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 »
JJ Caldwell to transfer from UNM
JJ Caldwell told Stadium Sports late Sunday night that he intends to transfer away from the University of New Mexico. Caldwell played in 13 games for the Lobos, averaging 5.8 points and 5.7 assists per game before missing the remainder of the season for an indefinite suspension for a battery charge that was later dropped.…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United to hold a blood drive initiative
New Mexico United will hold a blood drive initiative on Tuesday, March 31st, from 11 am to 4 pm at the New Mexico United Team Shop (3500 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106). In a release from the team, United is launching its initiative titled “United by Blood” to help with blood shortages throughout the…… Continue Reading »
Jon ‘Bones’ Jones arrested for DUI early Thursday
Jon “Bones” Jones was arrested for DUI just before 1 am on Thursday, March 26th, in downtown Albuquerque. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Albuquerque Police Department, Jones was found in his Black Jeep near 3rd and Central. The arresting officer found a half-empty bottle or Recuerdo 470ml behind the passenger seat of…… Continue Reading »
NM United and State of New Mexico to partner in Covid-19 public service announcements
New Mexico United and the State of New Mexico are partnering to provide public service announcements to help combat the spread of Covid-19. “While we aren’t on the pitch, we are figuring out how to pitch in with our community during this time,” said majority Owner and CEO of New Mexico United, Peter Trevisani, via…… Continue Reading »
Denver Broncos sign running back Melvin Gordon
The Broncos have been active this free-agent period with the addition of defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, cornerback A.J. Bouye, and offensive lineman Graham Glasnow. In somewhat of a surprising move, the team signed running back Melvin Gordon to a two-year, $16-million deal on Friday. Gordon joins Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman. With the Broncos ranking…… Continue Reading »