Sports Archives

Which college football team to cheer for if your favorite isn’t playing

September 5, 2020 12:35 AM CNN

College football is back, but this year could be a little less exciting if your FBS conference or team isn’t playing. So, instead of sidelining…

Adrian Mannarino says his US Open match was delayed for hours after concerns from health officials

September 4, 2020 9:21 PM CNN

Adrian Mannarino of France was set to play in his third-round US Open match against Alex Zverev of Germany on Friday at 2:30 p.m. But then the time…

What you need to know if you’re attending UTEP’s football opener

September 4, 2020 6:50 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Football is back in the Borderland. The UTEP Miners kick off their home opener against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at 7 p.m.…

El Paso Marathon will have live racing with limited field in February

September 4, 2020 5:23 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Marathon will have live racing in February. Organizers made the announcement Friday afternoon. The event’s three…

Naomi Osaka wears mask with Ahmaud Arbery’s name at US Open and continues to win

September 4, 2020 3:23 PM CNN

After wearing masks with the names of Breonna Taylor and Elijah McClain in rounds at the US Open, Naomi Osaka bore the name of Ahmaud Arbery on her…

El Paso getting new arena football team: ‘West Texas Buccaneers’

September 4, 2020 2:15 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Coliseum and the El Paso Sports Commission announced Friday that a new arena football team is coming to the…

Lionel Messi says he will ‘continue’ at Barcelona after wanting to leave the club ‘all year’

September 4, 2020 11:20 AM CNN

Lionel Messi says he will “continue” at Barcelona, despite wanting to go “all year,” the six-time Ballon d’Or winner…

Defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors avoids shutout against Boston Celtics with thrilling buzzer beater

September 4, 2020 6:13 AM CNN

Defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors delivered the most exciting finish of this year’s Playoffs thus far in the team’s second-round…

F1 champion Lewis Hamilton opens up about his loneliness and ‘difficult days’

September 4, 2020 4:05 AM CNN

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has opened up about his mental health struggles, admitting he has “a lot of difficult days” and suffers…

Garbine Muguruza delivers epic racket smash in upset loss against comeback mom Tsvetana Pironkova

September 4, 2020 2:03 AM CNN

Garbine Muguruza lost her racket and her US Open match Thursday against a tricky foe who returned to the circuit this week after becoming a mom.…

Angel City: Disruptors plan Hollywood ending for LA women’s soccer club

September 4, 2020 1:57 AM CNN

For Alexis Ohanian last summer, it started with a simple phone call. The entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit was in London and his friend wanted…

Washington Football Team facing new allegations of sexual harassment within the organization

September 4, 2020 12:57 AM CNN

The NFL’s Washington Football Team is facing new allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace from four women who spoke to ESPN’s…

Jon Teicher enters 40th season as UTEP’s play-by-play broadcaster

September 3, 2020 10:52 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Voices in sports span lifetimes. From Don Haskins to Rodney Terry, Bob Stull to Dana Dimel, Jon Teicher has been there every step…

Penn State clarifies athletic doctor’s comments on Covid-19 and myocarditis

September 3, 2020 10:23 PM CNN

Penn State University on Thursday clarified the remarks of the school’s director of athletic medicine about how many Big Ten athletes who…

UTEP football’s Quardraiz Wadley announced to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

September 3, 2020 7:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP senior running back Quardraiz Wadley was named to the eighth annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List on Wednesday.…

Community Champion: El Paso teacher hopes to land cover of fitness magazine

September 3, 2020 6:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso high school teacher needs some help if she wants to land the cover of a fitness magazine. Clarissa Marquez is an English…

Messi’s father exploring option of son remaining at Barcelona for one more year — TV station Cuatro

September 3, 2020 1:55 PM CNN

Lionel Messi’s father and agent appeared to raise the possibility that he’s exploring the option of the Barcelona talisman staying at the…

Racism and homophobia on the rise in football, according to Kick It Out report

September 3, 2020 11:27 AM CNN

There has been a “steep rise” in the levels of discrimination around English football, according to anti-racism group Kick It Out. A new…

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash joins Brooklyn Nets as head coach

September 3, 2020 10:24 AM CNN

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash is getting back on the court, but this time as a coach. The eight-time All-Star was announced as the next head coach of…

Sports cards business sees a boom

September 3, 2020 9:49 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, PA (WPMT) — Bikes and puzzles are hardly the only thing seeing a…

18-time PGA Tour winner Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll welcome baby girl

September 3, 2020 9:30 AM CNN

Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll welcomed a baby girl into the world on Monday. Poppy Kennedy McIlroy was born on August 31 at 12:15 p.m. at Jupiter…

Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at 75

September 3, 2020 6:25 AM CNN

Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and 12-time all-star, has died at the age of 75, the National Baseball Hall of…

Former soccer star Gary Lineker will welcome a refugee into his own home

September 3, 2020 5:00 AM CNN

Former England international and current television host Gary Lineker has said he will welcome a refugee into his own home in the coming weeks. The…

Former soccer star Gary Lineker will welcome a refugee into his own home

September 3, 2020 5:00 AM CNN

Former England international and current television host Gary Lineker has said he will welcome a refugee into his own home in the coming weeks. The…

Naomi Osaka calls attention to the death of Elijah McClain after US Open win

September 3, 2020 3:23 AM CNN

Tennis star Naomi Osaka took time after a win on Wednesday to call attention to the death of Elijah McClain while wearing a mask with his name on it.…

Andri Ragettli: Pro ski champion lives double life as social media star

September 3, 2020 2:54 AM CNN

Balancing a career in professional sport with being a social media sensation is a tightrope to walk. Thankfully for Andri Ragettli, his career as a…

Andri Ragettli: Pro ski champion lives double life as social media star

September 3, 2020 2:54 AM CNN

Balancing a career in professional sport with being a social media sensation is a tightrope to walk. Thankfully for Andri Ragettli, his career as a…

Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver of the ‘Miracle Mets’ dies at 75 from Covid-19

September 2, 2020 6:35 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — New York Mets pitching great Tom Seaver has died at 75. Seaver died Monday from complications of Lewy body dementia and Covid-19.…

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins embraces Darwinian view on Covid-19, saying ‘If I die, I die’

September 2, 2020 6:11 PM CNN

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is taking a controversial approach to Covid-19 for a man of his stature. “If I die, I die,” he…

Djokovic rallies at US Open to stay unbeaten, despite rare tiebreak blip

September 2, 2020 5:52 PM CNN

Something unusual happened to Novak Djokovic at the US Open on Wednesday. He lost a tiebreak. But the world No. 1 recovered to beat Kyle Edmund 6-7…