Sports Archives

‘The sky’s the limit on where this can go’ — The worlds of Fortnite and football collide

January 19, 2021 8:31 AM CNN

The rivalry between elite football clubs is already fierce, but it’s just been shot into new territory. As global fanbases shelter from the…

India achieves stunning Test victory over Australia with record-breaking run chase

January 19, 2021 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

A record-breaking run chase at the Gabba saw India topple Australia to take an unlikely 2-1 series victory. India needed 328 to win on Tuesday…

NMSU’s Chris Jans remains committed to finishing season despite team’s positive Covid-19 cases

January 18, 2021 10:56 PM Adrian Ochoa

PHOENIX, Arizona – Even after relocating to Phoenix, Arizona, it’s been anything but a smooth journey for the NMSU Aggies. Midway into the college…

Okla. State basketball player surprised with scholarship while working at Walmart

January 18, 2021 11:42 AM CNN Newsource

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Oklahoma State University basketball player Dee Mitchell was surprised with a scholarship while he was working…

Louisville moves to No. 1 in women’s Top 25 for 1st time in school history; Stanford tumbles to No. 5

January 18, 2021 11:03 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) —Louisville is No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll for the first time in school history. The…

Duke falls out of AP Top 25; Gonzaga, Baylor remain 1-2; Texas & Iowa swap places

January 18, 2021 10:11 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Gonzaga and Baylor maintained their grip on the top two spots in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll Monday.…

Sofia Bekatorou: Olympic medalist’s decision to speak out over alleged 1998 sexual assault sparks public outcry in Greece

January 18, 2021 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

Greek Olympic gold medalist Sofia Bekatorou’s very public detailing of her alleged sexual assault in 1998 by a high-ranking Hellenic Sailing…

Australian Open: Quarantining tennis players voice ‘unequal practice’ frustrations

January 18, 2021 2:21 AM CNN

Instead of training for up to five hours a day as they prepare for the Australian Open, 72 players find themselves unable to leave their hotel rooms…

The Los Angeles Chargers have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as head coach

January 17, 2021 8:44 PM Associated Press

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley won’t have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity. Staley agreed to become the Los…

Buffalo Bills fans donate money to Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s favorite charity after playoff win

January 17, 2021 5:44 PM CNN Newsource

Buffalo Bills fans celebrated their victory over the Baltimore Ravens in a unique way this weekend. The Bills defeated the Ravens 17-3 on Saturday in…

NHL All-Star Game Fast Facts

January 17, 2021 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Game. October 22, 2020 – The NHL announces that the All-Star Game, originally…

America’s Cup: Patriot ‘flying yacht’ capsizes in gusty conditions

January 17, 2021 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

Emergency management plans were put into operation during the America’s Cup challenger series on Sunday when American Magic’s Patriot…

Premier League: The art of winning a penalty sparks debate ahead of Liverpool vs. Manchester United game

January 17, 2021 9:36 AM CNN

The 2020-2021 Premier League season is a proving a bumper campaign for penalties. We’re not even at the half-way point yet but already there…

America’s Cup: Patriot ‘flying yacht’ capsizes in gutsy conditions

January 17, 2021 9:24 AM CNN Newsource

Emergency management plans were put into operation during the America’s Cup challenger series on Sunday when American Magic’s Patriot…

North Texas pulls away down the stretch to complete sweep of UTEP, 74-65

January 16, 2021 6:34 PM KVIA ABC-7

DENTON, Texas – After a lackluster effort, UTEP came back the next day with a better performance. However North Texas used a late run to complete…

Aaron Jones punches in a TD as Packers defeat Rams 32-18 to head to NFC Championship game

January 16, 2021 5:53 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Former UTEP and Burges High School standout running back Aaron Jones of El Paso helped Green Bay back to NFC title game on…

Australian Open: 47 players In quarantine after positive Covid-19 tests on two charter flights

January 16, 2021 8:54 AM CNN Newsource

Preparations for the Australian Open hit a major stumbling block on Saturday after 47 players were told they couldn’t train or practice after…

University of Maryland reaches $3.5 million settlement with football player Jordan McNair’s family

January 16, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

The University of Maryland has reached a $3.5 million settlement with the family of Jordan McNair, the offensive lineman who died after suffering…

Legacy of MLK’s ‘I have a dream’ speech becomes a nightmare for Atlanta sports team owner

January 16, 2021 7:26 AM CNN

There’s a distance of just over two miles between the Lincoln Memorial and the US Capitol. It was in 1963, on the Lincoln Memorial’s…

Liverpool vs. Manchester United: The art of winning a Premier League penalty

January 16, 2021 4:25 AM CNN

The 2020-2021 Premier League season is a proving a bumper campaign for penalties. We’re not even at the half-way point yet but already there…

The art of winning a penalty: debate heats up over spot-kick spike

January 16, 2021 1:57 AM CNN

The 2020-2021 Premier League season is a proving a bumper campaign for penalties. We’re not even at the half-way point yet but already there…

Shooting woes plague UTEP in 63-33 loss at North Texas

January 15, 2021 8:27 PM Adrian Ochoa

DENTON, Texas – It was a game the UTEP Miners are going to have to forget about quickly. Friday in Denton, the Miners lost to the North Texas Mean…

UTEP women’s team upended by North Texas, 67-59; Miners on 3 game losing skid

January 15, 2021 11:11 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – It was the first game back home for the UTEP women’s team since fans were allowed back to the Don Haskins Center. UTEP would have…

Ralph Lauren cuts ties with golfer Justin Thomas for using anti-gay slur

January 15, 2021 7:24 PM CNN Newsource

The Ralph Lauren Corporation is cutting ties with golfer Justin Thomas over his use of a homophobic slur. Thomas apologized for the incident, which…

Justin Thomas apologizes for using ‘inexcusable’ anti-gay slur

January 15, 2021 7:15 PM CNN Newsource

World No. 3 golfer Justin Thomas has apologized for using a homophobic slur that was caught by television microphones at a PGA Tour tournament in…

Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for Covid-19, as the NBA’s postponed games list grows

January 15, 2021 5:42 PM CNN Newsource

After already losing seven family members to Covid-19, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for the coronavirus.…

James Naismith: Basketball inventor is celebrated with Google Doodle

January 15, 2021 4:45 PM CNN Newsource

James Naismith, the Canadian-American who invented the game of basketball, was celebrated with a Google Doodle on Friday. Naismith, who invented the…

Community Champion: Ysleta’s Omar Ibarra shines on the court & in the classroom

January 15, 2021 4:32 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Omar Ibarra’s hard work ethic both on the court and in the classroom has certainly paid off his senior year. Ibarra is one of the…

UTEP hires new football offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator on way too

January 15, 2021 3:46 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP football program announced Friday that a long-time assistant coach with Michigan State has been hired as the Miners’ new…

Atlanta Falcons say Arthur Smith has agreed to be next coach

January 15, 2021 2:59 PM Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to become the team’s head coach.…