The Journal's best sports photos from August

Jimmy Cottrell, a section manager for Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space, poses for a portrait on the turf soccer field at Mesa del Sol Outdoor Regional Sports Complex in southeast Albuquerque. Cottrell was once a standout linebacker for New Mexico State, leading the nation in tackles in 2005.

Jimmy Cottrell, a standout linebacker for New Mexico State in the early 2000s, now oversees youth programs, adult recreational leagues and aquatics for Bernalillo County.

Sandia head coach Tylon Wilder observes players running drills during football practice at Wilson Stadium on Tuesday.

Sandia head coach Tylon Wilder concludes football practice with the team at Wilson Stadium on Tuesday.

Keston Hiura of the Albuquerque Isotopes takes a deep breath while batting as the Isotopes face Round Rock in a doubleheader at the Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

Keston Hiura of the Albuquerque Isotopes advances to first base during a doubleheader against Round Rock at the Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park on Wednesday.

The ball rushes by Keston Hiura of the Albuquerque Isotopes as they face Round Rock in a doubleheader at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park on Wednesday.

Albuquerque Isotopes manager Pedro Lopez (16) talks with Round Rock manager Doug Davis alongside umpires prior to the start of the second game of last Wednesday’s doubleheader at Isotopes Park.

The scoreboard shows seven innings in the Albuquerque Isotopes' doubleheader against Round Rock at the Rio Grande Credit Union Field in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

Isotopes manager Pedro Lopez stands at third base during the first game of the Albuquerque Isotopes' doubleheader against Round Rock at the Rio Grande Credit Union Field in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

Isotopes Andrew Quezada pitches the ball during the first game of the Albuquerque Isotopes' doubleheader against Round Rock at the Rio Grande Credit Union Field in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

20250809-spt-unmlobos-1 — UNM tight end Dorian Thomas works out with his teammates during an Aug. 9 practice.

20250809-spt-unmlobos-2 — UNM's punter Daniel Hughes practices with his teammates, Saturday, August 9, 2025.

20250809-spt-unmlobos-4 — UNM linebacker Ky’Won McCray runs a drill during an Aug. 9 practice.

20250809-spt-unmlobos-6 — UNM's Caleb Coleman, left, and Clint Stephens practice with their teammates, Saturday, August 9, 2025.

20250809-spt-unmlobos-5 — New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne runs down the sideline during an Aug. 9 practice.

20250809-spt-unmlobos-3 — New Mexico center Kaden Robnett, left, runs a drill against defensive lineman RJ Adams during Saturday’s practice.

Clark Sonnenberg tees off on hole No. 18 during Sunday’s final round of the 84th Annual Greater Albuquerque Men’s City Golf Championship at Los Altos Golf Course.

Clark Sonnenberg lines up a putt during the final round of the Greater Albuquerque Men’s City Golf Tournament on Sunday at Los Altos Golf Course.

Buckley and Murphy runs plays — UNM's wide receiver Michael Buckley, left, and safety David Murphy runs plays during practice with their teammates, Thursday.

Wide receiver Keagan Johnson practices — UNM wide receiver Keagan Johnson participates in a practice Aug. 14 during the Lobos’ fall camp.

Running back D.J. McKinney carries the ball — UNM running back D.J. McKinney carries the ball for a play during practice with his teammates on Thursday.

Safety David Murphy waits — UNM’s safety David Murphy waits for his turn during practice with their teammates, Thursday.

Miller and Thomas practice — UNM’s wide receiver Shawn Miller, left, and tight end Dorian Thomas, right, practice with their teammates, Thursday.

UNM running back D.J. McKinney runs through a tackle during an Aug. 15 scrimmage at University Stadium.

NM United midfielder Valentin Noel, 21, heads down the field with the ball during the game against the Las Vegas Lights at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-bignell-2 — UNM Lobos' safeties coach Clay Bignell during practice, Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-palmer-2 — UNM Lobos' linebackers coach Nate Palmer during practice, Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-daprato-1 — UNM Lobos' special teams coach Daniel Da Prato, right, during practice, Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-fangupo-1 — New Mexico defensive line coach Hebron Fangupo yells during Tuesday’s practice in the Lobos’ indoor practice facility.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-fangupo-2 — UNM Lobos' defensive line coach Hebron Fangupo during practice, Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-johnson-1 — UNM Lobos' running back coach John Johnson during practice, Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-franks-1 — UNM cornerbacks coach Stanley Franks Jr. shouts instructions to his players during Tuesday’s practice.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-johnson-2 — UNM Lobos' running back coach John Johnson works with Deshaun Buchanan during an Aug. 19 practice.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-palmer-1 — New Mexico linebackers coach Nate Palmer signals during Tuesday’s practice in UNM’s indoor practice facility.

20250819-spt-unmcoaches-booth-1 — UNM Lobos’ offensive line coach Cody Booth during practice on Tuesday.

ABA-Hooligans 9u player Jamiesyn Conlan,left, hands his baseball to Isotopes infielder Adael Amador, right, during Isotopes American Sign Language night at Isotopes Park on Friday, Aug 22, 2025.

Ashley Wachter with Albuquerque Sign Language Academy interprets during Isotopes American Sign Language night at Isotopes Park on Friday, Aug 22, 2025.

An autographed American Sign Language Isotopes jersey up for auction during ASL Night at Isotopes Park on Friday.

ABA-Hooligans youth player Jamiesyn Conlan, left, hands his baseball to Isotopes infielder Adael Amador for an autograph during American Sign Language Night on Friday.

20250823-spt-xcountry-3 — Gianna Rahmer, a sophomore at Eldorado, set a course record Saturday at Macen Holderman Memorial Cleveland Invitational on Aug. 23 at Cleveland High.

20250823-spt-xcountry-1 — Cleveland’s Lucas Espinosa (937) finished first in a cross country meet at Cleveland High School, Aug. 23. La Cueva’s Nikko Mihan (867) was second. This week at the Rio Rancho Jamboree, Mihan finished second and Espinosa fourth.

20250823-spt-xcountry-4 — Eldorado’s Gianna Rahmer (714) finished first in Saturday’s cross country meet at Cleveland High School. Albuquerque Academy’s Anna Hastings (668) came in second.

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Published September 5, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. Modified September 5, 2025 - 8:00 a.m.

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