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The Opening Drive

The Opening Drive

By: The Sports Animal
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Get an entertaining recap of all sports scores and developing stories as you start your day. Features intriguing guests, controversial topics, and hard-hitting news. It’s what everyone will be talking about around the water cooler. Jeff Siembieda and JJ Buck host weekdays from Albuquerque on KNML-AM, The Sports Animal.

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    Mar 24 2026

    Pete Smith, the NIT site rep and an Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer, discusses the process of UNM getting another home game, the logistics of postseason travel and how but New Mexico has been for the NIT.

    Could The Pit ever host another NCAA Tournament?

    What could a new arena provide the city?

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    43 mins
  • The Great Debate

    The Great Debate
    Mar 24 2026

    Will the State Fair Grounds be a good spot for a soccer stadium?

    Could you do an arena and outdoor stadium?

    What about renovating The Pit?

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    37 mins
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    Mar 24 2026

    Coaching moves. Utah State is open again. Arizona State landed their guy...

    The Lobos are double digit favorites again in the NIT.

    United's new stadium plan at the State Fair Grounds.

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    40 mins
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