Sports Archives

El Paso city & county to allow golf courses to reopen – but with restrictions

April 27, 2020 11:37 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — The City and County of El Paso late Monday night announced it has opted to allow golf courses to open back up to the public, but…

Newcastle United takeover will ‘greatly stain’ Premier League, says Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée

April 27, 2020 10:50 AM CNN

The fiancée of late journalist Jamal Khashoggi has urged the English Premier League to block Newcastle United’s potential takeover, given the…

Tennis star Dominic Thiem rejects plans to help struggling players through coronavirus crisis

April 27, 2020 4:14 AM CNN

World no. 3 Dominic Thiem has rejected the notion that top tennis stars should provide financial support to the game’s lower-ranked players due…

After draft, Packers now have ‘3-headed beast’ on rushing led by El Paso’s Aaron Jones

April 26, 2020 9:13 PM Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The Green Bay Packers stayed on offense during the NFL draft, a major change from their usual strategy. After trading up four…

El Paso native Steven Montez signing as undrafted free agent with NFL’s Redskins

April 25, 2020 7:02 PM Nate Ryan, Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso native Steven Montez has a home in the National Football League. After going unpicked in the NFL Draft, Montez is signing…

Former NMSU running back Jason Huntley drafted by Detroit Lions on ABC-7

April 25, 2020 5:16 PM KVIA ABC-7

DETROIT, Michigan — The Detroit Lions doubled-up on running backs in the NFL draft with the selection of New Mexico State RB Jason Huntley with…

Cowboys target defense with CB Diggs, DT Gallimore on NFL Draft day 2 on ABC-7

April 24, 2020 9:57 PM Associated Press

(Editor’s note: The NFL Draft resumes LIVE again on ABC-7 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys turned the focus…

Bengals select Joe Burrow with the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft

April 24, 2020 4:51 AM CNN

The Cincinnati Bengals selected former Louisiana State University quarterback Joe Burrow with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, which was…

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s older brother Jace dies at 31

April 23, 2020 11:28 PM Associated Press

DALLAS, Texas — Jace Prescott, the older brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, died Thursday, the team said. He was 31. The Cowboys…

Cowboys skip need for pass rusher, select WR CeeDee Lamb in NFL draft on ABC-7

April 23, 2020 9:16 PM Associated Press

(Editor’s note: The NFL Draft can be seen LIVE on ABC-7 Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10…

Bengals take Heisman winner Joe Burrow as 1st overall pick in NFL draft on ABC-7

April 23, 2020 6:25 PM Associated Press

(Editor’s note: The NFL Draft can be seen LIVE on ABC-7 Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.…

El Pasoan Steven Montez awaits for name to be called during NFL draft on ABC-7

April 23, 2020 5:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Editor’s note: The NFL Draft can be seen LIVE on ABC-7 Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10…

Roger Federer receives support after urging tennis to unify during the coronavirus crisis

April 23, 2020 10:44 AM CNN

Roger Federer says the current lockdown is the perfect opportunity for tennis to merge the men’s and women’s governing bodies. The…

Roger Federer receives support after urging tennis to unify during the coronavirus crisis

April 23, 2020 7:43 AM CNN

Roger Federer says the current lockdown is the perfect opportunity for tennis to merge the men’s and women’s governing bodies. The…

‘It’s unprecedented’: How the NFL and ESPN plan to broadcast a virtual NFL Draft

April 23, 2020 6:28 AM CNN

This year’s NFL Draft was supposed to be one of the most elaborate productions in NFL history. It was going to take place on the glitzy Las…

‘It’s unprecedented’: How the NFL and ESPN plan to broadcast a virtual NFL Draft

April 23, 2020 6:28 AM CNN

This year’s NFL Draft was supposed to be one of the most elaborate productions in NFL history. It was going to take place on the glitzy Las…

Simona Halep’s lockdown life: military on the streets, slower pace at home

April 23, 2020 5:40 AM CNN

While soldiers are patrolling the streets of Bucharest, Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has been adjusting to a new, different pace of life. Romania,…

Simona Halep’s lockdown life: military on the streets, slower pace at home

April 23, 2020 5:40 AM CNN

While soldiers are patrolling the streets of Bucharest, Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has been adjusting to a new, different pace of life. Romania,…

Georgia Tech transfer, Kristian Sjolund, commits to UTEP

April 22, 2020 7:17 PM Adrian Ochoa

The UTEP Miners were in need of some size, and now it appears they have it. Kristian Sjolund, a transfer from Georgia Tech out of the Atlantic Coast…

El Paso area High School Sports Champions

April 22, 2020 5:49 PM KVIA ABC-7

Compiled by CHARLES HILL, special contributor to ABC-7 Intro: El Paso Area High Schools and UIL Texas State Sport Championships Chapter…

High school sports recaps: 2019 fall & 2020 spring

April 22, 2020 5:48 PM KVIA ABC-7

2019 El Paso Area High School Fall Sports Update Eastwood High School Dominates the El Paso Area Sports Scene for the 2019-2020 School Year The…

Team mentality: After Covid-19 cancels season, Las Cruces coach turns first-responder

April 22, 2020 2:40 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Normally around this time of year, Gil Padilla would be prepping his Las Cruces High baseball team for a postseason run.…