Sports Archives

New Covid-19 cases in NFL for Packers and Ravens, as Browns pause in-person activities

November 2, 2020 7:31 PM CNN

The NFL is reporting new Covid-19 infections, with two teams moving into the league’s intensive protocol. The Green Bay Packers and Baltimore…

New Mexico State lands Ole Miss OL transfer Eli Johnson

November 2, 2020 5:18 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Much of New Mexico State’s football focus has shifted to the 2021 season as the Aggies sit out fall play. But the…

UTEP Football Alum patents first disposable sauna suit

November 1, 2020 11:29 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Kalaii Griffin walked into Shredskinz by accident. After he graduated in 2020, the UTEP football alum had always set his sights on…

Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for 1st place in NFC east

November 1, 2020 10:19 PM Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes to overcome four turnovers, Rodney McLeod returned a fumble 53 yards for…

NHL’s Coyotes sever ties with top draft pick who admitted to bullying Black classmate with disabilities

October 31, 2020 3:43 AM CNN

The Arizona Coyotes announced Thursday that they have renounced their rights to their 2020 top NHL draft pick Mitchell Miller after a recent report…

Borderland Blitz: High School Football plays on despite city shutdown debate

October 30, 2020 7:11 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – High school football played on Friday night, this as the debate whether to shutdown the city continues. While most school districts…

NFL “strongly encourages” players to wear masks while on sideline during games

October 30, 2020 7:14 PM CNN

The NFL is recommending that players not in a game or about to enter a game wear face coverings while on the sideline, as players across the league…

Community Champion: El Paso 12-year-old shares knowledge of sports through podcast

October 29, 2020 8:04 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — Lane Frank is an expert when it comes to sports, and he’s only 12-years-old. Frank just doesn’t like watching sports and learning…

NY Giants player, UTEP alum Will Hernandez in isolation after testing positive for virus

October 29, 2020 10:29 AM Jim Parker

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — UTEP alum and New York Giants’ starting left guard Will Hernandez is in isolation after testing positive…

UTEP declined North Texas’ offer to play football game in Denton

October 28, 2020 9:44 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP hasn’t played a football game at home since September 19. The Miners were looking forward to their return to the Sun Bowl with…

YISD’s superintendent decides to continue with high school football, other fall sports for now

October 28, 2020 5:44 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — While most school districts in the Borderland have decided to hit the pause button on high school sports for the time being, the…

Dodgers win 1st World Series since ’88, beat Tampa Bay in Game 6

October 27, 2020 9:38 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mookie Betts streaked home with a go-ahead run and later homered for good measure as the Los Angeles Dodgers won their…

UTEP football game postponed after North Texas expressed concern about Covid surge in El Paso

October 27, 2020 12:06 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s home football game against North Texas on Saturday has been postponed. UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter confirmed to…

UTEP’S Cowing added to Biletnikoff watch list for college football’s top receiver

October 27, 2020 6:44 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP wide receiver Jacob Cowing has been added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, according to an announcement from the group…

EPISD, SISD & Canutillo suspending high school football, other athletics amid El Paso’s virus surge

October 26, 2020 1:15 PM Jim Parker, Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Three Borderland school districts are halting high school football games and other athletics for the time being amidst El Paso’s…

Odell Beckham Jr. tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the season

October 26, 2020 12:23 PM CNN

The injuries continue to pile up in the NFL. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is the latest player who will be forced to sit out with…

El Paso’s Jones out for game due to calf injury, but Packers still top Texans 35-20

October 25, 2020 10:26 AM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Green Bay Packers starting running back Aaron Jones had a calf injury that kept him out of Sunday’s game at the Houston Texans.…

Locomotive fan group 8th Notch to greet team after heartbreaking loss in USL West finals

October 25, 2020 12:34 AM Nate Ryan

UPDATE: The El Paso Locomotive’s loud and proud fan group, the 8th Notch, will greet the team between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday night at the West Side…

Washington’s defense leads 25-3 blowout of Cowboys

October 25, 2020 2:38 PM Associated Press

LANDOVER, Maryland — Washington’s defense finally clamped down on a struggling opponent, piling up six sacks, an interception and a forced fumble…

University of Michigan football team debuts an ‘EQUALITY’ decal on helmets

October 24, 2020 11:22 PM CNN

If you looked closely during the University of Michigan’s football season opener on Saturday, you may have noticed a special detail on the…

Undefeated UFC fighter announces emotional retirement after latest victory

October 24, 2020 8:18 PM CNN

Khabib Nurmagomedov had a big surprise for Ultimate Fighting Championship fans Saturday after defeating Justin Gaethje. An emotional Nurmagomedov…

UTEP breaks down in 2nd half, falls 38-28 at Charlotte

October 24, 2020 11:57 AM Nate Ryan

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – For a moment, it looked as if UTEP could open up a double-digit lead heading into halftime. But a costly penalty wiped…

Borderland Blitz – Week 4 scores & game highlights

October 23, 2020 4:42 PM Adrian Ochoa

Bowie 0 Andress 55 El Paso 0 Irvin 40 Parkland 35 El Dorado 33 Chapin 57 Hanks 36 Jefferson 0 Burges 42 Mountain View 0 Riverside 37 Buena Vista 24…

For the first time since 1943, the Army-Navy football game will be played at West Point

October 23, 2020 5:35 PM CNN

A relocated football game is now making history. But it’s not just any game. The 121st Army-Navy football game, which was originally supposed…

Former NFL player Dana Stubblefield sentenced to prison for 2015 rape

October 23, 2020 12:08 PM CNN

Former San Francisco 49ers football player Dana Stubblefield has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the 2015 rape of an intellectually…

Franklin-Eastlake, Bel Air-Ysleta, Tornillo-Cathedral football games won’t be played

October 22, 2020 3:17 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Three high school football games in El Paso were scrapped shortly after Mayor Dee Margo implored residents to “stay home” as a…

Michael Jordan opens second medical clinic in Charlotte

October 22, 2020 8:10 PM CNN

A second medical clinic funded by six-time NBA champion and Charlotte Hornets majority owner Michael Jordan opened in the North Carolina city earlier…