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El Paso midfielder Dylan Mares penetrates the RIo Grande defense taking an opposing player off his feet with his footwork Saturday July 11, 2020.

Locomotive take on group rival New Mexico United

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive (1-0-1) takes on cross-state rival New Mexico United (1-1) tonight at 7 p.m. at Southwest University Stadium in a crucial matchup that will determine first place in Group C.    Both teams are coming off wins in the return of...

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Locomotive midfielder Distel Zola heads the ball  over a crowd of Rio Grande Valley defenders in a 1-0 victory over the Toros Saturday July 11, 2020.

Locomotive’s smothering defense produces win over Rio Grande in USL return

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 12, 2020

The El Paso FC (Football Club) Locomotive brought sports back to the sun city for the first time Saturday since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all events in March. Playing in its first home game of the season and without fans, the...

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The El Paso Locomotive returns to the field after a four month break.

El Paso Locomotive FC sets sights on season return

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter July 11, 2020

El Paso Locomotive FC is ready to continue with the USL Championship 2020 season. The Locos will be returning to play the season that started March 6 when it tied against Orange County FC. After the break that the COVID-19 pandemic caused to the league,...

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UTEP Junior forward Jo Jo Ngongo takes a hard slide to strip ball from Southern Miss Oct. 20, 2019.

UTEP soccer releases 2020 home schedule

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor July 8, 2020

The 2020 UTEP soccer home schedule, which includes a match-up against Pac-12 foe Arizona State and a shortened Conference-USA slate, was announced July 8. Season tickets are made available for the first time for fans as the second season of the Kathryn...

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Five UTEP student-athletes test positive for COVID-19

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor July 6, 2020

  Five UTEP student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 according to release from the University and the athletes will self-quarantine for 14 days.   All UTEP Athletic facilities were immediately closed for extensive cleaning...

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Magic Johnson documentary expected to be released next year

Magic Johnson documentary expected to be released next year

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor June 28, 2020

An exclusive and “all access” look at National Basketball Association legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson is in development and  expected to be released in 2021. The documentary will look at the five-time NBA champion’s historic career with the Los...

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Burges High School running back Tavorus Jones bursts through the line of scrimmage in playoff game versus Ysleta High School Nov. 15, 2019.

Burges running back Tavrous Jones gains national attention with multiple Division I offers

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor June 16, 2020

The words high school football and national spotlight are not traditionally together when speaking about the city of El Paso but that will soon change with Burges High School junior running back Tavorus Jones.   Being a dynamic athlete, Jones currently...

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Sophomore Tre' Shon Wolfe jumps for a leaping catch versus Louisiana Tech Oct. 26, 2019.

UTEP football loses second receiver to transfer portal

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief June 8, 2020

The Miners receiving corps continues to take hits in the offseason as graduate transfer wide receiver Devaughn Cooper has transferred for a second time in his college career. Cooper played in four games last season with 10 receptions for 147 yards before...

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After receiving a technical foul UTEP Head Coach Rodney Terry removes his jacket as frustrations rise versus UAB Feb.1.

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry speaks out on police brutality and racism

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief June 4, 2020

UTEP head basketball coach Rodney Terry addressed local media on Wednesday about the recent protests in response to the death of George Floyd while in police custody.   On May 30, Terry released a tweet expressing his thoughts on the...

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UTEP senior defensive tackle Dedrick Simpson runs 40-yard dash at pro day  March 11.

UTEP Athletics permits student athletes to return for voluntary workouts June 15

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor June 3, 2020

The UTEP Athletics department announced a reentry plan for student athletes starting with the return to campus for voluntary workouts beginning June 15, as announced by Director of Athletics Jim Senter. Student athletes will return in phases starting...

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UTEP senior defender Lauren Crenshaw fights for ball with Southern Miss player Feb 10.

Lauren Crenshaw: UTEP loses top defender and leader

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief May 27, 2020

UTEP soccer loses defender Lauren Crenshaw to graduation, one of its best players in recent history. Crenshaw finishes her career with 16 goals, 10 assists and 42 points for the Miner program. As a four-year starter, Crenshaw was in the opening...

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Incoming junior guard Emmanuel White bringing ball down court for Obra Tompkins High School.

UTEP basketball add its 4th transfer of the offseason

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief May 27, 2020

UTEP men's basketball coach Rodney Terry continues to build his team through the transfer route, getting his fourth commitment from 6-5 guard Emanuel White from Coastal Bend College.   White, a junior to be, is the third player in the transfer...

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