Editor’s note: Alexia Lopez is an Upward Bound intern at Student Media and Publications. Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education program that provides fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for post-secondary studies....

The 2019 NFL draft has come and gone and six Miners have been presented the opportunity to play for an NFL team. Although no player was officially drafted, two players signed as undrafted free agents and four Miners were given NFL rookie camp invitations....

With week one of the fantasy season in the books, it is time to put some of the preseason narratives to bed. But it is also just the right time to start overreacting to some of the narratives we saw during the first week of NFL action, and this is just...

The NFL season finally kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 6 and that means fantasy leagues are in full swing from now until the end of the season. Here are some of the best starts of the week and the guys you want to keep on the bench for week 1. Editor's...

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will be suspended for the first two games of the NFL 2018 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. The former Miner standout was involved in a traffic stop involving a marijuana citation...

The 2018 NFL draft was a big night for many football players all around the nation. The athletes made their dreams a reality when they heard their names called, joining one of the NFL’s 32 franchises. The draft turned out to be special for UTEP, as offensive...

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-farewell-to-jeremy-mikey-nba-playoffs-nfl-draft Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they say farewell to Sports Editor Jeremy Carranco and Sports Reporter...

Former UTEP standout guard Will Hernandez is on pace to become a top-40 draft pick in the 2018 NFL draft. He would be UTEP’s highest draft pick since Thomas Howard was selected 38th overall to the Oakland Raiders in 2006. But if he gets drafted...

With the NFL's biggest game left remaining, The Prospector staff weighs in on who they think will win the 52nd Super Bowl. Super Bowl LII (Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots, Minneapolis, MN, 4:30 PM MST, NBC) Jeremy Carranco Philadelphia...

With two more NFL games left to decide Super Bowl LII's matchup, The Prospector sports writers weigh in on who they think will meet on Feb. 4, in Minneapolis, Minn. AFC Championship (Jacksonville Jaguars @ New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 21, 1:05...

Sunday’s are all about the NFL. It’s a day to kick back and enjoy some football or get nervous, hoping your team pulls out a win, which can be fun in a strange and ironic way. Unfortunately, this past Sunday the attention around the league was not...

As an avid football fan, I try to follow all facets of the game. From the pro game in the NFL, to college football, to offseason activities such as free agency and the draft. The latter has always interested me because it is a bridge between both college...