New Mexico residents celebrate as NMSU Aggies beat UConn Huskies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico—- Chanting, clapping and screaming filled the air at The Game Sports Bar and Grill Thursday, as New Mexico…
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UTEP men’s basketball to play in Basketball Classic for first postseason appearance since 2015
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team (19-13) will continue its season by competing in the 2022 Basketball Classic presented by Eracism.…
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ABC-7 Preview: NMSU looking to pull off upset against UConn in NCAA Tournament
BUFFALO, New York – The New Mexico State Aggies are once again on a mission to win a national title. Thursday, NMSU will take that first step when…
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WATCH: NMSU Aggies news conference in Buffalo
BUFFALO, New York — The Aggies are in Buffalo for their 23rd appearance in the NCAA tournament. ABC-7’s Nate Ryan is with the team providing…
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NMSU will not renew women’s basketball coach Brooke Atkinson’s contract
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State will not renew the contract of head women’s basketball coach Brooke…
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And they’re off: NMSU sends off Men’s basketball team as they head to 2022 NCAA tournament
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — ABC-7 cameras were there as the NMSU Men’s basketball team received a send-off to the 2022 NCAA tournament. The Aggies…
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NMSU women’s head basketball coach fired
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU Athletic’s Director Mario Moccia announced today Brooke Atkinson’s contract will not be renewed. After five seasons as…
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UTEP’s Game Versus Western Illinois Postponed Until Saturday
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team’s game against Western Illinois in The Basketball Classic, scheduled for 5…
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Who picked the best March Madness bracket of all time?
Using NCAA and various sports tracking site information, along with national news outlet coverage, OLBG identified the most “perfect” March…
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Innovator with a heart; the Larry Vucan story
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7’s Wil Herren filed a special report about former Franklin baseball coach and current Southlake Carroll coach Larry Vucan.…
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WATCH: NMSU Coach Chris Jans holds news conference ahead of return to NCAA tournament
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU is set to play UCONN Thursday in the NCAA tournament 1st Round. This would mark the 23rd appearance in the program’s…
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New Mexico State earns 12 seed; to play UCONN in NCAA Tournament 1st Round
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State knew they would be returning to the NCAA Tournament. But what they didn’t know was the seeding surprise…
Continue Reading Stanford soccer star’s death renews questions about student-athletes’ mental health. The pressures they face present distinct challenges, experts say
By Dakin Andone, CNN After confirming her 22-year-old daughter Katie Meyer had died days earlier by suicide, Gina Meyer wondered aloud this month if…
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15 American women athletes who broke barriers
To celebrate the many women athletes who have left powerful, lasting marks on the world, Stacker looks at 15 inspiring women athletes who not only…
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Las Cruces Bulldawgs fall short in state title game to Volcano Vista, 66-55
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Bulldawgs came close, but once again their bid for a state title came up short. Saturday at The Pit in…
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El Paso Locomotive fall, 1-3, in season opener against Sacramento Republic
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) SACRAMENTO, California – El Paso Locomotive (0-1-0, 0 points, West-9) opened its 2022 USL Championship season with…
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NMSU returns to NCAA Tournament after claiming WAC tournament title over Abilene Christian, 66-52
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Clayton Henry had 15 points and eight rebounds to help New Mexico State beat Abilene Christian 66-52 on Saturday night in the…
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States where sports betting is legalized and possible new ones in 2022
The state of sports betting, particularly online wagers, is evolving quickly. Here’s where betting is legal and where it might be legalized soon,…
Continue Reading A community in mourning will gather Saturday to honor Katie Meyer, the Stanford star soccer player who died by suicide
By Natasha Chen and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Friends and loved ones of Stanford University star soccer player Katie Meyer, who died by suicide earlier…
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New Mexico State fends off Grand Canyon; advances to WAC Tournament Final
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Though it wasn’t without drama, New Mexico State is back on the doorstep of an NCAA Tournament berth. But then again, it never…
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UTEP edged in OT by Middle Tennessee, 66-59, in C-USA quarterfinals
FRISCO, Texas – The (4W) UTEP men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaker in overtime to (1E) Middle Tennessee, 66-59, In the quarterfinals of…
Continue Reading Players vote to accept MLB’s offer on new labor deal, paving way to end 99-day lockout and salvage 162-game season
NEW YORK (AP) — Players vote to accept MLB’s offer on new labor deal, paving way to end 99-day lockout and salvage 162-game…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner has been in Russian custody for 3 weeks, congressman says, as questions remain about her whereabouts and how to bring her home
As a new photo emerges of an American shortly before her Moscow arrest, friends and family of 3 US detainees worry that war will prevent any release…
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UTEP takes out Old Dominion, 74-64 to advance to C-USA quarterfinals
FRISCO, Texas – Souley Boum (21 points), Keonte Kennedy (17 points), Jamal Bieniemy (13 points) and Tydus Verhoeven (12 points) all reached double…
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Las Cruces defeats Sandia, 74-49; Bulldawgs advance to final four of NM state playoffs
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Bulldawgs are one step closer to winning another state title. Wednesday, the Bulldawgs defeated Sandia in the…
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Chapin’s KJ Lewis commits to Arizona Wildcats
EL PASO, Texas – It was decision day for Chapin’s KJ Lewis. The 4 star recruit is perhaps one of the, if not the best basketball player to come out…
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Late free throw lifts UT-San Antonio to 58-57 overtime win over UTEP
FRISCO, Texas – Charlene Mass split a pair of free throws with 3.8 seconds left in overtime to lead No. 7 UTSA to a 58-57 win over No. 6 UTEP in the…
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Basketball In His Blood: Souley Boum thriving for Miners
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP men’s basketball guard Souley Boum lights up whatever room he’s in, and he loves being around people. If you really want…
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Multi-million dollar gift to fund construction of premium seating area at NMSU’s Pan Am Center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State University athletics announced Monday an anonymous $2.9 million philanthropic gift to the NMSU Foundation…
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El Paso Chihuahuas hope MLB lockout will increase minor league attendance
EL PASO, Texas– The Major League Baseball lockout has left the first two series of regular season games canceled. But back in the Borderland, the…
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