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Bomb techs sweeping weekend events

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:48:16 GMT

Bomb-sniffing dogs combed through Isotopes Park Saturday less than 24 hours after the second Boston marathon bombing suspect was arrested.

Sports Office: Amos on drug abuse

Van Tate — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:36:48 GMT

Marcus Amos, who speaks on health and safety for the NCAA, visits the sports office to tackle the heavy subject of athletes abusing prescription drugs and how to stop it.

English-only umpire quits officiating

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:25:41 GMT

An umpire accused of trying to ban New Mexico high school baseball players from speaking Spanish during a game has resigned, the governing body of the state's high school sports has announced.

Holm sets last fight before move to MMA

Van Tate — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:55:57 GMT

Fans will get one last chance to see world champion Holly Holm box before she shuts down that part of her athletic career to focus solely on mixed martial arts.

Sportscaster Pat Summerall dead at 82

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:29:59 GMT

Pat Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonate voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82.

Mine That Bird back in Louisville

Dick Knipfing — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:40:37 GMT

New Mexico’s 2009 Kentucky Derby winner is back in Louisville playing a starring role in events leading up to this year's derby in early May.

Scott beats Cabrera at Augusta

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:13:30 GMT

Adam Scott became the first Australian to win the Masters, beating Angel Cabrera on the second hole of a playoff on a soggy Sunday at Augusta National.

APS suspends high school softball coach

David Romero — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:56:39 GMT

There are a lot of questions at Albuquerque's Valley High School after varsity softball coach Oscar Medrano was recently suspended, but the Albuquerque Public Schools district is providing few answers.

Lobo player files lawsuit against APD

Dick Knipfing — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:26:34 GMT

Lobo quarterback David Vega has filed a lawsuit against Albuquerque Police, claiming officers broke one of the most basic rules in the book when they arrested him and lied while doing so.

UConn routs Louisville for 8th title

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:54:10 GMT

The Cardinals just didn't have enough to beat their Big East foe. Louisville was trying to become just the second school to win both the men's and women's championship in the same season and the first since UConn in 2004.

Governor vetoes money for statue

Kim Vallez — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:49:37 GMT

Governor Susana Martinez has vetoed money the city of Roswell had wanted for a statue of hall of fame golfer Nancy Lopez.

Louisville beats Michigan, takes title

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:57:47 GMT

The celebration belonged to the Cardinals, who added this to a Sugar Bowl victory this year and also have their women's team in Tuesday's national final against Connecticut.

Fight brewing over Alford buyout

Elizabeth Alvarez — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:25:18 GMT

UNM has sent Steve Alford a letter saying that he owes them $1 million, Alford says he only owes $150,000.

Tears flow as Neal takes Lobo hoop helm

Van Tate — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:52:43 GMT

An emotional Craig Neal called Wednesday one of the happiest days of his life outside the birth of his two sons.

Alford's gone, but buyout tab unsettled

Alex Goldsmith — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:58:34 GMT

When Steve Alford bolted to UCLA last weekend, he left behind a bit of unfinished business: How much does he owe the University of New Mexico for bailing on his contract to coach the men's basketball team?

UNM Coach Neal - First news conference

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:55:40 GMT

The University of New Mexico Wednesday introduced Craig Neal as the 20th head coach of the men’s basketball team.

Neal takes over Lobo men's basketball

Van Tate — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:47:23 GMT

Craig Neal can now take the interim tag off of his name. Neal has been hired as new men's basketball coach at the University of New Mexico.

Neal vies Head Coaching spot

Van Tate — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:31:03 GMT

Craig Neal talks about why he wants to take over as the Lobos Head Coach as opposed to going to UCLA with Steve Alford.

Coach Alford debuting at UCLA

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:38:22 GMT

Former Lobo's basketball Head Coach Steve Alford is to be officially introduced as UCLA's new head coach Tuesday.

Council to honor Lobo basketball team

Jessica Garate — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:05:50 GMT

A proclamation honoring the UNM men's basketball team is on Monday night’s city council agenda.

Search is on for new Lobo Coach

Matt Mauro — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:57:40 GMT

The search is on to find a new Lobo Men’s Basketball coach as Steve Alford is set to be officially introduced as the new coach of the UCLA Bruins Tuesday.

Lobo Coach Alford jumps to UCLA

Bill Diven — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:11:57 GMT

Lobo basketball Head Coach Steve Alford, who just signed a new 10-year deal with the University of New Mexico, is instead headed for the University of California at Los Angeles.

NCAA Cinderella team has NM connection

Amanda Goodman — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:54:34 GMT

The Lobos and Aggies were one and done in the NCAA Tournament last week. But it turns out the Cinderella team still alive in this year's tourney has a big time New Mexico connection.

Lobo link reported in UCLA coach firing

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:51:00 GMT

The news of UCLA's former head basketball coach Ben Howland who was fired this weekend is making headlines all over the country.

Former Lobo arrested, again

Jessica Garate — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:01:02 GMT

A former UNM football player is facing domestic violence charges and it is the second time in just five-months.

Lobos make early exit against Harvard

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:20:31 GMT

Among the provisions New Mexico gave coach Steve Alford in his brand-new, 10-year contract was a $125,000 bonus for making the Final Four.

Lobos prepare to start NCAA Tourney run

Van Tate — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:28:47 GMT

The NCAA Tournament run for Coach Steve Alford’s 10th ranked University of New Mexico basketball team starts Thursday night as the Lobos face the Harvard Crimson.

Evans leads Saint Louis past NMSU 64-44

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:33:46 GMT

Saint Louis had no problem maneuvering around 7-foot-5 freshman Sim Bhullar and New Mexico State.

Galles Chevrolet Lobo Special

Lawrence Gilligan — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:01:20 GMT

Van Tate and Lawrence Gilligan with the Galles Chevrolet Lobo Special.

Alford deal buzz surrounds Lobos

Van Tate — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:19:32 GMT

There was a lot going on Wednesday regarding the Lobos and head Coach Steve Alford’s new 10 year contract.