Late Locomotive FC goal sends capacity crowd into frenzy; game ends in 1-1 draw
EL PASO, Texas – The crowd at Southwest University Park was capped at 70% for Saturday night’s season-opener vs. New Mexico United. But from the…
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El Paso Locomotive, New Mexico United play to 1-1 draw as fans return to stands for soccer opener
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive may have only come away with a 1-1 draw against New Mexico United on Saturday night, but the real victory…
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IndyCar driver Robert Wickens drives a race car for the first time since his paralyzing crash
IndyCar Series driver Robert Wickens has experienced a lot in the past three years: a paralyzing crash in 2018, regaining strength to have his first…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich wins ninth consecutive Bundesliga title
What a 12 months this has been for Bayern Munich — both on and off the pitch. The German side secured its ninth consecutive Bundesliga title on…
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Friday Scoreboard: High school baseball & softball playoffs
EL PASO, Texas – The bidistrict round of the high school baseball playoffs continued Friday, while the area round of the softball playoffs got…
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley throws his first no-hitter, and the fourth this season
Pitcher Wade Miley threw the first no-hitter of his MLB career as his Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Friday night. Miley…
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Downtown El Paso ready to welcome fans of Locomotive FC
EL PASO, Texas – On gamedays, it’s tough to miss Church Bar in downtown El Paso. Just look for the El Paso Locomotive FC flag draped outside. And on…
Continue Reading Montana governor signs bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports in schools
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Friday that prohibits transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports in schools, according to…
Continue Reading Private equity is targeting sports. Now fans and players are pushing back
In New Zealand, rugby isn’t just a sport. It’s a national obsession, a major cultural force and a huge source of pride. So news that…
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Chihuahuas start season in the win column following marathon game at Tacoma
(Courtesy: El Paso Chihuahuas) TACOMA, Washington – Tacoma left the bases loaded in the bottom of the 12th inning Thursday in the El Paso…
Continue Reading Nine of 12 Super League clubs recommit to UEFA and admit project was a mistake
European football’s governing body, UEFA, says nine of the 12 founding clubs that formed the ill-fated breakaway Super League competition have…
Continue Reading Jarryd Hayne, former Australian rugby league international, jailed for sexual assault
Former Australian international rugby league player Jarryd Hayne has been jailed for five years and nine months after being found guilty of sexual…
Continue Reading Eddie Hearn: ‘The razzmatazz is important,’ says boxing promoter
If US boxing promoter Don King came to define the art of braggadocio in promoting a world title fight, then Briton Eddie Hearn has taken the art of…
Continue Reading Huge brawl mars hockey game as controversy continues between Rangers and Capitals
There were six fights in the opening period of the New York Rangers’ clash with the Washington Capitals game on Wednesday night as a…
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Las Cruces boys avoid upset in semifinals; Rio Rancho Cleveland up next for state title
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Bulldawgs had to fight and claw their way back into their game against Roswell Thursday night. In the end,…
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Thursday Scoreboard: High school baseball playoffs begin for El Paso schools
EL PASO, Texas – In 2020 the high school baseball season was cut short because of Covid-19. Fast forward a year later and finally baseball teams…
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Southwest University Park goes cashless, adds mobile food ordering and adopts clear bag rule
EL PASO, Texas — Southwest University Park is officially transitioning to a cashless facility. With a cashless system, Southwest University Parks…
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UTEP Athletics announces new courtside club thanks to Gordon family gift
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Athletics is announcing the creation of a new courtside club area for Miner fans and donors, which will be housed in the Don…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka named Laureus Sportswoman of the Year as Lewis Hamilton’s social justice work is recognized
Naomi Osaka’s continued excellence has been celebrated at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards. The 23-year-old was named Laureus Sportswoman…
Continue Reading Stiliyan Petrov’s dream job was cut short by cancer; now he wants to help soccer stars plan for the future
You might gawk at Premier League footballers’ million dollar salaries but playing careers are short and can sometimes be curtailed by injury,…
Continue Reading Chelsea humbles Real Madrid to set up all English Champions League final
Chelsea ensured it will be an all English affair in the Champions League final this season after beating Real Madrid in the semifinals on Wednesday.…
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UTEP football coaches reunite after nearly 20 years
EL PASO, Texas – It’s been nearly 20 years since they took the field together, but the band is back together. Dana Dimel has been at the helm of the…
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C-USA names UTEP track & field’s Roosa Yloenen female Field Athlete of the Week
DALLAS, Texas – UTEP track and field’s Roosa Yloenen, who didn’t compete in almost over a year after the 2020 season was canceled due to…
Continue Reading Orioles pitcher could have had a perfect game, but for one weird baseball rule
Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means threw the third no-hitter of the 2021 MLB season Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners — and might have…
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NMSU men’s golf headed to Albuquerque for 2021 NCAA Regional
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After capturing their first Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament title in a little over a…
Continue Reading IPL: Australian cricketers scramble to leave India amid Covid-19 crisis
Australian and other overseas cricketers who have been participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) are scrambling for ways to leave India as it…
Continue Reading Manchester City cracks code to reach first Champions League final after brushing aside Paris Saint-Germain
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised the club’s “incredible” journey after it reached the Champions League final for the…
Continue Reading Not such a special relationship: US owners’ checkered history of investing in English soccer
They are the US billionaire owners of multiple sports teams, but you don’t often see the likes of Arsenal’s Stan Kroenke,…
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New Mexico Basketball Playoffs: Las Cruces boys top Los Lunas, Centennial girls fall to Eldorado
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The high school basketball playoffs in New Mexico are officially underway. Tuesday in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces boys teams…
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2021 El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced
EL PASO, Texas – They are among the best the Sun City has to offer in the world of sports. Tuesday, the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame announced its…
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