By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — There will be some key contrasts when it comes to COVID vaccinations at the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Players do not need to be vaccinated — and only about half are. Spectators suddenly now do after a change in policy was made just a few
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Midland Christian vs. Americas 42-7 El Dorado vs. Eastlake 48-14 Del Valle at Coronado 27-7 Parkland at Eastwood 35-20 Horizon at Austin . 32-14 Ft. Stockton at Bowie 32-21 Canutillo at Burges 29-22 El Paso at Riverside 63-12 Monahans at Clint 49-17 Santa Teresa at Fabens 26-12 San Elizario at Anthony 0-41 Deming vs. Organ
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Men’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Golding finalized his first signing class after announcing the addition of Oregon State transfer Alfred Hollins on Friday. Hollins played in 96 games during his career with the Beavers from the last four seasons (2017-2021). Hollins will have one year of eligibility starting in the 2021-22
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This Saturday’s Battle of I-10 is the 98th installment of rivalry. UTEP hasn’t beaten New Mexico State since 2016. There’s a lot riding on the season opener for both teams and perhaps no one understands the rivalry better than Kevin Maurice. “I remember when I was a player we wanted
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EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season in El Paso kicked off Thursday night. Three games were played under the Thursday night lights. Here are the final scores and highlights from Thursday’s action. Be sure to tune in to the first episode of the Borderland Blitz this Friday at 10:35 p.m. Final Scores
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Just days away from the football season opener against UTEP, New Mexico State University is preparing with Covid-19 safety protocols. In the state of New Mexico, it is not required to wear a face mask outside, but NMSU Director of Athletics Mario Moccia said that they will provide people with a mask
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EL PASO, Texas — A brand new season of UTEP athletics is upon us, and the Miners are now done with the paperwork. UTEP announced two contract extensions on Thursday along with new men’s basketball coach Joe Golding’s deal being finalized. Golding signed a 5-year contract with a base salary of $400,000 — which is
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LOS ANGELES, California — Ricardo Pepi grew up straddling the ever-dwindling divide between Mexican and American soccer. The El Paso native who mostly watched Mexican teams as a kid is now a first-time MLS All-Star for FC Dallas, and both national teams have been chasing the 18-year-old prodigy’s commitment. Pepi essentially confirmed Wednesday night he
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EL PASO, Texas — They are among the best the Sun City has to offer in the world of sports. The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame held an induction ceremony Wednesday evening for its class of 2021. You can watch the entire ceremony in the video player at the top of this article. Below
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas – High school football returns to the Sun City this week, and Borderland schools are counting down the days until kickoff. All across Texas, high school football teams will take the field for the first time this season. After a 2020 season that saw many games cancelled due to Covid-19, players and
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By Wayne Sterling, CNN Twenty-three-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams and her sister, seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams, will miss the final tennis major of the year, the US Open, the two announced on social media on Wednesday. Serena Williams announced she would not be playing because of a hamstring injury, writing on
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EL PASO, Texas – High school wrestling teams in El Paso have been very successful in recent years, and it was Erwin Bloxdorf who got it all started. Bloxdorf led the Irvin Rockets to several city championships from 1964-72, and eventually a state title in 1972. “I think I always wanted to be a coach,”
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State head football coach Doug Martin and some of his players talked at a news conference Tuesday about their upcoming season opener against UTEP. Set to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the Aggies and Miners will meet for the 95th installment of their storied rivalry. KVIA ABC-7 will carry
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(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) ROUND ROCK, Texas – Elier Hernandez hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday in the Round Rock Express’ 3-2 win over the El Paso Chihuahuas. The teams split their six-game series. El Paso’s Jose Azocar went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the loss. He’s now hit
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By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Garcia pitched into the seventh inning and two relievers completed a four-hitter to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Garcia struck out seven and scattered four hits across 6 2/3 sharp innings. Ryne Stanek got the next four
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By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe was 5 for 5 with a three-run homer in the first inning, leading the Texas Rangers to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians. DJ Peters also hit a three-run homer in the ninth and drove in four runs. The Rangers placed catcher Jonah Heim
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel goes one-on-one with ABC-7’s Nate Ryan as they look ahead to Saturday’s Battle of I-10 against NMSU. The Miners are favored in Saturday’s game against the Aggies, but coach Dimel doesn’t put much stock in what the college football experts are saying. This will be
Continue Reading By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN A six-year corruption investigation into bribery schemes in multiple world football organizations ended Tuesday. The US Department of Justice awarded $201 million to FIFA, international football’s governing body; CONCACAF, the confederation overseeing football in North and Central America along with the Caribbean countries; CONMEBOL, the governing confederation in
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball senior outside hitter Serena Patterson was voted to the Conference USA Preseason Team, the league office revealed Tuesday. Furthermore, the Miners were predicted to finish second in the C-USA West Division. That marks their highest preseason placement since joining the league in 2005. “I’m really excited for SP (Serena Paterson)
Continue Reading Spring 2022. That’s when Dr. Anthony Fauci says we could get some good control over the coronavirus, if a majority of people who are unvaccinated, get vaccinated. But, some health experts believe the virus will end up being seasonal & we’ll have to learn to co-exist with this coronavirus.
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EL PASO, Texas – New Mexico State has yet to announce a starting quarterback for Saturday’s season-opening battle of I-10 between the Miners and Aggies in Las Cruces. Redshirt freshman Weston Eget and junior college transfer Jonah Johnson have been battling for the role throughout fall camp. But regardless of who the Aggies trot out
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EL PASO, Texas – At 17 years old, KJ Lewis isn’t yet old enough to open up his own checking account. But this weekend, he received a job offer that would pay him a life-changing sum of $500,000 dollars. But Lewis’ maturity showed beyond his years by the fact that he said no. The Chapin
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EL PASO, Texas – Maria Kennedy has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Whether it was coaching or overseeing the athletic department for El Paso’s largest school district. Kennedy always faced a challenge head on and she’s been successful at every turn. On August 25, Kennedy will be inducted into the El
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EL PASO, Texas – With a new defensive system being installed by first-year defensive coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto, UTEP’s linebackers are set to be free to roam the field and race to the ball on any given play. And that philosophy, could make it a very prosperous year for Miner linebackers. “I’m excited, I like
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EL PASO, Texas – It may not be what fans want to hear in the long-term, but Chihuahuas infielder Matthew Batten was El Paso’s best pitcher Sunday night vs. the Round Rock Express. And while Batten flashed an off speed arsenal that not even the Express hitters could touch, most will be happy to know
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Being on the spectrum can make many things difficult – fitting in, being accepted and having the confidence to be the best version of yourself. Alternative Baseball is hitting a home run in its efforts to change that across the country and now they’re expanding to Las Cruces. Taylor Duncan
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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Yordenis Ugás beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. The Cuban champion put on an impressive technical performance on 11 days’ notice and retained his WBA welterweight title. Ugás seized his opportunity as the late injury replacement for Errol Spence Jr.. He frustrated Pacquiao (67-8-2) throughout
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EL PASO, Texas – Week after week, El Paso Locomotive FC feels more and more like the USL’s 2021 team of destiny. Trailing 1-0 in the second half with a five-match home winning streak on the line, Locomotive FC surged forward with three goals in front of their 8th Notch supporters to stun RGV Toros
Continue Reading By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush’s days as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas might not be over. Rush ended two long drives with touchdown passes while the star quarterback watched once again in the Cowboys’ 20-14 preseason loss to the Houston Texans. Prescott’s absence means he
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EL PASO, Texas – Joe Beimel won’t need to worry about housing arrangements for the next spot on his comeback tour. That’s because he’ll be able to live at home with his promotion to San Diego Padres’ Triple AAA affiliate El Paso Chihuahuas. Beimel, who runs local baseball clinic Beimel Elite Athletics at The Base
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