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UTEP set to tip-off 2021-22 men’s basketball season with “Dinner in the Don”

September 29, 2021 4:52 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – A new era for the storied UTEP men’s basketball program begins in October with Joe Golding as head coach! Fans can hear from coach Golding and Miner legend Tim Floyd, as well as meet the 2021-22 Miners, at the “Dinner in the Don” tipoff event on Monday, Oct. 18 in the Don Haskins Center. Proceeds from the first-time “Dinner in the Don” will benefit the UTEP men’s basketball program. Coach Golding will break down

UTEP homecoming festivities return this year after Covid cancellations in 2020

September 29, 2021 5:47 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 put many things on hold including UTEP homecoming. The Miners are celebrating Homecoming 2020 and 2021 this week. ABC-7 was at UTEP for Miner Morning Mania on Wednesday which brought together alumni, students and staff showing off Miner spirit. UTEP says homecoming has only been postponed three times, during World

How you could win $1,000 just by going to a UTEP football game

September 28, 2021 7:59 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Fans can win up to $1,000 just for attending UTEP’s football game versus Old Dominion on Saturday, Oct. 2 in the Sun Bowl, thanks to Speaking Rock. Speaking Rock will award one lucky fan $500 every time the Miners kick a field goal, and $1,000 every time they score a touchdown. Winners will be determined

NMSU releases complete 2021-2022 men’s basketball schedule

September 28, 2021 5:24 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Six weeks before it is scheduled to hit the court for its first clash of the season, the NM State men’s basketball team has released the schedule for its 115th season of competition. Fifth-year NM State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans announced the Aggies’ complete 2021-22 schedule Tuesday

UTEP’s Jacob Cowing earns honorable mention on Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Player of the Week list

September 28, 2021 4:19 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP sophomore WR Jacob Cowing was named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Honorable Mention list for Player of the Week (week four) on Tuesday. Cowing racked up a career-best 174 yards receiving on seven receptions (24.9 avg.) during the Miners’ come-from-behind victory over New Mexico on Sept. 25 in the Sun Bowl.

LeBron James confirms he was vaccinated for Covid-19 months after being initially skeptical

September 28, 2021 4:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN NBA superstar LeBron James confirmed Tuesday he received the Covid-19 vaccine, months after being initially skeptical of it. “Everyone has their own choice to do what they feel is right for themselves and their family and things of that nature,” James said during the Los Angeles Lakers media

Young QB Hurts says Eagles’ MNF loss to Cowboys all on him

September 27, 2021 11:04 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Young Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was taking all the blame. He really wasn’t alone in a 41-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Hurts threw for 326 yards but threw his first two interceptions of the season before throwing two late touchdowns.

Prescott, Cowboys beat Eagles in 1st home game since injury

September 27, 2021 9:32 PM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns in his first home game since he suffered an ankle injury on the same field almost a year ago, Trevon Diggs returned an interception 59 yards for a score and the Dallas Cowboys dominated the Philadelphia Eagles 41-21.

Neal, Anae out for Dallas against Eagles because of COVID-19

September 27, 2021 5:02 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are missing players because of COVID-19 protocols for the third consecutive game to start the season. Linebacker Keanu Neal and defensive end Bradlee Anae are sidelined for the home opener against Philadelphia on Monday night. Eagles linebacker Davion Taylor is inactive after being listed as questionable with a

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls for unvaccinated players to be removed from teams

September 27, 2021 9:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN If NBA players are not vaccinated, they shouldn’t be on the team, basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar told Rolling Stone. “The NBA should insist that all players and staff are vaccinated or remove them from the team,” said Abdul-Jabbar. “There is no room for players who are willing to risk

2020: Kim Ng announced as general manager of Miami Marlins

September 27, 2021 8:52 AM CNN

Kim Ng is announced as the new general manager of the Miami Marlins, making her both the first woman and first Asian-American to hold the position in MLB history.

El Paso’s Aaron Jones has a TD as Packers rally past 49ers 30-28

September 26, 2021 10:03 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA CLARA, California — Aaron Rodgers completed two deep passes to Davante Adams on a last-minute drive, setting set up Mason Crosby’s 51-yard field goal on the final play of the game that gave the Green Bay Packers a 30-28 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Rodgers delivered for the Packers after Jimmy Garoppolo gave

Mother and toddler fall to their deaths at San Diego Padres baseball stadium, police say

September 26, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Alta Spells and Kate Conerly, CNN A mother and her young son fell to their deaths at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, minutes before a game Saturday afternoon, according to a news release from the San Diego Police Department. Shortly before 4 p.m., police officers at the stadium

UTEP makes comeback to defeat New Mexico 20-13

September 25, 2021 8:45 PM Nate Ryan

UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas — Gavin Hardison threw for 293 yards and a touchdown as UTEP erased a 13-3 first-half deficit by shutting out New Mexico in the second half to earn a 20-13 victory on Saturday night. Deion Hankins scored from four-yards out to start the second half and cut the Lobos’ lead to

Hawaii pulls away in 2nd half, beats New Mexico State, 41-21

September 25, 2021 10:17 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro threw for a first-half touchdown and ran for a second-half score as Hawaii snapped a two-game losing streak with a 41-21 win over New Mexico State. The Aggies took a 3-0 lead on Ethan Albertson’s 33-yard, first-quarter field goal, but Hawaii answered on its next play from scrimmage

UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Tanja Magoc, UTEP tennis

September 25, 2021 5:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Due to Covid-19, UTEP was unable to honor last year’s inductees to the UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame. The Class of 2020 will finally be honored with an induction ceremony Saturday, October 15. As the official home of the UTEP Miners, ABC-7 will be catching up with some of the members

Woo Pig Sooie! No. 16 Hogs end long skid to No. 7 Texas A&M

September 25, 2021 5:33 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — KJ Jefferson threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns as No. 16 Arkansas beat seventh-ranked Texas A&M 20-10. It was the first win in the series for the Razorbacks in their 10 seasons since Texas A&M joined them in Southeastern Conference. The 3-1 Aggies also

Thompson throws 5 TD passes as Texas routs Texas Tech 70-35

September 25, 2021 1:43 PM Associated Press

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Casey Thompson threw five touchdowns and ran for another as Texas continued its offensive explosion since naming him the starting quarterback with a 70-35 rout of Texas Tech on Saturday. The Longhorns have scored more than 40 points in the first half in consecutive games

SMU tops TCU 42-34 in 100th meeting of Dallas-area rivals

September 25, 2021 1:37 PM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tanner Mordecai added to his nation-leading total in touchdown passes with four more and SMU overcame his three interceptions in a 42-34 victory over TCU in the 100th meeting of the Dallas-Fort Worth rivals. Ulysses Bentley IV ran for 153 yards and a touchdown

Borderland Blitz week 5 highlights & scores

September 24, 2021 4:19 PM Adrian Ochoa

Montwood 45 Franklin 49 Socorro 0 Coronado 14 Eastlake 23 Americas 14 El Dorado 52 Ysleta 26 Del Valle 27 Parkland 7 Lubbock Cooper 55 Hanks 10 Andress 52 Bowie 22 Irvin 35 El Paso 41 Horizon 64 Bel Air 28 Mountain View 0 Canutillo 57 Riverside 21 Monahans 35 Lamesa 13 Fabens 12 Clint

Thursday night high school football: Pebble Hills upends Eastwood; Burges gets past Jefferson

September 23, 2021 11:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Week five of the high school football season in El Paso will mark the start of district play for some El Paso teams. The scores below are from Thursday night’s action: Eastwood 28 Pebble Hills 29 Burges 28 Jefferson 22 Austin 13 Chapin 43 Anthony 2 McCamey 34

Texans done in by inability to run ball in loss to Panthers

September 23, 2021 11:23 PM Associated Press

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans got a solid performance from rookie quarterback Davis Mills in his first career start. But they were doomed by their inability to run the ball and or prevent big plays in a 24-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Carolina’s top-ranked defense sacked Mills

Ohtani bounces back with go-ahead run as Angels edge Astros

September 23, 2021 11:19 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani scored the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros. Ohtani tried to score the winning run during Wednesday night’s 9-5 loss to Houston in 12 innings,

Week 4 Sweet Play of the Week: Demarion Crest & Parkland Matadors

September 23, 2021 10:54 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Nate Ryan was finally able to deliver the cupcakes to the Parkland Matadors as they were this week’s winner of the Sweet Play of the Week. Parkland wide receiver, Demarion Crest, had an amazing one hand catch that led to a touchdown in the win against Bowie. As winners of this

Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Texans; McCaffrey hurt

September 23, 2021 9:35 PM Associated Press

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 304 yards and ran for two touchdowns, and the Carolina Panthers eased past the Houston Texans 24-9 despite losing Christian McCaffrey to a hamstring injury early in the second quarter. The Panthers are 3-0 for the first time since 2015 when they

Teams announced for WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational

September 23, 2021 4:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: Sun Bowl Association) EL PASO, Texas -Since its inception 60 years ago the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational has taken pride in hosting one of the top basketball tournaments in the country. The Sun Bowl Association and WestStar are pleased to announce the teams coming to El Paso for the WestStar Don Haskins Invitational, which will be

Old SWC rivals Texas A&M-Arkansas game highlights SEC slate

September 23, 2021 1:25 AM Associated Press

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Former Southwest Conference rivals Texas A&M and Arkansas highlight play in the Southeastern Conference this week. The seventh-ranked Aggies and 16th-ranked Razorbacks are both looking to stay perfect this season and gain a leg up in difficult SEC West. Texas A&M has won the past nine in the series.

El Paso Locomotive FC end equal against Austin Bold FC, 2-2

September 22, 2021 11:06 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) AUSTIN, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC (13-2-8, 47 points) took a point on the road in a 2-2 draw against Austin Bold FC at Bold Stadium on Wednesday. Midfielder Diego Luna and forward Aaron Gomez scored the two Locomotive goals while goalkeeper Logan Ketterer made an incredible five saves to earn

Texas bill would limit options for transgender athletes

September 22, 2021 7:14 PM Rachel Phillips

AUSTIN, Texas — If SB3 becomes law in Texas, transgender student athletes would have to participate on the sports team that corresponds with the sex they were assigned at birth. The bill now up for debate in the legislature’s third special session, was defeated in the regular session and the first two special sessions, according

UTEP’s Dana Dimel previews Saturday’s matchup against New Mexico

September 22, 2021 4:56 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – After a much needed bye week, the UTEP Miners will resume their 2021 season with a visit by the New Mexico Lobos Saturday at the Sun Bowl. It will be the first meeting between the Miners and Lobos since 2014. The Miners enter the matchup 2-1 after falling to Boise State

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