Fans have fond memories of Johnny Tapia
Will Webber | The New Mexican
With boxing fans coming to grips with the death of five-time world champion Johnny Tapia, reaction to the beloved prizefighter's death poured in from around the state and across the Internet on Monday. Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said th ...Story, »

Boxing legend Johnny Tapia found dead
Will Webber | The New Mexican
Mi Vida Loca. The motto Johnny Tapia lived by will undoubtedly become his lasting legacy now that his crazy life has come to an end. The five-time boxing world champion was found dead in his home Sunday night. He was 45 years old. Albuquerque p ...Story, »

'Topes boosted by Kemp, Rivera
| The New Mexican
The Albuquerque Isotopes' longest homestand of the season wasn't going too well before Sunday night's game against PCL American South Division rival Oklahoma City. The 'Topes, losers of six of their first 10 games on the 12-game stand, can thank th ...Story, »

Fuego lose 8th straight
| The New Mexican
Until the Santa Fe Fuego find an answer for their struggling pitching staff, outings like Sunday night's Pecos League game at Fort Marcy Ballpark will become the norm. A nine-run seventh inning carried the visiting White Sands Pupfish to a 16-10 wi ...Story, »

Far from home, Fuego's Aussies settle into City Different
Will Webber | The New Mexican
Being a professional ballplayer is a perfect icebreaker with the ladies. Being a pro ballplayer with an Australian accent, that's another thing altogether. Just ask the two Aussies on the Santa Fe Fuego roster. As they continue to settle in to ...Story, »

Former Demons track star finds his calling
Isaac Avilucea | The New Mexican
Michael Garcia was reading about an emperor more capricious than the Roman Commodus, crueler than Vlad the Impaler and deadlier than Joseph Stalin. The emperor, an arbitrary afflicter, pardoned no one, didn't discriminate based on creed, color, ori ...Story, »

Isotopes beat RedHawks at home
| The New Mexican
John Ely pitched six solid innings and Josh Wall worked a perfect ninth for his 11th save to help the Albuquerque Isotopes to a 7-4 win over visiting Oklahoma City on Saturday night at Isotopes Park. Albuquerque first baseman Jeff Baisley broke a 3 ...Story, »

The Anti-Fan: Pacers GM Bird uses the wrong 'S' word
Jim Gordon | The New Mexican
There's a difference between being tough and acting tough. Witness the Indiana Pacers in their NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat. The Pacers came out with the attitude of "We will not be intimidated" and, playing a physical game, beat the ...Story, »

Pitching downfall for Fuego in 15-run rout
Will Webber | The New Mexican
An early start wasn't nearly enough to prevent the Santa Fe Fuego from suffering another long night at the yard. White Sands opened the floodgates in the top of the sixth inning Friday night at Fort Marcy Ballpark, scoring 14 runs in a marathon at- ...Story, »

Bike polo tourney rides into Santa Fe
Andra Cernavskis | The New Mexican
While the game of polo dates back many centuries, its cousin, bicycle polo, is just beginning to hit its stride as a sport. This weekend, Santa Fe will play host to the Sunbelt Conference Championship: Wild West Showdown, a tournament in which team ...Story, »

Religion won't earn hall pass for steroids
Will Webber | The New Mexican
Dear Lord, provide some mercy. Heaven knows no one else will. In the time-honored tradition of wrongdoers everywhere, Manny Ramirez is turning to the Bible and his newfound faith in Christianity to deflect the barbs and piercing questions of a sk ...Story, »

Velie hangs up duties at St. Michael's
Isaac Avilucea | The New Mexican
The Ed Velie retirement tour starts July 1. The longtime St. Michael's administrator is vacating his assistant athletic director, activities director and scheduler posts in favor of beautiful beaches, posh resorts and exotic lands. Well, not exac ...Story, »

Capital's influence may help Braves
James Barron | The New Mexican
Tom Shields and Cindy Roybal can promote their girls basketball tournament at Santa Fe Indian School all they want. Hard-core fans were sold when the words "Kirtland Central" was uttered. What Shields should be doing is promoting his season opene ...Story, »

Lady Braves get elite field for new tourney
James Barron | The New Mexican
Santa Fe Indian School didn't think small when starting a regular-season girls basketball tournament. Come winter, it will treat Northern New Mexico to an event that is as good as any other tournament in the area and perhaps the state. The name h ...Story, »