Texas Sports Archives

Former NMSU Aggie, Trevelin Queen gets opportunity with Houston Rockets

November 19, 2020 6:07 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dreams of playing in the NBA are one step closer to fruition for former NMSU Aggie, Trevelin Queen. Queen didn’t hear his…

Wednesday night football; Irvin remains perfect, El Paso tops Jefferson in OT

November 18, 2020 11:02 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – This week high school football kicked off on a Wednesday night. Three games were scheduled on Wednesday, but one ended up being…

With yet another week off, Dimel’s Miners looking to get healthy as they prepare for Rice

November 17, 2020 10:32 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners have yet another week off after their scheduled game against UAB (The University of Alabama at Birmingham) was…

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans for more fans in stands despite surging Covid-19 cases

November 17, 2020 4:47 PM CNN

ARLINGTON, Texas — Despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in Texas and across the country, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans to continue his…

UTEP men’s basketball announces 2020-21 Schedule

November 17, 2020 2:43 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – It’s been a difficult task for UTEP head coach Rodney Terry putting together a schedule for his basketball team. On Tuesday, UTEP…

Packers’ Aaron Jones to see his breakfast cereal on grocery store shelves in native El Paso

November 17, 2020 11:12 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones’ breakfast cereal will soon be available on grocery store shelves here in El Paso.…

WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational cancelled due to pandemic

November 16, 2020 4:38 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – An annual El Paso tradition won’t be taking place in 2020. The Sun Bowl Association’s holiday college basketball tournament has…

Red Sox manager Alex Cora apologizes for his role in Astros’ cheating scandal

November 10, 2020 8:06 PM CNN

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Alex Cora, back with the Boston Red Sox after a one-season suspension, apologized Tuesday for the role he played in…

Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Garrett Gilbert & Cowboys, 24-19

November 8, 2020 6:10 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas— Ben Roethlisberger threw all three of his touchdown passes after shrugging off a knee injury, rallying Pittsburgh to a 24-19…

Cowboys’ Gilbert to get his 1st NFL start vs. Steelers

November 8, 2020 12:26 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Garrett Gilbert appears set for his first NFL start for the Dallas Cowboys against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL…

El Paso’s Aaron Jones returns & has immediate impact as Packers top 49ers, 34-17

November 5, 2020 9:50 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA CLARA, California — Packers star running back Aaron Jones returned after missing two games with a calf injury and made an immediate impact as…

UTEP’s Bryson Williams selected to C-USA Preseason Team; Miners picked to finish 8th in C-USA

November 5, 2020 4:24 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s Bryson Williams is getting some recognition before the start of the season, and rightfully so. Thursday, the senior forward…

Conference USA reschedules UTEP football games

November 4, 2020 4:38 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Dates have now been set for the UTEP football team following the postponement of two of the team’s home games. Wednesday, Conference…

Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for 1st place in NFC east

November 1, 2020 10:19 PM Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes to overcome four turnovers, Rodney McLeod returned a fumble 53 yards for…

Community Champion: El Paso 12-year-old shares knowledge of sports through podcast

October 29, 2020 8:04 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — Lane Frank is an expert when it comes to sports, and he’s only 12-years-old. Frank just doesn’t like watching sports and learning…

NY Giants player, UTEP alum Will Hernandez in isolation after testing positive for virus

October 29, 2020 10:29 AM Jim Parker

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — UTEP alum and New York Giants’ starting left guard Will Hernandez is in isolation after testing positive…

UTEP declined North Texas’ offer to play football game in Denton

October 28, 2020 9:44 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP hasn’t played a football game at home since September 19. The Miners were looking forward to their return to the Sun Bowl with…

UTEP football game postponed after North Texas expressed concern about Covid surge in El Paso

October 27, 2020 12:06 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s home football game against North Texas on Saturday has been postponed. UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter confirmed to…

El Paso’s Jones out for game due to calf injury, but Packers still top Texans 35-20

October 25, 2020 10:26 AM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Green Bay Packers starting running back Aaron Jones had a calf injury that kept him out of Sunday’s game at the Houston Texans.…

Washington’s defense leads 25-3 blowout of Cowboys

October 25, 2020 2:38 PM Associated Press

LANDOVER, Maryland — Washington’s defense finally clamped down on a struggling opponent, piling up six sacks, an interception and a forced fumble…

Americas tops Pebble Hills, 36-17 on Wednesday night

October 21, 2020 10:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – It was a Wednesday night showdown in East El Paso as the Americas Trailblazers took on the Pebble Hills Spartans. Both teams had…

UTEP transfer forward Kristian Sjolund eligible to play the 2020-21 basketball season

October 21, 2020 3:48 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Some good news came the way of the UTEP Miners on Wednesday. The NCAA announced that UTEP redshirt sophomore transfer Kristian…

Following an unplanned week off, UTEP looks ahead to road game against Charlotte

October 20, 2020 8:12 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners are hoping everything goes according to plan this week. After UTEP’s home game against Southern Miss was postponed…

Cowboys get blown out by the Cardinals on MNF, 38-10

October 19, 2020 9:44 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kyler Murray accounted for three touchdowns in his first game back home as a pro, Ezekiel Elliott set up the first two Arizona…

Dodgers win NLCS, advance to face Rays in World Series to be played in Texas

October 18, 2020 9:53 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 Sunday night in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. The…

Rays hold off Astros to win AL pennant, advance to World Series

October 18, 2020 9:43 AM Associated Press

The American League Championship Series is over. The Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night claimed their first AL pennant in 12 years and now await the…

Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS

October 15, 2020 9:03 PM Associated Press

SAN DIEGO, California — Before Carlos Correa headed to the plate in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the AL Championship Series, he told Dusty Baker,…

What Dak Prescott’s injury means for his future with the Cowboys

October 14, 2020 1:43 AM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys’ 2-3 record this NFL season may not seem like quarterback Dak Prescott’s contributions were…

Rays beat Astros yet again, move within 1 victory of World Series

October 13, 2020 10:40 PM Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead, two-run single two batters after another critical error by José Altuve, and the Tampa Bay Rays…

UTEP quarterback TJ Goodwin enters transfer portal

October 13, 2020 4:47 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP quarterback TJ Goodwin has decided to leave the program. The redshirt freshman announced on Twitter that he’s entering the…