Changes to high school sports in El Paso due to UIL realignment
EL PASO, Texas – Every two years the University Interscholastic League (UIL) announces its reclassification and realignment for districts in the…
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UTEP’s Greg Yellin named C-USA Golfer of the Week
DALLAS, Texas – UTEP’s Greg Yellin was named the Conference USA Men’s Golfer of the Week as announced by league officials on Wednesday. The El…
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The story behind every NFL team name
As the NFL counts down the days to kicking off the league’s 103rd season, Stacker looks at the history of every team…
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Black sports history from the year you were born
From Muhammad Ali to Tiger Woods, we look back at the record-breakers, barrier breakers, and gold medalists who have shaped Black American sports…
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NMSU’s first signing class under Jerry Kill comprised of prep players & transfers
(Courtesy: New Mexico State Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Wednesday, NM State head football coach Jerry Kill welcomed another select few to…
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Feds prepare ‘extensive’ Super Bowl security operations, no ‘credible, specific’ threats, coordinator says
By Geneva Sands, CNN The federal coordinator for security at Super Bowl LVI said Wednesday he’s “cautiously optimistic and…
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National Signing Day in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas – Wednesday was National Signing Day all across the country, including here in the Borderland. High school athletes made it official…
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UTEP football inks 15 on Signing Day 2022
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Head Coach Dana Dimel announced 15 student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent and will don the Orange and Blue of…
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WATCH: National Signing Day: UTEP Head Coach Dana Dimel briefs media
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Football Head Coach Dana Dimel spoke to members of the media as part of National Signing…
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Washington’s NFL team announces new name will be Commanders
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders. The new name was unveiled 18 months after the once-storied franchise…
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Tuesday High School Hoops: Highlights & Scores
EL PASO, Texas – Here are some of the scores from Tuesday night’s action. These scores are from Tuesday, February 1: Boys Basketball: Burges 30…
Continue Reading Around 1,600 vintage baseball cards were found behind a wall covering during a home renovation
By David Williams, CNN Melissa Brodt wasn’t sure what to expect when she peeled away the dark green shingles covering a bedroom wall in the…
Continue Reading FBI urges Olympic athletes to leave personal phones at home ahead of Beijing games
By Paul LeBlanc and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The FBI is urging Olympic athletes to leave their personal cell phones at home and instead take burner…
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UTEP men’s basketball game at North Texas postponed due to inclement weather
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball game at North Texas on Thursday (Feb. 3) has been postponed to 6 p.m. MT/ 7 p.m. CT Monday (Feb. 7)…
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Biggest underdog victories in March Madness
Every spring, legions of sports fans turn their attention to college basketball when March Madness takes the national spotlight. Using aggregated…
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30 examples of sports bringing the world together
In a complicated and divisive world, sometimes all it takes is sports to bring us together or put life into perspective. Stacker curated a list of 30…
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Food and drink sales suspended at NMSU sporting events due to mask non-compliance
UPDATE #1, FEB. 1: New Mexico State University leaders are asking fans to comply with the mask mandate if they want to attend the remainder of the…
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Teddy Allen carries New Mexico State over Grand Canyon University, 71-61
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Teddy Allen had 28 points and 12 rebounds as New Mexico State defeated Grand Canyon 71-61 on Saturday night. Allen made all…
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UTEP powers past Florida International for 5th consecutive win, 79-68
EL PASO, Texas – Souley Boum poured in a season-high 32 points (two shy of career high) while Tydus Verhoeven had a double-double (14 points,…
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Florida International hands UTEP second straight loss to end Florida road trip
MIAMI, Florida – FIU led from start to finish in a 72-45 win over UTEP on Saturday afternoon in the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The Panthers…
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Tropical countries competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics
A year-round tropical climate is the polar opposite of ice and snow, but many sun-dwelling athletes are determined to beat the odds and try for a…
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Buzzer-beating tip-in from Hollins sends UTEP past FAU; Miners win 4th straight
EL PASO, Texas – Senior Alfred Hollins tipped in a shot at the buzzer to lift the UTEP men’s basketball team to an exhilarating 70-68 win over…
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Is UTEP reaching breakthrough under Joe Golding? This week could tell us.
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Head Coach Joe Golding has always said that his first year is about establishing a culture within his program, while preaching…
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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger announces his retirement
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback “Big Ben” Roethlisberger announced Thursday morning that he’s retiring from the NFL. The two-time Super Bowl winning…
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One-on-one with Joe Golding; UTEP looks to keep win streak going with visits from FAU & FIU this week
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 spoke with UTEP head basketball coach Joe Golding as the team prepares for another round of conference games this week. The…
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El Paso Locomotive FC inks Major League Soccer goalkeeper Evan Newton
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC acquired goalkeeper Evan Newton on loan from Major League Soccer side…
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2022 El Paso Marathon expecting over 3,000 participants; race organizers ask for volunteers on race weekend
EL PASO, Texas – We’re less than three weeks away from this year’s El Paso Marathon, happening the weekend before Valentine’s Day. Over 3,000…
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Community Champions: El Paso pro runner Kendra Chambers giving back to high school track & field athletes
EL PASO, Texas – Kendra Chambers knows what it takes to compete at the next level, and now she’s giving back to the community. Earlier this month,…
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UTEP record breaker Jordani Woodley named C-USA indoor men’s Track Athlete of the Week
DALLAS, Texas – UTEP freshman Jordani Woodley, who set a program record in the men’s 60-meter hurdles in his UTEP debut, was named the Conference…
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UTEP wins third straight; sweeps UTSA with 59-54 road win
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – UTEP Head Coach Joe Golding knew exactly what his 59-54 win over UTSA meant on Sunday. “That’s a winning streak!” said an…
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