Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning New Mexico, United States across Basketball, Football, Baseball.
Maksim Barbashev, who tallied 21 points for Utah Grizzlies and Allen Americans in 2025‑26, has inked a contract with the New Mexico Goatheads. His career includes AHL stints with Hartford and Tucson, playoff contributions with Allen, and a familial link to Stanley Cup champion Ivan Barbashev.
Entering his 22nd year, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham places the future of the program on the shoulders of quarterback Bryce Underwood, whose freshman season fell short of expectations but now benefits from a network of mentors and a revised offensive scheme.
EZ Panas, the longtime head coach of Valley High School’s boys basketball team, was dismissed without explanation just before the new school year, sparking controversy over his disputed claim of taking a break.
Kyle Bradish's $90 million extension caps a rapid rise, highlighting the Orioles' strategy to retain top talent amid injury challenges.
Artem Pugachev signs with the New Mexico Goatheads, bringing a Russian VHL pedigree and a career‑high 13‑point season to the ECHL affiliate ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.
Cooper Corkrean, a 18th‑round pick of the Kansas City Royals, brings a 6‑2 record and a 5.49 ERA from his time at New Mexico, hoping to inject fresh talent into the club’s pitching staff.
Former UNM and New Mexico State coach Paul Weir becomes president of St. Michael’s High School, aiming to grow enrollment and secure the future of the historic Santa Fe institution.
Preseason accolades highlight the Chippewas’ prospects, with the duo praised for their skills and the program projected to contend for a bowl berth.
After stints at Maryland, Purdue and UT Arlington, Mila Reynolds is settling into Albuquerque, ready to mentor the Lobos and contend in her last season of college basketball.
A look at the longest active winning streaks in U.S. high school football, the programs that hold them, and the challenges of sustaining excellence year after year.
Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek raises concerns about a punishing SEC football schedule that forces late‑night travel and early‑morning kickoffs, highlighting the strain on student‑athletes and the league’s reliance on ESPN’s broadcast decisions.
Taylor Gray, a rising star in NASCAR, has signed a contract extension that will keep him with Joe Gibbs Racing through the 2027 season, highlighting his rapid progress and the team's confidence in his future.
Jurnee President has accepted a new role as an assistant coach for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women's basketball team, bringing a blend of playing pedigree and coaching acumen to the program.
A look at how Virginia’s tight ends, from injured veteran to new acquisitions, aim to anchor an evolving offense
Cristo Fernandez, known for his role as Dani Rojas in the Apple TV series Ted Lasso, stepped onto the pitch for El Paso Locomotive in a recent USL Cup encounter, marking a notable transition from screen to field.
The 2026 MLB Draft highlighted multiple players with ties to New Mexico, from high school standouts to college standouts, each heading to a different MLB franchise.
The Chicago Cubs selected Dylan Blomker, a highly touted but unranked pitcher from New Mexico, in the fifth round of the MLB draft, a move that could reshape their pitching depth.
El Paso native Drew Gonzales and New Mexico State pitcher Jack Turner were selected in the 6th and 10th rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft, respectively, marking a milestone for the region's baseball talent.
The Lobos must replace key defensive playmakers and shore up a weak passing attack, while aiming to turn a negative turnover margin into a competitive edge.
Star athlete Deon Session has transferred from Atrisco Heritage to Sandia High School, a move allowed by the New Mexico Activities Association's new one‑free‑transfer rule. His addition strengthens both the football and basketball teams, while Cibola gains versatile junior Elijah Banks, a 6‑foot‑5 player who can excel at quarterback, receiver and on the basketball court.
Two players with roots in New Mexico are making headlines in the minor leagues, earning top accolades and future‑game selections.
From underdog beginnings to the Elite 8, the New Mexico Soccer Academy 2010G GA Girls team travels to Richmond, Virginia, ready to showcase their talent against Sporting Nebraska FC.
At 15, Tamaiah Gary has attracted eight college offers, including interest from Texas Tech, Alabama and the University of New Mexico, marking her as one of the most coveted prospects in the state.
Eastern New Mexico’s newly appointed head coach Art Briles is using his first summer in charge to host a football camp at Frenship High School, offering rising seniors extra repetitions and a chance to catch the eye of college recruiters.