5 NFL fantasy players to avoid drafting in 2023
A new fantasy football season is on the horizon. To get you ready, OddsSeeker has compiled a list of five NFL fantasy players to avoid drafting in 2023.
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Dimel Doubles Down on Decision to go for it on Third and Fourth Down
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In their season opener the UTEP Miners suffered a 17-14 loss to Jacksonville State. Dana Dimel said Monday they know they should have won that game and many Miner fans think they didn’t because of Dimel. 24-yards out from the end zone, with less than 1.30 left in the game
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Milton Mallard Returns to UTEP as Associate Head T&F Coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Coach Mika Laaksonen announced that former teammate Milton Mallard will join the track and field coaching staff as an associate head track and field coach. Mallard was a sprinter at UTEP from 1992-1994. Mallard brings over 30 years of track and field experience.
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UTEP students return for fall classes today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso is stepping into a new academic year with excitement and innovation. As students return to campus for their first day of school, President Heather Wilson proudly announced a series of significant updates that promise to shape the university’s future. President Wilson confirmed that
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A Sweep of Denver Gives NM State a 2-1 Finish in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, California (KVIA) — The Thunderdome Classic came to a close on Sunday, and the Aggies walked out victorious. After a rough start to the season against UCSB, NM State has won two in a row, sweeping both North Florida and Denver. Head Coach Mike Jordan’s squad moves to 2-1, while the Pioneers fall to
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NMSU grab first clean sheet of the season in 1-0 victory over Cal State Fullerton
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Following a season-opening match that forced the Aggies to play the majority of the match with ten players, NM State (2-2-0, 0-0-0 CUSA) welcomed Cal State Fullerton (0-3-1, 0-0-0 Big West) for a Sunday afternoon contest that saw the Aggies emerge victorious 1-0. Xitllaly Hernandez found the back of the
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UTEP’s Taylor Equals Career High for Saves in 2-0 Setback to ASU
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP senior goalkeeper Tionna Taylor matched her career high with eight saves in a 2-0 setback against PAC-12 member Arizona State Sunday at University Field. Taylor kept a clean sheet through 52 minutes of action before the Sun Devils’ (3-0-1) Suzuka Yosue put in a rebound off a diving save
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UTEP School of Pharmacy holds white coat ceremony for largest graduating class
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the School of Pharmacy, welcoming the largest class ever with a white coat ceremony. “I wanted to make a change. And I wanted to make a difference,” said Sophia Candelaria, a Doctoral student. “She’s been working really hard at school and trying to get into
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El Paso Snap 10-game Winless Streak with 2-0 Victory Over Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC (West-7, 10-10-5, 35 points) found itself back in the win column on Saturday evening after picking up a 2-0 win against Hartford Athletic, snapping a five-game losing, 10-game winless streak. Aaron Gomez would give El Paso the lead in the 15th minute, sneaking past Hartford’s defense to find
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UTEP Volleyball Wraps Up Opening Weekend with SEL Tournament Title
HAMMOND, Louisiana (KVIA) — The UTEP volleyball team (3-0) knocked off host Southeastern Louisiana, 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 25-22) to win the 2023 Southeastern Showdown Saturday afternoon and secure its second tournament crown since the 2021 season. “I’m really pleased with our weekend overall,” head coach Ben Wallis said. “There are things about our play that
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UTEP Fall 17-14 to JSU in Season Opener
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama (KVIA) — College football is officially back. The UTEP Miners began their season playing new FBS and CUSA program, Jacksonville State. But for the second straight season the Miners lose their season opener to a conference opponent. At Jacksonville St., the Miners with less than 2-minutes on the clock fail to convert at
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NMSU Lose Season Opener 41-30 to UMASS
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Aggies will look toward better days after losing their season opener to the UMASS Minutemen, 41-30. It was a rough start for NMSU during their first posession of the game. NMSU quarterback Diego Pavia would get picked off by UMASS’ defense after the ball was
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El Paso’s Shawver park unveils new handball court
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans celebrated the unveiling of a new handball court with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Shawver Park on Saturday. “There’s a lot of need for a handball course you know in El Paso because we do have a lot of talented players,” said Henry Rivera, El Paso City District 7 Representative.
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Tailgating is a tradition for NMSU football fans
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — While hundreds of NMSU fans packed Aggie Memorial Stadium Saturday night, there were thousands celebrating the start of football season outside before the game. For many, the tailgate is a tradition. “We are three generations in my family. Myself, my two daughters, my son in law and my grandson,”
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How every state's casino gaming industry compares to the rest of the country
ATS.io listed every state’s casino gaming industry to see how it compares to the rest of the country, using American Gaming Association data.
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10 of the most popular live animal college mascots on social media
OddsSeeker compiled 10 of the most popular live animal college mascots on social media.
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UTEP Volleyball Steals the Show at Southeastern Showdown 
HAMMOND, Indiana (KVIA) — The UTEP volleyball team (2-0) conquered Friday’s double header with a victory over nearly-ranked Pac-12 foe Washington, 3-2, and swept Grambling State, 3-0, at the Southeastern Showdown. UTEP has had three Power 5 wins since the start of the 2021 season including Friday’s victory against Washington. In the previous 26 years, UTEP accumulated
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El Paso teen wins gold in German boxing competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 16-year-old El Paso girl just got back from Germany, where she represented Team USA in boxing, and she brought home a gold medal! “I just trust my instincts,” Ivy Enriquez told ABC-7. “I trust what I’ve learned. Whatever my dad tells me, I just trust him and what I feel
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Borderland Blitz: Week 1 Schedule & Scores
EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season continues with week 1 of the Borderland Blitz. But it took a while for things to kick off. Due to lightning storms, all EPISD games were delayed, but all eventually began. Two games were canceled due to weather. Here is the schedule for Friday, August 25,
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Miners Battle to Nil-Nil Draw Against Unbeaten Abilene Christian
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP soccer team earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against undefeated Abilene Christian on the back of a five-save effort from goalkeeper Tionna Taylor at University Field Thursday evening. The Miners (0-2-1) finished with eight shots, including two on goal, along with four corner kicks. The defense had a strong
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Bianca Chacon’s First Half Goal Not Enough to Fend Off Sun Devils
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – For the first time in program history, NM State soccer played host to a Power Five program. NM State (1-2-0, 0-0 CUSA) fought to keep Arizona State (2-0-1, 0-0 Pac-12) off the scoreboard for nearly 60 minutes. After going ahead 1-0 in the first half, NM State allowed the Sun
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Thursday night football: Pebble Hills takes down Canutillo with game winning field goal, 24-21
EL PASO, Texas – The Pebble Hills Spartans won a thriller over Canutillo to start their season in the win column. With the game tied at 21, Pebble Hills kicker, Aaron Ortega drilled a 27-yard field goal attempt as time expired to give the Spartans the 24-21 victory. Pebbles Hills starts their season 1-0, while
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Community Champions: Runner opens snack shop to raise money for competitions
EL PASO, Texas – Paul Flores III is only 8-years-old, but he’s already got some big dreams. Over the Summer, Flores III became an All-American after he finished in 8th place in the 1500m at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. It was his first time competing at a big time national
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FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips at Women’s World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips while celebrating the team’s victory in the Women’s World Cup final. FIFA says its disciplinary committee will examine if Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales brought the sport
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One-on-one with UTEP’s Dana Dimel: Miners prepare for season opener at Jacksonville State
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP head coach Dana Dimel spoke exclusively with ABC-7 as the Miners prepare for Saturday’s season opener against Jacksonville State. Jacksonville State is a newcomer to Conference USA, and Saturday’s game against the Miners will mark their first game as an FBS program. The Gamecocks are expecting a big crowd when
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Union representing World Cup champion kissed by Spanish soccer head demands act not ‘go unpunished’
By DAVID BRUNAT and JOSEPH WILSON BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The players’ union representing the Women’s World Cup winner kissed without her consent by the president of the Spanish soccer federation said Wednesday that his inappropriate act should not go unpunished. Jenni Hermoso, who was kissed forcibly by federation head Luis Rubiales during Sunday’s awards
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High School Football Preview: El Paso Tigers
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Tigers are in a mission to do something that no El Paso High School football team has ever done. That’s win a playoff game. El Paso High School opened its doors back in 1906, and for more than 110 years the Tigers have yet to win a playoff
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NMSU pushing anti-hazing messages as students return for fall semester
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — It has been six months since a hazing and sexual assault scandal in the New Mexico State University Men’s Basketball team sent shockwaves through the community. Now, as students return for the fall semester, a university spokesperson says NMSU is sending a strong anti-hazing message. According to the Associated
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UTEP coach Justin Garrett gifts Roger Staubach one-of-a-kind Miners shirt
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thanks to a shirt, some coffee and a class act, one of the best to ever don the Dallas Cowboys jersey, will be rooting for the Miners this season. Earlier this year, head coach Dana Dimel and Justin Garrett, a former UTEP wide receiver and the current director of player
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Hanks Knights: High School Football Preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hanks Knights finished up last year with a 3-7 record and haven’t had a winning season since 2019, but with a new coach at the helm, spirits and hopes for this season are higher than ever. “I just told the kids to look forward,” Hanks head football coach Scott
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