The Journal's best sports photos from June

Isotopes player Karl Kauffmann (57) pitches ball during the game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Isotopes Park on Sunday, June 01, 2025.

The Isotopes’ Warming Bernabel slides safely into third base during Sunday’s game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Isotopes Park. Albuquerque won the game 3-2 to earn its first series win of the season.

Donald Sanchez practices with coach Leroy Bazan during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in advance of Friday's BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

Derek Perez practices with his wife Brittany Horton during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in advance of Friday's BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

David Mundell practices during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque on Wednesday, in advance of Friday’s BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

Donald Sanchez answers questions during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in advance of Friday's BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

Derek Perez practices during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in advance of Friday’s BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

Donald Sanchez practices with coach Leroy Bazan during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque on Wednesday in advance of Friday’s BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

William Albrecht practices in the ring with one of his coaches, Juan Cruz, during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque on Wednesday in advance of Friday’s BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

Murat Kilimetov answers questions during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in advance of Friday's BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

Derek Perez hits the punching bag as his wife, Brittany Horton, and nephew Rowdy Perez, 10, sit behind him during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in advance of Friday's BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

Mason Posa, of La Cueva, and Rebecca Neal, of Highland, are the Albuquerque Journal’s 2024-25 Metro Athletes of the Year.

Mason Posa, of La Cueva, is the Albuquerque Journal’s 2024-25 Metro Male Athlete of the Year.

Rebecca Neal, of Highland, is the Journal’s 2024-25 female Metro Athlete of the Year.

Jayce Lyubimov, 6, hits the punching bag with Derek Perez during a meet-and-greet news conference at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in advance of Friday's BKFC bare-knuckle card at Tingley Coliseum.

Great Southwest Track and Field Classic — Justin Stewart runs solo due to an equipment issue during day two of the Great Southwest Track and Field Classic at the UNM Track-Soccer Complex in Albuquerque NM on June 7, 2025.

Great Southwest Track and Field Classic — Valin Wittenburg, left, lunges across the finish line to win the boys 400 meter elite race during Day 2 of the Great Southwest Track and Field Classic on Saturday at the UNM Track-Soccer Complex.

Great Southwest Track and Field Classic — Nicholas Ponte, left, makes a sleeping gesture as he crosses the finish line in first place beating fellow New Mexican Lucas Espinosa in the boys 1600m race.

Great Southwest Track and Field Classic — Participants of the boys 1600m race, make their way around the track during day two of the Great Southwest Track and Field Classic at the UNM Track-Soccer Complex in Albuquerque NM on June 7, 2025.

20250611-spt-isotopes-1 — Albuquerque Isotopes first baseman Michael Toglia, center, steps on first to get Oklahoma City Comets’ Ryan Ward out during their game in Albuquerque on Wednesday. Isotopes pitcher Angel Chivilli, left, was there to assist, if needed.

20250611-spt-isotopes-2 — Albuquerque Isotopes shortstop Owen Miller, left, tags out Oklahoma City Comets' James Outman at second base during their game in Albuquerque, June 11, 2025.

20250611-spt-isotopes-3 — Albuquerque Isotopes first baseman Michael Toglia, left, gets Oklahoma City Comets’ Michael Chavis out during their game in Albuquerque on Wednesday.

20250611-spt-isotopes-4 — Albuquerque Isotopes' Sterlin Thompson, left, is tagged out by Oklahoma City Comets' Nick Senzel after he tried to turn an RBI-double into an RBI-triple, during their game in Albuquerque, June 11, 2025.

20250611-spt-isotopes-storm — Dylan Storm runs the frozen t-shirt contest between inning during Albuquerque Isotopes' game against Oklahoma City Comets, in Albuquerque, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

The men’s slowpitch softball team Playboys heads to the field Friday during the Jimmy Nieto Softball Blowout at Tom Tenorio Park.

Teams play on three different softball fields at Tom Tenorio Park for the Jimmy Nieto Softball Tournament on Friday.

Cookies and Cream player Kamelya Medina slides into second base as NM S.W.A.T. player Jaclyn Brown holds up the ball during the Jimmy Nieto Softball Blowout at Tom Tenorio Park on Friday.

Cookies and Cream player Brittany Benavidez cheers on her teammates Friday.

Jay Dreier with the men's softball team Stacks makes himself a taco before their next game during the Jimmy Nieto Softball Tournament at Tom Tenorio Park on Friday.

Adrian Varela (left) and Brayan Blasco (right) with the team Los Indios dance together as they wait for their midnight game during the Jimmy Nieto Softball Tournament at Tom Tenorio Park on Friday.

Jose Aguilar, left, and his wife Erica Aguilar with the team Los Indios talk as Jose cooks taco meat Friday during the Jimmy Nieto Softball Blowout at Tom Tenorio Park.

Henry Defreese, 3, picks up the ball to throw to his father during the Father's Day Pre-Game Catch on the Field at Isotopes Park on Sunday.

Titus Garcia,8, left, gets ready to catch the ball from his grandfather Ernie Garcia during the Father’s Day Pre-Game Catch on the Field at Isotopes Park on Sunday.

Isaiah Garcia, left, plays catch with his son, Xander Garcia, during the Father’s Day Pre-Game Catch on the Field at Isotopes Park on Sunday.

UNM Lobo teammates Antonio Chol, left, and Uriah Tenette, right, slap hands during a drill Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in the Rudy Davalos Practice Center.

First-year UNM men’s basketball coach Eric Olen talks to players during a practice on Tuesday at the Rudy Davalos Practice Center.

UNM guard Tajavis Muller, middle, defends teammate Sir Marius Jones as assistant coach Mike Wilder, left, looks on during a Tuesday’s practice.

UNM Lobo point guard Deyton Albury, a transfer from Utah State, listens to a coach during a practice on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in the Rudy Davalos Practice Center.

UNM men’s basketball players, from left, J.T. Rock, Jake Hall and Luke Haupt listen to coaches during a summer practice at the Rudy Davalos Practice Center. The Lobos open conference play on Dec. 20 at the Pit against San Jose State.

New UNM Lobo Antonio Chol dribbles during drills Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in the Rudy Davalos Practice Center.

UNM forward Kevin Patton Jr. dunks during Tuesday’s practice.

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team has their summer practice on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team has their summer practice on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team has their summer practice on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team has their summer practice on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

First-year UNM men’s basketball coach Eric Olen gives instruction during a summer workout on June 17 in the Rudy Davalos Practice Facility.

From left, Tajavis Miller, Deyton Albury, Kevin Patton Jr., Uriah Tenette and Sir Marius Jones during a practice in the Rudy Davalos Practice Facility on June 17.

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team has their summer practice on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team has their summer practice on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

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Published July 7, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. Modified July 7, 2025 - 8:00 a.m.

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