El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Jim Weddell
EL PASO, Texas – Jim Weddell’s love for running truly does run deep. A native of San Diego, California, Weddell ran cross country in high school, but…
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UTEP men’s hoops finalizes 2021-22 schedule
EL PASO, Texas – Head coach Joe Golding announced the complete 2021-22 UTEP men’s basketball schedule on Thursday. The Golding era will commence…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Felix Chavez
EL PASO, Texas – The job of a sports journalist is to always be fair, and to always give the proper recognition to an athlete. Felix Chavez knows…
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Edwin Rodriguez stepping down as manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas
EL PASO, Texas – Edwin Rodriguez will no longer serve as the manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas. Wednesday, the San Diego Padres announced Rodriguez…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: John Birkelbach
EL PASO, Texas – John Birkelbach’s introduction to the shot put happened completely by accident. But it would be the start of a great career that…
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Despite 7th inning rally, Chihuahuas fall to Aces, 10-7
(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday afternoon, but…
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UTEP Soccer to open 2021 season at Big 12 foe Texas Tech
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team will open its 2021 season when it plays at Big 12 foe Texas Tech at 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT Thursday (Aug. 19).…
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Perez’s 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning,…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Victor Firth
EL PASO, Texas – Victor Firth didn’t play football in college or high school, but there was just something about the game that he loved so much.…
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Epic last-second goal salvages Locomotive draw at New Mexico United
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The crowd of 10,000 plus at Isotopes Park was ready to erupt to celebrate New Mexico United’s first victory over rival El…
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Love ‘dinged’ in Packers’ 26-7 preseason loss to Texans
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tyrod Taylor went 4 of 4 for 40 yards in his lone series and rookie quarterback Davis…
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68% of UTEP student-athletes fully vaccinated; football team at 61% vaccination rate
EL PASO, Texas – Per public records obtained by ABC-7, 68% of all UTEP student-athletes had been fully vaccinated as of Friday. Per the same data,…
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UTEP Practice Report: QB room melds old with the new
EL PASO, Texas – With just 15 days until the 2021 season kicks off, the UTEP Miners are poised to enter the fresh campaign with a healthy combination…
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Paydirt’s Rally UTEP Student Athlete Skills Challenge: Soccer
EL PASO, Texas – As part of annual UTEP fundraiser Paydirt’s Rally, the Miners’ Student-Athlete Skills Challenge rolls on! On Thursday, ABC-7’s…
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El Paso native Steven Montez throws NFL TD pass in promising preseason performance
FOXBORO, Massachusetts – Steven Montez’s final numbers from his first 2021 NFL Preseason game may not jump off the page. But his final drive showed…
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Field of Dreams finally gets its game in Iowa
Yankees family members get a chance to attend Yankees game at the Field of…
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If you build it, they will pay: ‘Field of Dreams’ tickets cost $1,400
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Nostalgia has never been so expensive. Baseball celebrates the myth of its rural roots tonight when the New York…
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EP Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Charlie Brown
EL PASO, Texas – Charlie Brown was an inspiration not only to the players he coached, but to his family who supported him along his coaching career.…
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El Paso hockey team is born from blind child’s curiosity & fearless coach
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Mooses are a blind inline hockey team that is ready to take the sport to a whole new level. The Mooses started nine…
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Paydirt’s Rally Skills Challenge: UTEP volleyball team
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team put their skills to the test Wednesday at Memorial Gym. It was all part of the Paydirt’s Rally Skills…
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Locomotive FC head coach Mark Lowry named USL Championship Coach of the Month
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – Head Coach and Technical Director Mark Lowry was named USL Championship’s Coach of the Month for…
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Texas-native Patrick Mahomes misses Whataburger so much, he’s bringing it to Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — One of the things Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes longed for after moving from his native Texas to KC was…
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NCAA says Baylor’s failed handling of sexual assault allegations against athletes did not violate NCAA rules
WACO, Texas (AP) — The NCAA infractions committee says its investigation into the Baylor sexual assault scandal would result in four years…
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Paydirt’s Rally Skills Challenges: UTEP WR Justin Garrett bench press challenge
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP wide receiver Justin Garrett put his strength to the test on Tuesday. It was the first challenge as part of Paydirt’s Rally…
Continue Reading Tony Esposito, Hall of Fame NHL goaltender, dead at 78
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Hall of Fame hockey goaltender Tony Esposito died Tuesday at age 78 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to a…
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New Mexico State adds Dominique Taylor to basketball coaching staff
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State has added head-coaching experience to it’s basketball bench. And while Chris Jans is still the head man,…
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Former Miner Stephanie Sierra joins UTEP volleyball coaching staff
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Volleyball Head Coach Ben Wallis announced the addition of Stephanie Sierra to the Miners’ coaching staff Tuesday morning.…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi completes move to Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona
PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi has finally signed his eagerly anticipated Paris Saint-Germain contract to complete the move that confirms the end of a…
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Anthony High School leveling up with esports team
ANTHONY, Texas – The Anthony High School Wildcats are ready to take their game to the next level. The school recently started an esports team, and…
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UTEP announces partnership with INFLCR to help navigate name, image & likeness guidelines
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Athletics has announced a department-wide partnership with INFLCR, the leading content and compliance software platform for…
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