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The Albuquerque-based Roadrunner Little League Junior All-Stars secured the Southwest Regional title with a decisive 10-2 win, earning a berth in the upcoming World Series.
After a 2025 season that saw the Wolf Pack rank near the bottom of FBS offenses, Nevada is banking on veteran coordinator Brett Bartolone, a competitive quarterback duel, and a challenging non‑conference slate to spark a resurgence.
Readers can weigh in on a field of twelve high‑school programs, each with distinct prospects and challenges.
The renovated soccer complex at the Fred & Maria Loya Family YMCA in El Paso, Texas, now boasts two fields and a commitment to inclusive access, made possible by a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation.
The sixth‑round pick forgoes college eligibility to begin his professional journey with the Yankees, aiming for a Major League debut.
The Mustangs will open against Stetson on August 20, featuring five freshmen, three transfers, and the return of standout defender Owen Zarnick.
A nine‑year‑old from El Paso escorts French star Kylian Mbappé onto the World Cup semifinal field, a moment made special by family, language and a cherished uniform.
A raffle entry by a Texas mother led her son to walk onto the World Cup semifinal field with Kylian Mbappé, creating a memory that will stay with his family and community.
From the set of 'Ted Lasso' to the pitch in Texas, Cristo Fernandez's unexpected career pivot is set to captivate both soccer fans and television audiences.
Cristo Fernandez, known for his role as Danny Rojas in Ted Lasso, entered a USL Cup match for El Paso, earning a yellow card in a 2‑0 loss, while his soccer past and recent trial with Chicago Fire’s reserves come to light.
Actor Cristo Fernandez, best known for his role as Danny Rojas in 'Ted Lasso,' stepped onto a professional soccer field for the first time, subbing in the 79th minute of a USL Cup match and receiving a yellow card in a 2-0 loss.
Ranked sixth in the SEC and inside the top fifteen nationally, Oklahoma aims to translate early-season promise into a College Football Playoff berth, relying on a strengthened running game and improved defense.
The Big 12 media panel recognized a record number of BYU players on its 2026 preseason all‑conference squad.
Eastwood High School finished runner‑up in the Houston Texans bracket while El Dorado reached the final four in the Dallas Cowboys bracket, highlighting the rapid rise of girls flag football in El Paso.
Significant donations from alumni Frank Sloan and the Bowling brothers, coupled with head coach Scotty Walden’s salary pledge, signal a new era of investment for UTEP football as it prepares for its Mountain West entry.
The Eagles finished 4‑0 in qualifiers, becoming the first Class 4A school in Texas to reach the state tournament since 2007.
Matt Freese turned down a Manchester United contract to attend Harvard, where he studied economics and computer science, while also helping the U.S. men's team prepare for the 2026 World Cup and securing endorsement deals.
Carlos Rojas III, a multi‑sport standout from Riverside High School, has pledged to play football at the University of Texas at El Paso, bringing a rare blend of passing, rushing and receiving talent.
Monterey Bay FC lost 2-0 to FC Tulsa, extending their road winless streak to sixteen matches. The Union controlled possession but were outshot and committed more fouls, leaving them four points outside a playoff spot and facing a crucial home clash with El Paso.
Armani Raygoza, a 2022 El Paso Times Most Valuable Player and UT‑Rio Grande Valley standout, has been selected to compete for the Orleans Firebirds in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League, joining a lineage of alumni who have reached the Major Leagues.
Eight high schools gathered at the University of North Texas for a two‑day championship, where newcomers like Olivia Richard shone amid growing enthusiasm for the sport.
As the United States, Canada and Mexico prepare to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the event collides with a long‑standing debate over who is welcomed onto the field and who is excluded by policy.
Jeremiah Cooper, the Penn State safety transfer, is rehabbing from a torn ACL and targeting a 2026 season debut, aiming to cement his place in the defense and as a future NFL prospect.
Noah Tarrant, a sophomore at Pebble Hills High School, has earned scholarship offers from top programs including Texas, Michigan and Nebraska, and is ranked among the nation's top 50 prospects.