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Bairstow makes Boomers

Van Tate — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:50:26 GMT

Lobos forward Cameron Bairstow has made the Australian Boomers roster for competition in the World University Games in Russia in July.

Garver finalist for Bench Award

Van Tate — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:52:15 GMT

For the second consecutive year Lobos senior catcher Mitch Garver is one of three finalist for the Johnny Bench award. The award is given to the nation's best amateur catcher. A finalist will be named June 27.

Roman Martinez enjoying Mexican League

Van Tate — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:49:28 GMT

He is three years removed from his days in cherry and silver. Former University of New Mexico Lobo Roman Martinez gets his basketball fix by playing in a six month Mexican professional league.

Kirk & Williams talk team USA

Van Tate — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:57:30 GMT

Lobos center Alex Kirk and guard Kendall Williams are hoping they have the right stuff to make the USA Basketball team that will travel to Russia to compete in the World University Games in July.

New Mexico golf makes round of 8

Van Tate — Fri, 31 May 2013 04:56:43 GMT

Only 8 teams could advance to the match play round and play for the NCAA Men's Golf Championship. The last day of stroke play had controversy and drama as a four team playoff decided the final three spots.

Peterson & Garver All Americans again

Van Tate — Fri, 31 May 2013 04:56:09 GMT

For the second straight year University of New Mexico junior DJ Peterson and senior Mitchell Garver are baseball all americans. Both are first team selections on the Louisville Slugger All America team. For Peterson it his school record third All American selection.

Holm has MMA deal with Legacy

Van Tate — Thu, 30 May 2013 00:24:22 GMT

Holly Holm has a new MMA deal that includes TV at least for one fight. Fresquez Productions has negotiated a four fight deal with Legacy Fighting Championship. Holm is scheduled to make her debut with Legacy July 19 live on AXS TV. Holm wrapped up her world champion boxing career earlier this month to focus on MMA.

Tapia to be remembered with fight card

Van Tate — Thu, 30 May 2013 00:11:39 GMT

Monday marked the one year anniversary of the death of World Boxing Champ Johnny Tapia. Friday his wife Teresa and the stable of boxers he left behind will honor his memory with a fight card and memorial.

Lobos prepare for regional

Van Tate — Tue, 28 May 2013 04:11:14 GMT

For the 4th consecutive year Ray Birmingham and his 13th ranked Lobos are headed to the NCAA Regional. The Mountain West regular season champions will play Arizona State in Fullerton, California. The two teams met earlier in the season with the Sun Devils nipping the Lobos in extra innings.

Lobos tornado effort relief piles up

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:56:34 GMT

What started as a simple idea to collect some things to help tornado relief in Moore, Oklahoma has now turned into a statewide outpouring of support, leaving the New Mexico Lobos softball team with a pile of stuff they never imagined and a chance to make a huge impact.

NM Boxer a cut above

Van Tate — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:36:30 GMT

You could say New Mexico Boxer Joshua "Pitbull" Torres is a cut above. The young welterweight make some people look good with his hands. He uses those same hands to make others look bad. Our Lawrence Gilligan caught up with the Pitbull and has his story.

Lobo football add broadcast date

Van Tate — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:10:36 GMT

Bob Davie started his coaching career at the University of Pittsburgh. When he returns with his Lobo football team September 14, it will be broadcast. The 10:30 am mountain time game will air on ESPN 3.

Sports Office: UNM's Paul Krebs

Van Tate — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:37:03 GMT

UNM Athletic Director Paul Krebs is our guest in the sports office covering topics from the success of Lobo sports, Steve Alford’s buyout and Lobo football.

UNM softball team helps tornado victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:23:19 GMT

An effort by the UNM Lobo softball team to help tornado victims in Oklahoma is already seeing big success.

Isotopes make it 3 in a row

Van Tate — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:16:31 GMT

The Albuquerque Isotopes faced one of the top pitchers in the PCL Tuesday night. It was not enough to keep them away from a 7 to 3 victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Smith brief stay with Isotopes

Van Tate — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:13:39 GMT

His second stay was like his first with the Isotopes, short. Pitcher Steve Smith spent less than a month with the triple A club this time around. The former Lobo started for the first time Monday night and was sent to Double A Chattanooga the following day. It wasn't his performance but, the return of another player.

Isotopes defeat Sky Sox

Van Tate — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:51:39 GMT

The Albuquerque Isotopes started a four game series with Colorado Springs on the right side of victory Monday night. The isotopes won game one 7 to 3. A six run 4th inning was key in the win.

State Baseball Friday

Van Tate — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:52:57 GMT

The top two seeds are finished in class 5A. In class 4A rivals meet with one team putting up over 20 runs. It's all in a days work as teams play for a spot to their respective state tournament finals.

State Baseball Thursday

Van Tate — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:57:12 GMT

Another day of state baseball saw dreams the thrill of victory for some teams while others experienced the agony of defeat.

Class AA and A State Baseball

Van Tate — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:16:55 GMT

State baseball resumed Wednesday with Class AA playing quarterfinal games. Class A hosted semi finals.

Mountain West gets more T.V. time

Van Tate — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:11:04 GMT

The Mountain West has entered into a multi year agreement with DIRECTV Sports Networks, making it and it's ROOT Sports Network the regional television home for Mountain West football and men's basketball.

Neal talks Lobos schedule

Van Tate — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:06:48 GMT

Part of the duties of head coach is to make a schedule. Lobos basketball coach Craig Neal is getting near the completion of his first one as Lobos head coach. Finding teams that want to play the Lobos has not been easy.

State Championship Golf Finals

Van Tate — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:03:16 GMT

Another season of high school golf ends with champions being decided over the course of two days.

Jessica Montoya dreams of the Star

Van Tate — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:59:55 GMT

Jessica Montoya has come a long way since cheering for teams at Rio Grande High School. The former Lobo has NFL experience as a New York Jets cheerleader. She now wants to find her place with the star as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.

State baseball playoffs

Van Tate — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:53:45 GMT

High school state baseball for the big schools start with the best of three series in round one.

Lobos football pick up tv time

Van Tate — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:07:44 GMT

Add two more television dates to the University of New Mexico Lobos football schedule. The Mountain West announced additional broadcast dates with the ESPN family of networks Thursday.

Holm prepares for last boxing match

Van Tate — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:02:58 GMT

She is ready to bid adieu to the sweet science and become a full time mixed martial arts fighter. World Champion Holly Holm will box for one final time Saturday at the Route 66 Casino Hotel.

State Tennis

Van Tate — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:58:27 GMT

State tennis champions were decided Thursday. New Mexico boys and girls in all classifications played singles championships. Team championships are Friday.

Delaney says yes to Lobos

Van Tate — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:04:06 GMT

Some call him the best unsigned Junior College prospect out there. From now on the Lobos will call Deshawn Delaney teammate. The small forward committed to Craig Neal and the Lobos Tuesday.

Scarborough out at Menaul

Van Tate — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:59:30 GMT

For 12 years Kelvin Scarborough has led the Menaul basketball program. Tuesday the former Lobos run came to an end after the school informed him that they would like to go in a different direction.