EL PASO, Texas — Prominent El Paso real estate developer, businessman and billionaire Paul Foster and his wife are making a major donation to finish the ongoing renovation of Sun Bowl stadium. UTEP officials on Monday afternoon announced the $5.1 million gift that they said “ensures the completion” of the $16.25 million modernization project. The renovation
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Leaders from college sports’ “Power Five” conferences discussed postponing the football season and other fall sports over the weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports from multiple sports news outlets including ESPN, Sports Illustrated and CBS Sports, who all cited several sources. No decision has been reached yet, and the discussions are expected to
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EL PASO, Texas — UTEP athletic officials said Sunday that football practices were postponed indefinitely after four players tested positive for the coronavirus. The decision was disappointing for Miners head football coach Dana Dimel, who said he and the team had been anxious to get ready for what appeared to be a shortened season with
Continue Reading For a full-contact sport like football — in which it’s virtually impossible to avoid being close to others, even under the strictest guidelines — it is all but certain more players will test positive for the coronavirus, experts say. The NFL is trying to figure out how to handle its pandemic-afflicted season, as several top
Continue Reading Eric Prescott Kay, a former communications director for the Los Angeles Angels, has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with the 2019 overdose death of Angels’ pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas said on Friday. Skaggs, 27, died on July 1, 2019, in a hotel in
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EL PASO, Texas – Building on a tradition of promoting diversity and inclusion, UTEP Athletics is proud to introduce the TWC Initiative. The use of TWC serves dual purposes – currently, the acronym will signify and stand for Together We Commit, the new diversity and inclusion program for the Miners. Together, as a department, UTEP Athletics commits to:
Continue Reading An Oakland A’s coach has apologized for using a gesture that looked like a Nazi salute to greet players after a team win. As players reentered the dugout after Thursday’s win against the Texas Rangers, bench coach Ryan Christenson raised his arm and flattened his palm. He then bent his arm to offer an elbow
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Major League Baseball has made several strict changes to its health and safety protocols in the wake of recent Covid-19 outbreaks, according to a league memo. The memo, which was sent to clubs Wednesday, cites the Miami Marlins’ outbreak. “MLB investigators have now conducted a thorough investigation of the factors contributing to the spread of
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EL PASO, Texas — With games against Texas Tech and Texas, UTEP’s football schedule for weeks has been hinging on the Big-12’s decision on whether or not they would allow non-conference games. UTEP didn’t get a definite answer, but step closer to one, when the Big-12 announced Monday night that they would be switching to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Aug. 3 tragedy took so many things away from Luis Calvillo. He was shot five times. He lost his father, and he lost one of his best friends. But, he didn’t lose soccer. One year later, it’s the beautiful game that’s kept him going. “If a situation happens, whatever
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EL PASO, Texas – The job of a college athletic trainer is anything but easy, and now during Covid-19, the job has become increasingly challenging. UTEP athletic trainers have been tasked with not only treating players dealing with injuries, but also trying to keep them safe from the coronavirus. What makes the job difficult is
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HOUSTON (AP) – Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly has been suspended eight games by Major League Baseball for throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa. Benches cleared after Kelly’s actions during Los Angeles’ 5-2 win at Minute Maid Park. The game marked the first
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EL PASO, Texas — From Burges High School to UTEP to the top of the NFL, Aaron Jones has carried El Paso with him everywhere he’s gone. He’ll be the first to tell you the Sun City is the place he’s most comfortable. “El Paso’s home for me and it’s going to be home,” says
Continue Reading Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez said he’s “scared.” The MLB team manager, who underwent a heart procedure last year, told reporters on Monday that his “level of concern went from about an 8 to a 12” after several Miami Marlins players tested positive for Covid-19. “I wash my hands — I went from 47 times
Continue Reading There will be no preseason games for the National Football League this year, according to an open letter published Monday by Commissioner Roger Goodell. The mandate comes as every aspect of sporting world has been affected by coronavirus. Earlier this year, the NFL had to hold its draft virtually to avoid the spread of the
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EL PASO, Texas — Triathlons held prior to March of this year generally required athletes to be within close proximity of each other. But now in the pandemic era, social distancing has competitors looking for new ways to display their hard work. The Mighty Mujer Triathlon, which normally steps off in April, was postponed until this
Continue Reading There’s nothing quite like a summer baseball game — except a baseball game in the summer of 2020. In the age of a pandemic, ballparks are opening to players on the field but not to spectators. Gone are the thousands of sweaty fans, the hot dogs, the beer, the crowd-pleasing bits between innings. Instead, cardboard
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP will transition to mobile ticketing for all athletics events beginning this fall, Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Thursday. “Mobile ticketing has become a national trend and we’re excited to get on board during a time that fans are most concerned about their safety,” Senter said. “This will enable contactless entry
Continue Reading America’s pastime is sending a loud message as it begins its condensed season: Black lives matter. For decades, fans have claimed baseball often mirrors society and in 2020, that rings true — and loudly. Opening Day should bring fans, awakening from winter hibernation, to ballpark grandstands adorned with American flag bunting. Covid-19 means those major
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EL PASO, Texas — Located just blocks away from Southwest University Park is the Powerbull Bat Company. It’s a baseball bat manufacturer that is actually licensed by Major League Baseball. The company is owned by Raul Salazar and his business partner, Kurt Gross. Salazar and Gross both had a love for baseball and they weren’t
Continue Reading Major League Baseball is preparing to begin the 2020 season Thursday without fans in the stands. However, you may still be able to cheer, clap or boo players and teams in real time during the season. MLB is launching a new feature called Cheer at the Ballpark that allows fans to participate virtually from the
Continue Reading One month into the summer, the Boys of Summer are back in an abbreviated season that is a testimony to the strange times we are living in. You want an example? There are already several players on the injured list. Not the 60-day injured list, the “Covid-19 Related Injured List.” Sure there will be the
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AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas says it anticipates hosting football games this season at 50% capacity in the stands. Athletic Director Chris Del Conte emailed season ticket holders Monday telling them the school is working closely with Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and is following state guidelines on social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Continue Reading With football season around the corner, the National Football League and the players union have agreed on a daily Covid-19 testing protocol so that training camps can begin. In a league-wide memo obtained by CNN, the NFL outlines the screening and testing guidelines now in place. Coronavirus testing will commence at the start of training
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EL PASO, Texas — Fans of the El Paso Locomotive FC will have to wait a little longer before they can see a match in person. The team has opted to continue play without fans in attendance for the Friday, July 24 match against New Mexico United. This was in response to the ongoing developments surrounding COVID-19
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EL PASO, Texas — A meeting of the UIL (University Interscholastic League) Monday could decide the fate of fall high school sports. The governing body for Texas public high school athletics is expected to meet Monday regarding a plan for fall athletics in the state. The UIL has yet to come forward with a concrete
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EL PASO, Texas — UTEP senior running back Quardraiz Wadley has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List, it was announced by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum on Wednesday. The Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s top college running back. Wadley is one of five Conference USA running backs named to
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EL PASO, Texas — In the era of Covid-19, college athletic directors have had to grapple with the possibility that a college football season may not happen. For them it’s about preparing for the unexpected, and that’s exactly what UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter has had to do. “Everyday something is new and changing in
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AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas announced a series of steps Monday intended to make itself more welcoming to its Black students but stopped short of shelving “The Eyes of Texas” song that a number of athletes have said needs to go because it has racist undertones. Jay Hartzell, the interim president of the
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El Paso, TX – UTEP had three players selected to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-Conference USA teams, the 2020 College Football Preview magazine announced on Monday. Duron Lowe led the way after being selected as a third team kick returner and fourth team defensive back. Bobby DeHaro (OL) and Jacob Cowing also represented the Miners on
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