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Starting pitcher Juan Pablo throws a fast ball in the first inning.

Chihuahuas end three game skid

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 19, 2014

In their second to last home stand of the season, the Chihuahuas ended the eight game stand and three game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Memphis Redbirds. Starting back on Aug.12, the Chihuahuas were starting one of their hardest and longest...

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Rory revives golf

Rory revives golf

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter August 11, 2014

There’s a new sheriff in town and his name is Rory McIlroy; and how about that golf swing. Most think a new era of golf is now underway. People are now officially labeling Rory McIlroy the “new Tiger.” Some media outlets are going so far as to say...

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The Miners will have two practices in the Sun Bowl, before they leave to Alpine on Wednesday

Miners begin Fall practice

Aaron Montes, Contributor August 4, 2014

Today marked the first day in UTEP’s fall practices for the 2014-2015 football season. The Miners were in shorts and no pads to start off their two-day practices in the Sun Bowl before leaving to Alpine on Wednesday. The Miners are touting a set of...

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Cody Decker hits the first home run of the night.

River Cats return the favor

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor July 24, 2014

In all there were 8,779 fans in a packed Southwest University Park, sadly for the Chihuahuas that was the extent of good news they had all night.  After thwarting Sacramento 16-7 last night, the River Cats returned the favor with a 13-2 win over the...

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Winners of 2014’s NBA free agency

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter July 22, 2014

The culture of today’s NBA is profoundly different than the NBA of 30 or even 20 years ago. Today, for the most part, players rarely stay in one place for an entire career. Granted, there are still winners to be named in this summer’s free agency...

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Losers of 2014’s NBA free agency

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter July 22, 2014

The offseason is when teams analyze what was done the previous year and plan for the next season.  Free agency becomes the most interesting part of the summer in the NBA, especially when players such as LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are available...

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Senior Quaterback Jamiell Showers is expects the Miners to turn things around and make a splash in Conference USA

UTEP football ready for new start

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter July 22, 2014

The UTEP football team is on its way to Alpine for training camp and despite being picked to finish dead last in the conference by 13 coaches, optimism within the team remains high, especially on defense. “I love going away to camp and the chemistry...

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The Padres minor league system will see an influx of talent coming through El Paso due to the Padres-Angels trade.

Padres-Angels trade has an impact on all homefronts

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor July 22, 2014

On July 18, the El Paso Chihuahuas major league affiliate, the San Diego Padres, made a big trade that not only impacted the Padres, but all three of their minor league affiliates. In the trade, the Los Angeles Angels received veteran closer Huston Street,...

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Top five stories lines from the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor July 15, 2014

It’s time to reflect on the world’s most popular tournament now that the World Cup has concluded. From the group stage to the final match, there were shocking upsets, masterful goals, great individual performances and a lot of controversy. These are...

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Manager Pat Murphy has led the Chihuahuas fearlessly in his first season

Chihuahuas poised to make postseason run

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor July 15, 2014

Heading into the All-Star break, the El Paso Chihuahuas seem to be hitting their stride. The rabid fans of El Paso seem to be right in line with the Chihuahuas as they look to make a run at the postseason. The Chihuahuas started the season between a...

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Mar’Qywell Jackson is the second UTEP men’s basketball recruit lost this summer

A homesick Jackson departs UTEP

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor July 15, 2014

It’s déjà vu all over again for the UTEP Miners basketball program. Three-star recruit Mar’Qywell Jackson is reportedly leaving the program, according to his Twitter page post on July 10. The Detroit, Michigan native has ties to UTEP that go beyond...

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Apathetic Argentine

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter July 15, 2014

Until recently soccer’s Mt. Olympus has had two and only two—Pele and Diego Armando Maradona.  However, over the last decade, one player has made the case that he too belongs among these two greats of the sport with his collective and individual...

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