New Mexico State shortstop Nick Gonzalez jumped out to a red-hot start to the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, with 12 home runs, 36 RBI, 21 walks, and a .448 batting average in just 16 games for the Aggies. The junior from Vail, Arizona, finished the shortened season ranked in the top-5 in 10 different categories,…… Continue Reading »
TEAM Up For Teachers Winners
Thank you to all the students who participated in nominating teachers for our TEAM Up For Teachers initiative. Our goal was to celebrate and recognize the talented teachers in our community who go the extra mile by sharing their stories on our social media platforms. New Mexico is a special place to live, work, and…… Continue Reading »
19-Year-Old College Student Finds $135k cash by ATM
Jose Nuñez Romaniz, a 19-year-old college student looking to deposit money at an ATM in Albuquerque last Sunday found a bag of $135k cash sitting next to the ATM. Instead of keeping the money, an amount that could have made a significant difference in his life, Nuñez called the Albuquerque Police department to report his…… Continue Reading »
Cowboys land WR CeeDee Lamb in the 2020 NFL Draft
The Dallas Cowboys entered the first round looking to take the best available player at pick 17. A defensive player was a popular target for many Cowboys fans, specifically an edge rusher, safety or cornerback, three wholes in the Dallas defense created with players leaving via free agency. Instead, Jerry Jones went with wide receiver…… Continue Reading »
Rob Gronkowski Traded to Tampa Bay to reunite with Tom Brady
Rob Gronkowski is back in the NFL. After taking a year off to pursue other ventures, including peddling CBD products and hosting WWE events, the 30-year-old future Hall of Fame tight end requested and was granted a trade to Tampa Bay to join Tom Brady with the Bucs. In return for the rights to Gronk…… Continue Reading »
Malachi Flynn leaving school early to enter NBA Draft
San Diego State point guard Malachi Flynn will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Flynn averaged 17.6 points and 5.1 assists as a junior last season for an Aztec team that went 30-2 and steamrolled the Mountain West Conference. “I talked to a lot of…… Continue Reading »
Saquan Singleton signs NLI to play with Lobos in 2020-21
The University of New Mexico Lobos formally announced the signing of junior college transfer Saquan Singleton on Wednesday. Singleton announced his intentions via social media earlier this month and confirmed his plans today by signing his National Letter of Intent today. Singleton is a talented point guard who was named to the 2020 All-Region VI…… Continue Reading »
XFL Suspends Operations, all Employees Laid Off
According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the XFL has suspended operations, and all employees have been laid off. XFL COO Jeffrey Pollock notified employees of their termination via a short, ten-minute conference call. The XFL relaunched in spring 2020 to somewhat mixed reviews, with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the league to shorten its inaugural season. Per…… Continue Reading »
Dallas Cowboys sign Aldon Smith to one-year contract
According to Jay Glazer, the Dallas Cowboys signed veteran defensive lineman Aldon Smith to a one-year, $4-million deal. Smith is reportedly sober and is looking to resurrect a once-promising career. The 30-year-old former San Francisco 49er and Oakland Raider has not played in the NFL since 2015. His 42 career sacks in his first three…… Continue Reading »
Vance Jackson joins JJ Caldwell in the transfer portal
University of New Mexico fans woke up to the news that point guard JJ Caldwell entered the transfer portal after one season with the Lobos. Considering Caldwell’s frustration with the way the university handled his suspension for a battery charge that was eventually dropped, it was not much of a surprise the Galveston, Texas native…… Continue Reading »