Bret Bloomquist

4 weeks ago | elpasotimes.com | Bret Bloomquist

The Indiana Pacers are a game away from booking a spot in the NBA Finals, and they will look to close out their Eastern Conference Finals series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Pacers won the first two games at MSG, then split their next two games at home to take a 3-1 lead back to New York. The Knicks, who entered this series as the higher-seeded team and the pick to advance to the Finals, are favored in this game as they look to return to Indianapolis.

1 month ago | elpasotimes.com | Bret Bloomquist

After a regular season where they were the NBA's dominant team, the Oklahoma City Thunder appeared to have found their form in this postseason and look to book a trip to the NBA Finals on their home floor. The Minnesota Timberwolves, who came through the play-in to reach the Western Conference Finals, looked great in Game 3 and were competitive in Game 4, but now find themselves big underdogs in Wednesday's Game 5 as they look to get the series back to Minneapolis trailing 3-1.

1 month ago | elpasotimes.com | Bret Bloomquist

Before this season, Luis Barraza's professional soccer career was defined by patience. 28-year-old goalkeeper, who grew up in Sunland Park and graduated from Santa Teresa, took the long route to the front of an MLS net, working his way up for New York City FC with stops along the way in the USL and MLS Next Pro. He learned from players ahead of him, honed his craft, went through a trade to DC and set himself up for what has at long last arrived in the highest level of American soccer.

1 month ago | elpasotimes.com | Bret Bloomquist

The NBA's Eastern Conference Finals featured three upsets in the first three games as it heads to Indianapolis for a pivotal Game 4 featuring the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. After losing the first two games at home New York the Knicks bounced back with a gritty victory in Game 3, giving them a chance to get back to New York on even terms during Tuesday's game. Indiana, though, comes in as a 2.5-point favorite as it looks to take control of the best-of-seven series. What time is Knicks vs.

1 month ago | elpasotimes.com | Bret Bloomquist

UTEP discus thrower Esther Osisike, originally from Nigeria, upset the nation's No. 4 ranked thrower to win the Conference USA championship. Osisike is part of a growing number of Nigerian throwers competing at the U.S. collegiate level. She credits her coach, Mika Laaksonen, with helping her improve her technique and time management skills. Osisike's personal best throw of 184-feet, 5-inches puts her in contention for the NCAA West regional.