Meet the new coach of the El Paso Locomotive ahead of their home opener Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive began their fourth season, and this year they have a new head coach, John Hutchinson. Hutchinson grew up in…
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Aggie Fans react to Coach Jans departure
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– News of New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans departure has the Aggie community saddened but hopeful for the future of…
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WATCH: NMSU athletics director reacts to Coach Chris Jans leaving for Mississippi State
Buffalo, N.Y. — After leading New Mexico State to their first NCAA tournament of the 21st century, Chris Jans is leaving the program. Calling Jans…
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NMSU falls to Arkansas, 53-48, in second round of NCAA Tournament
BUFFALO, New York – The New Mexico State Aggies were hoping stay alive in the NCAA Tournament and punch their ticket to the sweet 16. But that wasn’t…
Continue Reading March Madness: New Mexico State goes for Sweet 16 Berth against 4-seed Arkansas
The floor is ours. #AggieUp | #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/NafIKfpCdd— NM State MBB (@NMStateMBB) March 20, 2022 BUFFALO, New York – The…
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UTEP trounces Western Illinois, 80-54, Miners advance to second round Of Basketball Classic
EL PASO, Texas – Souley Boum recorded the second triple-double (20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists) in program history while Keonte Kennedy (22…
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WATCH: NMSU men’s basketball news conference ahead of 2nd round game against Arkansas
Editor’s Note: The news conference is scheduled to begin any moment now. BUFFALO, New York – Coach Chris Jans and his players are going to speak…
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Aggie fans sell out ‘Teddy Buckets’ shirt in Las Cruces after upset NCAA win
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After the Aggies’ upset win against the UConn Huskies, NMSU fans are selling out game day gear. “To have all the Aggie…
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El Paso Locomotive FC to host rival New Mexico United, ready for home opener
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a new era for the El Paso Locomotive FC. The Locos are back in action at Southwest University Park for its season opener on…
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FINAL: NMSU upsets UCONN in first round of NCAA tournament
BUFFALO, New York — New Mexico State upsets UCONN in a down-to-wire first game in the NCAA Tournament. Final score: NSMU 70 to UCONN 63. At the half…
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New Mexico residents celebrate as NMSU Aggies beat UConn Huskies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico—- Chanting, clapping and screaming filled the air at The Game Sports Bar and Grill Thursday, as New Mexico…
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UTEP men’s basketball to play in Basketball Classic for first postseason appearance since 2015
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team (19-13) will continue its season by competing in the 2022 Basketball Classic presented by Eracism.…
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ABC-7 Preview: NMSU looking to pull off upset against UConn in NCAA Tournament
BUFFALO, New York – The New Mexico State Aggies are once again on a mission to win a national title. Thursday, NMSU will take that first step when…
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WATCH: NMSU Aggies news conference in Buffalo
BUFFALO, New York — The Aggies are in Buffalo for their 23rd appearance in the NCAA tournament. ABC-7’s Nate Ryan is with the team providing…
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NMSU will not renew women’s basketball coach Brooke Atkinson’s contract
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State will not renew the contract of head women’s basketball coach Brooke…
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And they’re off: NMSU sends off Men’s basketball team as they head to 2022 NCAA tournament
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — ABC-7 cameras were there as the NMSU Men’s basketball team received a send-off to the 2022 NCAA tournament. The Aggies…
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NMSU women’s head basketball coach fired
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU Athletic’s Director Mario Moccia announced today Brooke Atkinson’s contract will not be renewed. After five seasons as…
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UTEP’s Game Versus Western Illinois Postponed Until Saturday
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team’s game against Western Illinois in The Basketball Classic, scheduled for 5…
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Who picked the best March Madness bracket of all time?
Using NCAA and various sports tracking site information, along with national news outlet coverage, OLBG identified the most “perfect” March…
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Innovator with a heart; the Larry Vucan story
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7’s Wil Herren filed a special report about former Franklin baseball coach and current Southlake Carroll coach Larry Vucan.…
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WATCH: NMSU Coach Chris Jans holds news conference ahead of return to NCAA tournament
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU is set to play UCONN Thursday in the NCAA tournament 1st Round. This would mark the 23rd appearance in the program’s…
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New Mexico State earns 12 seed; to play UCONN in NCAA Tournament 1st Round
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State knew they would be returning to the NCAA Tournament. But what they didn’t know was the seeding surprise…
Continue Reading Stanford soccer star’s death renews questions about student-athletes’ mental health. The pressures they face present distinct challenges, experts say
By Dakin Andone, CNN After confirming her 22-year-old daughter Katie Meyer had died days earlier by suicide, Gina Meyer wondered aloud this month if…
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15 American women athletes who broke barriers
To celebrate the many women athletes who have left powerful, lasting marks on the world, Stacker looks at 15 inspiring women athletes who not only…
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Las Cruces Bulldawgs fall short in state title game to Volcano Vista, 66-55
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Bulldawgs came close, but once again their bid for a state title came up short. Saturday at The Pit in…
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El Paso Locomotive fall, 1-3, in season opener against Sacramento Republic
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) SACRAMENTO, California – El Paso Locomotive (0-1-0, 0 points, West-9) opened its 2022 USL Championship season with…
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NMSU returns to NCAA Tournament after claiming WAC tournament title over Abilene Christian, 66-52
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Clayton Henry had 15 points and eight rebounds to help New Mexico State beat Abilene Christian 66-52 on Saturday night in the…
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States where sports betting is legalized and possible new ones in 2022
The state of sports betting, particularly online wagers, is evolving quickly. Here’s where betting is legal and where it might be legalized soon,…
Continue Reading A community in mourning will gather Saturday to honor Katie Meyer, the Stanford star soccer player who died by suicide
By Natasha Chen and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Friends and loved ones of Stanford University star soccer player Katie Meyer, who died by suicide earlier…
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New Mexico State fends off Grand Canyon; advances to WAC Tournament Final
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Though it wasn’t without drama, New Mexico State is back on the doorstep of an NCAA Tournament berth. But then again, it never…
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