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2015 NBA Finals: Game 2 Recap

2015 NBA Finals: Game 2 Recap

Javier Cortez, Contributor June 9, 2015

Has there ever been a more interesting/surprising start to an NBA Finals? I think not. With the series moving back to Cleveland for the next two games, we actually have the possibility of a great series on our hands. Game two featured a brilliantly...

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Samantha Hall, Rasmus Maukonen, Anthony Rotich and Jallycia Pearson will all compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Track and field ready for nationals

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

Four members of the UTEP track and field team will be in Eugene, Ore- gon from July 10-13 to compete in the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The Miners travel to Eugene with a few fresh faces in sophomore Samantha Hall and freshman Rasmus Muakonen, along...

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The El Paso Chihuahuas went 2-6 over their last home stand at Southwest University Park.

Chihuahuas look to right the ship

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 9, 2015

  El Paso will be hosting the Triple-A Championship game come mid-September, and in order for the Chihuahuas to play in that game, they must win the Pacific Coast League title. With a third of the season now gone, the Chihuahuas have a 27-30 record...

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Ding dong the witch is dead! What Joseph Blatter’s resignation means for world soccer

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 9, 2015

He had to resign, there was no other way. But, then again, how many times do we actually see people do the right thing. I thought the only way the world of soccer would get rid of Joseph Blatter would be with him in handcuffs. And that’s the real...

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2015 NBA Finals: Game 1 Recap

2015 NBA Finals: Game 1 Recap

Javier Cortez, Contributor June 7, 2015

After a record nine days off, the Cavs and Warriors did not disappoint in game one of the 2015 NBA Finals. Since the game went into overtime, the last five minutes of painstakingly bad basketball by the Cavs might overshadow what was actually a really...

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Chihuahuas lose second straight

Chihuahuas lose second straight

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 4, 2015

It was a close game until the top of the eighth inning. The Omaha Storm Chasers scored as many runs in that inning as they had in the previous seven and beat the Chihuahuas for the second straight night by a score of 9-4. Chihuahuas and Storm Chasers...

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Three Keys to the 2015 NBA Finals

Three Keys to the 2015 NBA Finals

Javier Cortez, Contributor June 4, 2015

The 2015 NBA Finals are upon us and it brings into focus the league’s best player in LeBron James and the league’s best team in the Golden State Warriors. This small market vs small market matchup has had more than a week of hype, but now the talking...

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Bullpen dominates but Chihuahuas lose

Bullpen dominates but Chihuahuas lose

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 3, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas were not able to recover from a slow start and the Omaha Storm Chasers evened up the series with a 6-2 tonight at Southwest University Park. In front of 6534 fans, the Chihuahuas’ bullpen was almost perfect for over six innings...

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First baseman Tommy Medica is greated by pitcher Marcos Mateo after his three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning.

Chihuahuas overcome rough start, beat Omaha

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 2, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas got their first win in the month of June beating Omaha by a score of 7-4 tonight at Southwest University Park. Starting pitcher Jason Lane recovered from a tough first inning to pitch into the ninth inning and start off the four-game...

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UTEP football briefs

May 25, 2015

In Brief: Fall Camp changes location: UTEP Football announced that their training camp for the upcoming 2015 season will take place in Ruidoso, NM. The decision was made after the team spent the past two years holding their annual pre-season camp in...

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Chihuahuas' bats come alive, end losing streak

Chihuahuas’ bats come alive, end losing streak

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter May 19, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas scored more runs than they had in their last six games combined as they beat the Fresno Grizzlies 15-9 in front of 8,586 tonight at Southwest University Park. “It felt good, we needed this win,” said Chihuahuas baseball first...

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UTEP men's and women's teams finish second in C-USA Championships

UTEP men’s and women’s teams finish second in C-USA Championships

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter May 17, 2015

The 2015 Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships came to a close today, May 17, at Kidd Field. After four days of competition, the UTEP men’s and women’s teams both ended in second place behind UTSA and Western Kentucky, respectively. Coming...

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