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Micro Championship Wrestling  was held at Speaking Rock on Friday, July 21.

Micro Championship Wrestling: the greatest little show on earth! returns to El Paso

July 22, 2017

A couple hundred people gathered at a parking lot at Speaking Rock for the return of the Micro Wrestling tour on July 21. Six micro athletes, Blixx the shortest professional athlete in the world, Huggy Cubb, Lt. Dan, King Samoa and MCW champion Cowboy...

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UTEP picked sixth in C-USA preseason media poll

UTEP picked sixth in C-USA preseason media poll

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief July 18, 2017

Conference USA released its preseason media poll on Tuesday and predicted the Miners to finish sixth in the West Division by media members across the league. UTEP is coming off a 4-8 season last year and is only above UAB, who is recently returning...

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Downtown Fitness Saturdays promote health

Downtown Fitness Saturdays promote health

Mike Flores, Sports Editor July 18, 2017

Every Saturday from July 8 to October 21, Fit City Gym and trainer Walter Cupa are hosting Downtown Fitness Saturdays for the El Paso community at the San Jacinto Plaza from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. There is no charge and all ages are welcome to join. Downtown...

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Hernandez paves the way on offense

Hernandez paves the way on offense

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor July 18, 2017

Ranked No. 6 out of 61 top eligible draft guards for the 2018 NFL draft and a preseason All-American by Athlon Sports, senior guard Will Hernandez has embarked on his highly anticipated and final season as a Miner. On Thursday, July 13, the Football...

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Mexico en-route to quarterfinals despite poor performance against Jamaica

Mexico en-route to quarterfinals despite poor performance against Jamaica

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 14, 2017

In a game that highlighted Mexico’s lack of playmaking ability and explosiveness on offense, the crowd at Sports Authority Field in Denver had little to shout about on Thursday night. “El Tri” and Jamaica did not draw blood throughout 90 minutes,...

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USMNT moves up to first place in Group B

USMNT moves up to first place in Group B

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 13, 2017

The United States men’s national soccer team struggled offensively against Group B leader Martinique’s prevailing defense, yet squeezed through with a 3-2 win on Wednesday evening. USMNT moved up to first place in Group B with the win over the...

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Men’s basketball releases 2017-18 schedule

Men’s basketball releases 2017-18 schedule

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor July 12, 2017

The UTEP men's basketball team released their 2017-18 basketball schedule per UTEP Athletics. Highlighting the 2017-18 season is a trip to Puerto Rico, as well as home games against New Mexico and Washington State. UTEP will be one of eight teams...

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Spurs’ Danny Green brings camp to El Paso

Spurs’ Danny Green brings camp to El Paso

Mike Flores, Sports Editor July 11, 2017

For the second year, Gold Level Sporting Events brought Danny Green, NBA champion and shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs to El Paso. This time around he was at Parkland High School from July 8 - 9. “I always enjoy my time here in El Paso, especially...

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Wrestlers battle it out in the final round

‘Verano Caliente III’ brings former WWE stars to the Sun City

Nina Titovets, Photographer July 10, 2017

On Sunday, July 9, wrestlers from all over the world joined together at the El Paso County Coliseum to compete in "Verano Caliente III." Former WWE wrestler John Swagger, Carlito, Hilo De Dos Cara, Rey Mysterio, Chavo Guerro Jr. and many others showed...

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Mexico shines in Gold Cup debut

Mexico shines in Gold Cup debut

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 10, 2017

Amid a brewing coaching controversy, the Mexican team led by coach Juan Carlos Osorio showed on Sunday why they are one of the usual favorites to take home the biennial Gold Cup. Playmaker Elias Hernandez contributed to a 3-1 victory over El Salvador...

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Chihuahuas complete sweep against the Bees

Chihuahuas complete sweep against the Bees

July 9, 2017

On a bright and early Sunday morning ball game, the Chihuahuas used strong pitching to their advantage as they completed a three-game home sweep against the Salt Lake Bees. In front of 6,951 early rising fans, the Chihuahuas were able to obtain...

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USMNT off to a disappointing start in the Gold Cup

USMNT off to a disappointing start in the Gold Cup

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 8, 2017

After much expectation behind manager Bruce Arenas’ return to the meaningful competition, the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) failed to secure their first three points in group B of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday. A rugged Panama team fought...

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