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Monday, March 18, 2013  Texas-Pan American men's basketball head coach Ryan Marks and women's basketball coach Denny Downing have both been released by UTPA, as the school will not renew their expiring contracts. Marks went 39-89 in 4 seasons at UTPA, increasing his win total each year, while Downing's record was 51-68 over the same time frame.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The baseball Broncs of Texas-Pan American are putting their teamwork skills to good use off the diamond, recruiting bone marrow and blood donors, shaving their heads, all in support of their biggest little fan.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The Texas-Pan American men's basketball team left for their final Great West Conference tournament on Tuesday, but the Broncs packed for a longer stay than just this weekend, in hopes a postseason tourney might be in the offing.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Harlingen South alum Bianca Torre has rewritten the UTPA record books in her 4 years with the Broncs, and her coach Denny Downing wants to emphasize the amazing things she's done.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  After spending his freshman season as a walk-on with the UT-San Antonio football program, Former Edinburg defensive back Sal Martinez has transfered to play at Texas Southern after the Tigers offered him a full scholarship.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Recent UTEP graduate and Los Fresnos alum Eloy Atkinson played in a college all-star football game in Tuscon, and next will be headed to Dallas for personal training, all in hopes of hearing his name called in April's NFL draft.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Over the past 15 years, many Valley athletes have played for UTPA despite the lack of opportunities to compete for national championships. Now that the Broncs have joined the WAC, some of the best locals ever to don the green and orange talk about the big move.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The UTPA men's basketball team dropped their home opener to UT-Arlington on a night when Broncs guard Aaron Urbanus went for a game-high 18 points.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Center Mario Benavides of the Lousiville Cardinals, a former standout at Los Fresnos, has been named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, presented to the most outstanding center in college football.

Monday, November 19, 2012  He's been verbally committed to the Longhorns for a full year, but Sharyland baseball star Tres Barrera put his decision in writing during the early signing period, he's going to play catcher for legendary UT coach Augie Garrido.

Friday, November 16, 2012  The Texas-Pan American men's basketball team is still looking for their 1st win of the season after a loss against Bradley in Peoria.