The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC
The latest from the NCAA Tournament’s Selection Sunday (all times EDT): ___ 10:55 p.m. The first game of the NCAA Tournament’s First Four…
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El Paso’s Aaron Jones to get paid $48M in new 4-year deal to stay with Packers
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — El Paso native and former UTEP standout Aaron Jones has reached an agreement to stay with the Green Bay Packers, ESPN…
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Erik Lamela scores stunning rabona goal but is sent off as Arsenal overcomes Tottenham in North London Derby
Tottenham’s Erik Lamela produced an outrageous piece of skill to score a rabona goal but was later sent off in the North London Derby, as…
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Here’s how you could win $1,000 by playing cornhole in your own backyard
If you are a lawn game enthusiast, now might be your chance to shine! Lawn care company TruGreen is offering $1,000 dollars to a cornhole aficionado…
Continue Reading Covid prevented last year’s NCAA tourneys; Now organizers have plans for a successful Big Dance
A year ago we were left with empty courts and empty brackets. Just as men’s college basketball conference tournaments jumped into action,…
Continue Reading Former boxing champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler dies at 66
Former undisputed middleweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler died on Saturday at the age of 66, according to his wife Kay G. Hagler.…
Continue Reading Caris LeVert admits ‘gratefulness’ following NBA return 46 days after surgery to remove cancerous mass
Caris LeVert made his return to NBA action on Saturday night after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous mass on his kidney almost two months ago.…
Continue Reading Former British Cycling doctor found guilty of ordering banned testosterone
Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman has been found guilty of ordering testosterone “knowing or believing it was to be…
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New Mexico State seasons ends with 74-56 loss to Grand Canyon in WAC Title game
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – If there was ever a year for team other than New Mexico State to seize the WAC Tournament Title, this was it. With a dominating…
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‘Could get expensive’ — Two golfers score hole-in-ones in same round at Players Championship
It’s customary for pro golfers to buy a drink for all their fellow players after hitting a hole-in-one. Well, the field at the Players…
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NMSU headed to WAC Tournament final; Aggies top Utah Valley, 78-62
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The NMSU Aggies are once again headed to the WAC Tournament Championship game. Friday night in the semifinals of the tournament,…
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UTEP falls to Middle Tennessee in semifinals of C-USA Tournament
FRISCO, Texas – The UTEP women’s basketball team (17-8) fell to No. 1-seed Middle Tennessee (16-7) by a score of 74-58 in the semifinals of the…
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Community Champions: Basketball coach from El Paso eyeing state championship
AUSTIN, Texas – Nothing has ever come easy for Robert Lucero. From his early days playing basketball in El Paso, to his journey as a coach. Lucero is…
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UTEP men’s golf coach Derek Plucienski discusses goals for 2021 season
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 is the official home of the UTEP Miners, and we’re committed to bringing you complete coverage of all UTEP sports. This week,…
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NMSU’s season comes to end following loss to Cal Baptist in WAC semifinal
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The New Mexico State women’s basketball team dropped a 79-54 decision to undefeated and top-seeded…
Continue Reading Andy Murray pulls out of Dubai Open after arrival of fourth child
Andy Murray has pulled out of next week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after the birth of his fourth child. Matt Gentry, publicist for…
Continue Reading Mick Schumacher: A ‘big privilege’ to carry legendary surname into Formula One again
Carrying the surname of one of the greatest Formula One drivers ever understandably brings huge pressure and expectation, but Mick Schumacher feels…
Continue Reading ‘They are like a family’: How esports has helped its fans get through lockdown
The return of sport amid the pandemic has been one of the few saving graces for many people over the last year. It’s provided a welcome…
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NMSU rolls past UTRGV, 77-61; Aggies advance to WAC Tournament semifinals
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The NMSU Aggies made it look easy Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the WAC Tournament. NMSU defeated UT Rio Grande Valley…
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UTEP downs FAU, advances to Face Middle Tennessee in C-USA semifinals
FRISCO, Texas – Katia Gallegos flirted with a triple-double and DejaNae Roebuck led all scorers as No. 2 UTEP (17-7) defeated No. 3-seed Florida…
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El Paso Locomotive FC announces 2021 preseason schedule
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – Thursday, El Paso Locomotive FCÂ unveiled its preseason schedule for the 2021 season, featuring…
Continue Reading NBA fines Miami Heat star Meyers Leonard $50,000 for anti-Semitic slur and suspends center
The NBA fined Miami Heat’s Meyers Leonard $50,000 on Thursday after the center used an anti-Semitic slur while livestreaming a video game. The…
Continue Reading Ex-MLB star Johnny Damon had 4 times legal limit after DUI arrest, during which he voiced support for Trump and Blue Lives Matter
Former professional baseball player Johnny Damon mentioned his support for former President Donald Trump and the Blue Lives Matter movement during a…
Continue Reading Frisbee and oval ball star Cat Phillips fired up by fight for gender equality
For someone who describes herself as a “pretty quiet person,” Cat Phillips has shown herself to be utterly unafraid of speaking out. A…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi scores ‘special’ goal but misses penalty as Barcelona crashes out of the Champions League
It wasn’t enough to ensure Barcelona progressed to the Champions League quarterfinals but Lionel Messi’s strike against Paris…
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UTEP eliminated from C-USA Tournament; controversial call in Miners’ loss to FAU
FRISCO, Texas – You hate to see officiating affect the outcome of a game, but it clearly was a factor in UTEP’s loss to Florida Atlantic. The Miners…
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NMSU tops Seattle, 56-46; Aggies advance to WAC Tournament semifinals
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The New Mexico State women’s basketball team held Seattle U to just 27.0-percent shooting and led…
Continue Reading MLB’s Texas Rangers could be 1st team with a full house since the pandemic stopped sports
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers could become the first major US sports team to play before a full house since the coronavirus pandemic…
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UTEP women prepare for Conference USA Tournament
EL PASO, Texas – It’s been a fun ride so far for the UTEP women’s basketball team. The Miners had a successful run through their conference schedule…
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With double-bye, UTEP women eager to make noise in C-USA Tournament
EL PASO, Texas – Prior to the pandemic-revised season, Kevin Baker and the UTEP Women’s Basketball team set their goal to reach the top four in the…
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