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Pedro Lopez named Albuquerque Isotopes manager; Jordan Pacheco back on staff

The Colorado Rockies have named Pedro Lopez manager of the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes and brought back local favorite Jordan Pacheco.

Published: Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 10:56PM
Updated: Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 1:30AM

Only fear itself: Argueta pursues his passion

Fear, says Albuquerque MMA featherweight Dan Argueta, is his most powerful motivator.Â No, Argueta ...

Published: Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 11:06PM
Updated: Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 11:11PM

Combat sports: Ortega follows boxer-son into fight business

Feb. 4 Pro Boxing: Matt Griego-Ortega vs. Bryan Aquino, five other fights, Revel Entertainment Center. Tickets: $50-$70, revelabq.com For 26-year-old Albuquerque boxer Matt Griego-Ortega, 12 professional bouts in a span...

Published: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 10:40PM
Updated: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 10:40PM

New Mexico United soccer: 2023 schedule is out, and the home dates look good

New Mexico United fans won't see much of their club until June, but Saturday gatherings at Isotopes ...

Monday, January 9th, 2023 at 8:12PM

NFL balances emotions, tight schedule after Hamlin shock

The NFL pushed ahead Tuesday with a difficult balancing act, navigating players' emotions after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin's shocking cardiac arrest with a tight playoff schedule and emphasizing Hamlin's health...

Published: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 1:04PM
Updated: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 6:43PM

Local nonprofits got big help at Isotopes concessions in 2022

Whether they knew it or not, baseball fans snacking on peanuts, hot dogs or other menu items at Isot ...

Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 at 8:20PM

Moar's back for more, eager for a 2nd stint with United

After 3 years in Phoenix, talented goal scorer returns to New Mexico

Monday, December 19th, 2022 at 10:20PM

Cannon pilots take their air game to the Ravens, Browns contest Saturday

Base note that these events help foster unit morale and community support

Published: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 at 1:09PM
Updated: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 at 10:56PM

United retains 13 players for 2023 season

New Mexico United's 2023 roster is still a work in progress but it will look substantially different than last season's version. The club released a roster update Monday with 13...

Monday, December 12th, 2022 at 9:03PM

MMA: Brown fights for LFA title

In Commerce, Calif., Albuquerque MMA welterweight Chris “Breezy” Brown (9-4) is scheduled to face Mexico’s Alfonso Leyva (6-0) on Friday for the vacant LFA 170-pound title. Streaming of the card...

Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 12:36PM
Updated: Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 12:36PM

A basketball decision: Josiah Allick opens up on opting to transfer out of New Mexico

March 26, 2023 3:29PM

'They made a statement by hiring a guy like me': NMSU introduces new men's basketball coach Jason Hooten

March 26, 2023 3:18PM

At 41, Holly Holm continues to evolve as a fighter

March 26, 2023 3:10PM

Talking Grammer, Ep. 61: Transferring Lobo forward Josiah Allick

March 26, 2023 12:55PM

Javonte Johnson latest Lobo to enter transfer portal

March 24, 2023 4:30PM

New Mexico State hires Jason Hooten as men's basketball coach

March 24, 2023 3:37PM

Now it's Allick's turn to leave New Mexico basketball; so who's left?

March 23, 2023 1:15PM

UNM is talking contract extension, but is Pitino receptive?

March 22, 2023 2:26PM

Lobo K.J. Jenkins, team's best outside shooter, goes into transfer portal

March 22, 2023 11:27AM

TITLE IX: Landmark federal law changed landscape of sports

Title IX paved an unexpected career path for coaching icon Flanagan

Don Flanagan made Eldorado girls, Lobo women big winners

Title IX, The Coach: Ciccarello got girls track up and running

It's a fact that Norma Sims, Manzano High School's athletic director from 1975-89, hired Jim…

Title IX: The Athlete - Olivia Jones fulfills hopes, dreams

The year was 1972, and 10-year-old Olivia Jones was growing tall, strong and well coordinated.…

Title IX: NCAA report shows stark gap in funding for women

The number of women competing at the highest level of college athletics continues to rise…

Title IX: Landmark federal law has changed landscape of sports

When Title IX was signed into law 50 years ago, sex-based discrimination in federally funded…

Rick Wright: MMA guru Jackson gets it about Title IX

What does one of the world's most recognized mixed martial arts coaches think of the…

Editorial: Title IX is the maker of dreams

Even after passage of Title IX in 1972, it wasn't easy. There were gross inequities…

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A basketball decision: Josiah Allick opens up on opting to transfer out of New Mexico

Josiah Allick, a fan favorite who many assumed would be back for the Lobos, entered…

March 26, 2023 9:29PM

At 41, Holly Holm continues to evolve as a fighter

Albuquerque's Holm, who at age 41 has signed a six-fight contract extension with the UFC,…

March 26, 2023 9:10PM

Talking Grammer, Ep. 61: Transferring Lobo forward Josiah Allick

Josiah Allick explains his decision to transfer away from the Lobo basketball team and his…

March 26, 2023 6:55PM

Javonte Johnson latest Lobo to enter transfer portal

Javonte Johnson, who started 65 games at UNM, is the fourth Lobo this week to…

March 24, 2023 10:30PM

New Mexico United to face NMSU-rooted team in Open Cup play

March 23, 2023 9:28PM

Portillo's late PK lifts United to opening win

March 18, 2023 10:59PM

New Mexico United gets belated start to 2023 season on Saturday in Miami

March 17, 2023 9:15PM

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Isotopes introduce mouth-watering new ballpark food items (with video)

The Albuquerque Isotopes have unveiled five ... The Albuquerque Isotopes have unveiled five new mouth-watering food options for the coming season at the ballpark.

March 26, 2023 4:37AM

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PBR: Kasel aims to be best at what he ...

Dalton Kasel is the highest-ranked American ... Dalton Kasel is the highest-ranked American in the Unleash the Beast world championship standings for the 2022-23 season.

March 26, 2023 4:20AM

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PBR in the Pit? It’s a slam dunk says ...

Ty Murray feels right at home ... Ty Murray feels right at home in the Pit, where the annual PBR tour stop has become a huge hit for fans and the ...

March 25, 2023 3:58AM

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MMA: Holm, Santos weigh in successfully

Albuquerque's Holly Holm (14-6) weighed in ... Albuquerque's Holly Holm (14-6) weighed in on Friday at 135.5 pounds, a half-pound under the MMA bantamweight limit for non-title fights, for her fight ...

March 24, 2023 11:55PM

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New Mexico United to face NMSU-rooted team in Open ...

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March 24, 2023 3:23AM

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Here come the bulls and riders: Ty Murray Invitational ...

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March 24, 2023 3:06AM

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Portillo's late PK lifts United to opening win

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March 19, 2023 4:59AM

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Combat sports notes: Holm's fight next week starts a ...

As winter departs and spring starts, ... As winter departs and spring starts, New Mexico's combat-sports cup runneth over.Here' ...

March 18, 2023 3:15AM

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New Mexico United gets belated start to 2023 season ...

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