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No. 16 Baylor wins 31-24 as Texas again blows big lead

October 30, 2021 1:50 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — Ben Sims and Abram Smith had TD runs in the fourth quarter and No. 16 Baylor beat Texas…

Borderland Blitz week 10 highlights & scores

October 29, 2021 9:38 PM Adrian Ochoa

Clint 7 Riverside 42 Mountain View 55 San Elizario 14 Franklin 25 Americas 21 Eastwood 41 Coronado 19 Montwood 27 Pebble Hills 30 Austin 42 Jefferson…

Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead

October 29, 2021 9:49 PM Associated Press

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie starter Ian Anderson and the Braves’ bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth…

NAACP urges athletes to avoid signing with Texas teams due to ‘attacks on voting rights and reproductive care’

October 29, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN The NAACP sent an open letter to five players’ unions on Thursday, urging their athletes not to sign with teams in Texas.…

Brett Favre speaks during a Bloomberg Radio interview in San Francisco on February 5

Brett Favre repays $600,000 to Mississippi after state auditor says he received illegal funds. He still owes $228,000, state says

October 29, 2021 12:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi and Rebekah Riess, CNN Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre repaid the state of Mississippi $600,000 that he allegedly received…

Thursday High School Football: Mayfield wins district title; Chapin & Eastlake score district wins

October 28, 2021 11:00 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season kicked off week 10 with three games in the Borderland. Mayfield secured the district 3-5A title with…

Aaron Jones breaks out chain after scoring TD in Packers win over Cardinals

October 28, 2021 10:25 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

Aaron Jones would not be stopped 💪Had to break out the Packers chain after the TD (via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/87QRYnbZp8— Bleacher Report…

High school football stadium evacuated in New Mexico after ‘credible’ shooting threats

October 28, 2021 8:44 PM Jim Parker

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Wilson Stadium was evacuated Thursday night after the Albuquerque Public Schools received “credible threats of a possible…

Former Franklin QB Baylor Romney continues to impress at BYU

October 28, 2021 4:54 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Baylor Romney’s journey in college football has been one filled with opportunities and faith. The former Franklin Cougar continues…

‘Dehumanizing’ and ‘racist.’ Native leaders decry Braves’ ‘Tomahawk chop’ ahead of World Series game in Atlanta

October 28, 2021 2:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Native groups and advocates are demanding that the Atlanta Braves eliminate the “Tomahawk chop” symbol and…

Week 9 Sweet Play of the Week: Jesse Ramos & the Del Valle Conquistadores

October 27, 2021 11:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Life is so much sweeter whenever there’s a box of cupcakes involved. Just ask the Del Valle Conquistadores. The Del Valle…

World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series

October 27, 2021 9:28 PM Associated Press

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Jose Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston…

BBQ and tamales. Peach cobbler and a hammer: The Houston and Atlanta mayors make a World Series wager

October 27, 2021 5:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Almasy and Raja Razek, CNN If Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has a new hammer next week it’s bad news for Atlanta Braves fans. As part…

One-on-one with Dana Dimel; UTEP looks for 4th conference victory on the road at FAU

October 27, 2021 4:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – It’s all about keeping the momentum going for the UTEP Miners. Every week has been a test, and thus far the Miners have passed…

Heartwarming video captures Ruidoso, opposing team celebrating together over Down syndrome player’s 1st touchdown

October 27, 2021 11:28 AM ABC News

LOVINGTON, New Mexico — An incredible moment caught on camera in last Friday night’s high school football game between the Lovington Wildcats and…

Houston’s ‘Mattress Mack’ bet big on the Astros and could win almost $39 million if they take World Series

October 27, 2021 11:27 AM CNN Newsource

By David Williams, CNN If the Houston Astros win the World Series this year, it will be hard to find anybody happier about it than Jim…

Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1

October 26, 2021 10:23 PM Associated Press

By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Jorge Soler became the first player to…

Golding ticket special announced For UTEP men’s basketball home opener

October 26, 2021 10:07 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – To celebrate the start of the Joe Golding era at UTEP, a “Golding Ticket” special is in place for the UTEP men’s basketball…

Sheriff says video shows Hot Springs High football players engaged in hazing ‘assault’

October 25, 2021 11:52 AM Kate Bieri, Jim Parker, Tom Scott

UPDATE: Sierra County Sheriff Glenn Hamilton held a news conference Tuesday to provide an update on the criminal investigation into an alleged hazing…

El Paso Locomotive FC reschedules playoff match to Friday, November 5

October 26, 2021 6:51 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced today its first playoff match of 2021 at Southwest University…

Texas law now restricts transgender athletes in school sports

October 26, 2021 5:57 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ transgender student athletes will be restricted from playing on K-12 school sports teams that align with their gender…

Cowboys’ Urban, Canady will miss at least 3 games on IR

October 26, 2021 5:32 PM Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed defensive lineman Brent Urban and cornerback Maurice Canady on injured reserve. Both players…

Braves vs Astros: World Series pits father versus son

October 26, 2021 11:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock. CNN A World Series is not an event that needs additional hyping, but a father versus son dynamic is a welcome subplot nonetheless.…

UTEP vs. UTSA football game on Nov. 6 to be nationally televised

October 25, 2021 10:12 AM UTEP Athletics, KVIA ABC-7, Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – The UTSA at UTEP football game will be nationally televised on ESPN2 with kickoff being moved to 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6…

Locomotive score four in eight minutes to light up OKC Energy in home finale

October 24, 2021 11:38 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Ironically facing the Oklahoma City Energy, the El Paso Locomotive FC crowd proved electric for a Sunday matinee at Southwest…

Despite bye week, UTEP football scores small victories for long run

October 24, 2021 4:09 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP football did not play this weekend on a bye week. But with how things played out elsewhere on the field, they should be happier…