El Paso youth soccer leader talks about ties to Pepe, Zendejas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Team USA soccer group is back on the pitch Friday afternoon after a thrilling 4-1 victory over Paraguay in last week’s…
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El Paso’s Ricardo Pepi makes first World Cup start; U.S. takes down Australia 2-0
SEATTLE, Washington – One week after making his FIFA World Cup debut, El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi made his first career start for Team USA on soccer’s…
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Community Champions: Mayfield coach Jeneca Montoya honored as New Mexico’s Most Positive Female Coach
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Mayfield girls basketball coach Jeneca Montoya was recently named New Mexico’s Most Positive Female Coach for the…
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San Elizario’s Cesar Morales inducted into El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Morales, the cross country and track and field coach of San Elizario High School, is being inducted into the El Paso…
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Mexico vs. South Korea free watch party Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso will host a free watch party for Mexico’s second World Cup match against South Korea at…
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UTEP’s Kpomassy, Martin, Munoz, Yeager to compete at 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships in Eugene, June 18-19
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field freshmen Michael Kpomassy, Cydni Martin, Elias Munoz, and Jacob Yeager will see action at the 2026 USA Track…
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State, borderland residents travel across the US to watch top World Cup matches
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KVIA) — Several border-area residents decided to travel across the United States to watch the best national teams play during the…
Continue Reading Catch the World Cup action between Mexico, South Korea at free Downtown watch party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso is hosting a free watch party for Mexico’s match against South Korea in the World Cup. Beyond…
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UTEP Basketball: Golding reveals two additions to staff, plus promotion for Drew Lakey
EL PASO, Texas – Patrice Days (assistant coach) and Joseph Jones (assistant coach) will join the UTEP men’s basketball staff for the upcoming…
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Worldwide fans pack stadiums in various FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is underway, and fans from all around the globe have been filling up most of the host cities’ stadiums,…
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Inspiring Children’s Book ‘The Special Player’ Champions Dreams and Self-Belief
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-“The Special Player: Every Athlete Has a Story and a Dream” is an inspiring children’s book by Marquis Sumpter, illustrated by…
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Knicks beat Spurs to win 1st NBA championship in more than 50 years
The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs Saturday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, winning their first NBA championship in 53 years. The Knicks won…
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Team USA routs Paraguay in World Cup opener, 4-1; Ricardo Pepi makes WC debut for U.S.
LOS ANGELES, California – El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi made his World Cup debut during Team USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay. Pepi entered the game…
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Good Vibes Only: 8-year-old participates in national contest, raises funds for wildlife
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Lily Rodriguez continues to raise money for wildlife following her participation in Colossal’s JR. Ranger Competition.…
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Locomotive Earn Point in 1-1 Road Draw Against Detroit City FC
HAMTRAMCK, Michigan — El Paso Locomotive FC earned a 1-1 draw against Detroit City FC on Wednesday night, moving to 4-4-3 in USL Championship…
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A Pause for a Cup
Editorial note: This article is published by Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico and the…
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Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match
By Glen Levy, Ben Church Mexico City (CNN) — In a game that saw more red cards than goals, Mexico has won the opening match of the 2026 World…
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US Rep. Escobar honors Pepi, Zendejas in US House for World Cup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the U.S. Men’s National Team playing its first World Cup game Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent remarks…
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Borderland fans gather in Juárez for FIFA World Cup 2026™ kickoff
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Hundreds, if not thousands, of soccer fans in the border region will gather in homes, businesses, and restaurants…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame honors Steven Azar’s record-breaking kicking career
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Steven Azar, a former placekicker at Northern Illinois University, is being inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame.…
Continue Reading FIFA World Cup 2026: everything you need to know about soccer’s biggest tournament
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The countdown is on for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and with the world’s biggest sporting event just days away, many fans…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Paul Njoroge
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame announced its next inductees for the Class of 2026. Five new members will be inducted during an…
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UTEP football, Miner legend Will Hernandez to host youth camp June 20
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP football, in conjunction with Will Hernandez, will host a Youth Football Camp on Saturday, June 20. …
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Locomotive FC offers ‘First Stop’ youth soccer program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A youth soccer program under the El Paso Locomotive FC aims to help young players fall in love with the sport before diving…
Continue Reading Ken Paxton investigates FIFA for allegedly misleading customers about World Cup tickets
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the Fédération Internationale de Football Association…
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Families of Mexico’s disappeared hope World Cup draws attention to their plight
By Angelo Claure MEXICO CITY – On the outskirts of the Mexican capital, in the thick forests of the Ajusco mountain and the extinct volcano Xitle,…
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Locomotive Falls 2-1 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the Third Round of the USL Cup
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — El Paso Locomotive FC fell on the road to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday night, dropping to 2-1-0 in…
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Former UTEP Miner Andre Patterson returns as WNMU Offensive Coordinator
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former UTEP Miner, Andre Patterson, also known as A-C, has been hired as the new offensive coordinator for Western New…
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Community gathers for final Cliff Tucker Memorial Tournament
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The annual memorial tournament organized by Regina Tucker in honor of her son, Cliff Tucker, who passed away in 2018, was…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Victor Maldonado
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame announced its next inductees for the Class of 2026. Five new members will be inducted during an…
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