Sports

USA and Mexico set for World Cup Qualifying Match Tuesday at Estadio Azteca

The U.S. Men's National Team heads to Estadio Azteca on Tuesday, March 26, to face Mexico in the Final Round of 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying in Mexico City. The game kicks off at 10:30 p.m.

UTEP Softball to Start a String of Home Games

The UTEP softball team is set to play seven games at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex this week. The Miners (10-15, 1-4 C-USA) will start with Siena (5-11) in a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m. MT on Tuesday.

Aggies Baseball hosts Texas Tech at Today at 6:05 p.m.

The New Mexico State baseball team faces Texas Tech in a single game Monday, March 25 before hitting the road, Thursday through Saturday, March 28-30, to play CSU-Bakersfield in a three-game WAC series.

Govenor Charlie steamrolls $800,000 Sunland Derby

Govenor Charlie steamrolled his rivals by 5 lengths in a dominating track record setting performance in the $800,000 Sunland Derby (Gr. III) on Sunday and earned 50 qualifying points to the Kentucky Derby.

Aggies Win First WAC Match 5-2 Over Seattle U

After a rough start on the road, the New Mexico State women’s tennis team claimed its first conference win with a 5-2 decision over Seattle University.

Miners Split with Golden Eagles on Sunday

A day after rain postponed Saturday’s game, The UTEP softball team continued on Sunday, winning, 10-4, over Southern Miss with clutch hitting to capture its first conference win.

Rhinos sweep Bison, advance to Thorne Cup

Austin Hoff scored twice, including the game-winner, as the El Paso Rhinos swept the Boulder Bison out of the Thorne Cup Playoffs with a 4-1 win Saturday night.

Local basketball player gets scholarship to dream college

A local student, whose story played out on the national stage, can now credit his good deed to getting into his dream college. You remember the story of Mitchell Marcus and Jonathan Montanez.

UTEP Softball Rained Out Saturday

Mother Nature got the best of the Orange and Blue again. UTEP and Southern Miss got in two innings before rain started to come down, postponing Saturday's doubleheader.

Rhinos Down Bison in Double OT, 3-2

John Morales scored the game-winner at 4:10 of the second overtime and the El Paso Rhinos won Game One of the Mountain Conference Championship in the Thorne Cup Playoffs, 3-2.

Local horse/trainer look for Derby win

In just ten runnings, the $800,000 Sunland Derby (Gr. III) has sparked some major events in the world of Thoroughbred horse racing and rates as a prized jewel for Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.

Miners Kickoff Season on a High Note

The UTEP track and field team concluded their first meet of the outdoor season at the UTEP Springtime meet at Kidd Field. The field events dominated the day of action as the squad demonstrated that they are a threat this season.

Longshot and Favorite Picks For Derby

The Sunland Derby runs this Sunday and we have the betting guide for you. Who's the favorite and who's the best longshot?

Outdoor Track Season Ready To Begin

The UTEP track and field team is set to open the outdoor season at home on Saturday at the annual UTEP Springtime meet at Kidd Field.

Aggies Return

New Mexico State had a very short run in the NCAA Tournament but the Aggies returned to the Borderland today with a lot of promise ahead.