Tiger Woods hits supernatural ‘Kobe Bryant’ putt
Supernatural or merely coincidence? Some might think there was a higher power at work when Tiger Woods strode down the first hole at Riviera Country…
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Kobe Bryant’s absence looms large over the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend
A Black Mamba-shaped shadow looms large over this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend. It is less than a month since NBA legend Kobe Bryant — as…
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Cristiano Ronaldo continues 2020 goal glut with last-gasp penalty to save Juventus
New year, same Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward has continued his prolific goalscoring run from the end of last year with at least one goal…
Continue Reading Pepperdine faces tough test vs No. 2 Gonzaga
No. 2 Gonzaga (25-1, 11-0) vs. Pepperdine (14-12, 7-5) Firestone Fieldhouse, Malibu, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Gonzaga…
Continue Reading Hofstra looks to extend streak vs UNCW
UNC Wilmington (8-19, 3-11) vs. Hofstra (19-7, 10-3) Mack Sports Complex, Hempstead, New York; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hofstra looks for…
Continue Reading UNO seeks revenge on Incarnate Word
Incarnate Word (7-17, 4-9) vs. New Orleans (7-17, 3-11) Lakefront Arena, New Orleans; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Incarnate Word goes for the…
Continue Reading Colin Kaepernick to pen memoir through his new publishing house
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is to pen a memoir through his newly formed publishing house. The athlete-turned-activist has…
Continue Reading Tokyo Olympics ‘on track’ with no contingency plans in place amid coronavirus outbreak
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics remain “on track” despite the novel coronavirus outbreak in Asia, a top official said Friday. The virus, which…
Continue Reading Usain Bolt says he considered coming out of retirement
Usain Bolt’s glittering career may have ended on a disappointing note as he pulled up with a hamstring injury in the last 50 meters of the…
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McCants leads New Mexico State past Seattle 72-64
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Johnny McCants had 14 points and 18 rebounds to lead five New Mexico State players in double figures as the Aggies…
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Western Kentucky fends off UTEP 67-62
EL PASO, Texas — Taveion Hollingsworth scored 18 points, Jared Savage added 14 plus nine rebounds and Western Kentucky defeated UTEP 67-62 on…
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El Paso Locomotive FC, KVIA join forces to broadcast 16 home and away games on El Paso/Las Cruces CW
EL PASO, Texas — KVIA ABC-7 and El Paso Locomotive FC are joining forces to present 16 matches during the 2020 season. Twelve Saturday home games,…
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UTEP Football: Miners to square off against Nebraska in 2024 & 2028
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time in school history, the UTEP football team will match up with perennial national power Nebraska. The Miners and…
Continue Reading Inaugural class at LeBron James’ school to receive free tuition to Kent State
The inaugural class of LeBron James’ I Promise School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, has received some amazing news. All 193 students, who are…
Continue Reading Central Ark. looks to sweep SHSU
Central Arkansas (9-16, 8-6) vs. Sam Houston State (16-9, 9-5) Johnson Coliseum, Huntsville, Texas; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Central…
Continue Reading Wyoming seeks revenge on CSU
Colorado State (17-9, 8-5) vs. Wyoming (6-19, 1-12) Arena-Auditorium, Laramie, Wyoming; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado State goes for the…
Continue Reading Bama faces tough test vs No. 25 LSU
No. 25 LSU (18-6, 9-2) vs. Alabama (13-11, 5-6) Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 25 LSU presents a tough…
Continue Reading La Salle seeks revenge on St. Louis
La Salle (11-12, 2-9) vs. Saint Louis (17-7, 6-5) Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis goes for the season…
Continue Reading Holy Cross looks for home win vs Lafayette
Lafayette (15-9, 7-6) vs. Holy Cross (3-23, 2-11) Hart Recreation Center, Worcester, Massachusetts; Saturday, 2:05 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Holy Cross…
Continue Reading Hartford looks to sweep UMass Lowell
UMass Lowell (10-16, 4-7) vs. Hartford (14-12, 7-4) Chase Family Arena, West Hartford, Connecticut; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UMass Lowell…
Continue Reading Astros apologize again for sign stealing, but owner Jim Crane says he shouldn’t be held accountable
The Houston Astros kicked off spring training with another apology for illegal signal-stealing during their 2017 championship run — but…
Continue Reading Tulsa, USF meet in conference play
Tulsa (16-8, 8-3) vs. South Florida (11-13, 4-7) Yuengling Center, Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: AAC foes meet as Tulsa matches…
Continue Reading Odion Ighalo training away from Manchester United first team due to coronavirus precautions
Manchester United’s newest signing Odion Ighalo is training away from the first team due to novel coronavirus concerns following his arrival…
Continue Reading Tottenham Hotspur condemns new dictionary definition of ‘Yid’
English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur says it’s unhappy that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included an updated definition of…
Continue Reading Mohamed Salah and Liverpool to decide whether star participates at Tokyo 2020
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah could miss the start of the Engish Premier League next season as his potential involvement at Tokyo 2020 hangs in the…
Continue Reading Canceling Tokyo Olympics ‘not being considered’ amid coronavirus outbreak, say organizers
There are no plans to cancel the Tokyo 2020 Games despite the novel coronavirus outbreak in Asia, Olympic organizers have confirmed. The virus has so…
Continue Reading NDSU looks to extend streak vs Ft. Wayne
Purdue Fort Wayne (12-14, 5-6) vs. North Dakota State (18-7, 9-2) Scheels Center, Fargo, North Dakota; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Dakota…
Continue Reading Monmouth looks to sweep Canisius
Monmouth (13-10, 7-5) vs. Canisius (9-15, 4-9) Koessler Athletic Center, Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth goes for the…
Continue Reading Deontay Wilder accuses Anthony Joshua of choosing ‘business’ over ‘entertainment and thrill’
Deontay Wilder has taken a verbal swipe at heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua while preparing for his rematch with Tyson Fury in Las Vegas next week.…
Continue Reading Big wave surfer Alex Botelho ‘stable’ after suffering sickening wipeout at Nazare
Big wave surfer Alex Botelho is “stable and conscious” in hospital after suffering a sickening wipeout during a competition at Nazare,…
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