EL PASO, Texas – Fans can get their first look at the 2026-27 UTEP men’s basketball team on Thursday, July 23. The Miners will be hosting an open practice at 6:30 pm at the Foster Stevens Center, located at the corner of Mesa Street and Glory Road. “Every player on our roster is new, and
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DALLAS, Texas – Conference USA has unveiled its 2026 preseason watch list, identifying five student-athletes from each of the league’s 10 programs as key players for fans to watch ahead of the upcoming year. NM State is represented on the watch list by wide receiver TK King, linebacker Sone Aupiu, defensive lineman Henry Davis III,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Drew Gonzalez is officially a member of the New York Yankees organization. The Americas High School standout has signed with the Yankees three days after being selected in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. This new embarkment in his journey ends speculation about whether he would honor his commitment
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding has been inducted into the Abeline Christian Hall of Fame, recognizing a decade that transformed the Wildcats into one of the nation’s top mid-major programs. UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding is being recognized for one of the most successful coaching runs in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six members of the UTEP women’s golf team have been recognized for their achievements in the classroom and on the course, earning spots on the 2025-26 Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar team. The honor was announced Monday, July 13th and recognizes student-athletes who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s golf has added another talented athlete to its roster, as head coach Aaron Puetz announced Monday the signing of transfer Luke Harwick from the University of Dubuque. Harwick signs to El Paso after a standout sophomore season, where he established himself as one of the top golfers in NCAA
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field athlete, Michael Kpomassy is making history. The freshman shot putter will represent the USA, and also UTEP at the prestigious 2026 World Athletics U20 Outdoor Championships. The event will take place August 5-9, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Kpomassy qualified for the meet back in June
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EL PASO, Texas – Cristo Fernández will finally make his long-awaited debut with the El Paso Locomotive FC. Fernández signed with the club in May, but has been unable to take the field because his visa had not been approved. Now that it has, Fernández will take the pitch for the first time with the
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP softball head coach TJ Hubbard announced the addition of Jason Miller to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Miller arrives in El Paso with more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience across the NCAA Division II and NJCAA ranks, bringing an extensive background in recruiting, player development and program leadership.
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SEATTLE, Washington – The United States men’s soccer team have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Team USA came out on the losing end in their Round of 16 matchup against Belgium, 4-1. Belgium advances to the World Cup quarterfinals where they will face Spain who defeated Portugal earlier in the day, 1-0.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexico fans can come watch the match at UTEP Centennial Plaza, where the team face England in Sunday’s round of 16 matchup. The team is coming off a 2-0 win against Ecuador in their Round of 32 matchup. Mexico fans have the chance to see their team make history with
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EL PASO, Texas – After a week of voting, tradition reigns. UTEP will kick off against Mountain West foe San Jose State at 7 p.m. MT on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Sun Bowl for the game’s “Innovation Night” theme. Thanks to the overwhelming response from Miner Nation, over 2,300 fans voted after the initiative received
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EL PASO, Texas (ABC News) — The U.S. men’s national team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night in their highest-stakes 2026 World Cup match so far, clinching a spot in the round of 16. It was the U.S. men’s team’s first World Cup knockout win in 24 years. The U.S. takes on Belgium on July
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking to their establishments to enjoy the matches. Whether supporting the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Portugal, or another team, the community has responded enthusiastically, packing venues and arriving
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EL PASO, Texas – Oklahoma announced the 2026 season opener against UTEP is moving to Friday, Sept. 4, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT/6 MT in Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The contest will be streamed on SEC Network+. The Miners and Sooners were originally scheduled to open the new campaign on Saturday, Sept. 5. WEEK 1 (Fri.,
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EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season is still a few months away, but some teams from the Borderland are already taking the field this summer. Andress High School is competing at the 7-on-7 flag football state tournament in College Station, Texas. The Eagles are making history in the process. Andress is the first Class 4A school
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP celebrated its eagerly-awaited July 1 move to the Mountain West Conference today at a special event announcing what fans can expect in this new era. At the event, UTEP President Heather Wilson addressed Miner supporters, sharing the biggest news: Paul Foster and Alejandra de la Vega-Foster have pledged $2.5 million
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LOS ANGELES, California – It was a special moment for two El Paso soccer players Thursday night in Los Angeles, CA. It was the final match for Team USA in Group D play against Turkey. The U.S. had already clinched first place in the group, so several starters for the U.S. did not play in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After a large turnout during Mexico’s match against South Korea, the City of El Paso is hosting another free watch party for the FIFA World Cup in Downtown El Paso. Thursday, fans have the opportunity to watch Team USA’s final group stage game against Turkey. Thursday’s watch party will take
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EL PASO, Texas – Mikey Kelvin II (FIU) has signed with the UTEP men’s basketball team, head coach Joe Golding announced Thursday. He redshirted with the Panthers (2025-26). Kelvin II previously helped Queens University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) make three consecutive appearances in the USPORTS Final 8, which is Canada’s version of March Madness. A brief
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EL PASO, Texas – Miner fans, we need your help! UTEP Athletics wants your feedback to determine the kickoff time for the Miners’ football game against San Jose State on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Sun Bowl. “Innovation Day” is the theme for the matchup. Fans will have an opportunity to vote on numerous in-game elements, beginning with the
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EL PASO, Texas – One of the best high school football players in El Paso announced he’s staying home and plans to sign with his hometown UTEP Miners. Carlos Rojas III shared a photo on X with the UTEP coaching staff along with a caption committing to the Miners. Rojas III will be a senior this upcoming season at Riverside High School.
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SEATTLE, Washington – One week after making his FIFA World Cup debut, El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi made his first career start for Team USA on soccer’s biggest stage. The U.S. took on Australia in Seattle, Washington as part of the team’s second match in Group D play. Team USA came away with another three points
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field freshmen Michael Kpomassy, Cydni Martin, Elias Munoz, and Jacob Yeager will see action at the 2026 USA Track & Field U20 Outdoor Championships at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Thursday and Friday. Kpomassy will compete in the men’s shot put on Friday (4 p.m. PT/5
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KVIA) — Several border-area residents decided to travel across the United States to watch the best national teams play during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ABC-7’s Heriberto Perez traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, and spoke to fans who took the journey to see the reigning world champions, Argentina, as prices in other
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EL PASO, Texas – Patrice Days (assistant coach) and Joseph Jones (assistant coach) will join the UTEP men’s basketball staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season, head coach Joe Golding announced Tuesday. Furthermore, Drew Lakey has been promoted to a full-time assistant coach. Days has more than a decade of coaching experience, including spending two seasons
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DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is underway, and fans from all around the globe have been filling up most of the host cities’ stadiums, bringing the tournament’s euphoria to the U.S. Given that the United States will host more matches than Mexico and Canada, ticket prices have also influenced fans’ decisions on
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LOS ANGELES, California – El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi made his World Cup debut during Team USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay. Pepi entered the game in the 72nd minute of the match when the U.S. held a commanding 3-0 lead. He almost scored a goal in the 88th minute, but his shot was too strong
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Lily Rodriguez continues to raise money for wildlife following her participation in Colossal’s JR. Ranger Competition. It’s a nationwide campaign that raises awareness and funds for the National Wildlife Federation. The 8-year-old campaigned around her neighborhood and raised funds to advance in the donation-based competition. The winner earns $20,000 and enjoys
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The countdown is on for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and with the world’s biggest sporting event just days away, many fans are asking the same questions: When are the games? When is your favorite team playing? And where can you watch? Here’s everything you need to know about the historic
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