Once upon a time, there was a team that ruled baseball. No, I'm not talking about the New York Yankees. The often-overlooked other team - the Atlanta Braves. In the 1990s, the Braves were virtually unstoppable. Always the team to beat in the National League East, Atlanta garnered a record 14 straight division titles dating back to 1991.
If Daisuke Matsuzaka lives up to one-tenth of the preseason hype, it could be a good year for myself and other Boston fans. And if his name were any harder to spell, my face would have collapsed typing that previous sentence.
For two innings, the UNM baseball team hung with the Albuquerque Isotopes. Unfortunately for the Lobos, they couldn't hold on to a 2-1 lead and fell 7-2 on Tuesday at Isotopes Park in an exhibition game. UNM head coach Rich Alday said there were some positives to take from the loss to the Triple-A Isotopes.
Steve Alford has had more than his share of attention since being hired as the head coach of the men's basketball team. Due in part to his $975,000 annual salary, Alford's hiring has been one of the most analyzed topics in Albuquerque. Fans have criticized and praised UNM for its decision to hire the former Iowa coach.
Every year, some of the nation's best fighters gather in Albuquerque to showcase their abilities.
The UNM baseball team fell short of sweeping San Diego State this weekend but won its first series in conference play.
Rich Alday can add another number to his list of accomplishments. The UNM baseball team's head coach earned his 500th win in an 11-5 victory over San Diego State on Friday.
The UNM volleyball team has a lot to feel good about after last weekend. The Lobos went 4-0 at Johnson Gym on Saturday, showing promise in their first matches under head coach Jeff Nelson.
Being at the top of the Mountain West Conference has its pros and cons for the UNM men's tennis team.
Jordan Pacheco doesn't spend too much time stressing about what's ahead of him. From play to play, inning to inning and moment to moment, the UNM infielder tries to limit his thoughts to the present.
Ritchie McKay didn't take too long to find a new home. The former UNM men's basketball head coach - who was fired Feb. 22 - will be coaching Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., according to several news sources.
The UNM baseball team will have extra motivation to pick up its next win. The Lobos kicked off Mountain West Conference play at home this weekend, dropping 2-of-3 games to Utah at Isotopes Park on Sunday.
Lobo players looking for a fresh start after a disappointing season last year have something that might redirect their attention. The hiring of Steve Alford as head coach of the UNM men's basketball team means the Lobos can try to wipe the slate clean from last season's 15-17 record.
The UNM men's tennis season just keeps getting better. With last Friday's upset of No. 18 Minnesota, the Lobos jumped 19 spots in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings to land at No. 40 in a poll released Tuesday.
Just because Arizona is the defending national champion doesn't mean the Lobos are intimidated by the Wildcats. The UNM softball team will take on No. 5 Arizona this weekend in Tucson, Ariz., in a three-game series.
After qualifying two athletes for regionals in their opening meet, the Lobos will try to improve on that success this weekend. The UNM track and field outdoor season continues today in Los Angeles at USC's Trojan Invitational.
Matt Foote walked to the plate with the Lobos trailing rival NMSU 4-3 to lead off the sixth inning. At bat later in the same inning, Foote hit a three-RBI double to give the UNM baseball team a 10-4 lead and a choke hold in the game.
Florida needs to go away. After the Gators won the men's NCAA Tournament last year - followed by their football team winning the national championship in February - I have been praying that they don't repeat as titleholders this year.
It took a bizarre sixth-inning comeback, but the UNM men's baseball team clinched the season series with NMSU on Tuesday. The Lobos trailed 4-3 heading into the bottom of the sixth but scored seven runs in the inning - including four on three bunts - en route to a 13-6 win over the Aggies at Isotopes Park.
This year's men's NCAA Tournament can be defined by one word - predictable. As I do every year when facing the dilemma of filling out an NCAA bracket for an office pool, I tend to go for the higher seeds. This year, my strategy is finally paying off.
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