UTEP Practice Report: Linebackers ready to roam in 2021
EL PASO, Texas – With a new defensive system being installed by first-year defensive coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto, UTEP’s linebackers are set to…
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Bullpen thins as Chihuahuas fall 12-5 to Express; Beimel to bring reinforcement
EL PASO, Texas – It may not be what fans want to hear in the long-term, but Chihuahuas infielder Matthew Batten was El Paso’s best pitcher Sunday…
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Alternative Baseball expands to bring America’s pastime to those with special needs in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Being on the spectrum can make many things difficult – fitting in, being accepted and having the confidence to be the best…
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Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugás by unanimous decision
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Yordenis Ugás beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. The Cuban champion put on an impressive…
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El Paso Locomotive use three second half goals to stun RGV Toros at home 3-1
EL PASO, Texas – Week after week, El Paso Locomotive FC feels more and more like the USL’s 2021 team of destiny. Trailing 1-0 in the second half with…
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QB Rush solid for Cowboys in 20-14 preseason loss to Texans
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush’s days as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas might not be over.…
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Local baseball coach/relief pitcher Joe Beimel promoted to El Paso Chihuahuas
EL PASO, Texas – Joe Beimel won’t need to worry about housing arrangements for the next spot on his comeback tour. That’s because he’ll be able to…
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UTEP gifts Wallis birthday win; knocks off Grand Canyon in volleyball exhibition
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Head Volleyball Coach Ben Wallis is always a pretty positive guy to be around. But there’s no secret as to what he was asking…
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Manny Pacquiao takes on Ugás before likely presidential run in Philippines
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Almost nobody in the history of boxing could even conceive of doing what Manny Pacquiao intends to accomplish over the next year.…
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High School Football season begins in New Mexico; Highlights & Scores
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The high school football season kicked off in New Mexico. These are the scores from Friday night: Volcano Vista 20 Las…
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High school football returns to Las Cruces with 1st August kick-off in 2 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For the first time in twenty-four months, the Field of Dreams will host a fall season of high school football. “That’s…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Jim Weddell
EL PASO, Texas – Jim Weddell’s love for running truly does run deep. A native of San Diego, California, Weddell ran cross country in high school, but…
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UTEP men’s hoops finalizes 2021-22 schedule
EL PASO, Texas – Head coach Joe Golding announced the complete 2021-22 UTEP men’s basketball schedule on Thursday. The Golding era will commence…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Felix Chavez
EL PASO, Texas – The job of a sports journalist is to always be fair, and to always give the proper recognition to an athlete. Felix Chavez knows…
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Edwin Rodriguez stepping down as manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas
EL PASO, Texas – Edwin Rodriguez will no longer serve as the manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas. Wednesday, the San Diego Padres announced Rodriguez…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: John Birkelbach
EL PASO, Texas – John Birkelbach’s introduction to the shot put happened completely by accident. But it would be the start of a great career that…
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Despite 7th inning rally, Chihuahuas fall to Aces, 10-7
(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday afternoon, but…
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UTEP Soccer to open 2021 season at Big 12 foe Texas Tech
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team will open its 2021 season when it plays at Big 12 foe Texas Tech at 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT Thursday (Aug. 19).…
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Perez’s 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning,…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Victor Firth
EL PASO, Texas – Victor Firth didn’t play football in college or high school, but there was just something about the game that he loved so much.…
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Epic last-second goal salvages Locomotive draw at New Mexico United
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The crowd of 10,000 plus at Isotopes Park was ready to erupt to celebrate New Mexico United’s first victory over rival El…
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Love ‘dinged’ in Packers’ 26-7 preseason loss to Texans
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tyrod Taylor went 4 of 4 for 40 yards in his lone series and rookie quarterback Davis…
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68% of UTEP student-athletes fully vaccinated; football team at 61% vaccination rate
EL PASO, Texas – Per public records obtained by ABC-7, 68% of all UTEP student-athletes had been fully vaccinated as of Friday. Per the same data,…
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UTEP Practice Report: QB room melds old with the new
EL PASO, Texas – With just 15 days until the 2021 season kicks off, the UTEP Miners are poised to enter the fresh campaign with a healthy combination…
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Paydirt’s Rally UTEP Student Athlete Skills Challenge: Soccer
EL PASO, Texas – As part of annual UTEP fundraiser Paydirt’s Rally, the Miners’ Student-Athlete Skills Challenge rolls on! On Thursday, ABC-7’s…
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El Paso native Steven Montez throws NFL TD pass in promising preseason performance
FOXBORO, Massachusetts – Steven Montez’s final numbers from his first 2021 NFL Preseason game may not jump off the page. But his final drive showed…
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Field of Dreams finally gets its game in Iowa
Yankees family members get a chance to attend Yankees game at the Field of…
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If you build it, they will pay: ‘Field of Dreams’ tickets cost $1,400
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Nostalgia has never been so expensive. Baseball celebrates the myth of its rural roots tonight when the New York…
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EP Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: Charlie Brown
EL PASO, Texas – Charlie Brown was an inspiration not only to the players he coached, but to his family who supported him along his coaching career.…
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El Paso hockey team is born from blind child’s curiosity & fearless coach
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Mooses are a blind inline hockey team that is ready to take the sport to a whole new level. The Mooses started nine…
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