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Friday High School basketball

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school basketball teams in El Paso were fighting for a higher seed in District play. The Coronado Thunderbirds welcomed the Franklin Cougars and the Cougars claimed a 41-37 win to take the third spot in District 1-6A. Then. it was a battle of the Eagles as Andress played host

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UTEP Football Announces Desmond Lindsey as Outside Wide Receivers Coach

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Football Head Coach Scotty Walden named Desmond Lindsey the Miners’ outside wide receivers coach on Friday. Lindsey, who’s been on the sidelines for almost 20 years, most recently served as Southern Miss’ associate head coach, offensive recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach the last four seasons (2021-2024). Overall, Lindsey

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Sunland Derby 2025

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino is preparing for the Sunland Derby on Sunday February 16, 2025 with a Post Position Draw. The draw is happening for the $400,000 Sunland Derby at the racetrack’s Turf Club on Sunday, February 9, 2025. “The winner of the Sunland Derby receives 20

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UTEP Softball Opens 2025 Season at Home with Two Doubleheaders 

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —  UTEP Softball is set to begin its 2025 season at home, hosting two exciting doubleheaders this weekend at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Miners will face Kansas City on Friday, February 7, followed by UC Santa Barbara on Sunday, February 9.  Ticket Information Season tickets for UTEP Softball are available for $60, while

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2025 UTEP Football schedule

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP just released its 2025 football schedule. The schedule features a return of the Battle of I-10 to the Sun City. Tickets are on sale right now, including with a “reimagined” season ticketing process that places value on seats near “the field and the yard line.” Also debuting this year,

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UTEP football announces 26 new Miners on National Signing Day ‘25

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Head Coach Scotty Walden announced the addition of 26 new Miners on Wednesday’s National Signing Day 2025. The Miners have added 53 new student-athletes combining this signing class with December’s early signees. Of the 26 newcomers being announced on Wednesday, 17 are on defense (five defensive linemen, four safeties, four linebackers,

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UTEP launches Gold Standard Giving Society

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP announced the launch of the Gold Standard Giving Society, composed of committed donors who provide support to the athletics department. Membership is based on multi-year commitment of $30,000 or more. Members will receive a unique, personalized relationship with UTEP athletics, including invitations to exclusive events, priority access, and other

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Former NMSU basketball player Deshawndre Washington hit with additional charges in hazing scandal

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An amended grand jury indictment has listed two new charges against former NMSU basketball player Deshawndre Washington, who was already facing 13 charges for his role in the 2022 men’s basketball team hazing scandal. According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, two new counts of false imprisonment have been

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