The University of New Mexico Lobos and Arizona Wildcats renewed a long standing rivalry when the two teams faced off at the McKale center on Tuesday. It was the first meeting in 17 years in a rivalry that dates back nearly a century. With the No. 18 Wildcats crushing the Lobos 77-46, perhaps the Lobos…… Continue Reading »
Lobos hold off Roadrunners 23-20 in Gildan New Mexico Bowl
The University of New Mexico held off the UTSA Roadrunners 23-20 on Saturday afternoon in the 2016 New Mexico Bowl. It was the first bowl win for the school since 2007 and only their second in the last 55 years. In somewhat of a surprise, the Roadrunners hold the top ranked UNM rushing offense to…… Continue Reading »
Week 15 Fantasy Football Start’em, Sit’em
Ultimately, the decision of which player to start is largely determined by the composition of your roster (as well as your league’s settings). As an example, Tyrod Taylor is listed below as a “start” for Week 15. And I’d feel comfortable going into Week 15 with him as my starting quarterback. That said, he may…… Continue Reading »
Dodgers sign Justin Turner to 4-year, $64M deal
Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports is reporting via Twitter that the Dodgers and free agent infielder Justin Turner have agreed to a 4-year, $64 million deal. First reported by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports on Monday and confirmed today by Heyman, Turner’s signing is a big move for the Dodgers and will solidify the…… Continue Reading »
Kenley Jansen signs 5-year, $80M deal to remain with the Dodgers
Closer Kenley Jansen has agreed to a five-year, $80 million deal with the Dodgers after flirting in the free agent market with the Florida Marlins. According to ESPN’s Jim Bowden, Jansen’s deal is the second-largest free agent reliever contract in baseball history, just behind the $86 million deal Aroldis Chapman signed with the Yankees earlier…… Continue Reading »
Cowboys fall to Giants as Dez Bryant and offense struggles
The New York Giants proved for the second time this season that they have the key to shutting down the Dallas Cowboys offense, with a 10-7 victory in a defensive struggle at Met Life Stadium on Sunday night. Rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott extended his lead in the race for the rushing title with 107…… Continue Reading »
Elijah Brown nails game-winning jumper in closing seconds to defeat UTEP
Elijah Brown hit a game-winning shot with 18 seconds left in the second half to give the Lobos a thrilling 78-77 win over the UTEP Miners on Wednesday Night at Wise Pies Arena, AKA the Pit. Brown led the Lobos in scoring with 25 points on 8 of 13 shooting from the floor, including 3…… Continue Reading »
Dodgers sign Rich Hill to three-year, $48 million contract
Rich Hill signed a three-year, $48 million contract on Monday with the Dodgers, completing a whirlwind two years for the veteran pitcher. Hill, a talented pitcher haunted by injuries that never allowed him to reach his full potential, was the final player cut from the Nationals’ roster after spring training in 2015. Instead of giving…… Continue Reading »
Lobos to play UTSA in Gildan New Mexico Bowl
The University of New Mexico will play against the UTSA Roadrunners in the 11th annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl on December 17th at University Stadium. The Lobos (8-4) will play in the New Mexico Bowl for a second straight season and the third time in school history. The bowl game will be the first for…… Continue Reading »
Injury depleted Lobos fall to Illinois State 79-74
The University of New Mexico Men’s basketball team fell to 5-3 on the season after losing to Illinois State 79-74 in the Mountain West-Missouri Valley Conference Challenge on Saturday Night. Elijah Brown lead the Lobos with 21 points on 6 of 17 shooting from the field, including a three point basket with one minute left…… Continue Reading »