NFL legend John Madden brought national attention to Chuy’s restaurant in Van Horn
VAN HORN, Texas — Legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden passed away Tuesday. He was 85 years old. Madden had a connection to the…
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LeBron James reaches 36,000 career points as Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets
LeBron James became just the third player to reach 36,000 career points in the NBA as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 132-123 on…
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After 650 days, horse racing will return to Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino
Sunland Park, New Mexico — Twenty-one months have passed since there was a horse race at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, and now they’re…
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John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. Madden’s exuberant…
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Packers, Chiefs maintain top 2 spots in AP Pro32 poll
By SIMMI BUTTAR AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For the third consecutive week, the Green Bay Packers have the top spot in the AP Pro32…
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UTEP men basketball’s game at Middle Tennessee on Jan. 1 postponed
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team’s scheduled match-up at Middle Tennessee on Jan. 1 has been postponed due to positive COVID-19…
Continue Reading Holiday Bowl scrapped as virus issues hit UCLA before kick
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Holiday Bowl has become the fifth postseason college football game to be canceled. UCLA was forced to pull out just hours…
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WATCH: Sun Bowl, Washington State hold briefing to discuss new match-up with Central Michigan
EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association held a press conference Tuesday morning about the new 2021 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl…
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Texas A&M scores 100-plus for 1st time since 2017
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Hassan Diarra scored 16 points, Quenton Jackson added 13 and Texas A&M beat Dallas Christian 102-52. It was the…
Continue Reading Central Michigan will now play Washington State in the Sun Bowl
UPDATE #3, Dec. 27: The Sun Bowl Association confirmed to ABC-7 on Monday evening that Washington State (7-5) will now be playing Central Michigan…
Continue Reading Teacher sinks full-court basketball shot and earns superhero status from her students
By Sara Smart, CNN What started out as a promise of hot chocolate turned into a viral video for a Washington, DC, teacher. Kathleen Fitzpatrick,…
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Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan State up to No. 10
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Baylor remained No. 1 for the third straight week in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll,…
Continue Reading Sunday Night Football: As Dallas Cowboys run riot, tempers flare on Washington Football Team sideline
By John Sinnott, CNN The Dallas Cowboys thumped the Washington Football Team on Sunday night, destroying them 56-14 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys…
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Rodgers sets TD pass record, Jones runs for 66 yards as Packers top Browns 24-22
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Aaron Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre to become Green Bay’s all-time leader in touchdown passes and the Packers intercepted…
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WATCH: Officials hold news conference on Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
EL PASO — With just a week before the 88th edition of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, bowl officials held a news conference on Friday. Football…
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Spurs rout depleted Lakers 138-110 in last Staples game
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keita Bates-Diop scored a career-high 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the slumping…
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Cowboys clinch 1st playoff berth since 2018 due to 49ers loss
DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2018 with the San Francisco 49ers’ 20-17 loss to the…
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Miami will play in Sun Bowl, but won’t arrive until day before game
EL PASO, Texas — As the University of Miami football team continues to deal with Covid-19 protocols, the team will now arrive in El Paso…
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Texas Tech WR Ezukanma headed to NFL, out for Liberty Bowl
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech receiver Erik Ezukanma is skipping the Liberty Bowl and his final two seasons of eligibility to pursue a career in…
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UTEP wide receiver Tyrin Smith enters transfer portal
EL PASO, Texas – Another UTEP wide receiver has decided to leave the program. Thursday, Tyrin Smith confirmed on Twitter that he’s entering the…
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UTEP’s Jacob Cowing gets numerous ‘Power 5’ school offers after entering transfer portal
UPDATE, Dec. 23: UTEP’s star wide receiver Jacob Cowing said Thursday that he had received eight offers after announcing earlier this week that he…
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Bradley rallies 73-66 over defending champ UTEP to win Sun Bowl Invitational
EL PASO, Texas — Defending champ UTEP fell to Bradley 73-66 on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Sun Bowl Invitational.…
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Sun Bowl says if Miami can’t play due to Covid, UTEP is ‘very high on the conversation’ for replacement
EL PASO, Texas — With Miami having several positive Covid-19 cases within its playing group, there’s a question mark over if they’ll play in the…
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says America’s Team wants to be ‘Mexico’s Team, Too!’
DALLAS, Texas — Traditionally known as “America’s Team” for nearly 50 years, the Dallas Cowboys are now seeking to become “Mexico’s Team, Too.”…
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Texas A&M won’t play in Gator Bowl due to Covid-19 issues
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and…
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Kennedy’s career night helps UTEP derail NC Central, 70-61
EL PASO, Texas – Keonte Kennedy came alive for a career-high 27 points-including a career-best three triples- while Christian Agnew (season-high 16…
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AP sources: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writers The NHL is not sending players to the Beijing Olympics after all. Two people with direct knowledge…
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UTEP women’s basketball soars past Air Force in double OT, 93-85
EL PASO, Texas – Teal Battle went off for 20 points (eight in OT), while Elina Arike (16 points, 14 rebounds, career-high six assists), Katia…
Continue Reading Miami’s Sun Bowl appearance questionable after some players, coaches deal with Covid
EL PASO, Texas — The Miami Hurricanes’ plans to play in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31 appear to be uncertain at best, after the school announced Tuesday…
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Allen, Avery guide Aggies to 84-59 win over UT Permian Basin
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With the toughest parts of its non-conference portion in the rearview mirror, the NM State men’s…
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