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NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 2

NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 2

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor September 13, 2018

With week one of the fantasy season in the books, it is time to put some of the preseason narratives to bed. But it is also just the right time to start overreacting to some of the narratives we saw during the first week of NFL action, and this is just...

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Chihuahuas historic season comes to a close

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 11, 2018

In an underwhelming finish to the season, the Fresno Grizzlies beat out the El Paso Chihuahuas 10-1 on Sunday night to win the Pacific Conference title. Fresno took the first two games of the series at  Southwest University Park before the Chihuahuas...

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Miners head to Knoxville in search of improvement

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

In search of their first win of the season,  the UTEP Miners football team will travel to Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 15 as they face the Tennessee Volunteers. This will be the third time the two teams have met, UTEP lost the two previous meetings....

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Please remember Don Haskins

Please remember Don Haskins

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor September 11, 2018

Popularity does not always equate to substance. Success does not always represent greatness. And true character is rarely shown for all it’s worth in the light. Don Haskins had substance. Don Haskins was great. And Don Haskins had character—for...

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UTEP Volleyball falls in three sets against NMSU

UTEP Volleyball falls in three sets against NMSU

Brianna Chavez September 9, 2018

UTEP women’s volleyball falls to 2-7 this season after the NMSU Aggies swept the Miners in three sets. New Mexico State University (8-2)  swept the Miners quick after a 12-3 advantage in the first set. UTEP was not able to come back from the...

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UTEP volleyball embraces underdog status

UTEP volleyball embraces underdog status

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 7, 2018

After spending two weeks on the road, UTEP volleyball returns to Memorial Gym for two games as part of the Borderland Invitational this weekend. “UTEP volleyball is the underdog for whoever we play against,” said head coach Holly Watts. “We have...

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NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 1

NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 1

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor September 6, 2018

The NFL season finally kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 6 and that means fantasy leagues are in full swing from now until the end of the season. Here are some of the best starts of the week and the guys you want to keep on the bench for week 1. Editor's...

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NFL 2018-19 Football Predictions

Staff September 6, 2018

Editor’s note:The Prospector sports staff picked the division leaders for each conference AFC and NFC. Opening weekend of the National Football League is here. Teams have the opportunity to continue building from the success of last season, while...

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El Paso Chihuahuas Carlos Asuaje at the game against the Fresno Grizzlies on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Southwest University Park.

Chihuahuas fall short in game one to Fresno

Christopher Avalos, Contributor September 5, 2018

The El Paso Chihuahuas lose game one of their five-game Pacific Coast League Conference Championship series against the Fresno Grizzlies, 8-7 on Wednesday, Sept. 5., in front of 4,123 fans in attendance at Southwest University Park.  The Chihuahuas (82-57) took on the...

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UTEP looks to bounce back against UNLV

UTEP looks to bounce back against UNLV

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter September 4, 2018

The UTEP Miners football team will battle against the UNLV Rebels Sept. 8 in Las Vegas, at Sam Boyd Stadium. Looking ahead at this confrontation between these two winless teams there are some key points to analyze if the Miners want to snap their 13-game...

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Three things to know in the Chihuahuas playoff push

Three things to know in the Chihuahuas playoff push

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 4, 2018

As the Chihuahuas clinched their fourth Pacific Coast League Southern Division title in five seasons, El Paso continues to build upon their best record in club history. Sitting at 82-56 and 26 games over .500, marking  their best record since their...

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UTEP football attendance numbers hit new low

UTEP football attendance numbers hit new low

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 4, 2018

On Saturday, UTEP athletics debuted a new starting time for the football game—5:30-—which had mixed reactions from fans. In fact, the majority of fans didn’t pour into the stadium until about midway into the first quarter, as expected. At...

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