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NMSU sweeps UTEP taking game 2 of the Battle of I-10 at the Haskins, 72-69

December 3, 2021 8:33 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners came close, but it still wasn’t enough to take down the New Mexico State Aggies. NMSU defeated UTEP Friday night at…

Utah State joins NMSU as UTEP women scrap 2nd game due to Covid outbreak

November 29, 2021 9:05 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE, Dec. 3: The UTEP women’s basketball team on Friday announced the scrapping of the second game in a row due to a Covid-19 outbreak among the…

Cowboys get needed win over Saints 27-17

December 2, 2021 9:48 PM ABC News

NEW ORLEANS — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy was some 530 miles away from the Caesars Superdome in Frisco, Texas, watching from a…

Community Champion: El Paso’s Kayla Gomez wins Gold at Junior Pan American Games

December 2, 2021 7:46 PM Adrian Ochoa

CALI, Colombia – An El Paso boxer continues to add to her list of accolades in just her short boxing career. Kayla Gomez, 17, won the Gold medal…

One-on-one with Joe Golding; UTEP prepares for round 2 against NMSU in the Battle of I-10

December 1, 2021 4:51 PM UTEP Athletics

*UTEP announced Wednesday Souley Boum has returned to the team after missing some time due to covid-19 protocols. *The following interview with Joe…

Las Cruces tops Chapin in wild interstate showdown, 62-61

December 1, 2021 12:18 AM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Two of the best teams in the Borderland met on the hardwood Tuesday night in Las Cruces. One from Texas, the other from New…

NMSU falls to New Mexico in round one of the Rio Grande Rivalry, 101-94

November 30, 2021 11:51 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — — Jaelen House scored 29 points to spark New Mexico to a 101-94 victory over New Mexico State on Tuesday night. Jamal…

10 amazing comebacks from sports injuries

November 30, 2021 2:19 AM Stacker

There are plenty of different types of comeback stories in sports, but the most inspiring might be watching great athletes overcome tough…

Remembering Jack White; longtime Cathedral swim coach dies at 56

November 29, 2021 11:02 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso swim community is mourning the loss of a legend in the sport. Longtime Cathedral swim coach Jack White died Monday at…

WATCH: Jerry Kill named head coach of NMSU football

November 29, 2021 3:17 PM KVIA ABC-7, ABC News

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University announced the hiring of Jerry Kill as its next coach on Monday afternoon. Kill will replace…

UTEP volleyball receives first-ever postseason bid

November 29, 2021 4:27 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team will participate in the postseason for the first time in the program’s history. Then Miners have received…

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy tests positive for Covid-19

November 29, 2021 9:11 AM Mauricio Casillas

DALLAS, Texas — ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Dianna Russini reported Monday morning that Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has tested positive for…

Source: New Mexico State set to introduce Jerry Kill as next head coach

November 28, 2021 9:21 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State Athletic Director Mario Moccia wants a football coach with winning experience. For that, he’s turning to…

Riverside & Eastwood fall in regional semi-final games; all El Paso teams eliminated from high school football playoffs

November 27, 2021 8:08 PM Adrian Ochoa

MIDLAND, Texas – Making it to the playoffs is tough. Making it to the month of December is even tougher especially for teams from El Paso. Riverside…

NMSU makes it official; Doug Martin’s contract will not be renewed, search underway for new head football coach

November 27, 2021 5:40 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Doug Martin’s time at New Mexico State is officially coming to an end, and the search is on for his replacement. Martin is…

Price with 4 TDs, New Mexico State tops UMass to end season

November 27, 2021 4:59 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Juwaun Price ran for 156 yards and scored four touchdowns, leading New Mexico State to a 44-27 season-ending win over…

Canutillo’s playoff run ends in regional semi-final loss to Wichita Falls Rider, 28-7

November 26, 2021 11:05 PM Adrian Ochoa

MIDLAND, Texas – It was a valiant effort by the Canutillo Eagles Friday in Midland, TX, but the Wichita Falls Rider Raiders were just too powerful.…

Hall is catalyst for Iowa State’s 48-14 romp over TCU

November 26, 2021 6:09 PM Associated Press

By ANDREW LOGUE Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — Breece Hall rushed for 242 yards and scored four touchdowns in Iowa State’s win over Texas…

UTEP falls in regular season finale at UAB, 42-25

November 26, 2021 3:33 PM Adrian Ochoa

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The UTEP Miners wrapped up the regular season Friday in Birmingham, Alabama as they took on Conference USA rival, University of…

Thousands turn out for Thanksgiving Sun Bowl parade

November 25, 2021 11:59 AM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas- Thousands of El Pasoan’s came out Thursday for the 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Sun Bowl Parade. Even though the…

Cowboys fall to Raiders in OT, 36-33

November 25, 2021 6:56 PM ABC News

ARLINGTON, Texas — If you watched the whole game, you’ve probably done enough yelling and throwing your arms up that you have room for more…

UTEP’s strong start takes sting out of Florida A&M Rattlers in wire-to-wire win

November 24, 2021 11:05 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team scored the first 11 points on the way to a wire-to-wire 67-53 win against FAMU in front of…

NMSU pulls away from New Mexico Highlands for Jans & McCants’ 100th wins

November 24, 2021 10:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – What seemed like another run-of-the-mill game day for the NM State men’s basketball team took a…

UTEP’s Cowing earns third honorable mention on Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Player of the Week list

November 24, 2021 3:57 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP sophomore WR Jacob Cowing was named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Honorable Mention list for Player of the Week (week…

One-on-One with Dana Dimel: UTEP all but locks up bowl berth ahead of Thanksgiving

November 23, 2021 3:46 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Despite the Miners clinching “bowl eligibility” with a 6th win in October, it was no sure thing that UTEP would get a bowl bid at…

New York Giants fire offensive coordinator Jason Garrett

November 23, 2021 11:52 AM Associated Press

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have fired offensive coordinator Jason Garrett after a…

Without Boum and Agnew, Miners can’t find offense in 52-40 loss to UC Riverside

November 22, 2021 10:56 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s took their first loss Monday morning, when they received news that Souley Boum and Christian Agnew would miss Monday’s game…

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino to resume live horse racing on Dec. 31

November 22, 2021 6:13 PM KVIA ABC-7

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — After a lengthy break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino announced Monday that it would…

One-on-one with Joe Golding: UTEP faces stiff test at home vs. UC Riverside

November 22, 2021 5:16 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Head Coach Joe Golding has scored his first road win, a 73-64 victory over Pacific last friday night. Golding celebrated in the…

New Mexico State secures 3rd Place at Myrtle Beach Invitational with win

November 21, 2021 11:51 PM Nate Ryan

CONWAY, South Carolina -New Mexico State Head Coach Chris Jans isn’t a fan of projections. But with his team navigating a challenging five-game start…