Sports Archives

LeBron James on Kobe Bryant: ‘A day doesn’t go by when I don’t think about him’

July 21, 2020 1:06 PM CNN

It’s been nearly 6 months since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash en route to a basketball…

NBA announces zero positive Covid-19 test results after over a week inside the Disney bubble

July 21, 2020 12:57 PM CNN

As the NBA gears up to resume its season on July 30, the league along with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced that there…

MLB pitcher says he’s using his platform to ‘implement change’ after kneeling during the National Anthem

July 21, 2020 12:24 PM CNN

As the National Anthem rang out across the baseball field Monday, Los Angeles Angels’ relief pitcher Keynan Middleton took a knee and raised…

Natalie Portman and Serena Williams are among investors in new Los Angeles soccer team

July 21, 2020 10:45 AM CNN

Actress Natalie Portman, tennis star Serena Williams and her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian are part of a majority woman-founded group that will own…

Alex Zanardi transferred to specialist neuro-rehabilitation center, a month since horrific crash

July 21, 2020 8:52 AM CNN

Ex-Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has been transferred from hospital to a specialist neuro-rehabilitation center, after…

Alyssa Nakken made MLB history as the first woman to coach on the field during a major league game

July 21, 2020 8:09 AM CNN

A woman made Major League Baseball history Monday by coaching first base for the San Francisco Giants during an exhibition game Monday. Alyssa…

‘He didn’t break any law,’ says Dominic Thiem as he defends Novak Djokovic after controversial Adria Tour

July 21, 2020 5:30 AM CNN

World No. 3 Dominic Thiem has said recent criticism of Novak Djokovic for his part in organizing the controversial Adria Tour in June is unfair. A…

Skydiving and wingsuiting down a 4,500-foot mountain

July 21, 2020 4:45 AM CNN

Jumping out of helicopters, flying under bridges and landing onto fast-moving cars is what Norwegian Bjorn Magne Bryn plans to do for the rest of his…

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice to set another scoring record as Juventus moves closer to Serie A title

July 21, 2020 4:14 AM CNN

Cristiano Ronaldo passed the 50-goal landmark in Serie A as his second-half brace saw Juventus defeat Lazio 2-1 and move eight points clear at the…

Before taking her own life, triathlete asked her mother to ‘lay bare the sins’ of her alleged abusers

July 21, 2020 2:45 AM CNN

He’s a typically proud father as he recalls the joy of his daughter winning a medal. But Choi Young-hee’s pride is one filled with…

San Francisco Giants’ players and manager kneel during national anthem in exhibition game against Oakland

July 20, 2020 11:48 PM CNN

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler knelt alongside multiple players during the national anthem in Monday’s game against the Oakland…

University of Texas anticipates football games this fall at 50% stadium capacity

July 20, 2020 11:03 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas says it anticipates hosting football games this season at 50% capacity in the stands. Athletic Director…

NFL and players union agree on daily Covid-19 testing to start training camps

July 20, 2020 9:42 PM CNN

With football season around the corner, the National Football League and the players union have agreed on a daily Covid-19 testing protocol so that…

El Paso Locomotive FC to continue playing games without any fans in attendance

July 20, 2020 4:03 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — Fans of the El Paso Locomotive FC will have to wait a little longer before they can see a match in person. The team has opted to…

LeBron James trading card sold for $1.8 million at auction

July 20, 2020 6:52 AM CNN

A rare LeBron James trading card sold for a record-breaking $1.845 million at auction over the weekend, the NBA said. The card features James, now at…

Lewis Hamilton criticizes Formula One for ‘lacking leadership’ in the fight against racism

July 20, 2020 6:35 AM CNN

Lewis Hamilton says Formula One must do more in the fight against racism as he criticized some of his rival drivers for not taking the issue…

NFL stars raise fears over NFL’s coronavirus safety protocols

July 20, 2020 5:26 AM CNN

A number of the NFL’s leading players have raised their concerns over the league’s Covid-19 safety protocols as teams prepare to start…

Lionel Messi claims record-breaking seventh golden boot

July 20, 2020 4:33 AM CNN

Lionel Messi continues to ruthlessly tear through the record books. The Argentine maestro’s two goals against Alaves on the final day of the La…

UIL set to meet Monday to discuss fall athletics

July 19, 2020 10:54 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — A meeting of the UIL (University Interscholastic League) Monday could decide the fate of fall high school sports. The governing…

David de Gea blunders as Chelsea beats Man Utd to reach the FA Cup final

July 19, 2020 3:33 PM CNN

Chelsea will play Arsenal in an all-London FA Cup final after beating Manchester United 3-1 at Wembley on Sunday, aided by an error strewn…

Eight up for Hamilton in Hungary as Verstappen takes fine second after crash

July 19, 2020 11:18 AM CNN

Lewis Hamilton took the F1 championship lead as he won the Hungarian Grand Prix for the eighth time on Sunday, leading from start to finish at one of…

‘El Loco’ Marcelo Bielsa masterminds return of Leeds to English top-flight

July 19, 2020 10:07 AM CNN

After 16 long and often painful years, fans of Leeds United have had double cause for celebration this weekend with a return to the top-flight of…

A double for Aubameyang as Arsenal stuns Manchester City in FA Cup semifinal

July 18, 2020 3:45 PM CNN

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in each half as Arsenal stunned holder Manchester City 2-0 at Wembley on Saturday to reach a record 21st FA Cup…

Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at 20

July 18, 2020 1:16 PM CNN

Pairs figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, who was born in Russia but competed for Australia in the 2018 Olympics, has died at 20 in Moscow, the…

With plane carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr. on fire and filling with smoke, pilot kicked open cabin door

July 18, 2020 4:42 AM CNN

As the crashed plane began to fill with smoke, one of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s pilots kicked open the main cabin door wide enough for the NASCAR…

After a 7-year absence from the majors, Daniel Bard earns spot on Colorado Rockies’ roster

July 18, 2020 12:01 AM CNN

Daniel Bard last pitched in the majors a little more than seven years ago. A former first-round pick with the Boston Red Sox, Bard had injuries,…

NBA star James Harden on why he wore that Blue Lives Matter face mask: ‘I thought it looked cool’

July 17, 2020 2:03 PM CNN

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden has a simple explanation for why he sported a pro-police face mask amid a national conversation over…

UTEP running back Deion Hankins gets jacked in quarantine

July 16, 2020 8:39 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — After a redshirt freshman season, the offseason plan for Deion Hankins was pretty straightforward. “I said Deion, ‘You’re not…

At least 15 women are accusing Washington Redskins staffers of sexual harassment, report says

July 17, 2020 9:49 AM CNN

The Washington Redskins have launched an internal investigation after 15 former female employees and two journalists who covered the team accused…

Myles Garrett, the NFL’s highest-paid defender, says the league owes Colin Kaepernick an apology

July 17, 2020 9:36 AM CNN

The NFL’s highest-paid defender is standing up for former quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Speaking about social justice with Cleveland.com,…