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Tropicana Homes gives $500, 000 to UTEP football
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (134+ words) Tropicana Homes has made a $500, 000 gift to the UTEP football program. The donation will support resources for the program as it prepares to join the Mountain West Conference this fall. "UTEP Football has always been an important part of the…...
Former pro's Alzheimer's tied to football career heading the ball
2+ week, 6+ day ago (931+ words) Hugh "Hughie" Mc Ilmoyle with son Alan in front of a statue of Hugh "Hughie" Mc Ilmoyle outside Brunton Park, the home of Carlisle United. (Alan Mc Ilmoyle via SWNS) Hugh "Hughie" Mc Ilmoyle with son Alan. (Alan Mc Ilmoyle…...
Kappy's Corner: Undrafted UTEP alumni have found success in NFL
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (653+ words) Philadelphia Eagle Jon Dorenbos in 2016. Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham celebrates with teammates after making an interception in 2020. This year's NFL Draft was in Pittsburgh this weekend where 257 college football players were selected over seven rounds and three days....
JD Vance Booed at Olympics Opening Ceremony
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (383+ words) Athletes got cheers at Friday's 2026 Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, and U. S. Vice President JD Vance got jeers. The booing wasn't as audible on NBC's coverage of the ceremony as it was in the coverage aired by the Canadian Broadcasting…...
Super Bowl halftime: From marching bands to Latin beats
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (884+ words) Bad Bunny will perform at this year's Super Bowl halftime. Michael Jackson performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl in 1993. Kendrick Lamar was the halftime performer in 2025. Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI…...
Kappy's Corner: Patriots stingy defense vs. Seahawks high-octane offense
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (600+ words) Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is the key to victory for the Seahawks. New England quarterback Drake Maye threw for 4, 394 yards and 31 touchdowns this season. On Sunday, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks meet in Super Bowl LX, a rematch…...
Kappy's Corner: Patriots and Seahawks to clash in Super Bowl LX, both with UTEP ties
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (905+ words) Former UTEP linebacker Tyrice Knight, right, celebrates with teammates after the Seattle Seahawks advanced to Super Bowl LX. New England Patriots special teams coach Jeremy Springer, center, played linebacker at UTEP. UTEP Miners linebacker Tyrice Knight played for UTEP from 2020 to…...
Kappy's Corner: Tomlin steps down; Miami vs. Indiana in title game
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (633+ words) Tomlin steps down in Pittsburgh; Miami vs. Indiana in CFP National Championship Last week, Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 years. Less than 24 hours earlier, the Steelers lost to the Houston Texans 30-6, in the…...
Photos: Duke edges Arizona State 42-39 in high-scoring Sun Bowl thriller
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (244+ words) Duke defeated Arizona State 42-39 in the 92nd Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Dec. 31. Duke's Darian Mensah threw his fourth touchdown of the day to take the go-ahead lead with just over two minutes to play." In front of 44, 975 fans, the…...
Booth leads Samford against Texas Southern after 26-point showing
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (99+ words) Samford Bulldogs (1-1) at Texas Southern Tigers (0-2) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p. m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Samford visits Texas Southern after Jadin Booth scored 26 points in Samford's 82-72 win against the South Carolina State Bulldogs. Texas Southern finished 9-4 at home a season ago while going 15-17 overall....