs. Pebble Hills 36 — FINAL Chapin 0 vs.…

NMSU Eagles? Faulty hats sold at Las Cruces Walmart

October 18, 2019 1:20 PM KVIA ABC-7

How does New Mexico State University Eagles instead of Aggies sound? That’s exactly what a hat read that was being sold at a Walmart store in…

Bulgaria soccer coach Krasimir Balakov resigns after racist abuse of England team

October 18, 2019 10:15 AM CNN

Bulgaria soccer coach Krasimir Balakov and the Bulgarian Football Union’s executive committee has resigned following Monday’s…

Wilfried Zaha says he’s ready to walk off the pitch if he’s racially abused

October 18, 2019 9:50 AM CNN

To walk or not to walk? That’s the question facing footballers following the racist abuse hurled at the England team in Bulgaria during a Euro…

El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid postponed amid Catalan protests

October 18, 2019 7:33 AM CNN

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has postponed El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid later this month due to the ongoing Catalan…

Manchester United, Tottenham and Everton: Is it time to stick or twist?

October 18, 2019 6:27 AM CNN

In a society where instant gratification is so highly prized, time is a commodity few can afford. That’s certainly the case in the English…

Siya Kolisi: Shock defeat by Japan ‘has been with us for four years’

October 18, 2019 5:53 AM CNN

Much has changed since South Africa’s shock defeat by Japan at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but the Springboks’ scars from that day in…

Reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes suffers freak kneecap dislocation

October 18, 2019 5:11 AM CNN

Kansas City Chiefs players had their heads in their hands. Even some Denver Broncos players took a knee as a mark of respect. Patrick Mahomes’…

Franklin back in win column following victory over Coronado; other scores from Thursday night

October 17, 2019 11:06 PM KVIA ABC-7

Coronado 14 Franklin 28 Americas 72 Socorro 12 Onate 7 Las Cruces 49…

Boxer Patrick Day dies four days after being knocked out

October 17, 2019 1:18 PM CNN

Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday, four days after he was knocked out during his bout with Charles Conwell on Saturday night in Chicago. Day, 27,…

Each year, 13 boxers on average die in the ring

October 17, 2019 11:09 AM CNN

It’s a sport which can be a matter of life and death. Between 1890 and 2011, it’s estimated that 1,604 boxers died as a direct result of…

The Everest: return of world’s richest turf race with about $10M up for grabs

October 17, 2019 7:45 AM CNN

History will be made this weekend as 12 of the planet’s fastest horses battle it out in the world’s richest race on turf. The Everest,…

Japan a ‘formidable’ foe, says South Africa coach ahead of quarters clash

October 17, 2019 7:28 AM CNN

The Rugby World Cup was not yet five minutes old and Japan was staring at a nightmare. The host looked rattled. The players appeared gripped by stage…

How much does Roger Federer know about rugby?

October 17, 2019 5:18 AM CNN

He may be the most successful male player in tennis history, but as a boy Roger Federer flirted with a rather different sport. His mom Lynette is…

Roger Federer wants to compete at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

October 17, 2019 3:38 AM CNN

As he nears the end of a remarkable career Roger Federer says he wants to play for Switzerland at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Swiss great, 38, had…

All eyes on UEFA after football’s night of shame

October 17, 2019 2:29 AM CNN

The ugly sound of monkey chants and the sinister sight of football fans performing Nazi salutes have been beamed around the world. Now all eyes turn…

Week 7 Sweet Play of the Week: Mykal Blanco & the Hanks Knights

October 16, 2019 7:34 PM KVIA ABC-7

The Hanks Knights are the winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 7 of the high school football season. During the Knights’ game against…

NMSU men’s basketball coach Chris Jans signs contract extension

October 16, 2019 7:24 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico State University has secured a one-year contract extension with head men’s basketball Chris Jans, keeping him in Las Cruces through…

Game 4 of the ALCS between the Astros and Yankees has been postponed because of rain

October 16, 2019 12:19 PM CNN

Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees will have to wait at least one more day. Major…