Tim Tebow is back in the NFL after signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars
The NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, the team announced on Thursday. The 2007 Heisman…
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A doctor who died from Covid-19 left his family a sports card collection worth $20 million
For over four decades, a doctor from Florida avidly collected baseball cards and sports memorabilia with some items dating back to the 1880s. Now,…
Continue Reading Teenage long jump sensation Larissa Iapichino on the Olympics and matching her mother’s record
Larissa Iapichino’s face said it all: hands on her head and mouth agape, it was the look of someone who could scarcely believe what she had…
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Yankees’ Corey Kluber throws the 6th MLB no-hitter in 2021. It’s the 2nd within 24 hours
For the second night in a row, there has been a no-hitter in a Major League Baseball game. Corey Kluber of the New York Yankees was the latest to…
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Community Champions: Riverside, Clint & Tornillo continue playoff runs this week
EL PASO, Texas – And then there were three. Only three El Paso area teams are left standing in the high school baseball playoffs. The Riverside…
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El Paso Locomotive FC signs Las Cruces native Ricardo Zacarías
(Courtesy: Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced today it has signed Borderland native, forward Ricardo Zacarías,…
Continue Reading Yankees right-hander Corey Kluber throws majors’ 6th no-hitter of season and 2nd in 2 days, beating Rangers 2-0
ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Kluber threw the major leagues’ sixth no-hitter this season and second in two nights, leading the New York Yankees over…
Continue Reading Duke University’s new athletics director is first woman and person of color to hold that position
Duke University has hired the first woman — and first person of color — to serve as the school’s director of athletics. The…
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Southwest University Park lifts mask rule for Chihuahuas, Locomotive
EL PASO, Texas – Southwest University Park announced Wednesday that facial coverings would no longer be required at El Paso Chihuahuas…
Continue Reading Karim Benzema recalled to French national team for Euro 2020 despite upcoming trial
Karim Benzema has been recalled to the French national team for the first time in almost six years for the upcoming European Championships. The…
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams suffer shock defeats to dent French Open preparations
Roger Federer and Serena Williams may be able to boast 43 grand slam singles titles between them but both were left stunned by defeats within hours…
Continue Reading What could happen if the Tokyo Olympics get canceled?
With a little over two months until the start of the Tokyo Olympics, the possibility of a cancellation looms large over the Games. As Japan battles a…
Continue Reading WNBA: Liberty’s Ionescu records first career triple-double to down Lynx
New York Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu tallied 26 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to record her first career triple-double in…
Continue Reading IOC chief says Olympics will be held safely despite Japan’s Covid surge
Less than 10 weeks out from the postponed start to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, organizers have promised athletes they are doing everything they can to…
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Chihuahuas’ win streak snapped following loss to Albuquerque Isotopes
(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas put the tying and winning runs on base in the bottom of the ninth…
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull throws baseball’s fifth no-hitter this year, beating Seattle Mariners 5-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Spencer Turnbull pitched the fifth no-hitter in the majors already this season, sending the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the…
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Locomotive FC goalkeeper Logan Ketterer to remain on loan to Portland Timbers
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC goalkeeper Logan Ketterer will remain a Portland Timber for a while longer. Locomotive FC head coach, Mark…
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UTEP soccer adds freshman from the Aloha State
EL PASO, Texas – Native Hawaiian Sheyliene Patolo (Aiea HS, Honolulu/LA Bulls) has signed a national letter of intent to attend UTEP and compete with…
Continue Reading ‘I can’t control God,’ says Venus Williams following time violation due to heavy winds
Venus Williams received some unwanted divine intervention during Monday’s defeat to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova, after she was given a time…
Continue Reading The Japanese city that’s rooting for South Sudan at the Olympics
The first time Abraham Majok Matet Guem competed in a track race, he ran in his black school shoes. Guem — now a 21-year-old Olympian…
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Gory’s story: Borderland legend becomes first pro wrestler inducted into El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame
EL PASO, Texas – Nothing ever came easy for Gory Guerrero, except maybe wrestling. Guerrero’s first wrestling match was in 1937, and it would be the…
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Houston Astros to allow 100% capacity starting May 25
HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Astros will permit 100% attendance for games at Minute Maid Park starting May 25. The capacity will remain at…
Continue Reading New York horse racing agency suspends Bob Baffert with Belmont Stakes in less than three weeks
The New York Racing Association has temporarily suspended trainer Bob Baffert from entering any horses in races at the track that is host to the…
Continue Reading Trainer Bob Baffert temporarily suspended from entering horses in New York pending Kentucky Derby medication inquiry
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Baffert has been temporarily suspended from entering horses at New York racetracks pending an investigation of the failed drug…
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El Paso Chihuahuas win 5th straight over Isotopes, powered by 3 home runs
EL PASO, Texas – It was a big surprise that it took all of four games for the El Paso Chihuahuas to hit their first home at usually-friendly…
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UTEP Men’s Track & Field places 2nd at C-USA Championships
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee- It may take a while for UTEP’s Track and Field team to get through airport security on their flight back to El Paso. But…
Continue Reading Barcelona thrashes Chelsea to win first Women’s Champions League title
Barcelona scored four first-half goals to defeat Chelsea 4-0 and capture the Women’s Champions League on Sunday for the first time. After…
Continue Reading A 9th vaccinated New York Yankees member tested positive for Covid-19 but feels good, manager says
Another vaccinated New York Yankees staff member has tested positive for Covid-19, the ninth to do so in the last week, manager Aaron Boone announced…
Continue Reading Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson scores stoppage-time winner against West Bromwich Albion
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson swapped saving goals for scoring one as his stunning stoppage-time header helped Liverpool defeat West Bromwich Albion…
Continue Reading Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh, Chris Webber among those selected for 2021 class for Basketball Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Jay Wright was in trouble three years into his tenure at Villanova, with speculation swirling that he would be fired.…
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