RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Village of Ruidoso hosts IRONMAN® 70.3 Ruidoso where hundreds of athletes from across the nation and the world registered to compete. IRONMAN® 70.3 Ruidoso has already concluded for Saturday, July 11 but is also scheduled for Sunday, July 12. Athletes will take on a challenging high-elevation course featuring a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UBO Intercontinental Flyweight Champion and El Paso native, Nayeli Rodriguez, spoke with ABC-7’s photojournalist Miguel Favela about how she got into boxing and what is next for her. Rodriguez is set to take to the ring during Ring Wars 23 on Saturday, July 18 at County Coliseum. Doors for the event
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Lopez family is counting down the days to their upcoming trip to Dallas, Texas, as one family member will take part in an unforgettable experience at the 2026 World Cup. 9-year-old Noah Lopez will help escort soccer players onto the field for an upcoming semi-final match. He’ll be briefly
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field athlete, Michael Kpomassy is making history. The freshman shot putter will represent the USA, and also UTEP at the prestigious 2026 World Athletics U20 Outdoor Championships. The event will take place August 5-9, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Kpomassy qualified for the meet back in June
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EL PASO, Texas – Cristo Fernández will finally make his long-awaited debut with the El Paso Locomotive FC. Fernández signed with the club in May, but has been unable to take the field because his visa had not been approved. Now that it has, Fernández will take the pitch for the first time with the
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP softball head coach TJ Hubbard announced the addition of Jason Miller to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Miller arrives in El Paso with more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience across the NCAA Division II and NJCAA ranks, bringing an extensive background in recruiting, player development and program leadership.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly a month, the FIFA World Cup brought fans across the Borderland together as the U.S. Men’s National Team continues to surprise in it’s now lengthy run in the tournament.Monday, Team USA returned to the pitch to take on Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle, and fans
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SEATTLE, Washington – The United States men’s soccer team have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Team USA came out on the losing end in their Round of 16 matchup against Belgium, 4-1. Belgium advances to the World Cup quarterfinals where they will face Spain who defeated Portugal earlier in the day, 1-0.
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CNN By Betsy Klein, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin Balogun — a remarkable intervention that sparked a torrent of controversy at the World Cup.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — England defeats Mexico in the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Mexico City on Sunday. England secured two goals in less than one minute in the first half sparking early momentum. However, Mexico was able to respond in the first half to make it
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexico fans can come watch the match at UTEP Centennial Plaza, where the team face England in Sunday’s round of 16 matchup. The team is coming off a 2-0 win against Ecuador in their Round of 32 matchup. Mexico fans have the chance to see their team make history with
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The El Paso Locomotive FC are back in the win column following a 2-1 victory over the Las Vegas Lights FC. It was the club’s first victory in USL Championship play in nearly three months. (Courtesy: Locomotive FC) El Paso Locomotive FC left Las Vegas with all three points on Saturday
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — A former Eastlake High School football coach had an assault case against him dismissed, according to documents ABC-7 obtained Thursday. Court documents said Ruben Rodriguez completed a pre-trial diversion program for allegedly choking his girlfriend in September 2025, as ABC-7 previously reported. According to arrest documents, Rodriguez’ girlfriend told law
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EL PASO, Texas – After a week of voting, tradition reigns. UTEP will kick off against Mountain West foe San Jose State at 7 p.m. MT on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Sun Bowl for the game’s “Innovation Night” theme. Thanks to the overwhelming response from Miner Nation, over 2,300 fans voted after the initiative received
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Scotty Walden, head coach of UTEP, is excited for the upcoming season as they enter a new conference with a step up in competition. The team has made strides in terms of financial backing with donors stepping up in a big way, including a one million dollar donation from Frank
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across the Borderland, fans of Team USA gathered to watch the Stars and Stripes represent their country in the FIFA World Cup. As the team’s surprising success in the tournament has continued, the attention and attendance of watch parties across El Paso has grown with each passing match.Now, for the
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EL PASO, Texas (ABC News) — The U.S. men’s national team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night in their highest-stakes 2026 World Cup match so far, clinching a spot in the round of 16. It was the U.S. men’s team’s first World Cup knockout win in 24 years. The U.S. takes on Belgium on July
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has become a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference, one of the most competitive mid-major conferences in college basketball. The move is a major step forward for UTEP, but keeping pace financially will require continued support through revenue and donations. The
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By MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconic Angel of Independence monument,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paydirt Pete has a new look. The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics revealed the mascot’s new design Wednesday, the same day UTEP officially joined the Mountain West Conference. Paydirt Pete has seen several changes over the years. UTEP said his latest design is modern with a popular “retro”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Flo Valdez, a volleyball coach from New Mexico, was inducted into the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Valdez has over 1,000 victories in her volleyball coaching career and has guided her teams to three New Mexico State Championships. She has also achieved remarkable
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico fans celebrated their win over Ecuador in the knockout round all across El Paso during watch parties. One party at The District bar in West El Paso even saw other international fans come through and celebrate. “I’m from Saudi Arabia originally, and the last World Cup there was Saudi
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning Texas laws already in place since 2023 will remain. Signed into law in 2021, House Bill 25 requires K-12 student athletes who compete in interscholastic competitions to play with teams corresponding with
Continue Reading By Devin Dwyer The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender girls from participating in girls’ and women’s competitive sports, reversing a pair of lower court decisions that had blocked the bans as violations of Title IX and the 14th Amendment. The 6-3 decision came from Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The ruling in a pair
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking to their establishments to enjoy the matches. Whether supporting the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Portugal, or another team, the community has responded enthusiastically, packing venues and arriving
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EL PASO, Texas – Oklahoma announced the 2026 season opener against UTEP is moving to Friday, Sept. 4, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT/6 MT in Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The contest will be streamed on SEC Network+. The Miners and Sooners were originally scheduled to open the new campaign on Saturday, Sept. 5. WEEK 1 (Fri.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association honored its volunteers and installed a new president Sunday. The association named Richard Dayoub as its new president for 2026. “Richard Dayoub continues the legacy of great Sun Bowl Presidents,” said Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “We look forward to another tremendous year with Richard at the helm. He brings
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP officially enters a new era as a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference on July 1st. The move places the Miners in one of the nation’s premier mid-major leagues, bringing increased competition, regional rivalries, and greater national exposure as the university looks to elevate its athletic programs. The
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will continue hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown. Soccer fans can watch Mexico play Tuesday and Team USA play Wednesday. Like the previous watch parties, the City will show the games on a big outdoor screen on the Mexican American Cultural
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EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season is still a few months away, but some teams from the Borderland are already taking the field this summer. Andress High School is competing at the 7-on-7 flag football state tournament in College Station, Texas. The Eagles are making history in the process. Andress is the first Class 4A school
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