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Locomotive falls 0-1 in 1st match against MLS team in club history

February 5, 2020 8:32 PM KVIA ABC-7

TUCSON, Arizona – El Paso Locomotive FC traveled to Tucson to face FC Cincinnati, in the club’s first match against an MLS squad. The…

Locomotive re-Signs English goalkeeper Jermaine Fordah

February 5, 2020 8:26 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC has re-signed Jermaine Fordah for the 2020 season, pending league and federation approval. A fan-favorite…

El Paso native Tony White leaves Arizona State for Syracuse as defensive coordinator

February 5, 2020 6:49 PM Nate Ryan

SYRACUSE, New York – El Paso native and Burges High School grad Tony White has been hired as the defensive coordinator at Syracuse. White goes to…

UTEP football coach discusses Miners’ 2020 signing class, says focus is on defense

February 5, 2020 4:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP football held a press conference on Wednesday in the Hall of Champions on the complete Miners’ 2020 signing class. Head…

Feds confiscate counterfeit professional sports gear being sold at El Paso’s Fox Plaza

February 5, 2020 3:52 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — While most people were sitting down for the big game over the weekend, Homeland Security Investigations – the investigative arm of…

A chase along the Kansas City Chiefs’ parade route ends with suspects in custody

February 5, 2020 10:22 AM CNN

The Kansas City Chiefs‘ championship parade route had a little more activity than was planned for Wednesday morning. A car led police on a…

French Open welcomes new retractable roof on Philippe-Chatrier court

February 5, 2020 9:56 AM CNN

Tennis’ grand slam circuit switches its focus to Paris following the Australian Open, but Roland Garros will have a different look for this…

The PGA Tour is moving a tournament from China to Indonesia over coronavirus fears

February 5, 2020 9:36 AM CNN

The PGA Tour Series-China is moving its global qualifying tournament from China to Indonesia due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, according a…

Liverpool FC stars absent from FA Cup match as youngsters step in to win

February 5, 2020 8:47 AM CNN

It is perhaps no surprise English Premier League leaders Liverpool recorded another victory Tuesday — but the fact it was achieved with manager…

‘That was very, very wrong’ — Margaret Court criticizes John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova over protest

February 5, 2020 8:46 AM CNN

Controversial tennis champion Margaret Court has criticized John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova after the pair protested against the name of the…

Barcelona in crisis after Lionel Messi lashes out at club’s hierarchy

February 5, 2020 7:44 AM CNN

Barcelona is in crisis after captain Lionel Messi lashed out at the club’s Sporting Director Eric Abidal for accusing the players of not…

Global Champions League teams reveal stellar lineups for new season

February 5, 2020 6:05 AM CNN

With another exciting season of equestrian’s most prestigious competition fast approaching, teams for the Longines Global Champions League…

Kansas City seeks revenge on UTRGV

February 5, 2020 4:45 AM Associated Press

Texas Rio Grande Valley (7-14, 3-5) vs. Kansas City (12-11, 4-4) Swinney Recreation Center, Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…

Ga. State looks to sweep La.-Lafeyette

February 5, 2020 4:45 AM Associated Press

Georgia State (15-8, 8-4) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (9-14, 4-8) Cajun Dome, Lafayette, Louisiana; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgia State goes…

EWU looks to extend streak vs Montana

February 5, 2020 4:45 AM Associated Press

Eastern Washington (15-6, 8-2) vs. Montana (12-10, 8-3) Dahlberg Arena, Missoula, Montana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington looks…

Racism in football is ‘bubbling up again,’ says UK anti-racism head

February 5, 2020 4:08 AM CNN

The head of Kick It Out, a leading UK organization that works to tackle discrimination in professional and grassroots football, believes racism in…

Just like old times; Chapin and Andress renewal highlights electric basketball season

February 4, 2020 4:59 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Coronado-Franklin. Ysleta-Riverside. Eastwood-Bel-Air. Jefferson-Bowie. Chapin-Andress. The turn of February brings with it District…

As Liverpool deliberately fields a youthful side, is the FA Cup ‘damaging itself?’

February 4, 2020 10:47 AM CNN

Under normal circumstances, a match between Liverpool and Shrewsbury Town would produce a pretty one-sided scoreline. But the result of…

IUPUI looks to sweep Green Bay

February 4, 2020 10:30 AM Associated Press

Green Bay (11-13, 6-5) vs. IUPUI (6-18, 2-9) Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis; Thursday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay seeks revenge on…

Formula E reveals new car design with shark-like fin

February 4, 2020 8:50 AM CNN

It’s already at the forefront of innovation, but Formula E continues to push the boundaries and has unveiled a sleek new car design for the…

Is Zion Williamson vs. Ja Morant a new NBA rivalry?

February 4, 2020 6:11 AM CNN

Are we witnessing the start of a thrilling new NBA rivalry? The signs looked good when rookie prodigies Zion Williamson and Ja Morant went toe-to-toe…

Indian cycling star Esow Alben targets Olympic gold

February 4, 2020 4:47 AM CNN

Esow Alben was just three years of age when the deadly tsunami struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Boxing Day 2004. More than 2,000 people lost…

Turkish club Trabzonspor files criminal complaint after player is racially abused

February 4, 2020 4:47 AM CNN

Turkish club Trabzonspor says it has filed a criminal complaint against individuals who allegedly racially abused midfielder John Mikel Obi. The…

Stony Brook looks to sweep UMass Lowell

February 4, 2020 4:45 AM Associated Press

UMass Lowell (9-14, 3-5) vs. Stony Brook (15-8, 6-2) Island Federal Credit Union Arena, Stony Brook, New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…

Vermont looks to extend streak vs Maine

February 4, 2020 4:45 AM Associated Press

Maine (6-16, 2-6) vs. Vermont (17-6, 7-1) Roy L Patrick Gymnasium, Burlington, Vermont; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Vermont looks for its 19th…

Neymar to miss PSG match — two days after hosting birthday party in Paris nightclub

February 4, 2020 4:45 AM CNN

Neymar has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for the team’s upcoming league match at Nantes after suffering a rib injury. The…

Temple, Memphis meet in conference play

February 4, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Temple (11-10, 3-6) vs. Memphis (16-5, 5-3) FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: AAC foes meet as Temple faces Memphis.…