KRQE News 13 - New Mexico Sports

Isotopes defeat Sky Sox

Van Tate — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:51:39 GMT

The Albuquerque Isotopes started a four game series with Colorado Springs on the right side of victory Monday night. The isotopes won game one 7 to 3. A six run 4th inning was key in the win.

UNM sweeps SDSU, full steam ahead to MW

Lawrence Gilligan — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:21:13 GMT

The 16th ranked UNM Lobos baseball team is red-hot and rolling heading into the MWC tournament.

RRHS scores 4 in 7th, stuns Sandia

Lawrence Gilligan — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:17:07 GMT

The State HS Baseball & Softball championships wrap up today with a couple of upsets in 4A and 5A baseball.

Cleveland HS Falls short of sweep

Lawrence Gilligan — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:08:32 GMT

All eyes have been on the Cleveland HS track & field program heading into the State Championships, and on championship Saturday the 5A Storm show why.

State Baseball Friday

Van Tate — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:52:57 GMT

The top two seeds are finished in class 5A. In class 4A rivals meet with one team putting up over 20 runs. It's all in a days work as teams play for a spot to their respective state tournament finals.

Alford buyout to net UNM $625K

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:13:15 GMT

The University of New Mexico says it has reached an agreement in principal with former men's basketball coach Steve Alford over his buyout. Alford said in April he was willing to pay a $200,000 buyout for leaving the Albuquerque school to take a job at UCLA, but he wouldn't pay the $1 million payment that New Mexico wanted. The dispute stemmed from the timing of his announcement and a term sheet he had signed just weeks before agreeing to a new 10-year contract with New Mexico that included a

State Baseball Thursday

Van Tate — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:57:12 GMT

Another day of state baseball saw dreams the thrill of victory for some teams while others experienced the agony of defeat.

Class AA and A State Baseball

Van Tate — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:16:55 GMT

State baseball resumed Wednesday with Class AA playing quarterfinal games. Class A hosted semi finals.

Mountain West gets more T.V. time

Van Tate — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:11:04 GMT

The Mountain West has entered into a multi year agreement with DIRECTV Sports Networks, making it and it's ROOT Sports Network the regional television home for Mountain West football and men's basketball.

Neal talks Lobos schedule

Van Tate — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:06:48 GMT

Part of the duties of head coach is to make a schedule. Lobos basketball coach Craig Neal is getting near the completion of his first one as Lobos head coach. Finding teams that want to play the Lobos has not been easy.

State Championship Golf Finals

Van Tate — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:03:16 GMT

Another season of high school golf ends with champions being decided over the course of two days.

Jessica Montoya dreams of the Star

Van Tate — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:59:55 GMT

Jessica Montoya has come a long way since cheering for teams at Rio Grande High School. The former Lobo has NFL experience as a New York Jets cheerleader. She now wants to find her place with the star as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.

N.M. Stars blast by Abilene 63-41

Lawrence Gilligan — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:33:54 GMT

The New Mexico Stars blow by the Abilene Bombers Saturday night 63-41. The Stars are now 3-3 on the season, winning back to back games for the first time in their 2-year existence.

Holm Ends Boxing Career With Win

Lawrence Gilligan — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:44:27 GMT

14-time World Boxing champion Holly Holm wins her final boxing match by unanimous decision over Mary McGee.

State baseball playoffs

Van Tate — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:53:45 GMT

High school state baseball for the big schools start with the best of three series in round one.

Lobos football pick up tv time

Van Tate — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:07:44 GMT

Add two more television dates to the University of New Mexico Lobos football schedule. The Mountain West announced additional broadcast dates with the ESPN family of networks Thursday.

Holm prepares for last boxing match

Van Tate — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:02:58 GMT

She is ready to bid adieu to the sweet science and become a full time mixed martial arts fighter. World Champion Holly Holm will box for one final time Saturday at the Route 66 Casino Hotel.

State Tennis

Van Tate — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:58:27 GMT

State tennis champions were decided Thursday. New Mexico boys and girls in all classifications played singles championships. Team championships are Friday.

Neal contract has big golden parachute

Alex Goldsmith — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:39:37 GMT

Newly hired Lobo basketball coach Craig Neal would be in line for as much as a $1.3 million buyout if UNM fires him for losing on the court. UNM President Bob Frank defended the decision as necessary to get their guy.

Delaney says yes to Lobos

Van Tate — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:04:06 GMT

Some call him the best unsigned Junior College prospect out there. From now on the Lobos will call Deshawn Delaney teammate. The small forward committed to Craig Neal and the Lobos Tuesday.

Scarborough out at Menaul

Van Tate — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:59:30 GMT

For 12 years Kelvin Scarborough has led the Menaul basketball program. Tuesday the former Lobos run came to an end after the school informed him that they would like to go in a different direction.

Ravens want to make school history

Van Tate — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:56:03 GMT

The Rio Grande Ravens have yet to experience a state championship in class 5 A. The Ravens haven't even been to the championship game. They hope to make school history this year by winning it all. Coach Orlando Griego believes his team has the pitching to get the job done.

Wounded Marine takes on new challenge

Kim Vallez — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:43:07 GMT

A New Mexico Marine who lost both legs in an attack in Afghanistan is set to compete in the Warrior Games this weekend in Colorado.

NM man goes after baseball dream at 60

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:30:44 GMT

It’s a dream for many to one day play professional baseball and 40 years ago a New Mexico man named Paul Risso was chasing that dream but an injury benched his career. Now, against the odds, Paul is still chasing the pitching dream and now he's closer than ever at an age many can’t believe.

Lobos Clinch MWC Title With Win Over AF

Lawrence Gilligan — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:41:51 GMT

The 17th ranked UNM Lobos clinched the MWC regular season title with a 14-7 win over Air Force.

17th ranked Lobos blow past Air Force

Lawrence Gilligan — Sun, 05 May 2013 04:09:15 GMT

The 17th ranked Lobos baseball team blows past the Air Force Falcons 17-1 on Senior Day.

Lobos outlast Falcons in baseball

Van Tate — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:49:27 GMT

Ray Birmingham and his 17th ranked Lobos baseball team moved closer to a Mountain West title Friday. The Lobos came from behind to beat Air Force, in game one of a three game series, 11 to 10.

Three Lobos eye World Games

Van Tate — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:41 GMT

Three Lobo basketball players will get a chance to try out for the World University games.

Capuano sharp and Federowicz delivers

Van Tate — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:55:01 GMT

Chris Capuano, on a rehab assignment with the Albuquerque Isotopes, tossed 5 and a third innings of two run ball against Memphis Wednesday night. But, it was Isotopes catcher Tim Federowicz who stole the show for a second night with another walk off performance.

Isotopes down Memphis again

Van Tate — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:54:51 GMT

In a night that started with three scoreless innings, the Albuquerque Isotopes and Memphis Redbirds erupted for 20 total runs. In the end, it was the Isotopes enjoying a 13 to 7 victory over their visitors. Dale Johnson made history in the game, becoming the first Isotopes pitcher to hit an inside the park home run.