Rick Wright

Retired Albuquerque Journal sports writer (but still on the job three days a week). Proud native of the 505.

[James Yodice @JamesDYodice]

I wish more NM kids would participate in Great SW, but some who did had a memorable meet. Here’s my story from Saturday night…

[Rick Wright @Burquerick]

Stacey King was almost a Lobo. Gary Colson thought he had him, but Billy Tubbs swooped in and got him for,Oklahoma.

[NBA @NBA]

The NBA family mourns the passing of Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion and longtime Chicago Bulls television analyst. Stacey made his mark on the game as a player, coach and commentator. For more than 20 years on Bulls broadcasts, his passion, knowledge and unmistakable energy resonated with generations of fans. We extend our deepest condolences to Stacey’s family and friends and the Bulls organization.

[Albuquerque Journal @ABQJournal]

Rebecca Neal does it all — soccer, basketball, powerlifting, track — and she does it better every year. Meet Highland's repeat athlete of the year. https://t.co/xERQh88u6Y

[James Yodice @JamesDYodice]

Hershul is the AJ’s Metro Male Athlete of the Year. Coming off a great junior year. Congrats to him.

[Albuquerque Journal @ABQJournal]

Jhett Kinghorn, heading to Argentina in August, claimed the Great Southwest decathlon title at UNM. https://t.co/bkeQ2M69id

[Rick Wright @Burquerick]

Was New Mexico’s punter last season,

[Dov Kleiman @NFL_DovKleiman]

Insane: Florida State Punter Daniel Hughes has gone viral for having one of the strongest legs you will ever see.

The regular person doesn't realize how impressive this is.

🤯🤯🤯

[Albuquerque Journal @ABQJournal]

Ireland's Taylor will end her legendary boxing career against France's Pili in Dublin, leaving Albuquerque's Holm searching for her 'big fight.' https://t.co/Y1KHrrW2QK

[Geoff Grammer @GeoffGrammer]

Get to know the new Lobo: A few questions with forward Federico Grani
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The 6-foot-9 forward, on 'Breaking Bad', his game, his mullet and his move to Albuquerque https://t.co/7k4LaNIvhB via @ABQJournal

[Rick Wright @Burquerick]

Would this have been Holly Holm vs. Taylor if not for Holm’s controversial loss to Stephanie Han last Saturday?

[MMA Junkie @MMAJunkie]

Katie Taylor lands 'bucket list' retirement fight at Croke Park https://t.co/WLKV0hV964

[Adam Young @youngpbp]

Nick Gonzales now with 2 HR in his last 3 games and 9 hits in his last 4 games after another multi-hit game tonight!

🎥 @NMStateBaseball || #ProAggies

[Albuquerque Journal @ABQJournal]

The Chris Eaton Foundation has awarded scholarships to four deserving Albuquerque student-athletes, continuing the late coach's legacy. https://t.co/ei7S9TZWda

[Rocco Miller @RoccoMiller8]

NEWS: Four squads will compete in a December Southern California event, per multiple sources.

Boise State and Oregon State will each face New Mexico and Santa Clara. Two games per squad.

Dates range from Dec. 21-23 in San Juan Capistrano, the former home of the SoCal Challenge.

[Rick Wright @Burquerick]

Girls used to give that number to boys they wouldn’t otherwise give the time of day.

[James Yodice @JamesDYodice]

Don’t know how many times as a kid I dialed that number. The time and temperature number. It’s objectively hilarious that it existed. 😂

[Rick Wright @Burquerick]

Sad news. Such a good man and a true professional.

[Steve Luhm @sluhm]

Just learned long-time Laramie Boomerang sports editor, Wyoming Sports Hall of Famer and 14-time state Sportswriter of the Year Bob Hammond has died. I interned for Bob in 1976. He was a mentor, man of faith and true friend. My life wouldn’t have turned out this way without him.

[Sean Reider @lenaweereider]

UNM-NDSU will be an 8 p.m. kick on The CW.

Ninth nationally televised game for the Lobos this season.

[Albuquerque Journal @ABQJournal]

Knicks coach Mike Brown calls Albuquerque home. Here are all the Land of Enchantment ties to this year's NBA championship series. https://t.co/pnM8mwReBn

[Geoff Grammer @GeoffGrammer]

Looking for NBA Finals rooting interest?

Well, one team's head coach lives in Albuquerque, two assistants on the other team have New Mexico ties and a handful of former Spurs and Knicks players have New Mexico college roots, too. https://t.co/4VsiLIfS61 via @ABQJournal

[MVP - Most Valuable Promotions @MostVpromotions]

MVP UNCUT: Stephanie Han vs Holly Holm 2 | Episode 1 https://t.co/KVD3MNW5vj

[Albuquerque Journal @ABQJournal]

The 6-foot-7 Swedish forward opens up about his fit with coach Olen, his game and what he knew about Lobo basketball. https://t.co/AyWt6nCekG

[Albuquerque Journal @ABQJournal]

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound sophomore chose UNM over UTSA after making eight total tackles last season at College of San Mateo. https://t.co/HQpisCulRE