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Cleveland boys soccer tops Rio Rancho in first round of NMAA playoffs

RIO RANCHO — One of the hardest things in sports is beating a team three times in one season. For at least one day, Cleveland boys soccer put that idea to bed. Cleveland defeated Rio Rancho 3-1 in the first round of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships on Wednesday at Cleveland High School.

Rio Rancho, NM · 9d

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City of Albuquerque renames softball field to honor longtime city employee

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former employee of the City of Albuquerque was honored Monday. City leaders gathered at Softball Field One at Los Altos Park to honor longtime city employee and a beloved member of the city’s softball community, Ray Maxey. On a day that would have been Maxey’s birthday, the city honored Maxey by […]

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The Mountain West/PAC-12 in the Rankings

Two teams inch closer to entering the rankings. This weekend we saw one of the biggest Group of Six games of the year when New Mexico hosted North Dakota State in front of a sold out crowd. Was the Lobos win enough to see them enter the rankings? Was Boise State able to gain any ground after defeating Washington State in Pullman? Was Oregon State able to gain any ground despite having a bye? Let’s find out…

Boise, ID · 12d

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UNM women’s basketball defeats MSU Denver in an exhibition game

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s not the regular season just yet, but close. The Amy Eagan era started for UNM women’s basketball with a 93-59 Lobos exhibition game win over MSU Denver Monday night. Five Lobos scored in double figures, led by Katie Duncan’s 18 points. Savannah Stricker scored 13 points for UNM while Keiara […]

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Lightning, turquoise and big defense drew college football’s attention when New Mexico met North Dakota State

Sometimes football has a way to remind people about the common threads between different communities. Take last Saturday’s first ever college football game between New Mexico and North Dakota State, where fans met for the first time and learned about some of their similarities: land grant universities, largely rural alumni network, states with massive wealth from oil and gas, prominent Native American populations and two very good college football defenses forging a path up toward national prominence.

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KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Kenny’s Got the Score | Oct. 27

UNM basketball opens its season after a preseason loss to Arizona State and a Mountain West projection that put the Lobos first by one point.

Albuquerque, NM · 10d

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Locals help lift Team Utah to 2026 17u PGA Jr. League National Championship

It was a full circle moment for Team Utah (Lehi) on the ninth green when Corner Canyon junior Drew Wilson drained the putt that clinched the 2026 17u PGA Jr. League Championship at Twin Warriors Golf Club in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico on October 25. His partner, Lone Peak...

Lehi, UT · 10d

USA TODAY

Why Jason Eck lit into New Mexico DE after game-sealing pick-6 vs NDSU

The night of Saturday, Oct. 24 was a joyous one for the New Mexico football program, which improved to 6-1 on the season with a 21-16 victory against North Dakota State in front of 34,794 fans who packed University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico despite stormy conditions in the area. For a brief moment on the way to that win, though, the man steering the Lobos on that eventful evening lost his cool. REQUIRED READING: Big 12 flop, Texas fight lead college football winners and losers from Week 8 New Mexico coach Jason Eck was shown getting in the face of defensive end Brett Karhu after an interception return for a touchdown by Austin Brawley that gave the Lobos a 21-9 lead with 10:57 remaining in the fourth quarter. Television cameras showed Karhu getting in the face of North Dakota State quarterback Nathan Hayes during the 56-yard return to the end zone. pic.twitter.com/O2OXikAlHg — gmannVOLS (@gmannVOLS) October 25, 2026 Karhu wasn't flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. After speaking with officials and apparently being informed about Karhu's actions, however, Eck stormed over to the fifth-year senior and got in his face. A Lobos assistant coach who had been speaking with Karhu stepped

Albuquerque, NM · 13d

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Sun Devil Men's Basketball defeats New Mexico in Exhibition matchup

Arizona State went into the notorious "The Pit" arena, home to the Lobos Men's and Women's Basketball program since 1966, and came out with a hard-fought 91-86 road victory. Senior forward Paulius Murauskas looked like he was in midseason form, dominating the game with a 31-point, 9-rebound effort. He had plenty of help, with sophomore wing Dillan Shaw also pouring in 20+ points (22). In total, four Sun Devils contributed 13 or more points to help ASU put up 91 points in a hostile environment.

Tempe, AZ · 12d

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Late rally not enough as UNM drops exhibition matchup against Arizona State

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team showed plenty of fight against Big 12 opponent Arizona State, but a late second-half rally wasn’t enough to complete the comeback. UNM fell to the Sun Devils 91-86 at The Pit on Sunday, despite holding its own on the glass and getting strong offensive performances […]

Albuquerque, NM · 12d

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Spirit Stick 2026 – Week 11

Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Monday at 4 p.m. […]

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Bison fall to UNM 21-16, dropping to 6-2 on the season

FARGO, ND (KXNET) — The North Dakota State Bison drop to 6-2 on the season after falling to the University of New Mexico 21-16. Quarterback Nathan Hayes connected with Reis Kessel and Mekhi Collins for touchdowns. Hayes threw for 198 yards but was intercepted twice by the Lobos defense. It was the eighth game in a […]

Fargo, ND · 12d

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Chester’s Pick 6: The Top 6 plays or Players from the week

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In this week’s edition of the “Pick 6,” we highlight the great local plays and players from the week in sports. High school, collegiate, and professional athletes are all showcased. Here is the list:

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KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

New Mexico Goatheads pro hockey team gets first win

The New Mexico Goatheads professional hockey team captured the new franchise’s first-ever win Saturday on the road.

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New Mexico’s Jason Eck Makes Head-Turning Comment on NDSU

New Mexico head coach Jason Eck understands well the challenge that North Dakota State will bring to Albuquerque on Saturday from his FCS days, but it’s even more than that. Eck regards NDSU as a tougher opponent than the Lobos’ biggest-name opponent, Oklahoma, this season. The Lobos fell short of the upset against the Sooners, 14-6 on Sept. 19.

Albuquerque, NM · 14d

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Austin Brawley, UNM defense deliver as Lobos build national momentum

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos are making noise on the national stage. After a statement victory over North Dakota State, UNM football is knocking on the door of the AP Top 25, sitting at No. 27 in the latest poll with 41 votes. The Lobos are also ranked No. 29 in the Coaches […]

Albuquerque, NM · 12d

Seattle ON Tap

New Mexico's Lobos Are Hunting for a Championship, and Nobody in College Football Is Ready For It

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Can you even believe what just went down in Albuquerque? The New Mexico Lobos snatched a huge 21-16 victory over North Dakota State this past Saturday, a win that isn’t […]

Albuquerque, NM · 12d

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Mountain West Connection Football: MW Week 8 Players of the Week

Week 8 brought major developments in the Mountain West race, with Wyoming knocking off Air Force, New Mexico handing North Dakota State a costly defeat, Hawai‘i rolling past Northern Illinois and Nevada earning a much-needed Homecoming win over San José State. The weekend featured explosive offensive performances, defensive...

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