Steven Montez waived by Washington Football Team
WASHINGTON, DC – El Paso native Steven Montez was waived Monday by the Washington Football Team, failing to make the 53-man NFL roster out of the…
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Kai Locksley impresses at wide receiver in Miami Dolphins preseason win
CINCINNATI, Ohio – There was never any doubt about Kai Locksley’s athleticism during his time as UTEP’s starting quarterback. But after a strong…
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Lawrence wraps preseason with 2 TDs, Jags beat Cowboys 34-14
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw for a pair of touchdowns in the preseason finale after…
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Watch highlights: UTEP tops NMSU 30-3 in ‘Battle of I-10’ rivalry game seen on ABC-7
FINAL REPORT: LAS CRUSES, New Mexico — Jacob Cowing had a career-high 158 yards receiving, including a 59-yard score, and UTEP opened the…
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UTEP races to early 1st half lead over New Mexico State
FINAL REPORT: LAS CRUSES, New Mexico — Jacob Cowing had a career-high 158 yards receiving, including a 59-yard score, and UTEP opened the season…
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Last second goal snaps Locomotive FC’s 10-match unbeaten streak
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Two weeks after Locomotive FC defender Matt Bahner took his shirt off in celebration of a last second-goal, El Paso got a taste…
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States making up the SEC have low vaccination rates, but stadiums will be at 100% capacity as college football kicks off this weekend
By Amir Vera and Kevin Dotson, CNN As football season kicks off this weekend, stadiums across the Southeastern Conference (SEC) return to full…
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US Open players don’t need COVID shots; about half have them
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — There will be some key contrasts when it comes to COVID vaccinations at the U.S. Open tennis…
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Borderland Blitz: Week 1 scores & highlights
Midland Christian vs. Americas 42-7 El Dorado vs. Eastlake 48-14 Del Valle at Coronado 27-7 Parkland at Eastwood 35-20 Horizon at Austin . 32-14 Ft.…
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UTEP basketball signs Oregon State transfer Alfred Hollins
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Men’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Golding finalized his first signing class after announcing the addition of Oregon State…
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Former UTEP player, now NMSU coach weighs in on Battle of I-10 football rivalry
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This Saturday’s Battle of I-10 is the 98th installment of rivalry. UTEP hasn’t beaten New Mexico State since 2016. There’s…
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High school football kicks off in El Paso; Thursday night scores & highlights
EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season in El Paso kicked off Thursday night. Three games were played under the Thursday night lights. Here…
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NMSU unveils Covid protocols at Aggie Memorial Stadium for season opener vs. UTEP
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Just days away from the football season opener against UTEP, New Mexico State University is preparing with Covid-19…
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UTEP finalizes Golding’s contract for $700k, extends contracts for Baker & Senter
EL PASO, Texas — A brand new season of UTEP athletics is upon us, and the Miners are now done with the paperwork. UTEP announced two contract…
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El Paso’s Pepi nets game-winner at MLS All-Star Game; playing for U.S. in World Cup qualifiers
LOS ANGELES, California — Ricardo Pepi grew up straddling the ever-dwindling divide between Mexican and American soccer. The El Paso native who…
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WATCH: El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony
EL PASO, Texas — They are among the best the Sun City has to offer in the world of sports. The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame held an induction…
Continue Reading Borderland Blitz: Week One Preview; El Paso schools prepare for start of season
EL PASO, Texas – High school football returns to the Sun City this week, and Borderland schools are counting down the days until kickoff. All across…
Continue Reading Both of the Williams sisters will miss the US Open
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Twenty-three-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams and her sister, seven-time major singles champion Venus…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Erwin Bloxdorf
EL PASO, Texas – High school wrestling teams in El Paso have been very successful in recent years, and it was Erwin Bloxdorf who got it all started.…
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NMSU coach Doug Martin ready for season football opener vs. UTEP
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State head football coach Doug Martin and some of his players talked at a news conference Tuesday about their…
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Chihuahuas take one run victory over Express, 3-2
(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) ROUND ROCK, Texas – Elier Hernandez hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday in the…
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Garcia’s strong start helps Astros cool off Royals, 4-0
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Garcia pitched into the seventh inning and two relievers completed a four-hitter to lead the…
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Lowe’s homer, 5 hits, 3 RBIs lead Rangers past Indians 7-3
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe was 5 for 5 with a three-run homer in the first inning, leading the Texas Rangers…
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UTEP head coach Dana Dimel looks ahead to season opener against NMSU
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel goes one-on-one with ABC-7’s Nate Ryan as they look ahead to Saturday’s Battle of I-10 against…
Continue Reading US Justice Department awards FIFA and other football governing bodies more than $200M following corruption investigation
By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN A six-year corruption investigation into bribery schemes in multiple world football organizations ended Tuesday.…
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Patterson named To C-USA Preseason Team; Miners tabbed second in west division
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball senior outside hitter Serena Patterson was voted to the Conference USA Preseason Team, the league office…
Continue Reading LSU to require proof of vaccination or negative PCR test at Tiger Stadium
Spring 2022. That’s when Dr. Anthony Fauci says we could get some good control over the coronavirus, if a majority of people who are unvaccinated,…
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Dimel, UTEP planning for two NMSU quarterbacks ahead of Saturday showdown
EL PASO, Texas – New Mexico State has yet to announce a starting quarterback for Saturday’s season-opening battle of I-10 between the Miners and…
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Chapin’s KJ Lewis turns down 500K from showcase league; has sights set on playing college basketball
EL PASO, Texas – At 17 years old, KJ Lewis isn’t yet old enough to open up his own checking account. But this weekend, he received a job offer that…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Maria Kennedy
EL PASO, Texas – Maria Kennedy has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Whether it was coaching or overseeing the athletic department for El…
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