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Judge says Djokovic can stay in Australia but saga not over

January 9, 2022 9:03 PM Associated Press

By ROD McGUIRK and MARK D. BAKER Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has returned to the tennis court for training, having…

UTEP bounces back with 87-54 blowout win over Southern Mississippi

January 8, 2022 11:41 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Following a home loss to Louisiana Tech last Thursday, Joe Golding promised changes were coming to his UTEP men’s basketball team.…

TCU transfer Ahmonte Watkins joins NMSU football team for 2022 season

January 7, 2022 4:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A four-star prep recruit has swapped out his TCU colors for an NM State uniform.…

UTEP’s rally falls short against Louisiana Tech, 64-52

January 6, 2022 11:00 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Jamal Bieniemy poured in a game and career-high 28 points and UTEP (7-7, 0-2 C-USA) refused to go away quietly in a 64-52 setback to…

Former Americas star running back Aaron Dumas leaving New Mexico; enters transfer portal

January 6, 2022 6:05 PM Adrian Ochoa

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Former Americas Trail Blazer, Aaron Dumas, is looking for a change of scenery after he announced Thursday he’s entering the…

One-on-one with Joe Golding as shorthanded UTEP prepares for two-game conference homestand

January 5, 2022 10:16 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – It’s no question that UTEP is fighting for head coach Joe Golding to begin his first year in charge. But his team will need to fight…

El Paso Locomotive FC announces March 19 home opener against New Mexico United

January 6, 2022 4:13 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC is set to kick off its 2022 USL Championship home campaign against its…

NMSU’s WAC game at Lamar canceled; Aggies receive forfeit win for WAC tournament seeding

January 5, 2022 4:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In a release issued by the Western Athletic Conference Wednesday afternoon, the men’s…

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa to enter country

January 5, 2022 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

By AnneClaire Stapleton and Jessie Yeung, CNN Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic may not be able to defend his 2021 title after his…

UTEP women road basketball games this week postponed

January 4, 2022 4:37 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP women’s basketball games scheduled for this Thursday and Saturday at Louisiana Tech and Southern Miss have been…

Jacob Cowing to transfer to Arizona

January 3, 2022 4:03 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – For Jacob Cowing, it came down to going home. The former UTEP WR announced his commitment to Arizona via Instagram on Monday, giving…

American forward Ricardo Pepi joins Augsburg from Dallas

January 3, 2022 8:27 AM Associated Press

AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — American forward Ricardo Pepi signed with Augsburg of Germany’s Bundesliga from Major League Soccer’s Dallas, agreeing…

Jones gets back to being ‘home-run threat’ in Packers’ win over Vikings to take NFC’s No. 1 seed

January 2, 2022 10:41 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — QB Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, running back Aaron Jones led the Packers with 76 rushing yards, while A.J.…

Cowboys come up short, lose to Cardinals 25-22

January 2, 2022 5:52 PM ABC News

ARLINGTON, Texas — There have been times this season where the Dallas Cowboys looked good enough, played well enough and looked complete enough to…

Antonio Brown is no longer a part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he takes off jersey and leaves sideline mid-game, coach says

January 2, 2022 4:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera and Homero De la Fuente, CNN The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 28-24 victory over the New York Jets wasn’t without drama Sunday.…

No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt

January 1, 2022 11:02 PM Associated Press

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Al Walcott set a Sugar Bowl record with a 96-yard interception return, Monaray Baldwin raced 48…

El Paso’s Ricardo Pepi making record-breaking transfer from FC Dallas to Augsburg

January 1, 2022 10:46 PM ABC News

DALLAS, Texas — FC Dallas and United States international forward Ricardo Pepi, an El Paso native, is close to finalizing a…

Cambridge Jr., Coleman carry Nevada past New Mexico 79-70

January 1, 2022 10:01 PM Associated Press

RENO, Nev. — Desmond Cambridge Jr. had 18 points to lead five Nevada players in double figures as the Wolf Pack topped New Mexico 79-70. Tre…

Rice leads New Mexico State over Chicago State 78-61

January 1, 2022 6:31 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jabari Rice had 15 points and nine rebounds as New Mexico State won its seventh straight game, defeating Chicago State…

Dan Reeves, former NFL coach and player, has died

January 1, 2022 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN Dan Reeves, the former National Football League head coach and Dallas Cowboys running back, has died, according to NFL.com. He…

Run Tide! No. 1 Bama over non-P5 Cincy 27-6 in CFP semi

December 31, 2021 5:14 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Top-ranked Alabama is headed to another national championship game. Brian Robinson ran…

Underdog Central Michigan holds on to upset Washington State 24-21 in Sun Bowl

December 31, 2021 11:49 AM Nate Ryan

GAME FINAL: EL PASO, Texas — Lew Nichols III ran for 130 yards and a touchdown, leading late replacement Central Michigan to a 24-21 victory over…

Thousands flock to Sun Bowl game despite poor weather conditions

December 31, 2021 12:02 PM Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas — Despite constant rain and cold temperatures, nothing stopped thousands of fans from flocking to Sun Bowl stadium. Fans traveled…

What to know if your going to the 88th annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

December 31, 2021 5:55 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Rain or shine, the 88th Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is on! Washington State and Central Michigan will finally get to face off at…

UTEP clipped at preseason league favorite UAB, 75-62

December 30, 2021 10:28 PM UTEP Athletics

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Souley Boum tallied 20 points (17 in second half), Jorell Saterfield came off the bench to score a career-high 15 points and…

Sun Bowl preview: Washington State enters game favored over Central Michigan

December 30, 2021 8:38 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – The story leading up to Friday’s Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl was the excitement about the game’s survival! But with Washington State and…