Texas Sports Archives

UTEP football coach discusses Miners’ 2020 signing class, says focus is on defense

February 5, 2020 4:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP football held a press conference on Wednesday in the Hall of Champions on the complete Miners’ 2020 signing class. Head…

Feds confiscate counterfeit professional sports gear being sold at El Paso’s Fox Plaza

February 5, 2020 3:52 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — While most people were sitting down for the big game over the weekend, Homeland Security Investigations – the investigative arm of…

Just like old times; Chapin and Andress renewal highlights electric basketball season

February 4, 2020 4:59 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Coronado-Franklin. Ysleta-Riverside. Eastwood-Bel-Air. Jefferson-Bowie. Chapin-Andress. The turn of February brings with it District…

Kobe Bryant merchandise in El Paso largely sold out following NBA legend’s death

January 28, 2020 9:50 PM Saul Saenz

EL PASO, Texas — As tributes for the sports legend pour in, many are searching for memorabilia to remember Kobe Bryant. Here in El Paso, merchandise…

Windmills along I-10 at Airway in El Paso lit up in yellow and purple in Kobe’s honor

January 27, 2020 10:41 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A visual tribute to the late NBA great Kobe Bryant took place in El Paso on Monday night. The windmills along Interstate 10 at…

NMSU extends win streak to 9 games with 67-62 win over Texas Rio Grande

January 27, 2020 11:21 AM Jim Parker

EDINBURG, Texas — Ivan Aurrecoechea scored 19 points and New Mexico State extended its win streak to nine games, beating Texas Rio Grande Valley…

UTEP comeback falls short at North Texas

January 25, 2020 6:34 PM Nate Ryan

DENTON, Texas — Three days after the UTEP men’s basketball team shook off their road demons, they returned Saturday at North Texas. North Texas…

Flying High; Youth movement sparks Chapin success

January 24, 2020 9:17 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Manny Flores is a sophomore at Chapin. He was an All-District performer on last year’s team that won 16 games. But he has already…

El Paso City Council votes to dedicate park to native baseball legend Frank Castillo

January 20, 2020 10:51 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – From Eastwood High School to the Big Leagues, Frank Castillo carried El Paso with him wherever he went. Now, he will be immortalized…

UTEP’s Bryson Williams named C-USA Co-Player of the Week

January 20, 2020 7:33 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — It’s been a roller coaster of a season for the UTEP basketball team, but on Monday some good news for forward Bryson Williams. The…

Former UTEP standout Aaron Jones breaks Packers’ all-time single season touchdown record

January 19, 2020 11:09 PM Nate Ryan

SANTA CLARA, California – With Green Bay’s 37-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the dream season for El Paso native Aaron Jones came to a close…

Ex-Cowboys coach Jason Garrett to become Giants offensive coordinator

January 17, 2020 7:55 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jason Garrett is headed to the other side of the Giants-Cowboys rivalry. New York announced Friday night that the former Dallas coach…

Locos announce return of 2 more players from inaugural run as they ready for 2020 season

January 16, 2020 10:46 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced that it continues fortifying and building on the success of the club’s inaugural season by…

UTEP pulls off biggest comeback in Miner history, overcoming 24-point deficit to defeat UTSA

January 15, 2020 9:37 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP pulled off the biggest comeback victory in the history of its’ hoops program on Wednesday night. After trailing by as much as…

Houston Astros fire manager, GM after MLB suspensions for sign-stealing; club fined $5 million

January 13, 2020 12:07 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major League…

Super Bowl-winning former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson elected into Hall of Fame

January 12, 2020 8:18 PM Associated Press

Incredible moment.Legendary @dallascowboys coach @JimmyJohnson finds out live on TV he is the newest member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame!…

Mahomes, Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs

January 12, 2020 6:15 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes stalked up and down the sideline like a field marshal rallying his troops, the brilliant young quarterback…

Semi-pro El Paso basketball team preps for a new league, new season

January 10, 2020 8:06 AM Nichole Gomez

EL PASO, Texas — A new semi-professional basketball team is taking the court for its very first season. The Southwest Desertcats was established in…

Home opener vs. Texas Tech, Battle of I-10 at Sun Bowl highlight UTEP’s 2020 football schedule

January 8, 2020 7:47 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – A home opener versus Texas Tech and the Battle of I-10 returning to El Paso are just two of the marquee match-ups that highlight…

Dallas Cowboys introduce Mike McCarthy as their 9th head coach

January 7, 2020 1:42 PM Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy didn’t take long before mentioning that his Super Bowl title came at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The former…

UTEP starting point guard Jordan Lathon returns to team, decides not to transfer

January 6, 2020 6:26 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Sophomore point guard Jordan Lathon is returning to the UTEP Miners, per a report confirmed from ESPN 600 El Paso. Lathon enterered…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry speaks for 1st time since his hospital release

January 6, 2020 11:25 AM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP head basketball coach Rodney Terry spoke at a news conference Monday for the first time since being discharged last week from…

Dallas Cowboys set to hire Mike McCarthy as new head coach

January 6, 2020 8:26 AM Associated Press

DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys didn’t take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on…

Jason Garrett officially fired as Dallas Cowboys head coach

January 5, 2020 4:51 PM Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jason Garrett will not return as Dallas Cowboys head coach after missing the playoffs with an underachieving team in a…

Texans roar past Bills for 22-19 wildcard win in OT

January 4, 2020 8:40 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — Deshaun Watson threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in regulation and then led the winning drive in overtime as the…

UTEP drops 3rd straight, falls 59-56 to FAU

January 4, 2020 4:39 PM Nate Ryan

BOCA RATON, Florida – With Head Coach Rodney Terry watching from the locker room, the UTEP Miners collapsed down the stretch and fell 59-56 on the…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry seen at pregame practice after hospital release

January 4, 2020 12:16 PM Brianna Chavez

BOCA RATON, Florida — UTEP men’s basketball head coach Rodney Terry was seen at pregame practice Saturday ahead of the Miner’s match-up with Florida…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry released from hospital, to resume duties next week

January 3, 2020 12:53 PM Jim Parker

MIAMI, Florida – UTEP head men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry was released from a Florida hospital on Friday, two days after being admitted…

Dallas Cowboys decide Jason Garrett is done as coach, ESPN reports

January 2, 2020 8:54 PM Jim Parker

DALLAS, Texas — Jason Garrett’s time with the Dallas Cowboys is about to be over, ESPN reported Thursday night. ESPN quoted a source…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry hospitalized in ‘critical’ condition as Miners drop conference opener

January 2, 2020 11:36 AM Jim Parker

MIAMI, Florida — UTEP head men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry remained hospitalized in Florida and was listed in critical condition on Thursday…