The past, present, and future of sports cards
Hobby or investment? Sports card collecting has been both to avid collectors for generations, according to this deep dive by Midwest…
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The El Paso Locomotive are setting the standard for the future of the USL in more ways than one
EL PASO, Texas — For the past several years, we’ve seen a rise in women coaches in male-dominated sports, but there are still major strides to be…
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El Paso Locomotive FC signs defender Miles Lyons from Barca Residency Academy
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive signed defender Miles Lyons from the prestigious Barca Residency Academy in…
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Pan American Center set to host PanAmaniacs training camp ahead of TBT
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The PanAmaniacs are coming to town.It was announced Thursday that before heading to…
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Best minigolf in every state
Using 2022 data from Tripadvisor, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated minigolf courses in all 50 states including Washington…
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Community Champions: Veliz brothers hold annual football camp
EL PASO, Texas – The game of football has been nothing but kind to brothers Chuck and Scott Veliz. The El Paso natives are now on a mission to give…
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UTEP tennis receives academic honors from ITA
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP tennis team has garnered ITA All-Academic Team status for the sixth straight year, it was announced by the…
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El Paso Locomotive defender Eder Borelli named to USL Championship Team of the Week
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC defender Eder Borelli has earned an appearance on the USL Championship…
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El Paso high school sports recaps: 2021-2022
(Courtesy: Charles Hill) EL PASO, Texas – Things were getting back to normal, if anything today can be called normal. Athletic teams were able to…
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El Paso Locomotive put the league on notice with a 1-0 win over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive make a statement to the league with a 1-0 win over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Both teams had their…
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El Paso family helps MLB and ESPN test Dodger Stadium logistics before 2022 All-Star Game
EL PASO, Texas- Powerbull Bat Company Co-owner Kurt Gross enjoyed the experience of a lifetime before the MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. All…
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Some of the biggest borderland stars past and present give back
EL PASO, Texas — Using their platform for good. Borderland athletes team up to give back to children. Ivan Melendez, Tim Hardaway Sr. and Deion…
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Basketball in the Barrio is back in person after a three year hiatus due to Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Basketball in the Barrio is back to give children the skills for not only the game of basketball but for the game of life. For just…
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UTEP holds New Student Orientation for a unique group of students
EL PASO, Texas — Many students starting college or university are in a unique situation. They spent a significant portion of their high…
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Sources: El Paso Locomotive will sign new outside defender, Miles Lyons
EL PASO, Texas — Sources close to the El Paso Locomotive confirm to ABC-7 that the club will sign outside defender Miles Lyons. Lyons trialled with…
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$6.6 million for a baseball card? Here are 10 of the most valuable cards of all time
OLBG searched through news reports and auction house archives to find 10 of the most valuable baseball cards of all…
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Balogun inks 14 for 2022 UTEP soccer signing class
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP soccer officially unveiled the list of 14 student-athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Miners…
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El Paso college baseball star Ivan Melendez recognized by City Council for receiving 2022 Dick Hauser Trophy
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s City Council recognized El Paso college baseball star Ivan Melendez for being the 35th recipient of the Dick Hauser…
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El Paso college baseball star Ivan Melendez to be recognized by City Council
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso college baseball star Ivan Menendez is being recognized by the City Council Wednesday for his achievements at the…
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From Fenway to Lambeau: The oldest sports venue in each state with major league teams
Fenway, Lambeau, Wrigley, “the Garden”: Fans love old stadiums and arenas—these are the oldest Vivid Seats found in each state with major pro…
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Austin High School star Jayden Wilson verbally commits to the University of New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — One of the best two-way players in El Paso verbally committed to the University of New Mexico Monday. Jayden Wilson plays as both a…
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‘I’m terrified I might be here forever’: Brittney Griner pens handwritten letter to Biden
By Rosa Flores, Jacqueline Rose and Alexa Miranda, CNN WNBA star Brittney Griner, in a handwritten letter to President Joe Biden, said she fears she…
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El Paso Locomotive claw their way back to steal a 2-2 draw at the death against Atlanta United II
EL PASO, Texas — The Locos got out to a hot start by scoring in the 4th minute, but they lost their lead quickly and were never able to regain it,…
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Former Aggie Teddy Allen will get a shot in front of NBA scouts at the Summer League with the Denver Nuggets
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Former New Mexico State standout Teddy Allen will try to impress scouts as he plays at the NBA Summer League with the…
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El Paso Locomotive look to continue their recent unbeaten streak as they clash with Atlanta United II Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive are on an eight game unbeaten streak and they’re looking to build on that when they take on Atlanta United…
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Parkland dubs Leigh McWhorter as new head football coach and athletic director
EL PASO, Texas — Longtime Borderland coach Leigh McWhorter takes his first ever head coaching job with the Parkland Matadors. This year will be…
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Aggie star Trevelin Queen inks deal with the Philadelphia 76ers
EL PASO, Texas — Former New Mexico State University guard Trevelin Queen has agreed to a deal with the sixers. It’s been reported by multiple…
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El Paso Locomotive FC claims road point with scoreless draw against Rio Grande Valley FC
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EDINBURG, Texas – El Paso Locomotive (8-6-5, 29 points, West-4) took its first point away from H-E-B Park as a…
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FC Juárez owners pay $6.5 million to save team from losing spot in top tier Mexican league
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — The FC Juárez ownership is investing in the team’s facilities, new players, and new coaching staff all in hopes of…
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UTEP’s Joe Golding announces men’s basketball staff updates
EL PASO, Texas – Bryen Spriggs (former chief of staff) has been promoted to an assistant coach while Austin Cox (chief of staff), Brandon Decker…
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