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Cruz Azul scores late to beat Tijuana

Cruz Azul scores late to beat Tijuana

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor July 8, 2015

Cruz Azul and Tijuana continued their preparation towards the Liga MX season tonight in El Paso at UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium. In front of a significantly pro-Cruz Azul crowd both teams battled for 90 minutes with La Maquina coming out on top 2-1. Cruz...

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U.S. women ‘s soccer above the rest

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter July 7, 2015

The United States Women’s Soccer Team World Cup Championship was positive in many different aspects. It redeemed their World Cup Final loss of four years ago and put this squad of women among the rest of the U.S.’s sports greats. It also raised the...

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Cruz Azul players warm up prior to practicing on the field of the Sun Bowl. They will play Tijuana at the same field on Wednesday, July 8th.

Cruz Azul and Tijuana set to take the field

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor July 7, 2015

It’s been a year almost to the day since Chivas and Cruzeiro brought a taste of professional soccer to El Paso. Professional soccer will be back in the Sun City when Cruz Azul and Tijuana take to the Sun Bowl on Wednesday, July 8th as they prepare for...

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Junior guard Dominic Artis shoots the ball at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center.

Dominic Artis focused on seizing second chance

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor July 7, 2015

He spent a year in exile, trying to keep a dream that was hanging by a thread alive—all because of one bad decision. Dominic Artis, once considered one of the most promising point guards in all of college basketball, spent last season at Diablo Valley...

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Infielder Tommy Medica is introduced in the starting lineup.

Chihuahuas walk off

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor July 2, 2015

The Fresno Grizzlies had been giving the Chihuahua’s opportunities all series long and tonight El Paso finally took advantage it. Shortstop Benji Gonzalez came to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with the game tied, bases loaded and the Chihuahuas...

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Chihuahuas drop second straight to Fresno

Chihuahuas drop second straight to Fresno

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor July 1, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas gave up three runs in the opening inning and never recovered on their way to a second straight loss to the Fresno Grizzlies. The starting pitcher for the visitors, Mike Hauschild, went six full innings, shutting down the Chihuahua’s...

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Winning should not equal MVP

Winning should not equal MVP

Javier Cortez, Contributor June 23, 2015

Every sports fan who intently watched the 2015 NBA Finals should have learned something that goes virtually unnoticed in sports. That is, winning is not always the best indicator as to who the best player really is. People who watch sports tend to have...

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New Chihuahuas manager Jamie Quirk has been involved with professional baseball for over 40 years as a player and coach.

Jamie Quirk: I stress winning

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 23, 2015

It is the norm that the dugout of a minor league baseball team is in constant flux. The El Paso Chihuahuas know that all too well, but this season they have also dealt with a change in coaching. After the Chihuahuas’ parent club, the San Diego Padres,...

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Jallycia Pearson finished attempts to get over the bar during the high jump portion of the heptathlon of the C-USA Conference Championships at Kidd Field.

Jallycia Pearson, more than a hometown hero

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter June 23, 2015

When asked about Jallycia Pearson, the first thing that comes to UTEP track fans’ minds is hometown and crowd favorite–but there is much more to her than that. The senior heptathlon athlete is a conference champion, has competed at nationals and leaves...

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Anthony Rotich became just the third athlete in history to win three consecutive 3000-meter steeple chase national championships.

Track and field wraps up season at NCAA Championships

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter June 16, 2015

UTEP track and field’s season has come to an end after the 2015 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Of the four Miner athletes who traveled to Eugene, Oregon, senior Anthony Rotich was the most successful. Rotich was not only looking to be the first to finish...

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Thomas speaks to the El Paso media for the first time.

Paul Thomas ready to contribute: ‘It’s really all about the team’

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 16, 2015

UTEP men’s basketball began introducing its new recruiting class last week. After suffering important departures after this year’s season, head coach Tim Floyd is hoping forward Paul Thomas will help fill the hole left by all-conference forward Vince...

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2015 NBA Finals: Game 3 Recap

2015 NBA Finals: Game 3 Recap

Javier Cortez, Contributor June 10, 2015

There is no sugarcoating it, this series is ugly. Golden State’s offensive execution is ugly, LeBron’s shot selection is ugly, and the Cavs defense is ugly. But at the end of the day it’s extremely exciting to watch. Through three games there...

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