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Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Texans; McCaffrey hurt

September 23, 2021 9:35 PM Associated Press

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 304 yards and ran for two touchdowns, and the Carolina Panthers eased past…

Teams announced for WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational

September 23, 2021 4:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: Sun Bowl Association) EL PASO, Texas -Since its inception 60 years ago the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational has taken…

Old SWC rivals Texas A&M-Arkansas game highlights SEC slate

September 23, 2021 1:25 AM Associated Press

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Former Southwest Conference rivals Texas A&M and Arkansas highlight play in the Southeastern Conference this…

El Paso Locomotive FC end equal against Austin Bold FC, 2-2

September 22, 2021 11:06 PM Adrian Ochoa

(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) AUSTIN, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC (13-2-8, 47 points) took a point on the road in a 2-2 draw against Austin…

Texas bill would limit options for transgender athletes

September 22, 2021 7:14 PM Rachel Phillips

AUSTIN, Texas — If SB3 becomes law in Texas, transgender student athletes would have to participate on the sports team that corresponds with the sex…

UTEP’s Dana Dimel previews Saturday’s matchup against New Mexico

September 22, 2021 4:56 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – After a much needed bye week, the UTEP Miners will resume their 2021 season with a visit by the New Mexico Lobos Saturday at the Sun…

Does ‘The Eyes of Texas’ have a racist connotation?

September 21, 2021 8:51 PM KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapter of the NAACP and a group of students recently filed a federal civil rights complaint against the University of…

Attention adrenaline junkies: Nitro Circus action sports event coming to El Paso Oct. 23

September 21, 2021 5:34 PM Mark Ross

EL PASO, Texas — Their shows have been thrilling audiences since 2003 and the Nitro Circus: You Got This! tour is coming to El Paso’s Southwest…

C-USA announces UTEP’s Maxwell Kipkosgei as men’s XC Athlete of the Week

September 21, 2021 3:43 PM UTEP Athletics

DALLAS, Texas – UTEP’s Maxwell Kipkosgei was announced as Conference USA’s Cross Country Male Athlete of the Week after placing second in the 5K…

Aaron Jones has 4 TDs in Packers win; lost necklace with dad’s ashes is found

September 20, 2021 9:12 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

UPDATE, Sept. 21: Aaron Jones confirmed Tuesday morning on a Green Bay radio show that his necklace containing his father’s ashes was found by a…

A palm tree grows… in Aggie Memorial Stadium?

September 20, 2021 11:23 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – You might have read the famed novel, ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ by Betty Smith. How about, ‘A Palm Tree Grows in Aggie…

Legendary former NMSU hoops coach Neil McCarthy dies at 81

September 19, 2021 3:13 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Neil McCarthy, legendary Hall of Fame head basketball coach at New Mexico State from 1985 to 1997, died Sunday at the age…

Taylor day to day with injury for Texans; Watson won’t play

September 20, 2021 9:52 AM Associated Press

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor is day to day with a hamstring injury as the Texans face a quick…

Chargers finally get fans at SoFi, but many cheer for Dallas

September 19, 2021 8:24 PM Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers finally got what they sought when they moved up from San Diego…

Zuerlein makes 56-yarder on last play, Cowboys beat Chargers

September 19, 2021 5:38 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Greg Zuerlein connected on a 56-yard field goal as time expired to give the Dallas Cowboys a…

FC Dallas fires Gonzalez in his 3rd season as head coach

September 19, 2021 5:22 PM Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — FC Dallas has fired coach Luchi Gonzalez. FC Dallas has won only six of its 26 games this season and has nine draws. The…

Texans’ Taylor injured, further muddying QB situation

September 19, 2021 5:15 PM Associated Press

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Houston’s messy quarterback situation got messier. Tyrod Taylor suffered a hamstring injury in…

Mayfield shakes off injury, leads Browns past Texans 31-21

September 19, 2021 4:21 PM Associated Press

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield came back after hurting his left shoulder to throw a touchdown pass and run for a…

Abreu, White Sox closer to AL Central title, beat Rangers

September 19, 2021 3:53 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — José Abreu matched the major league RBI lead and the Chicago White Sox moved closer…

Boxer-senator Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president

September 19, 2021 5:49 AM Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president in the 2022 elections. Pacquiao…

New Mexico State scores first win behind third-string walk-on quarterback Dino Maldonado

September 18, 2021 11:42 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Who cares it it’s against FCS competition? A win is a win for New Mexico State, who earned their first victory in a Division…

New Mexico State holds off South Carolina State rally, 43-35

September 18, 2021 10:15 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Dino Maldonado threw for three touchdowns and Juwaun Price ran for two more as New Mexico State rolled to a 30-point lead…

Incarnate Word wins see-saw contest 42-34 over Texas St.

September 18, 2021 9:36 PM Associated Press

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Cameron Ward threw for 376 yards and four touchdowns and Incarnate Word beat Texas State 42-34. In a game featuring seven…

Robinson, Texas running game rumble over Rice 58-0

September 18, 2021 9:35 PM Associated Press

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bijan Robinson ran for three touchdowns in the first half and Texas rebounded from a…

UAB jumps out early, beats North Texas 40-6 in C-USA opener

September 18, 2021 9:14 PM Associated Press

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Dylan Hopkins threw three touchdown passes and UAB rolled to a 40-6 victory over North Texas in a Conference USA opener.…

Shough, Texas Tech shake off slow start to down FIU 54-21

September 18, 2021 9:00 PM Associated Press

By RANDY ROSETTA Associated Press LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough threw for 399 yards and four touchdown passes to spark…

Stephen F. Austin sinks Mississippi Valley St. with defense

September 18, 2021 8:34 PM Associated Press

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Trae Self threw for two touchdowns and Stephen F. Austin’s defense produced two touchdowns and the Lumberjacks…

McCaskill, Ogbogu help Houston rout Grambling 45-0

September 18, 2021 8:28 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Alton McCaskill ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns as Houston rolled to a 45-0 victory over Grambling. McCaskill ran 16 times and…

Balanced offense, rugged defense lead UTSA victory

September 18, 2021 8:13 PM Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — Frank Harris passed for 264 yards and Sincere McCormick rushed for 105 as UTSA defeated Middle Tennessee 27-13 in the…

Baylor rides solid ground game to 45-7 victory over Kansas

September 18, 2021 4:57 PM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Dave Aranda spoke proudly this week about how Baylor had established an offensive identity…