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Wesley Branch Rickey and Lorenzo Bundy will be inducted into the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame on June 27, honoring their lasting contributions to the city’s baseball heritage.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced a series of front‑office promotions that underscore the franchise’s commitment to blending experience with analytical innovation. Across the league, teams are reshaping personnel departments to prioritize data‑driven decision‑making and internal talent development.
Free watch parties organized by New Mexico United and the City of Albuquerque bring soccer fans together with food trucks, custom cocktails, and fundraising for youth soccer.
The University of New Mexico’s Lobo Football program has completed a $7.5‑million expansion of the Tow Diehm facility, introducing a 120‑seat team room, a 4,876‑square‑foot weight room, and a Grab‑and‑Go nutrition space. Alumni praise, a marquee 2026 schedule, and a returning starter core position the Lobos as contenders for a Mountain West title.
The former New Mexico star, once projected as a 2026 NBA draft prospect, has announced his retirement and will now mentor young athletes in Mexico and the Albuquerque area.
New University of New Mexico players confront the thin air of Albuquerque during conditioning drills, while the team prepares for a high‑profile tournament in California and engages in youth basketball outreach.
Colorado Buffaloes have secured a commitment from three‑star center Eric Jacobsen, a 6‑foot‑11 prospect from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who will join the 2026‑27 roster.
The 2026 Mountain West season promises fresh storylines as the conference welcomes North Dakota State, Northern Illinois and UTEP, while historic rivalries and untapped potential set the stage for an unpredictable year.
Cosmic Baseball, the team that plays under ultraviolet lighting, has added a third Las Vegas showdown on October 1. The sold‑out previous games featured the Cosmic Chili Peppers versus the Glow Mojis, and the franchise will soon travel to Sacramento and Albuquerque. Tickets for the new game will be distributed through a lottery system.
The 2026 schedule for the University of New Mexico Lobos features home openings, road trips, and a historic visit to Hawai'i, culminating in the Mountain West Soccer Championships.
Las Cruces High School and Mayfield High School captured their first state quarterfinal berths in over a decade with dominant wins, setting up a new chapter for New Mexico baseball.
University of New Mexico announces a five‑year contract for coach Eric Olen, rewarding his breakthrough season with a retention bonus and higher pay, while the roster prepares for another promising campaign.