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Freshman hurdler Tobi Amusan was the runner-up at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, OR.

Amusan steals silver at NCAA Championships

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor June 14, 2016

Freshman hurdler Tobi Amusan raced her best on the grandest stage: the NCAA Championships this past weekend. It began on Thursday, June 9, when Amusan saved her season by capturing the final qualifying spot during the preliminary round of the 100-meter...

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Ehhh PUTO! it should be stopped

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter June 14, 2016

The word “puto” has become a major issue for the International Federation of Association Football, or FIFA, and the Mexican national soccer team. The word has become the central part of a ritual present in almost any soccer game in Mexico. Every...

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Basketball newcomer spotlight: Tim Cameron

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor June 14, 2016

With off-season antics underway, the Miners’ basketball squad introduced one of their newcomers for the 2016-17 season in freshman guard Tim Cameron. After losing seven players, who either transferred or graduated last season, head coach Tim Floyd...

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Chihuahuas third baseman Ryan Schimpf was named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week on Monday, June 6.

Chihuahuas win seventh straight

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor June 7, 2016

From what was once a roller-coaster start to now being a defining force; the El Paso Chihuahuas have been riding high on the mound throughout the past month. They have won seven games in a row, significantly improved their pitching staff and rest atop...

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Former Fresno State quarterback Zack Greenlee will be added to the Miners’ quarterback mix.

Miners snag Fresno transfer Zach Greenlee

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor June 6, 2016

Ex-Fresno State quarterback Zack Greenlee was presented by the UTEP football program officially on Monday, June 6. Greenlee will join the quarterback core as a graduate transfer with two years of remaining eligibility. Greenlee announced in mid April...

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Chihuahuas win fourth straight with win over Sacramento

Chihuahuas win fourth straight with win over Sacramento

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor June 2, 2016

It was a pitching dual that was disrupted by a single inning. The game was tied at two a piece, but after recording four go-ahead runs from five hits in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Chihuahuas defeated the Sacramento River Cats 6-3 to mark their...

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The El Paso Chihuahuas played against the Sacramento River Cats at the Southwest University Park on May 31st, 2016.

Pitching gradually improves as Chihuahuas defeat River Cats 8-3

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 31, 2016

[youtube id="bZuvmVR2LH4"] Jeremy Guthrie pitched six solid innings, only allowed two runs and struck out six batters as the El Paso Chihuahuas defeated the Sacramento River Cats 8-3 in the first of the four-game home series against the San Francisco...

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San Antonio Spurs player Danny Green speaks to the media about his upcoming basketball camp at the Don Haskins Recreational Center.

Danny Green visits El Paso in anticipation of summer youth camp

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Reporter May 26, 2016

  San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green held a press conference Wednesday, May 25, at the Don Haskins Recreational Center in West El Paso to announce his summer basketball camp. Green is holding a basketball camp for students from grades...

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Orsten Artis is among the five inductees for the 2016 UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame.

Five ex-Miners added to the 2016 UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 25, 2016

The 14th-annual UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame induction tallied five new members to the list of standout Miner athletes. Among the list are Orsten Artis (men's basketball), Harrington Jackson (track & field), Gerina Mendoza-Piller (women's golf), Brian...

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Chihuahuas win fourth in a row after home run rally

Chihuahuas win fourth in a row after home run rally

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Sports Reporter May 16, 2016

  The El Paso Chihuahuas continued their home stand against the New Orleans Zephyrs where they won their fourth game in a row. The Chihuahuas took care of business in what could be considered one of the most interesting offensive games of the...

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Schimpfs walk-off homer lifts Chihuahuas over Zephyrs

Schimpf’s walk-off homer lifts Chihuahuas over Zephyrs

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 14, 2016

The old baseball saying goes, the last three outs are the hardest to get. The saying could not be more spot on in tonight’s matchup, as on five separate occasions the Chihuahuas had the chance to close out the game, but the New Orleans Zephyrs rallied...

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Diego Goris lifts Chihuahuas 8-6 over Grizzlies

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Reporter May 10, 2016

  The Chihuahuas took care of business once again at home against the Fresno Grizzlies by winning a contested game 8-6. The Chihuahuas continued their quest towards .500 as they faced off against the Grizzlies for the fourth and final game of...

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