From Trailer Park to European Champion: Ricardo Pepi’s Rise
Born in a modest trailer in San Elizario, Ricardo Pepi’s talent, nurtured by his parents, propelled him from local fields to the pinnacle of international soccer.
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Born in a modest trailer in San Elizario, Ricardo Pepi’s talent, nurtured by his parents, propelled him from local fields to the pinnacle of international soccer.
The El Paso Times has unveiled its 2026 All-City baseball team, recognizing standout athletes and coaches from the area. The selections include Player of the Year Drew Gonzalez, Coach of the Year Jesse Munoz, and numerous other honorees who shaped a memorable season.
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Transfer wide receiver Donovan Faupel, once a 2‑star prospect, arrives in Fayetteville after a breakout season at New Mexico State, adding depth and playmaking ability to Arkansas’s offense.
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UTEP announces the addition of veteran assistants Patrice Days and Joseph Jones, alongside the promotion of Drew Lakey to a full‑time position, as the program prepares for its inaugural Mountain West campaign.
The University of Texas at El Paso's men's basketball team has begun a rebuild with no returning players, focusing on trust, size and international talent during an eight‑week training camp.

The conference welcomes North Dakota State, Northern Illinois and UTEP, while UNLV, Hawaii and New Mexico Lobos look to capitalize on fresh opportunities.

After an eight‑game slide in 2025, the Orange are betting on experienced backups, a fresh defensive coordinator and a challenging schedule to spark a turnaround

The Mountain West Conference has seen a flurry of movement in the transfer portal this offseason, with 81 players from the league electing to explore new destinations. Of those, 47 have already secured transfers, reshaping rosters across the ten‑team circuit.
The El Paso team, the lone representative from the city in the 2026 Texas UIL playoffs, will meet Birdville in Odessa, hoping to extend its recent run of deep playoff runs.