Steve Kaplowitz has been the host of SportsTalk on 600 ESPN El Paso since July of 1997. Prior to that, he spent two years on the KLAQ Morning Show. He has worked with both UTEP and New Mexico State as a play by play voice for football and basketball. In addition to his work in sports radio, Steve has also spent time as a weekend sports anchor on KDBC-TV and KTSM-TV. In 2013, he was inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame in the media category.
Steve Kaplowitz
North Texas Season Opener is Biggest Game of Dana Dimel Era
Dana Dimel's UTEP football team has improved each season, but no game has more importance for his program than tomorrow night's opener against North Texas.
Locomotive FC Season Needs Jumpstart Against Phoenix Rising
El Paso Locomotive FC currently occupies the final playoff spot in the USL's Western Conference as they host Phoenix Rising FC tomorrow night.
The Challenge of Local Media Covering UTEP Football in 2022
For the first time since he arrived in El Paso more than four years ago, UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel has closed practices to the local media.
Texas State Is a Nice Home and Home Series for UTEP Football
The UTEP Miners and Texas State Bobcats agreed last week to a home and home series in 2028 and 2031, a move that I thought was good for everyone involved.
Ivan Melendez Homers for the First Time as a Pro
On Saturday, El Paso native Ivan Melendez homered for the first time as a professional ballplayer, as a member of the Class A Visalia Rawhide.
Cleveland Guardians Demote Mustard After Going Winless in Hot Dog Races
Less than a week after former El Paso Chihuahuas slugger Franmil Reyes was designated for assignment, the Cleveland Guardians made another shocking move. This time, it involved one of their iconic mascots involved in the team's Hot Dog Race...
San Diego Padres Go All-In with Massive Juan Soto Deal
The San Diego Padres swung arguably the most massive deal in MLB history by acquiring Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell.
Fernando Tatis Jr. Reportedly Will Rehab in San Antonio
Fernando Tatis Jr. is getting closer to making his 2022 Major League Baseball debut, but he might not be in El Paso before he joins the Padres next month.
Arizona Diamondbacks Could Be Perfect Fit For Ivan Melendez
The Arizona Diamondbacks do not have a franchise anchor at first base, paving the way for Ivan Melendez to take over that position in a few years.
My First Ever NYC Boat Ride Around Manhattan Island
I have vacationed in New York City many times over the years, but my recent trip was the first time I have taken a Circle Line Cruise around Manhattan Island.