Wearable fitness monitors (think Fitbit) provide a "motivation alert" as you approach the magic number of 10,000 steps per day, with a "celebration" of lights on their displays when that goal is reached. But a new study shows that objective may not be anything to celebrate — and focuses on a new threshold for maximum health benefits. The study, published in… Read More
High school playoff action in the Permian Basin and Herald-post is there to bring it all to you! Our very own Andres Acosta brings you his view of the game in today’s Story in Many Pics.Eastlake Falcons vs Monterey Plainsmen, Conference 5A Div 1, Region 1 Area Championship, Midland Texas Eastlake Falcons vs Monterey Plainsmen, Conference 5A Div 1, Region… Read More
Food labels that say ‘low salt’ or ‘no fat’ may be misleading, suggests a new study. These ‘low-content’ claims are based on comparisons with other foods and are not standard definitions. Making such a claim doesn’t necessarily mean the food is more nutritious than other brands, the authors say. Consumers should “turn the package around and look at the entire… Read More
Mallorie Cross registered a RBI and Kaitlin Ryder connected on a pair of hits, but Southern Miss behind, three solo home runs, downed UTEP 6-1 on a breezy Sunday afternoon at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Miners (8-21, 3-6 Conference USA) and Golden Eagles (16-15, 3-6 C-USA) are tied in the West Division after Samantha Robles (3-5) threw… Read More
It was a cold Friday Night in Midland, but the action was red-hot as the Canutillo Eagles hosted the Cooper Cougars as Grande Communication Stadium. Check out Andre Acosta’s view of the game in this ‘Story in Many Pics.’Cooper Cougars vs Canutillo Eagles, Conf 5A, Div 2 Region 1 Area Championship, Midland Texas Cooper Cougars vs Canutillo Eagles, Conf 5A,… Read More
Related Articles The Greater El Paso Football Showcase has released East and West rosters for the 25th Anniversary Showcase. The game will be played on Dec. 17, 2016 in the Sun Bowl. Players begin practice on Monday, Dec. 5. The East team, led by veteran All Star coach Phil Hatch, will practice at Socorro ISD’s SAC while the West team,… Read More
Related Articles The Supers Organization has plans to expand Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) by starting its organization’s first all girls youth basketball team. The Supers currently has a co-ed team comprised of 10 and 11 year old kids and plans to retain coaches and players as the AAU program grows. “As an organization we already offer American Youth Football, baseball… Read More
Staff Report January 17, 2017 707 Views Related Articles This past weekend, teams from around El Paso and teams from throughout the Southwest made their way to Tucson, Arizona for the Annual Cactus Classic Invitational Volleyball Tournament. As the El Paso Diggers Volleyball Club (14u) faced tough competition from teams throughout the Southwest and Mexico, they rose to each challenge… Read More
In a much-anticipated game, Del Valle knocked off Parkland 6-0 in Women’s Soccer to pick up the victory Tuesday night. More importantly, both the teams and fans brought sweaters to donate as a result of a playful ‘ugly sweater’ contest from last year.Andres Acosta was there – sans sweater – and brings you this ‘Story in Many Pics’Del Valle at… Read More
Related Articles The Ysleta Independent School District has hired Aaron Price, former offensive coordinator at Humboldt State University, to serve as Hanks High School’s new athletic coordinator and head football coach. Price has 19 years of collegiate-level football experience to include offensive coordinator at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), assistant football coach at Tulane University, assistant football… Read More
Related Articles Burges basketball player Natalie Sanchez is competing against the top high school 3-point shooters in the nation for a chance to attend the Final Four in Phoenix and she needs your help to get there. Sanchez is among 48 high school students selected to compete in the American Family Insurance #DreamFearlessly Fan Vote contest – a four week… Read More
Staff Report March 2, 2017 394 Views Related Articles Fans of high-school basketball will have a chance to listen to a live radio stream of the Andress High School and Burges High School Sweet 16 matches in this year’s 5A Boys Texas State Tournament this Friday. Through a partnership with Town Talk Radio, fans of the Eagles and the Mustangs… Read More
Related Articles The basketball season ended for Burges point guard Natalie Sanchez, but her senior year as a Mustang player will not be done until she reaches the NCAA Final Four in Phoenix this weekend. Sanchez won the #Dreamfearlessly Fan Vote competition, an online voting contest that guaranteed her a spot to compete at the American Family Insurance High School… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP women’s tennis team dropped a hard-fought match to Iowa State on Friday at the El Paso Tennis and Swim Club. The Cyclones, who have now won 12 straight, took the 4-0 victory. The short-handed Miners had a strong showing in doubles play. The highlight of the day came from sophomore Raven Bennett and senior Daphne Visscher,… Read More
Related Articles Tables are now on sale for the 43rd edition of “Dinner With the Miners,” the annual awards banquet for UTEP Athletics. This year’s event, sponsored by the El Paso Downtown Lions Club, will be held on Thursday, April 27 at the Wyndham El Paso Airport. Coaches and student-athletes will be in attendance for each of UTEP’s 16 Division I… Read More