Star UConn guard Paige Bueckers uses ESPYS speech to honor Black women
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Paige Bueckers, the star point guard for the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team, was named the best…
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These twin sisters are college basketball stars and have 3 million TikTok followers. Now they’re cashing in
By Faith Karimi, CNN Unless you are a huge fan of college hoops or a regular on TikTok, you may not be familiar with Haley and Hanna Cavinder. But…
Continue Reading Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier: How to watch and what to know
Alaa Elassar, CNN The third time’s the charm, right? That’s what Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier must be thinking going into this…
Continue Reading Navy football captain describes getting call that he’s cleared to play in NFL
CNN’s Laura Coates talks with Cameron Kinley, the captain of the US Navy football team, who will be allowed to try to play in the National Football…
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New Mexico State becomes first school to sponsor tequila
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State is among a handful of NCAA schools with great school spirit, but you can bet they stand alone in terms of…
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NMSU reveals redesign of Lou Henson Court at the Pan American Center
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Same building. Same court. A fresh new look. This week, NM State athletics unveiled a new-look…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested and charged in killing of golf pro Gene Siller and two others
By Rebekah Riess and Christina Maxouris, CNN Authorities have arrested and charged Bryan Anthony Rhoden in the July 3 triple homicide at the Pinetree…
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Former Las Cruces basketball player shines on the international stage
RIGA, Latvia – A former Las Cruces High School basketball star is showing the world what he can do as he competes in a international competition.…
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NMSU assistant track coach preps for Olympic debut in discus
LAS CRUCES , New Mexico – As an assistant coach with the Aggies’ track team, Rachel Dincoff usually wears the black and crimson colors of New Mexico…
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Fans banned at Olympics; Tokyo under state of emergency
TOKYO, Japan — Fans were banned from the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics which will open in two weeks, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said after…
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Lightning strikes twice: Tampa Bay repeats as Stanley Cup champions
TAMPA, Florida — Quieting the din inside Amalie Arena for just a moment, Gary Bettman looked over to the Tampa Bay Lightning and reached back into…
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Tampa Bay Lightning win second straight Stanley Cup title, beating Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in Game 5
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning have won the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season. They beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 to…
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UTEP athletics set to hold giving week, “Paydirt’s Rally” Aug. 6 to 13
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Athletics will hold a week-long auction and fundraiser dubbed “Paydirt’s Rally” from Aug. 6 to 13 where fans can unite in…
Continue Reading England reaches Euro 2020 final, beats Denmark 2-1 in extra time
LONDON (AP) — England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years.…
Continue Reading Police identify the third person found dead on a Georgia golf course. Here’s what else we know about the investigation
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Golf pro Gene Siller was among three men found dead on the grounds of an Atlanta-area golf club in an incident still…
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UTEP track & field ready to represent at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP track and field program has had tremendous representation in the Summer Olympics, dating back to 1952. This year, the…
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NMSU athletics returns to 100% capacity for all 2021-22 home events
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Welcome back, Aggie Nation. In an announcement made Tuesday by NM State Director of…
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Three junior college transfers to bring the boom to the Miner infield in 2022
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced three key additions to the Miners’ 2022 roster Monday morning bolstering his…
Continue Reading Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson left off U.S. relay team after marijuana test, won’t run in Tokyo Olympics
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson isn’t on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field. The decision means…
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Dylan Mares scores two second half goals to propel Locomotive past NM United
EL PASO, Texas – A fireworks show was provided to fans after Saturday night’s Locomotive FC home match against New Mexico United. But Dylan Mares…
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Chihuahuas outfielder Patrick Kivlehan named to U.S. Olympic Baseball Roster
EL PASO, Texas – Current El Paso Chihuahuas outfielder Patrick Kivlehan has played for a number of teams over his 10-year professional baseball…
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Andress ATH Cooper, Burges RB Jones announce college football commitments
UPDATE: 4-star RB Tavorus Jones has committed to Missouri. A huge coup for the Tigers, as they fend off Texas A&M, Alabama and tons of Power 5s.…
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Biden celebrates LA Dodgers win and a return to normal
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN President Joe Biden welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Friday, marking the return to…
Continue Reading Bobby Bonilla gets $1.19M every year for not playing baseball
Bobby Bonilla hasn’t played for the New York Mets or in Major League Baseball since 2001, but July 1 still brings a big payday until 2035 due to a…
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Dallas Cowboys to be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ this season
DALLAS, Texas — The NFL announced Friday that the Dallas Cowboys will be featured in HBO’s “Hard Knocks” this season. In a tweet, the league said…
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UTEP WBB announces 2021-22 Conference USA schedule
EL PASO, Texas – A return to a more traditional format highlights the 18-game 2021-22 Conference USA schedule for the UTEP women’s basketball team,…
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NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million after workplace culture investigation
By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN The NFL fined the Washington Football Team $10 million Thursday following the conclusion of an independent…
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UTEP’s Sean Bailey to represent Jamaica in 4×400 relay at Tokyo Olympics
EL PASO, Texas – One of the most decorated sprinters in UTEP history is now taking his speed to the biggest stage in all of track & field. Sean…
Continue Reading Reggie Bush wants the 2005 Heisman Trophy back
By Jacob Lev and Steve Almasy, CNN Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) star who won the 2005 Heisman Trophy, said…
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UTEP MBB announces 2021-22 Conference USA Slate
EL PASO, Texas – Conference USA men’s hoops have returned to traditional league play, as the 2021-22 UTEP men’s basketball 18-game league…
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