New Mexico contingent strong for JOs in Texas Olayo-Muñoz, Carrasco both seeeded No. 1 in their divisions Published: Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at 10:17PMUpdated: Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at 10:20PM
Keeping score: Boxing judge, IBF executive Levi Martinez won big Las Cruces resident Levi Martinez, 70, has judged 199 world title fights and has worked bouts involving some of the sport's biggest name. This week in Chicago, he was named the International Boxing Federation's executive vice president. Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 9:13PMUpdated: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 9:15PM
UFC champ Jon Jones lifts spirits of Albuquerque teen over yearbook taunt Middle school youth was the target of a cruel insult over his love of mixed martial arts. Friday, May 26th, 2023 at 5:02PM
Combat sports notes: Las Cruces Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship called off — for now A June 16 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship card at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, approved by the New Mexico Athletic Commission at its April meeting, will not happen. Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at 9:31PM
Boxing: Victory and a title belt for Guero Sanchez Upset? A fight-by-fight look at Rashad Shahid’s previously unbeaten record might suggest otherwise. Yet, Jose Luis Sanchez’s decisive victory over Shahid Saturday night in Odessa, Texas, was no less meaningful.... Published: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 3:36PMUpdated: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 4:07PM
Combat sports: 2 GG national titles for NM Tim Means fell victim to an Alex Morono guillotine choke, losing via second-round submission Saturday on a UFC card televised on ABC from Charlotte, North Carolina. Published: Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at 10:35PMUpdated: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 12:37PM
Boxing: Guero Sanchez seeks his big break Albuquerque boxer Jose Luis Sanchez has seen Rashad Shahid, his opponent for Saturday’s eight-round welterweight bout in Odessa, Texas, on film. He’s aware of Shahid’s perfect record (10-0) and his... Published: Friday, May 12th, 2023 at 9:54PMUpdated: Friday, May 12th, 2023 at 9:54PM
Combat sports: Means, 39, has a 'few more' fights remaining The Moriarty High alumnus said on Thursday, two days before his 49th pro fight and 7½ weeks after his 39th birthday, "I'm more excited for this fight than I was for my first fight." Published: Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at 8:54PMUpdated: Friday, May 12th, 2023 at 12:43PM
Boxing: Two New Mexicans win at GG Nationals In Chester, Pennsylvania, two New Mexico amateur boxers opened competition at Golden Gloves National Championships with two victories on Monday. Ivan Barragan defeated Iowa’s Damonte Smith by unanimous decision at... Published: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 2:35PMUpdated: Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at 7:49AM
Reports: Holm-Silva on July 15 Albuquerque’s Holly Holm is stepping in for old nemesis Miesha Tate and will fight Brazil’s Mayra Bueno Silva July 15 on a UFC card in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to multiple online reports. Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at 9:23PMUpdated: Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at 7:48AM
Basketball impasse: New Mexico State reaches out to UNM athletic director regarding his safety concerns May 31, 2023 3:55PM
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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…
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Editorial: Title IX is the maker of dreams Even after passage of Title IX in 1972, it wasn't easy. There were gross inequities…
HED's message to UNM and New Mexico State: Cooperate and play the games The state's Higher Education Department wants the rivalry games between the University of New Mexico… June 1, 2023 10:24PM
Basketball impasse: New Mexico State reaches out to UNM athletic director regarding his safety concerns New Mexico State spoke with University of New Mexico Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez Wednesday about… May 31, 2023 9:55PM
New UNM basketball assistant Katsuma reunites with Pitino, replaces Brown Former Colorado State staffer Aaron Katsuma has replaced Eric Brown as the new assistant coach… May 31, 2023 9:36PM
Local golf: Standout UNM men's, women's teams fueled by each other's successes Sometimes, things just go hand-in-hand.For instance: New Mexico women's golf finished ... May 31, 2023 9:22PM