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Chihuahuas prevail in extra innings

Chihuahuas prevail in extra innings

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 4, 2017

After a disappointing doubleheader culminating in home losses on Sunday, the El Paso Chihuahuas fought their way out of an early deficit to top the Reno Aces in extra innings. Both teams split the series 2-2. Chihuahuas pitcher Matt Magill got off...

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After a year of watching, Trey Wade is ready to play

After a year of watching, Trey Wade is ready to play

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 27, 2017

UTEP basketball introduced Trey Wade to the media on Monday, June 26, and after a year of waiting and witnessing the Miners' ups and downs from last season, the 6-foot-6 guard from Austell, Georgia is finally ready to contribute on the court. Wade...

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Guard Isiah Osborne ready to take the court

Guard Isiah Osborne ready to take the court

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor June 27, 2017

After sitting out last season per NCAA transfer rules, sophomore guard Isiah Osborne from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is eager to finally earn some playing time in the upcoming 2017-18 basketball season. “I’m so ready, I’ve been waiting since the...

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Roller Derby: The grunge and grit of sports

Roller Derby: The grunge and grit of sports

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 27, 2017

In central El Paso sits a scanty, shabby warehouse where organized action is practiced on a regular basis. Elbows are thrown, women are shoved almost constantly and hundreds of fans cheer for each team. It sounds like some sort of an underground exclusive...

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UTEP’s new tennis coach Ivan Fernandez began his tenure on June 5.

Fernandez hopes to bring new era to tennis

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 27, 2017

Since 2010, the UTEP tennis program has seen six coaches in the last seven years. However, the Miners have finally seemed to find the right person for the job with Ivan Fernandez. Fernandez brings great experience, knowledge, a winning attitude and,...

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Incoming freshman Tirus Smith looks to add depth to the Miners interior play.

Smith brings strong, physical and mental game to UTEP

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor June 27, 2017

Forward Tirus Smith, out of Petal High School in Petal, Mississippi, will be suiting up for the Miners for the first time as a freshman this fall. The big 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward will be an important boost to the Miners’ interior game both offensively...

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Sun City Roller Girls return to the hardwood on Sunday

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor June 24, 2017

Season nine of roller derby action returns to El Paso on Sunday, June 15, with “Brawlesque,” presented by the El Paso Country Coliseum and the Sun City Roller Girls. The event will feature two showdowns on the day. Chuco Town Chulas will take...

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Meet incoming freshman Joey St. Pierre

Meet incoming freshman Joey St. Pierre

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 22, 2017

UTEP men’s basketball introduced incoming freshman Joey St. Pierre on Thursday at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center. The 6-foot-10, 280-pound 3-star athlete is regarded by ESPN as the No. 11 player in the state of Illinois. St. Pierre is from...

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A look inside the  2017 NBA draft

A look inside the 2017 NBA draft

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 21, 2017

The NBA Draft is set for June 22, and it is a time where teams can reload for another season. Potential superstars, role players and busts are waiting for their name to be called. This also looks to be one of the more loaded draft classes on paper in...

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San Antonio guard Kobe Magee was the first newcomer introduced to the media.

Sharp-shooter Magee brings depth

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 21, 2017

UTEP basketball is set to introduce their six incoming freshmen for the 2017-18 season in the next couple of weeks. The first one to get the spotlight was the 6-foot-1, 150-pound point guard from San Antonio, Texas, Kobe Magee. Magee was a four-year...

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Sophomore hurdler Amusan wins NCAA title in 100-meter hurdles.

Amusan battled her way to an NCAA crown

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor June 21, 2017

Tobi Amusan, runner-up in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2016 NCAA Track and Field Championships, found redemption in her second appearance in Eugene, Oregon. The sophomore’s personal-best time of 12.57 was just enough to earn her the NCAA title and...

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Miners introduce Chicago’s 3-star player, Evan Gilyard, to the media.

Miners introduce Chicago point guard Evan Gilyard

Augie Touris, Staff Reporter June 21, 2017

Freshman Evan Gilyard arrived at UTEP this past week to begin workouts and preparation for the 2017-18 basketball season with the Miners. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound point guard is from Chicago, Illinois and went to the talent-productive Simeon Career...

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