YouTuber Jake Paul offers UFC fighter Conor McGregor $50 million to box him
YouTuber Jake Paul is trying to capitalize on his initial success in the boxing ring by challenging former UFC champion Conor McGregor. Channeling…
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The Atlanta Braves want to help preserve the native Cherokee language
Professional sports teams have long been scrutinized for their use of Native American culture and imagery. In response to renewed discussions about…
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Cleveland’s plans to drop ‘Indians’ from team name is a welcome change but it’s long overdue, Native Americans say
A Major League Baseball team’s decision to remove “Indians” from its name is being hailed as historic, but Native American advocacy…
Continue Reading ‘A game that ‘will go down in history:’ Baltimore Ravens beat Cleveland Browns with last-gasp field goal
It’s been a disappointing year for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. But a stunning last gasp 47-42 win against their division rival…
Continue Reading Champions League draw: Barcelona faces Paris Saint-Germain in pick of round of 16 ties
After six thrilling match days, the Champions League group stages are over and we now look forward to the knockout stages of Europe’s most…
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Champions League draw: Barcelona faces Paris Saint-Germain in pick of round of 16 ties
After six thrilling match days, the Champions League group stages are over and we now look forward to the knockout stages of Europe’s most…
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A-Lim Kim mounts incredible comeback to win the US Women’s Open and clinch her first major
South Korea’s A-Lim Kim staged an incredible final-round comeback to win the U.S. Women’s Open in Houston, Texas, and claim her first…
Continue Reading What’s gone wrong at Ferrari and can Formula One’s most successful team bounce back in 2021?
With 13th and 14th placed finishes in Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari recorded its worst season since 1980. It has been a…
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Cleveland MLB team to drop ‘Indians’ from its name, though not immediately
Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians announced Monday that the franchise will change the team name but will continue to play as the…
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A company is offering football fans a chance to win $500 while eating and watching football
Football fans, get ready to win a dream job like no other. Pickwise, a sports betting site, is offering three fans a chance to become the…
Continue Reading Asked how clean he thinks the Olympics will be next year, Michael Phelps says ‘four or five’ out of 10
Michael Phelps, who retired as the most decorated Olympian in history in 2016, is not holding out much hope for a clean Olympics Games in Tokyo next…
Continue Reading 2023 Rugby World Cup draw confirmed as New Zealand face host France in pool stage
Three-time winner New Zealand will face host France at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the pool stage draw was made on Monday. Both the All Blacks and…
Continue Reading Gérard Houllier, former Liverpool and France manager, dies aged 73
Former Liverpool and France manager Gérard Houllier has died aged 73, according to the English Premier League club. Houllier coached the French…
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Cleveland to drop ‘Indians’ from baseball team’s name
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people familiar with the decision, the New York Times…
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Packers top Lions 31-24 to clinch NFC North as El Paso’s Aaron Jones rushes for 69 yards
DETROIT, Michigan — Aaron Rodgers ran for a tie-breaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat…
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Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Andy Dalton was good enough in his return to Cincinnati, tossing two touchdown passes and helping lead the Dallas Cowboys to a…
Continue Reading Florida Gators hoops star Keyontae Johnson in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court
University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was in critical but stable condition Sunday after collapsing on the court during a game, the…
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Jimmy Collins, who helped NMSU reach the NCAA Final Four in 1970, dies at age 74
CHICAGO, Illinois — Jimmy Collins, who played basketball for Lou Henson at New Mexico State from 1967-70 and helped the Aggies reach the NCAA…
Continue Reading Max Verstappen storms to victory in season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Max Verstappen produced a flawless display to win the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The Red Bull driver led from start to finish in…
Continue Reading Anthony Joshua welcomes blockbuster fight with Tyson Fury after beating Kubrat Pulev
Anthony Joshua says he welcomes “the challenge” of facing Tyson Fury after comfortably beating Kubrat Pulev in London’s Wembley…
Continue Reading Columbus Crew beats Seattle Sounders to win a second MLS championship
The Columbus Crew beat the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night to win its second Major League Soccer Cup. The Crew won 3-0, with Lucas Zelarayan…
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Eastwood’s season ends in Bi-District round vs. Abilene
FORT STOCKTON, Texas — Eastwood simply ran out of time. A furious comeback from the Troopers in the 4th quarter fell 60 yards short as Eastwood’s…
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Fouls mount as UTEP comeback falls short at Arizona 69-61
TUCSON, Arizona — UTEP proved in the opening ten minutes that they had the talent to compete with college basketball blue blood Arizona Saturday in…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton says he’s still feeling the after-effects of Covid-19 ahead of season finale
Lewis Hamilton says he’s still feeling the after-effects of Covid-19 ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The seven-time world champion…
Continue Reading NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is Google’s most-searched for athlete of 2020
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman, who survived a horror crash earlier this year, was the most-searched for athlete of 2020, according to Google. The…
Continue Reading Navy football player honors fallen teammate during Army-Navy rivalry game
When the Navy football team takes the field for its annual showdown with Army on Saturday afternoon, at least one Midshipman will have more than the…
Continue Reading Utah State football game canceled after players reportedly vote not to play because of comments from university president
Members of the Utah State football team unanimously voted Friday to not play in Saturday’s game against Colorado State in Fort Collins,…
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Borderland Blitz: Bi-district football playoff scores & highlights
EL PASO, Texas – High school football playoffs are here, as bi-district action involves teams from the Borderland across multiple classes and…
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UTEP defense gashed at North Texas in 45-43 loss with backup QB
DENTON, Texas – Playing with their backup quarterback on the road, UTEP’s offense scored enough points to win. The only problem was the Miners’…
Continue Reading Pitt joins Boston College in opting out of bowl game opportunity following pandemic-impacted season
The University of Pittsburgh on Friday became the second college football team in two days to opt out of an opportunity to play in a bowl game. Pitt…
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