Sports Archives

NMSU football season opener against Nevada to be televised on ESPN 2

August 17, 2022 9:07 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies are getting ready for primetime. Wednesday it was confirmed that the team’s season opener at…

Top-earning men’s tennis players of all time

August 17, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

The 25 top-earning men’s tennis stars? Stacker reveals who they are, what they’ve earned, and more based on data compiled by the ATP…

One-on-one with UTEP soccer coach Kathryn Balogun; Miners embark on new season Thursday

August 16, 2022 9:03 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Following two exhibitions last week, UTEP soccer officially kicks off the 2022 campaign with a pair of contests this week. The…

Saturday, Aug. 27 proclaimed as “UTEP 915 Day”

August 16, 2022 5:19 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Mayor Oscar Leeser and Council of the City of El Paso have proclaimed that Saturday, Aug. 27 will be known as “UTEP 915 Day.” …

Top-earning women's tennis players of all time

August 16, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker looked at the 25 top-earning women’s tennis players of all time as of June 16, 2025, using data compiled by the WTA…

WWE wrestlers with the most wins of all time

August 16, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker ranked the 10 WWE wrestlers with the most match wins of all time as of Aug. 2, 2022, using data from Cagematch dating back to…

‘Skies the Limit’ for Parkland Matadors under new head coach Leigh McWhorter

August 15, 2022 9:49 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — The Parkland Matadors are looking to go big this season under new head coach Leigh McWhorter and they’ve got the experience and…

Could Americas’ Pitcher Stephen Sepulveda be El Paso’s next baseball superstar?

August 15, 2022 8:14 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — Americas’ standout pitcher Stephen Sepulveda committed to play at Division I and Power 5 school Baylor. “Oh, it’s amazing, it’s a…

UTEP Soccer delivers a masterclass performance in their 12-1 exhibition win over Sul Ross State

August 14, 2022 11:21 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — The Miners picked up some big time momentum with a 12-1 win over Sul Ross State in their last exhibition game before the regular…

Ohio-based artist designs special bat for former El Paso Chihuahua

August 14, 2022 12:32 PM Sam Harasimowicz

EL PASO, Texas – A custom piece of baseball memorabilia is taking a trip from Ohio to El Paso, and will soon be featured on national TV . …

Two weeks out and the battle for starting QB at NMSU continues

August 13, 2022 6:59 PM Rachel Phillips

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For not the first time in recent history NMSU is once again trying to find their starting quarterback ahead of their season…

Locomotive FC snaps losing skid with 4-4 draw against Colorado Springs

August 12, 2022 9:26 PM Adrian Ochoa

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – It was a rollercoaster of emotions Friday night in Colorado Springs, CO. The El Paso Locomotive FC (9-10-7) snapped…

Community Champions: Three El Paso runners become All-Americans at national competition

August 12, 2022 8:55 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – How did you spend your summer vacation? For three young track and field athletes from El Paso, they were off becoming All-Americans.…

Paydirt’s Rally set for Aug. 12 on KVIA ABC-7

August 3, 2022 5:14 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Fans will have the opportunity to support UTEP student-athletes on Friday, Aug. 12 when Paydirt’s Rally returns for another year.…

Richest wrestlers in America

August 12, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Who are the wealthiest wrestlers? Stacker ranks the top 20 professional wrestlers by net worth per data from Celebrity Net…

5 of the most bet-on sporting events

August 11, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

When the Supreme Court nixed a ban on sports betting, gambling on games skyrocketed. Post-ruling, OLBG is uncovering the top 5 most bet-on sporting…

UTEP to play Texas State in a home-and-home series

August 10, 2022 9:12 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP and Texas State will play a two-game, home-and-home series in 2028 and 2031 as UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter and Texas…

7 ways to assess the value of your sports cards

August 10, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Trading cards have grown in popularity—and value, if the condition is right. Midwest Cards compiled seven tips to help potential…

UTEP football’s Awatt lands on Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

August 9, 2022 3:44 PM UTEP Athletics

TYLER, Texas – UTEP senior running back Ronald Awatt was recognized to the 10th-annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List on Tuesday. The…

Two teams are making every minute count ahead of week 1 of high school football, even if that means practicing at midnight

August 8, 2022 6:22 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — As of Monday, every high school football team in the Borderland is practicing. Some teams began back last week, but those who…

El Paso Locomotive FC signs midfielder Artem Kholod for remainder of 2022 USL Championship season

August 8, 2022 4:43 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC signed Ukrainian International Artem Kholod for the remainder of the 2022…

Rain ruins a potential Chihuahuas six game clean sweep of the Isotopes as a star could be on the way

August 7, 2022 9:57 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — Game six of El Paso Chihuahuas vs. Albuquerque Isotopes was cancelled due to inclement weather which ultimately saw the series end…

El Pasoan Rey Flores brings a wealth of versatility and experience to UTEP this season

August 7, 2022 8:13 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — The countdown to UTEP’s home opener against North Texas is on and with that anticipation for the season is building. The Miners…

Going off the rails? El Paso Locomotive lose fourth game in a row as playoff chances begin to dwindle

August 7, 2022 12:00 AM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive lose 1-0 at the death to Monterey Bay FC to mark their fourth loss in a row. The game for the most part was the…

The growth of a game turned sport is providing a new wave of opportunities for kids that aren’t your typical athlete

August 5, 2022 9:29 PM Rachel Phillips

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Esports have been around for years and they’ve grown to a point where you can use the sport to get an education. For the…

Countdown to kickoff: Las Cruces Bulldawgs prepare for season opener in two weeks

August 5, 2022 8:33 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – While the state of Texas will kickoff the high school football season in three weeks, New Mexico will get a jumpstart a week…