Myanmar swimmer Win Htet Oo: ‘Genocidaires do not deserve to be in the Olympics’
A leading Myanmar swimmer has called for the country’s Olympic committee to be expelled from the Olympic Movement, saying “genocidaires…
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Former New York Jets player dies in Texas fishing accident
BROOKELAND, Texas — A former player for the New York Jets died in an accident during a fishing tournament in Texas on Thursday, according to…
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Medina Spirit wins 2021 Kentucky Derby, gives Baffert record 7th win
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — Medina Spirit has won the 147th Kentucky Derby by a half-length over Mandaloun, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a…
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Cowboys end final day of NFL Draft making 6 picks, most of any team
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Dallas Cowboys added a linebacker, an offensive tackle, a wide receiver, a nose tackle, a safety and a guard in Day 3 of the…
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Horse named after Breonna Taylor wins Churchill Downs race ahead of Kentucky Derby
A horse named after slain Louisville woman Breonna Taylor ran its way into the winner’s circle on Thursday in a Derby Week race at Churchill…
Continue Reading ‘Some days, it doesn’t feel right’: As India battles a devastating second wave of Covid-19, the IPL plays on
Cricket fan Shitu Anand Patil has recently recovered from Covid-19. She’s also acutely aware of the suffering families in India are gripped by…
Continue Reading L.S. Lowry’s ‘Going to the Match’ painting expected to sell at auction for up to $4 million
British artist L.S. Lowry’s “Going to the Match” painting is expected to sell at auction for up to $4 million in June,…
Continue Reading ‘You’re not, you can’t, and I was always, I can, and I will’: Isha Johansen on rise to FIFA’s corridors of power
For Isha Johansen, a journey that began by helping to give kids displaced by war a semblance of a normal childhood, has led her to become the first…
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The Kentucky Derby returns to its regular race day, but fewer fans will attend because of Covid-19
One of America’s most famous sporting events takes place Saturday in front of a reduced crowd, a sign that the country is returning to normal…
Continue Reading Cowboys add more defense with Friday night draft picks on ABC-7
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Dallas Cowboys have added some serious length to their defensive line with the 84th pick in the draft on…
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Packers’ Aaron Jones makes good on postseason shoe giveaway pledge with El Paso school kids
EL PASO, Texas — It’s not everyday an NFL superstar comes to your school, let alone gives you a pair of shoes, but for students at El Paso’s…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby: Kendrick Carmouche looks to become the first Black jockey to win in over a century
The 2021 Kentucky Derby is here and the fans, who can this time watch on site, are excited. However, the historic race on Saturday will provide an…
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Legendary Coronado High football coach Don Brooks dies at 79
EL PASO, Texas — Legendary longtime Coronado High School football coach Don Brooks – a name synonymous with gridiron history in the Borderland – has…
Continue Reading Top linebacker, defense tackles and safety still available on NFL Draft day 2 on ABC-7
CLEVELAND, Ohio — One of the best linebackers in college football, the top defensive tackles in the class and the consensus best safety are all…
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Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar banned from MLB after sexual misconduct investigation
Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar has been banned from Major League Baseball following an independent investigation into an allegation of sexual…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi: A pair of Barcelona star’s football boots auctioned for $173,000
A pair of Lionel Messi’s boots have been sold for charity for $173,000, auction house Christie’s said on Friday. “The boots were…
Continue Reading NBA and WNBA Finals Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the NBA Finals (men’s) and the WNBA Finals (women’s). The finals follow the professional…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby overshadowed by calls for Sheikh Mohammed’s horse to be banned amid concerns over his daughter
The Kentucky Derby Racing Commission said they will not take action against United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…
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(Thursday results) High School Softball Playoffs: Hanks & El Dorado moving on to area round
EL PASO, Texas – The high school softball playoffs continued Thursday with two El Paso teams punching their ticket to the area round. Hanks and El…
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Behind the scenes of how UTEP student-athletes juggle academics with sports obligations
EL PASO, Texas – The season is over, and the collegiate semester is winding down. But for UTEP student athletes, it’s a chance to end their academic…
Continue Reading Dallas Cowboys trade down, select LB Micah Parsons at No. 12
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The NFL Draft set up perfectly for the defense-starved Dallas Cowboys, through the first seven picks. Only offensive players…
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2021-22 UTEP women’s basketball season tickets now on sale
EL PASO, Texas – The 2021-22 UTEP women’s basketball season tickets are now officially on sale, it was announced Wednesday. Prices range from $65…
Continue Reading Cowboys to seek defensive help as NFL Draft airs on ABC-7 tonight
DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys signed their star quarterback to a long-term deal, which means they won’t be in the market at that position…
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NMSU women’s golf headed to California for NCAA Regional Tournament
(Information Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State women’s golf team looks for its 10th appearance at NCAA…
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High school softball playoffs begin; Hanks wins big over Burges in game one
EL PASO, Texas – The high school softball playoffs are officially underway. Most teams will begin their playoff runs Thursday, but on Wednesday the…
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UTEP men’s golf shoots 5-under on final day at the C-USA Championship
TEXARKANA, Arkansas – UTEP put together its best round of golf on the final day of stroke play at the 2021 Conference USA Men’s Golf Championship…
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Armed Services YMCA El Paso celebrates 100th anniversary with charity golf tournament
EL PASO, Texas — For 100 years, the Armed Services YMCA El Paso has provided help to military families for their health and well-being. It’s the…
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4 Cathedral football players sign to play at next level
EL PASO, Texas – While most high school football teams in El Paso managed to play a complete season last year, that wasn’t the case for Cathedral…
Continue Reading UEFA Champions League: For Qatar and UAE, investment in soccer has been ‘potentially worth its weight in gold’
Five years have passed since Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City last met in the Champions League, but both teams’ quests for European…
Continue Reading Christian Pulisic becomes first US men’s international to score in a Champions League semifinal
Christian Pulisic became the first US Men’s National Team player to score in a Champions League semifinal, as Chelsea and Real Madrid played…
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