Former UTEP player, now NMSU coach weighs in on Battle of I-10 football rivalry
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…
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High school football kicks off in El Paso; Thursday night scores & highlights
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…
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UTEP finalizes Golding’s contract for $700k, extends contracts for Baker & Senter
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…
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El Paso’s Pepi nets game-winner at MLS All-Star Game; playing for U.S. in World Cup qualifiers
LOS ANGELES, California — Ricardo Pepi grew up straddling the ever-dwindling divide between Mexican and American soccer. The El Paso native who…
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WATCH: El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony
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…
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Borderland Blitz: Week One Preview; El Paso schools prepare for start of season
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…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Erwin Bloxdorf
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.…
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NMSU coach Doug Martin ready for season football opener vs. UTEP
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…
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Chihuahuas take one run victory over Express, 3-2
(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…
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Garcia’s strong start helps Astros cool off Royals, 4-0
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…
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Lowe’s homer, 5 hits, 3 RBIs lead Rangers past Indians 7-3
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…
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UTEP head coach Dana Dimel looks ahead to season opener against NMSU
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…
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Patterson named To C-USA Preseason Team; Miners tabbed second in west division
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball senior outside hitter Serena Patterson was voted to the Conference USA Preseason Team, the league office…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Maria Kennedy
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…
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UTEP Practice Report: Linebackers ready to roam in 2021
EL PASO, Texas – With a new defensive system being installed by first-year defensive coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto, UTEP’s linebackers are set to…
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QB Rush solid for Cowboys in 20-14 preseason loss to Texans
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.…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Jim Weddell
EL PASO, Texas – Jim Weddell’s love for running truly does run deep. A native of San Diego, California, Weddell ran cross country in high school, but…
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UTEP men’s hoops finalizes 2021-22 schedule
EL PASO, Texas – Head coach Joe Golding announced the complete 2021-22 UTEP men’s basketball schedule on Thursday. The Golding era will commence…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Felix Chavez
EL PASO, Texas – The job of a sports journalist is to always be fair, and to always give the proper recognition to an athlete. Felix Chavez knows…
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Edwin Rodriguez stepping down as manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas
EL PASO, Texas – Edwin Rodriguez will no longer serve as the manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas. Wednesday, the San Diego Padres announced Rodriguez…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: John Birkelbach
EL PASO, Texas – John Birkelbach’s introduction to the shot put happened completely by accident. But it would be the start of a great career that…
Continue Reading Despite 7th inning rally, Chihuahuas fall to Aces, 10-7
(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday afternoon, but…
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UTEP Soccer to open 2021 season at Big 12 foe Texas Tech
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team will open its 2021 season when it plays at Big 12 foe Texas Tech at 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT Thursday (Aug. 19).…
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Perez’s 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning,…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Victor Firth
EL PASO, Texas – Victor Firth didn’t play football in college or high school, but there was just something about the game that he loved so much.…
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Love ‘dinged’ in Packers’ 26-7 preseason loss to Texans
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tyrod Taylor went 4 of 4 for 40 yards in his lone series and rookie quarterback Davis…
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UTEP Practice Report: QB room melds old with the new
EL PASO, Texas – With just 15 days until the 2021 season kicks off, the UTEP Miners are poised to enter the fresh campaign with a healthy combination…
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El Paso native Steven Montez throws NFL TD pass in promising preseason performance
FOXBORO, Massachusetts – Steven Montez’s final numbers from his first 2021 NFL Preseason game may not jump off the page. But his final drive showed…
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EP Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Charlie Brown
EL PASO, Texas – Charlie Brown was an inspiration not only to the players he coached, but to his family who supported him along his coaching career.…
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El Paso hockey team is born from blind child’s curiosity & fearless coach
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Mooses are a blind inline hockey team that is ready to take the sport to a whole new level. The Mooses started nine…
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