LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State linebacker Javahn Ferguson led the NCAA in tackles per game (13.2) his junior season. Now he’s hoping an NFL will take notice during this week’s NFL Draft. “I don’t care what the call is, when the call is, how the call is,” says Ferguson, a three-year starter
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Toby Smith knew little and cared less about boxing when he came to Albuquerque in 1976. More than anything else in the years that followed, he says, it was the compelling saga of Johnny Tapia’s life and times that captured and held his interest in the Sweet Science. During his long,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As a fan of college sports, it’s never easy to hear about a player deciding to leave a particular program. But nowadays, it has become the norm in college sports with players entering what’s known as the transfer portal. New Mexico State starting quarterback Josh Adkins announced in early March
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 16-year-old wrestling champion helped stop a kidnapping and assault near Las Cruces by pinning a man to the ground until deputies arrived, authorities said, and surveillance video shows the terrifying incident. (You can watch it in the video player above.) Mayfield High School student Canaan Bower is being lauded
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Activities Association made it official on Friday, cancelling all spring sports and activities. In a news release, the NMAA stated the decision was made based on the directive from the New Mexico Public Education Department that schools will close for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones has been arrested on suspicion of DWI and other offenses after officers heard gunshots and found him in a parked car with a handgun and a half-empty bottle of liquor early Thursday, Albuquerque police said. The 32-year-old Jones was arrested on suspicion of aggravated
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All they want is to finally be able to come home. Five people from Las Cruces find themselves stranded in Honduras because of the coronavirus pandemic. The group is part of a women’s U.S.A. football team that includes players from all across the country. They’ve been in Honduras since March 11 and were there to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On Thursday, the New Mexico State Athletics department announced the Aggie football team’s spring practices, as well as the 2020 Spring Game, have been cancelled. The decision to cancel spring practices, including the annual Spring Game, was made in accordance with recommendations by New Mexico State University, as well as
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — New Mexico’s decision to close racetracks and casinos across the state for three weeks has left the management of the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino trying to handle the shut down. Rick Baugh, Sunland Park’s general manager, has had a lot on his plate – having to deal with the safety of
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After moving to suspend all remaining winter and spring conference competitions last Thursday due to the ongoing developments related to COVID-19, the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced Wednesday morning the remainder of the 2020 spring sports seasons for each of its member institutions have been canceled. The decision was made Tuesday in a unanimous vote by the WAC’s Board of Directors. The WAC’s
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The silence is deafening at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishman shutdown all casino and racetracks in New Mexico that were not on tribal land as of March 15, putting thousands of jobs around New Mexico on hold. Fred Danley, a horse trainer who has worked for 54
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Just 3 days after an announcement that the race would run without fans, the 2020 Sunland Derby has officially been canceled and the entire Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino will shut down for three weeks. Per the recommendation of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham, the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Officials announced that the Sunland Derby horse race will still take place, but it will be held with any audience at the track. The annual race is scheduled for next Saturday at the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, but due to coronavirus concerns it will be closed to the public.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The NCAA has canceled its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments because of the spread of coronavirus, putting an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned. The New Mexico State men’s team was poised to be a potential March Madness contender after a
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Western Athletic Conference along with Conference USA announced the cancellations of their respective basketball tournaments Thursday due to coronavirus concerns. In a statement, the WAC said, “this decision has been made based upon new information, including the recommendation of the NCAA’s COVID-19 advisory panel.” Both the men’s and women’s
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The Las Cruces High School boys basketball team was set to tip-off in the state basketball tournament semifinals in Albuquerque on Thursday afternoon, but will now play in front of no crowd. The New Mexico Activities Association late Wednesday night announced that fans would not be allowed to attend the game,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the completion of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) men’s basketball regular season over the weekend, the New Mexico State men’s basketball team prepares to head to Las Vegas, where it will be the top seed for the 2020 WAC Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Orleans Arena. NMSU begins its quest
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Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State Aggies wrapped up their regular season Thursday night when they hosted WAC rival California Baptist University. Even though the Aggies staked claim to the WAC regular season title weeks ago, there was still something to play for, a perfect conference season. NMSU was looking to remain perfect
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University won the Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship for the first time ever this past weekend while competing out in Idaho. It is a signature win that will help usher in some much needed change to the team’s facilities. NMSU officials have confirmed that
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PHOENIX, Arizona — Former New Mexico State Aggie Pascal Siakam is the most successful collegiate athlete from the Borderland in modern sports with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors. The Aggie legend makes his way back to the Southwest on a road trip against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Siakam is a true success story, regardless
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PHOENIX, Arizona — The New Mexico State Aggies have simply been unstoppable. Entering Thursday’s game at Grand Canyon University, the Aggies were on a 16 game winning streak. NMSU had no problem against the Antelopes, winning by a final score of 67-53 for the team’s 17th consecutive win. NMSU’s Jabari Rice led the way in
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Johnny McCants had 14 points and 18 rebounds to lead five New Mexico State players in double figures as the Aggies stretched their winning streak to 14 games, beating Seattle 72-64 on Thursday night. Ivan Aurrecoechea and Shawn Williams added 11 points apiece for the Aggies. Jabari Rice and Evan
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ivan Aurrecoechea tied his career high with 23 points as New Mexico State won its 13th straight game, defeating Kansas City 67-61 on Saturday night. Jabari Rice had 13 points for New Mexico State (19-6, 10-0 Western Athletic Conference). Terrell Brown added 10 points. Johnny McCants had nine rebounds. Jordan
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CHICAGO, Illinois — Once again the New Mexico State Aggies made it look easy getting their 12th straight victory of the season. Thursday night in Chicago, the Aggies had no problem taking care of business against Chicago State. The Aggies came out on the winning end against the Cougars by a final score of 71-49.
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Four high-school standouts and one junior-college player have committed to play football at NM State.Defensive lineman Garrett Bishop, offensive lineman Jae’vone Brown, wide receiver Cole Harrity, halfback Larenzo McMillan and wideout Ja’Darion Smith signed with the Aggies on Wednesday, rounding out the program’s 2020 signing class. Today’s additions raise NM State’s crop of signees to 17.The Aggies inked the majority of their newcomers (12) during
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MESCALERO, New Mexico — Billions of dollars are spent every year on sports betting. Historically, a big part of that money has been gambled illegally through the use of a bookie. With the Super Bowl only days away, there’s a good chance that millions more will be wagered. The difference now is that in the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Former World Champion boxer Austin Trout has been training at the Police Athletic League Gym in Las Cruces since he was a kid. And as he prepares for his next fight on February 1st, it’s the perfect place for him to train. “This is my home man. This is the
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The Albuquerque Journal reported that a female University of New Mexico athlete is recovering after being shot in the leg at a party in Albuquerque over the weekend. The newspaper said she was with some other student athletes at a house party where another person was also shot in the ankle. The
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The City of Crosses might be almost 800 miles away from the City of Angels, but Kobe Bryant’s legacy has impacted fans all over the world. “Touched me hard,” said Las Cruces High School basketball coach William Benjamin. “Hell, I cried when he retired” Williams is a Los Angeles native
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