Jack Nixon play-by-play announcer for NMSU athletics announces retirement
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jack Nixon who is entering his 45th season as the voice of NMSU athletics announced his retirement during the…
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CBS and the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Renew Partnership
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and CBS Sports have come to an agreement to renew the partnership for four more years, with the…
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UTEP Football Team “Mine Shaft” Entrance Returning in 2024; “Miner Walk” Set to Run Through Paydirt’s Pregame Party Zone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twenty years after it was made famous by former head coach Mike Price, the “Mine Shaft” UTEP football team entrance is…
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Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner
By Daniel Renjifo, CNN (CNN) — Dricus du Plessis quietened his critics by submitting Israel Adesanya and defending his UFC middleweight title…
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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Hideki Matsuyama survived a nervy ending on Sunday to dramatically win the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Matsuyama…
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Las Cruces prepares for rival game against Mayfield in first game of the 2024 season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time in history the Las Cruces Bulldogs will face its rival the Mayfield Trojans in the first game of the…
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Four players inducted into El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four athletes were inducted into the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2024. They had a three-day celebration and it…
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Reno Aces sweep Chihuahuas, 12-10
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas trailed 9-0 early in Sunday night’s game, came back to go ahead 10-9, but eventually lost to the…
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NM State Soccer Wins the Battle of I-25
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Aggies earned their first win of the 2024 season with a 3-1 victory over in-state rival UNM on Sunday, Aug. 18…
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All-Star coaches for annual 915 showcase revealed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The greater El Paso football showcase held a press conference Sunday morning at the County Coliseum to announce the two new…
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Rolling the dice: How sports betting tax revenue is impacting states across the US
ATS.io mapped how sports betting tax revenue impacts states across the country using data from the Census…
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UTEP Soccer Ties Abilene Christian 0-0 in Season Opener
ABILENE, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP soccer program drew 0-0 at ACU Saturday evening in the first match of the 2024 season. The Wildcats held a slight…
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Chihuahuas lose sixth consecutive game, 6-4
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas held a one-run lead entering the seventh inning Saturday night but lost to the Reno Aces 6-4 at…
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El Paso Locomotive FC Pick Up Crucial Road Win at Orange County SC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC recorded three points and a clean sheet with its 1-0 win against Orange County SC, the second win for…
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UTEP’s Maurice Westmoreland lands on Lombardi Award watch list
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) EL PASO, Texas – UTEP football’s Maurice Westmoreland was one of 90 defensive linemen and linebackers selected to the…
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Locomotive FC handed 2-0 defeat against Sacramento Republic FC
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) SACRAMENTO, California – In the first of two matches in California this week, El Paso Locomotive FC fell 2-0…
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Migrants in Juarez play second edition of Copa América Migrante
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of migrants and staff at both the Kiki Romero and Leona Vicario migrant shelters gathered at the Estadio 20 de…
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High school volleyball season begins; Coronado tops El Paso in five sets
EL PASO, Texas – The high school volleyball season is officially underway. Tuesday, several El Paso teams took the court to begin their respective…
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NMSU’S Canaan Yarro earns a spot on Rimington Trophy watch list
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State redshirt senior Canaan Yarro has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List, which is…
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El Paso Locomotive FC acquire Wahab Ackwei via transfer From Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
(Courtesy: Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced the acquisition of defender Wahab Ackwei via transfer from Colorado…
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UTEP and NMSU football enter week three of Fall camp
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP and NMSU enter week three of Fall camp starting on Monday. Both the Miners and Aggies are still trying to hone in on…
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El Paso Chihuahuas get shutout by Sugar Land Space Cowboys
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Omar Narváez hit a game-ending single in the bottom of the 11th inning Sunday night to give the Sugar Land Space Cowboys a…
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Former NMSU Men’s Basketball Players court hearing scheduled for Monday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three former New Mexico State University basketball players facing sexual assault charges are expected to be in…
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UTEP Fans “Meet the Miners” at Memorial Gym
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Meet the Miners,” a fresh take on UTEP Athletics Fan Day, took place Saturday at Memorial gym. Fans came out and met…
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UTEP Volleyball kicks off first practice at Memorial Gym
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP volleyball team kicked off practice Thursday at Memorial Gym. The Miners added six new freshman to their 2024-45…
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Chihuahuas top Sugar Land 5-3 in game five
SUGAR LAND, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas scored twice in the top of the 10th inning Saturday night at Constellation Field and held on to…
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El Paso Locomotive FC Beat Miami FC 2-1 to Grab Important Home Win
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC fans left Southwest University Park celebrating as the Locos were able to clinch a 2-1 victory over…
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Community Champion: Monserrat Velarde
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso native, Monserrat Velarde, picked up an athletic scholarship to Cecil college after sitting out her last two…
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UTEP basketball coach Joe Golding headed to Kuwait
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP basketball head coach Joe Golding is headed to Kuwait. Golding will be supporting a good cause as part of Operation Hardwood.…
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New Mexico State opens 2024 season with exhibition against Cochise College
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State is set to play Cochise College in an exhibition match on Friday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at the…
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