The rise of a new sport in El Paso brings a new addition to Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas — Pickleball, a combination of tennis, table tennis, and badminton, has exploded in popularity in El Paso and is bringing a change to…
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UTEP running backs Awatt and Hankins land on 2022 Doak Walker Award Watch List
DALLAS, Texas – UTEP’s running back duo of Ronald Awatt and Deion Hankins were recognized to the 2022 Doak Walker Award Watch List as announced by…
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Quidditch is changing its name to quadball to cut ties with J.K. Rowling
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Quidditch, the real-life sport inspired by the airborne game played by young wizards in “Harry Potter,” is…
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Four NMSU Aggies selected in the MLB Draft
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Four members of the NM State baseball program have been selected in the 2022 Major League…
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Community Champions: UTEP assistant soccer coach, Kate Ward, nominated for ESPY award
EL PASO, Texas – A UTEP assistant soccer coach has been nominated for an ESPY award. Kate Ward was named a finalist for the ESPY for Best Athlete…
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UTEP track & field great Anthony Rotich inducted into 2022 C-USA Hall of Fame
DALLAS, Texas – UTEP track and field great Anthony Rotich, a four-time national champion, was inducted into the Conference USA Hall of Fame Class of…
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Ivan Melendez gets taken in the second round of the MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks
EL PASO, Texas — Former Coronado grad Ivan Melendez gets drafted as the No.43 overall pick in the second round of the MLB Draft by the Arizona…
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El Paso Locomotive FC get ‘rooted’ 4-0 by Oakland SC
EL PASO, Texas — Locos fans, this might be one you’ll want to erase from the memory book as the El Paso Locomotive fell 4-0 to Oakland Roots SC.…
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FC Juárez continue their undefeated start to the season in home opener against Queretaro
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — The Bravos continued their unbeaten streak to start the season with a 1-1 draw against Queretaro. FC Juarez now moves to…
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The past, present, and future of sports cards
Hobby or investment? Sports card collecting has been both to avid collectors for generations, according to this deep dive by Midwest…
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The El Paso Locomotive are setting the standard for the future of the USL in more ways than one
EL PASO, Texas — For the past several years, we’ve seen a rise in women coaches in male-dominated sports, but there are still major strides to be…
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El Paso Locomotive FC signs defender Miles Lyons from Barca Residency Academy
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive signed defender Miles Lyons from the prestigious Barca Residency Academy in…
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Pan American Center set to host PanAmaniacs training camp ahead of TBT
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The PanAmaniacs are coming to town.It was announced Thursday that before heading to…
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Best minigolf in every state
Using 2022 data from Tripadvisor, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated minigolf courses in all 50 states including Washington…
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Community Champions: Veliz brothers hold annual football camp
EL PASO, Texas – The game of football has been nothing but kind to brothers Chuck and Scott Veliz. The El Paso natives are now on a mission to give…
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UTEP tennis receives academic honors from ITA
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP tennis team has garnered ITA All-Academic Team status for the sixth straight year, it was announced by the…
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El Paso Locomotive defender Eder Borelli named to USL Championship Team of the Week
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC defender Eder Borelli has earned an appearance on the USL Championship…
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El Paso high school sports recaps: 2021-2022
(Courtesy: Charles Hill) EL PASO, Texas – Things were getting back to normal, if anything today can be called normal. Athletic teams were able to…
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El Paso Locomotive put the league on notice with a 1-0 win over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive make a statement to the league with a 1-0 win over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Both teams had their…
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El Paso family helps MLB and ESPN test Dodger Stadium logistics before 2022 All-Star Game
EL PASO, Texas- Powerbull Bat Company Co-owner Kurt Gross enjoyed the experience of a lifetime before the MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. All…
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Some of the biggest borderland stars past and present give back
EL PASO, Texas — Using their platform for good. Borderland athletes team up to give back to children. Ivan Melendez, Tim Hardaway Sr. and Deion…
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Basketball in the Barrio is back in person after a three year hiatus due to Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Basketball in the Barrio is back to give children the skills for not only the game of basketball but for the game of life. For just…
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UTEP holds New Student Orientation for a unique group of students
EL PASO, Texas — Many students starting college or university are in a unique situation. They spent a significant portion of their high…
Continue Reading Sources: El Paso Locomotive will sign new outside defender, Miles Lyons
EL PASO, Texas — Sources close to the El Paso Locomotive confirm to ABC-7 that the club will sign outside defender Miles Lyons. Lyons trialled with…
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$6.6 million for a baseball card? Here are 10 of the most valuable cards of all time
OLBG searched through news reports and auction house archives to find 10 of the most valuable baseball cards of all…
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Balogun inks 14 for 2022 UTEP soccer signing class
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP soccer officially unveiled the list of 14 student-athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Miners…
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El Paso college baseball star Ivan Melendez recognized by City Council for receiving 2022 Dick Hauser Trophy
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s City Council recognized El Paso college baseball star Ivan Melendez for being the 35th recipient of the Dick Hauser…
Continue Reading El Paso college baseball star Ivan Melendez to be recognized by City Council
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso college baseball star Ivan Menendez is being recognized by the City Council Wednesday for his achievements at the…
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From Fenway to Lambeau: The oldest sports venue in each state with major league teams
Fenway, Lambeau, Wrigley, “the Garden”: Fans love old stadiums and arenas—these are the oldest Vivid Seats found in each state with major pro…
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Austin High School star Jayden Wilson verbally commits to the University of New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — One of the best two-way players in El Paso verbally committed to the University of New Mexico Monday. Jayden Wilson plays as both a…
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