The Southeastern Conference will play only league games in 2020, a decision that pushes major college football closer to a siloed regular season in which none of the power conferences cross paths. The plan was confirmed Thurdsay
The 2020 edition of the Natural State’s most comprehensive football publication is on newsstands. Hooten’s Arkansas Football magazine previews the upcoming season for all 11-man high school teams and the college teams in the state. The biggest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Coming off major surgery and currently the oldest pitcher in the major leagues, Rich Hill sure looked smooth and spry on the mound in his debut for Minnesota.His elbow? “It feels like it’s 18
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas will have season-ending surgery to repair a tendon in his strained right forearm, creating an opening in the rotation. The Cardinals placed Mikolas on the 10-day injured list
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Josh Donaldson homered and drove in two runs in his Target Field debut with Minnesota, Jorge Polanco hit a two-run shot and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in their home opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is joining the ownership group of the Kansas City Royals. The Royals announced the addition of Mahomes, the star quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to
JONESBORO – A 2019 Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt Conference football selection, Arkansas State junior offensive lineman Andre Harris Jr., was one of 114 FBS players across the nation named Thursday to the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List.
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Valley Conference Presidents Council announced Monday (July 27) it will delay the start of competition in MVC fall sports until Friday, Sept. 18, and the league will conduct conference-only competition in men’s
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Nobody really had any idea what training camp would like look until the NFL and its players’ union came to an agreement late last week to dramatically alter the collective bargaining agreement
Mountain Home School District’s athletic director has received two of the Arkansas Activities Association’s highest honors. Mitch Huskey was named the Athletic Director of the Year for Class 5A and later won the same award for the
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Pittsburgh’s Derek Shelton staged baseball’s first major, socially distanced umpire argument, then got his first victory as a big league manager as the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Sunday. Colin
Photos: (from left) Robert Nosari and Barney Larry A pair of holes-in-one have been recorded at a local golf course. Two local golfers, Robert Nosari and Barney Larry, were able to complete the task at Big Creek
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – The Oklahoma-Missouri State football game scheduled for Sept. 5 in Norman has been moved to one week earlier, Aug. 29, University of Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione said Saturday. The NCAA has approved
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Paul Goldschmidt homered, Adam Wainwright pitched six solid innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 on Saturday. Wainwright (1-0) pitched out of a bases loaded, no-out jam in the
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes acknowledges there is “some risk” in returning to the team facility for training camp. But he is comfortable with the protocols established by the NFL and
The American Legion baseball season came to an end Friday night for Mountain Home. MacLeod was eliminated from the Arkansas American Legion AA State Tournament at Fort Smith, after falling to Harrison by a final of 1-0.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jack Flaherty pitched seven solid innings, Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals opened the season by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Friday night. Tyler O’Neill and Dexter
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif became the first player to opt out of the upcoming NFL season on Friday, choosing to put his medical degree to use on the front lines of the
Lyon College President W. Joseph King announced the Batesville school will continue remote learning for the fall 2020 semester in a Friday address to students, faculty and staff. “With a heavy heart, I am reaching out to
Photos: (left to right) Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. Photos: Courtesy University of Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri basketball players Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. withdrew from the NBA draft
While there’s still an uncertainty about the upcoming football season, high school programs around Arkansas are doing what they can to prepare, if they are able to hit the gridiron this fall. Mountain Home began its practice
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion Baseball team saw its season come to an end Thursday afternoon with a 14-0 loss to the Bryant Black Sox in the Arkansas State Tournament at Bryant.Mountain Home ends its season
Image: Courtesy Twitter With one year left as a high school student, one local athlete has already decided to continue her playing career on the collegiate level. Mountain Home High School’s Kate Gilbert has announced she has
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team split its first two games in the Arkansas American Legion AA State Tournament at Fort Smith Wednesday. MacLeod lost its opener to Fort Smith 11-1, before bounding back to
JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State junior offensive lineman Jarrett Horst has been named to the 2020 Outland Trophy Watch List, announced Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and featuring 85 FBS standout interior linemen
The Mountain Home Lockeroom baseball team began the Arkansas American Legion AAA State Tournament on a rough note. The Lockeroom went to Bryant on Tuesday and suffered an 8-4 loss to Texarkana. Will Gross ended up driving
Arkansas State’s opener at Memphis on Sept. 5. was still on the schedule as of Tuesday. That much athletic director Terry Mohajir knows. Mohajir has no idea who the Red Wolves will play the following week or
Three local high school athletic programs will be combined to form one new team for the upcoming school year. The Ozark Mountain School Board recently voted to put the Bruno-Pyatt Patriots, St. Joe Wildcats and Western Grove
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs began the intake process for first-year players Monday after the NFL gave them the go-ahead along with the Houston Texans, their opponent in the season
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team wrapped up the regular season Saturday with mixed results. The Lockeroom was in makeup action and ended up splitting a doubleheader at Paragould. Mountain Home gave up five runs
Photo: (front row, from left–kneeling) Satchel Cheek, Brody Brown, Koen Bickford (back row, from left–standing Coach Bill Brown, Bryce Springfield, Maddix Rowden, Coach Jake Bickford, Bailor Tate, Harrison Baker, Eli Reiss, Titan Kimball, Colin Davis and Coach
JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State senior wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr. has been named to the 2020 Biletnikoff Award Watch List, announced Thursday by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes college football’s
JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State junior running back Marcel Murray was named Wednesday as a preseason candidate for the 2020 Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation’s top college running back. Murray found a place on
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s Rakeem Boyd has been placed on the Doak Walker Award Watch List by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. The award is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back and is
Photo: In this May 3, 2016, file photo, trainer Bob Baffert watches a workout at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The first Saturday in May is usually the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. But the
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday that it will postpone the start of volleyball, soccer and cross country competition through at least Aug. 31. The decision will provide additional time to prepare for the safe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed with defensive tackle Chris Jones on a four-year, $85 million contract extension that includes $60 million in guarantees, a person familiar with the deal told The
Things have been remarkably ordinary as the St. Louis Cardinals conduct spring training 2.0. At least, as ordinary as they can be during such extraordinary times. Their core players have continued to test negative for COVID-19 ahead
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team wrapped up the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of Harrison at home Monday night. Mountain Home took the first game 12-2. Offensively for the Lockeroom, Garrett Steelman had
UNDATED (AP) – Southeastern Conference athletic directors met in person Monday at league headquarters in Alabama to discuss the prospects for a football season with COVID-19 cases spiking throughout much of the South. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – When the coronavirus pandemic led to an overhaul of the baseball schedule, Mike Matheny had an strong suspicion he’d be headed back to St. Louis to face his former team in his
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Hard-throwing St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks has opted out of playing this season, citing pre-existing health concerns. The 23-year-old Hicks was diagnosed in high school as having Type 1 diabetes. Hicks, who
As the Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team has its last home outing of the 2020 regular season, a special ceremony will be held in recognition of the team’s leader at Cooper Park. Today is being
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team ended up with mixed results on the road Saturday. The Lockeroom came away with a split against Batesville. Mountain Home began the evening by defeating Batesville 10-3. Dawson Tabor
The Chuck Morton Memorial Junior Golf Championship wrapped up its two-day run Friday with a Newton County golfer taking the boys’ crown. Dalton McGinnis of Deer ended up with the best overall score of four-under-par 140. McGinnes
The Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team wrapped up the regular season by splitting a double header at home against Tuckerman Thursday night. Tuckerman won the first game 7-6. Rhett Carter led the offense for MacLeod
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Beginning with the upcoming 2020-21 competitive year, Razorback Athletic events in all sports will switch exclusively to mobile only ticketing. Mobile ticketing will be utilized for all season tickets, mini-plans as well as single
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team earned a split at home Wednesday night against Bryant. It was Bryant who won the first game 6-3. For Mountain Home, Gage Harris had three hits and drove in
In anticipation of the National Football League’s guidelines being issued to clubs regarding stadium configuration changes and reduced capacity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Chiefs have announced a plan that offers the most flexibility and
The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) is preparing to resume activities and athletics this fall in accordance with the regular AAA calendar. These preparations are contingent upon compliance with all directives as issued by the Governor’s Office and
The Mountain Home McLeod American Legion baseball team split a doubleheader against West Plains at home Tuesday night. McLeod won the first game 9-2. Rhett Carter notched 13 strikeouts in the complete game victory. At the plate,
Patrick Mahomes risked everything when he opted for football over baseball. Turns out, he got baseball money anyway. One day after the former two-sport star got a 10-year deal worth up to $503 million, the richest contract
The fall face-off between Arkansas State University and the University of Michigan is looking doubtful, according to some sports analysts. Michael Spath, writing for Sports Illustrated, reported he expects Michigan to play fewer than the 12 games
The Mountain Home McLeod American Legion baseball team earned a win and a tie at home Monday night against Flippin. In the first game, McLeod posted a 5-2 win. Tate Isaacs had a RBI double for McLeod.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Cardinals, in conjunction with Major League Baseball’s league-wide release, announces their 60-game 2020 season schedule. The regionally-based schedule will feature 40 divisional games among National League Central opponents and 20
John Campbell was able to repeat as the winner of the 2020 Big Creek Golf and Country Club Men’s Senior Match Play Club Championship. Campbell entered the tournament as the top-seeded golfer and lived up to the
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team was able to wrap up the Glen Winget Memorial Tournament with a victory Sunday in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The Lockeroom defeated Springfield Hillcrest by a final of 5-2. Will Uchtman
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team wrapped up pool play on a rough note Saturday at the Glen Winget Memorial Tournament in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The Lockeroom fell to the Oklahoma Mudcats 10-2. On the mound,
Photos: Genesis Cabrera (left) and Ricardo Sanchez. Photos: Courtesy St. Louis Cardinals The Cardinals had two pitchers test positive for COVID-19 this week during intake testing for Summer Camp, the club announced Saturday. Having given consent to
Outgoing Mountain Home High School senior Bella Bevel has received more recognition for her time as a Lady Bomber. Bevel was presented with the Jim Holsted Athlete of the Year Award on Friday. Bevel says she was
FAYETTEVILLE – David Patrick, a finalist for two National Coach of the Year Awards this past season as head coach at UC Riverside, has been named associate head coach for men’s basketball at the University of Arkansas,
UNDATED (AP) – Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey told a U.S. Senate committee Wednesday that there needs to be a uniform federal law to regulate the compensation of college athletes instead of a series of state-level versions
NEW YORK (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have replaced the New York Yankees as the opponent for the Chicago White Sox in the Field of Dreams game on Aug. 13 at Dyersville, Iowa. The schedule
Summer practice for the Mountain Home seventh grade football team will begin Monday morning. The day will begin with screening protocol at 8 in the Pinkston Middle School car-loading line, and practice will run from 8:30 to
The Arkansas Activities Association has announced the 2020-2021 class to join the Big Red Student Advisory Council, and two local student athletes are on the list. Mountain Home’s Madelyn Lynch will represent District 1-East, and Landon McBride
BALTIMORE (AP) – Outfielder Heston Kjerstad agreed to a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles that includes a $5.2 million signing bonus, well below the slot value of $7,789,900 assigned to the No. 2 overall pick.
Another member of the Mountain Home High School cross country and track programs will continue his athletic career on the collegiate level. Outgoing senior Tyler Sosnowski signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to join both programs
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team cruised past Batesville 13-0 Sunday afternoon to win the consolation bracket at the Glen Sain GMC Tournament at Paragould. The Lockeroom scored eight runs in the first, one in
JASPER – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has selected 23 Arkansans to participate in this year’s annual public land elk hunt. The hunters were randomly drawn from 5,275 applicants who applied in May through a third-party
FAYETTVILLE – The University of Arkansas made a strong recruiting attempt at former Rockdale (Texas) four-star Jaquaylin Crawford in the Class of 2018, but he chose Oklahoma. Crawford, 5-10, 175, announced on Friday he is transferring to
Friday was a tough day for the Mountain Home MacLeod American Legion baseball team as they were swept by North Central Arkansas at Lester White Field. MacLeod fell 13-6 in the first game. Payton Evans suffered the
Photos: Matt Kelly and Frank Davis Big Creek Golf and Country Club has announced its match play club winners. Fifth-seeded Matt Kelly won the Big Creek Men’s Open Match Play Club title. Kelly began the tournament by
Attorneys representing the Razorback Foundation, the private fundraising arm that raises millions of dollars in support of the University of Arkansas athletics department, filed a motion Friday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former head football coach
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team began the Glen Sain GMC Tournament on a rough note Friday in Paragould. The top-seeded Lockeroom fell 16-8 to the Southeast Tropics from Scott City, Missouri. Jim Strider led
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield has been selected as the location for the St. Louis Cardinals Taxi Squad during the 2020 Major League Baseball season. The fact the Springfield community will be able to provide a location and
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have signed first-round draft pick Jordan Walker for $2.9 million, which comes just under the slot value for the 21st overall pick. Walker is a power-hitting third baseman picked
Pontotoc, Mississippi continued its dominance of the Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic by winning the 2020 championship Sunday afternoon at Cooper Park in Mountain Home. Pontotoc defeated Russellville 6-3 in the title game to give the team
The Mickey Huskey Twin Lakes Classic wrapped up pool play Saturday night with a local coach reaching a milestone. Lester White picked up his 1,000th win as the head coach of the Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion
Mountain Home High School’s Athletic Department is continuing its run of seniors signing to compete on the collegiate level. Leah Jackson signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to join the volleyball program at Evangel University. Jackson
Another Mountain Home High School student athlete is preparing to compete on the collegiate level. Jacob Pyeatt signed a national letter of intent Thursday to join the cross country and track and field programs at Arkansas State
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Southeastern Conference is considering barring league championship events in Mississippi until the state changes its Confederate-based flag. Commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement Thursday, saying it’s past time for Mississippi to change
A coach who has won state championships in both basketball and baseball has been hired as the new boys’ basketball coach at Viola. Rick Luna, who guided Dora to a state basketball title this past season, was
Three former football players with Arkansas ties, including one from the area, are among the nominees for the College Football Hall of Fame. Harrison High School alumnus and former Arkansas Razorback offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth will be
As the state of Arkansas continues to try to return to somewhat of a sense of normalcy, the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) has announced it’s changing some allowances for school athletics. The AAA will be giving schools
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering. Arceneaux did not immediately return messages
The Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team earned a split at home Sunday against Paragould. Paragould won the first game 2-1, before Mountain Home bounced back to take the second game 9-8. The Lockeroom is now
The Izard County High School Athletic Department held its Cougar Open Saturday at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain in Horseshoe Bend. Willie and Billy Jarrett took the Championship Flight after shooting a 17-under-par 56. Preston Harmon
The Mountain Home Lockerooom American Legion baseball team had a rough home opener on Saturday. The Lockeroom lost a doubleheader to Batesville at Cooper Park. Mountain Home began the evening with an 8-1 loss to Batesville. Carter
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner sustained serious injuries when he and a passenger on a jet ski collided with a boat on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. According to a
The Arkansas State University athletic department has released a list of possible adjustments to Centennial Bank Stadium for the upcoming 2020 football season. The university is continuing to evaluate its plan covering all areas, and all items
Former University of Arkansas football coach Bret Bielema filed a federal lawsuit Friday against the Razorback Foundation, the private fundraising arm that raises millions of dollars in support of the University of Arkansas athletics department. The 64-page
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Ryan Walters had just arrived at the University of Missouri to coach safeties for the football program when a series of protests related to racial injustice led to the resignations of the system
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas infielder Casey Martin has been selected 87th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in the third round of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. Martin is the 234th Razorback selected in the MLB Draft
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Cardinals selected six players on the second day to conclude the 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, bringing their total to seven picks over the two-day event. Three pitchers,
This reminder, this weekend is free fishing weekend in Arkansas. Thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced last month, anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon Friday through
The Mountain Home American Legion baseball teams won three of the four games they played Wednesday night. The Lockeroom team traveled to Harrison and easily swept a double-header. The Lockeroom won the first game 11-0. Jim Strider
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad has been selected second overall by the Baltimore Orioles in the first round of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. He is the ninth Razorback to be taken in the
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Cardinals selected third baseman Jordan Walker from Decatur (Ga.) High School with their first round selection (21st player overall) in the 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The 6-5,
Mountain Home High School has another student athlete continuing his career on the collegiate level. Brandon Weaver signed a national letter of intent Tuesday to join the track program at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. Weaver says
Photo: Justin Smith. Photo: Courtesy Associated Press Former Indiana forward Justin Smith has announced plans to transfer to Arkansas. Smith, 6-7, 230 pounds, was reportedly contacted by Illinois, Georgetown, Iowa State, Purdue, Maryland, Mississippi State, Notre Dame,
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Three student-athletes from Arkansas football were named to the Athlon Sports SEC Football 2020 Preseason All-Conference Teams, including a pair of multi-year honorees. Senior running back Rakeem Boyd landed on the second team offense,
The opening day to the season had mixed results Saturday for the Mountain Home Lockeroom American Legion baseball team. The Russellville Pirates Tournament began on a rough note for the Lockeroom team, as they fell to Sheridan
LITTLE ROCK – Precautions to limit the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 have forced the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) to cancel the annual fishing derbies held at its five fish hatcheries in June,
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for public comments on possible changes to fishing regulations for 2021. Changes to general fishing rules, rules for commercial anglers and fish farms are all being
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Seven Arkansas State athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 and are self-isolating for 14 days. Chancellor Kelly Damphousse says the seven athletes are from three sports and all are asymptomatic. They learned
A pair of coaches at Mountain Home High School have been honored by their peers by being named outstanding coaches by the Arkansas High School Coaches Association. Robert Blades has been named the outstanding coach in boys’
The Izard County Athletic Department will hold its annual fundraising golf tournament this month. The Cougar Open is scheduled for June 13, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain in Horseshoe
New players are continuing to be accepted for Norfork youth baseball and softball this season. Local youth may sign up through Thursday. Any child ages 4 to 12 from Norfork or the surrounding area may register. Practices
The Mountain Home junior high volleyball program is preparing for the 2020 season. New player tryouts are scheduled to begin Monday and continue throughout the month. Each player is guaranteed two days of tryouts. Students must have
With Monday marked as the beginning of the first phase for team sports to return in Arkansas, the Mountain Home High School football program will be practicing with limitations. The dead period set by the Arkansas Activities
Three local areas are among nine across the state set to have urban deer hunts for the 2020-21 season. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) says local hunts are planned in Bull Shoals, Horseshoe Bend and
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) – The Arkansas Travelers have “real” concern about the possibility there are no games this season. “It’s not official yet,” said General Manager Paul Allen. On Thursday, ESPN called the cancellation of
MAMMOTH SPRING – Tiger trout, a hybrid of brown trout and brook trout often stocked in waters in the western and northwestern United States, will be stocked for the first time in Arkansas within the next couple
A former Mountain Home High School student athlete is returning to his alma mater as a new member of the athletic staff. Wil Norris has been selected as the new head cross country coach and assistant track
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Published reports say that two horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have tested positive for a banned substance. The New York Times and Louisville Courier-Journal have cited unidentified
During his daily COVID-19 update on Thursday, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson indicated the first phase of the return of team sports will begin next Monday. The athletic department of the Mountain Home School District is preparing for
Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad has become the 28th All-America recipient in school history after being named to the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper First Team after a shortened 2020 season. It is the first All-America accolade for Kjerstad since
Following the announcement from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) on the resumption of team sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Mountain Home is ready to get kids in the Twin Lakes Area back on
JONESBORO, Ark. – The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced it is producing six episodes of a special “Red Wolves Review” football show that will appear on ESPN+ Tuesday nights at 7:05 p.m. CT over the next
Photo: Courtesy Associated Press Eddie Sutton waited so long to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He couldn’t hang on long enough to make it to the ceremony. The man who led three
ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 22, 2020 – In a televised special on FOX Sports Midwest Friday evening, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that Tom Herr, John Tudor and Bill White will be inducted into the St. Louis
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted to approve many changes to the Commission’s Code of Regulations, including many wildlife regulations that may impact hunters during the 2020-21 hunting seasons. The proposals were presented
Due to concerns from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, one local community will not be sending its youth on the fields this summer. The Salem Summer Ball Association announced on Facebook it will not participate in this year’s
JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State head football coach Blake Anderson has received a restructured contract extension that runs through 2023, Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Terry Mohajir announced Friday. “Due to our unprecedented FBS success under a
LITTLE ROCK – Thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday, anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon June 12 through midnight June 14. The proclamation was read
LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) – It’s a good thing an NFL kicking operation requires no more than three players.There’s the long snapper, tasked with delivering the ball. The kicker, who is expected to send it through the uprights.
Big Creek Golf and Country Club was able bring the Ozark Cup back to Mountain Home during the weekend after a rain-shortened event. The match went to the wire, with Big Creek defeating Harrison Country Club 8-6.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The steady stream of nurses filing out of St. Luke’s Hospital for close to an hour was finally slowing down, which was altogether fortunate, because the young man with thighs like tree
A member of the Mountain Home High School boys’ wrestling team will continue to compete on the collegiate level. Judah Lagg signed a national letter of intent Monday to wrestle for the University of the Ozarks in
A former member of the Mountain Home High School basketball coaching staff has been selected as the new girls’ basketball coach at Russellville High School. Ryan Koerdt was hired after serving as the boys’ coach at White
The Arkansas Track Coaches Association is honoring cross country and track student athletes for their achievements from this school year, and 19 area athletes were recognized. The majority of the local athletes honored were on the Arkansas
Photo: Courtesy KNWA Former Arkansas running back De’Anthony Curtis is in the hospital recovering from burns he received in an accident Saturday, May 9, a day after his 30th birthday. According to Curtis’ wife Ashlee, the couple
The latest proposal to kick start a Major League Baseball season appears to have legs. An early July opening day could happen if owners and players agree how to share revenue, according to multiple reports. What would
FLIPPIN – A walleye that could top 9 pounds was all that was keeping Roger Pyzocha from claiming catches in all eight of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Master Angler Program categories, but it was proving
Photo: Twelve-year-old Grant and 15-year-old Jake both bagged turkeys this season while hunting with their dad Tom Leeker of Gainesville. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Times JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
Registrations are being accepted for the 2020 season of the Gainesville Baseball/Softball Summer League. Monday is the deadline to enter, and late registrants may not be accepted, if teams or leagues are full. Participating athletes must have
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has developed guidelines to help high school and collegiate sports teams plan to safely resume activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.The UAMS COVID19 Sports Committee that drafted
Arkansas baseball has been well-represented in Major League Baseball Draft history, boasting 232 picks since 1965. With the draft less than a month away, take a look back at every Razorback drafted in school history, including three
Another athletic team at Salem High School will be under new leadership when the new school year begins. Josh Bateman has been hired as the new head coach of the Lady Greyhounds’ basketball team. Bateman says he
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – In the makeshift interview room just outside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, defensive tackle Chris Jones yelled across to Chiefs teammate Frank Clark, vowing that the Super Bowl championship they had just
The Mountain Home Pilots are receiving assistance from one of the top football organizations in the country. The local youth football program is the recipient of the 2020 USA Football Equipment Grant. The grant will help provide
When it comes to college baseball facilities, the University of Arkansas is considered by many to top the list of the country’s best. Baseball America reports a poll was taken among 90 head baseball coaches in NCAA
NORFORK – More golden rainbow trout have been stocked in the White River system below Bull Shoals Lake dam. About 500 of the rainbow trout that have a color variation making them appear a bright golden yellow
Four players from North Central Arkansas have been selected as members of the 2020 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Game, including Mountain Home’s Anna Grace Foreman, Viola’s Keyaira Moore and Izard County’s Justus Cooper. Due to
UNDATED (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs will open defense of their Super Bowl championship by hosting Houston on Sept. 10 in the NFL’s annual kickoff game – pending developments in the coronavirus pandemic, of course. The
Photo: In this Feb. 16 file photo, Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny (back left) watches as pitcher Jesse Hahn throws during spring training baseball practice in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals had an entire offseason and most
UNDATED (AP) – All but one of the 14 schools in the Southeastern Conference have indicated they plan to reopen their campuses for the fall semester. That step is widely believed to be needed to resume football
Oklahoma and Arkansas have agreed to play two basketball games at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The schools made the announcement in news releases on Wednesday.The first two matchups are scheduled for Dec. 12, 2020, and Dec.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Hunters are lining up by the thousands for a chance to participate in the first elk hunt in modern Missouri history. The Missouri Department of Conservation says it received 7,181 applicants as
Photo: Courtesy Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) – The Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Andy Dalton on Monday and waived Cooper Rush, who had been the backup to Dak Prescott since the middle of the 2017 season. Dalton
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Former Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. Agent Bryan Ehrlich confirmed the deal. Patterson started all 26 games for the
Hudson Pace will be attending Hendrix College this fall after signing a national letter of intent Thursday to continue his athletic career on the next level. The Mountain Home senior will make the move to Conway to
Andy Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott’s backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Dalton and the Cowboys agreed Saturday to a one-year deal that guarantees the former Cincinnati starter $3 million and could be worth
Photo: Nadal and Joe Rosario. Photo: Courtesy Sentinel-Record via Associated Press HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) – Charlatan romped to victory by six lengths in the first division of the Arkansas Derby and Nadal won the second division
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri and Kansas are resuming their bitter Border War in football after the former Big 12 rivals agreed to a four-game series in which each school will play two home games beginning
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a contract with defensive end Taco Charlton, adding a former first-round pick who flamed out in Dallas and Miami but whose athleticism is a perfect
A member of the Mountain Home High School girls’ swim team has joined the growing list of seniors continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level. Carsen Cotter signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to join
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer Missourians the state’s first elk-hunting season in modern history starting this fall. MDC will issue five permits for hunting bull elk for the 2020 season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has gone from the offensive line to the front line, using the medical degree he completed during offseasons with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs to help patients during
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has spoken with cornerback Bashaud Breeland following his arrest in South Carolina. Reid said Friday that the organization will allow the legal process to play out
Photo: In this Feb. 3 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (left) holds the MVP trophy with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell before speaking at a news conference in Miami. After leading the Chiefs to their
LITTLE ROCK – The application period for Arkansas’s public land elk hunting permits is open from 8 a.m. Friday until 11:59 p.m. June 1.Twenty-six permits will be drawn to hunt elk in Arkansas this year, with eight
Photos: Courtesy arkansastechnews.com RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – It turns out all those country roads were leading Mark Downey on a journey back to Arkansas Tech University. Downey, who served as head men’s basketball coach at ATU from 2006-10,
YORK, S.C. (AP) – An incident reports states a sheriff’s deputy in South Carolina drew his gun on Kansas City cornerback Bashaud Breeland as the NFL player continually resisted arrest after he was seen smoking marijuana in
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait for their big moment at Cooperstown. The Hall of Fame announced Wednesday it has canceled the July 26
The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox announced ticket refund policies on Wednesday for games not played through May because of the virus outbreak, with some Major League Baseball teams offering plans for cash returns and
YORK, S.C. (AP) – Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland was arrested on several charges Tuesday in South Carolina, including possessing marijuana or hash, driving with an open container of alcohol and resisting arrest. The 28-year-old Breeland,
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing two-time Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt. Colquitt’s 15-year career with the Chiefs allowed him to set numerous franchise records, including the most games played and most
Mountain Home’s high school and junior high dance teams are having to hold virtual tryouts this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone interested in becoming a Bomber Belle in seventh through 11th grades will need
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl in 50 years thanks in large part to their blazing speed on offense. They spent the past weekend getting their defense up to
A local high school is saying good-bye to the winningest head football coach in its history. Clay Wiggins is retiring after spending the last five years at Salem and serving as the head coach for four years.
The Mountain Home High School girls’ soccer program has announced another member of its senior class is advancing to the collegiate level. Sarah Swonger signed a national letter of intent Thursday to join the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas defensive back Kamren Curl has been selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round with the 216th overall pick of the 2020 National Football League Draft on Saturday. He is the 16th
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri junior defensive tackle Jordan Elliott (Missouri City, Texas) saw his decision to bypass his final year of eligibility pay off tonight as he was selected in the third round of the
COLUMBIA, MO. – University of Missouri junior TE Albert Okwuegbunam (Springfield, Ill.) was selected Saturday in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and the standout pass-catcher will be reunited with his former quarterback Drew Lock
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs spent five frustrating decades trying to win a second Lombardi Trophy. They plan to spend just one year winning a third. That was the thought process behind general
Now that his first draft with the Dallas Cowboys is finished, coach Mike McCarthy moves into an unusual offseason not knowing when Dak Prescott will be under contract. Meantime, the Cowboys gave their quarterback a receiver they
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas defensive tackle McTelvin “Sosa” Agim has been selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round with the 95th overall pick of the 2020 National Football League Draft on Friday, April 24. He
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs spent the past few weeks conducting plenty of virtual chats with Willie Gay Jr. and those around him, drilling into a series of incidents that caused the Mississippi
The Dallas Cowboys decided they could wait to address their defense in the NFL draft when a receiver they didn’t expect to be available was there for the taking in the first round. Those greater needs were
The Mountain Home High School athletic department announced another senior taking her athletic talent to the collegiate level. Lauren Helmert signed a national letter of intent Thursday to join the women’s soccer program at William Woods University
Photo: Courtesy Northwestern State University via Associated Press DALLAS (AP) – Jace Prescott, the older brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, died Thursday, the team said. He was 31. The Cowboys confirmed the older Prescott’s death
UNDATED (AP) – The first round of the NFL draft opened and closed with players from the Southeastern Conference. It was a fitting way to mark the league’s record-setting night. The football powerhouse had 15 players selected
The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up the first round of the NFL draft when the Super Bowl champions picked LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire with the 32nd overall selection. The Chiefs were long rumored to have interest
The Dallas Cowboys have added another receiver in the first round of the NFL draft. Dallas took former Oklahoma standout CeeDee Lamb 17th overall. The choice came not long after the Cowboys gave Amari Cooper a $100
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Leigh Steinberg’s focus this week is rightfully on the three-day NFL draft, where new clients such as Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and teammate Jerry Jeudy will learn where they will begin their
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas guard Isaiah Joe has declared himself eligible for the NBA draft, but he has not hired an agent. Arkansas coach Eric Musselman made the announcement in a media session on Monday. By
LITTLE ROCK – With many states issuing orders to “stay at home” or “shelter in place,” some Arkansas anglers may worry that their favorite outdoor pursuits are in jeopardy. Although a couple of these states have ordered
UNDATED (AP) – Sports fans hoping for a fast return to the games they love might need to temper their expectations. Although sports leagues talk publicly about their desire to return to competition before summer, those are
Image: Courtesy Twitter The national freshman of the year at Maryland and an All-Pac-12 selection the past two seasons at Oregon State, Destiny Slocum will play her final season of college basketball at Arkansas. Arguably the most
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek to the Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force. Governor Hutchinson made the announcement of the formation of
JASPER – The recent closure of the Buffalo National River closes all use of the Buffalo National River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) until further notice. This includes a closure to angling in this section of the Buffalo,
Image: Courtesy University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE – Moses Moody has signed a National Letter of Intent, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman announced Friday. Moody, who hails from Little Rock and attends Montverde (Fla.) Academy, is rated 38th
Upon entering the NCAA transfer portal in December, one of the first schools to contact Texas A&M receiver/kick returner Roshauud Paul was Arkansas State. “Yeah, Ethan Morris was probably the first person I followed,” said Paul, who
Another Mountain Home High School senior has made the decision to continue her athletic career on the collegiate level. Bella Bevel signed a national letter of intent Friday to join the swimming program at Ouachita Baptist University.
One of the all-time leading passers in Arkansas Razorbacks football history is the newest member of the Mountain Home High School football coaching staff. The Mountain Home School Board voted to approve the hiring of seven-year NFL
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas Athletic Department is set to put on Wooo Pig Weekend, hosting several virtual events and creating engaging challenges for its fans. The fun will kick off Friday, April 24, and
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Vance Jackson and Jalen Tate will join the Arkansas basketball program as graduate transfers, the school announced Wednesday. Jackson, a 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward, started his college career by playing a season at Connecticut
32. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (15-4) LAST SEASON: Super Bowl champions overcame early injuries to rattle off nine straight wins to finish regular season, then overcame double-digit deficits in each playoff game to end 50-year title drought.FREE AGENCY:
LITTLE ROCK – Spring is a great time to stretch your legs and do some woodland exploration, especially for those people who are experiencing some added cabin fever this year. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission urges
Photo: Courtesy Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Former NFL quarterback and Arkansas Razorback Tarvaris Jackson has died in a one-car crash outside Montgomery, authorities said Monday. He was 36. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro that Jackson was
The coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on several sports activities, but there may still be hope for American Legion baseball in Arkansas. While the American Legion World Series and all regional tournaments have been canceled, the
Photo: Twelve-year-old Mylea Adams killed this turkey Sunday while hunting with her father, Josh Adams, in Howell County. The turkey weighed 25 pounds, had an 11 inch beard and 1 1/4 inch spurs. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – For the first time in its modern history, Missouri will offer an elk-hunting season later this year, with five permits drawn in a lottery. The Missouri Conservation Commission on Wednesday approved issuing
The Arkansas Basketball Coaches Association has released its top five boys’ and girls’ basketball players and the coaches of the year from the 2019-2020 season. Ten area athletes and two coaches received recognition. Mountain Home’s Kate Gilbert
FRISCO, Texas (AP) – The Dallas Cowboys signed cornerback Saivion Smith on Friday, adding the former XFL player about the same time the spring league announced it was suspending operations. Smith played for Houston, which was the
Following is the Overall Top 10 girls high school basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A as voted by a panel of sports media from around the
Following is the Overall Top 10 boys high school basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A as voted by a panel of sports media from around the
Columbia, Mo- Following Governor Parson’s announcement this afternoon, of in-person school closure for the remainder of the school year, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) announces the cancellation of all remaining post-season events for the
After multiple conversations with the Arkansas Department of Health, the Governor’s Office, the Arkansas Department of Education and with the announcement of the closure of Arkansas schools through the end of the school year, all remaining AAA
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back cornerback Bashaud Breeland on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $4.5 million, according to a person familiar with the contract. The
High school spring sports in Arkansas may not resume following action by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) Wednesday. The AAA has extended its “COVID-19 dead period” for all AAA schools through May 30. With the postseason for
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas softball team (19-6, 1-2 SEC) earned a No. 19 ranking in the final NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) Coaches’ Poll. The Razorbacks moved up one spot from the previous poll,
NEW YORK (AP) – If he wanted, Mark Hamilton could show off his World Series ring at work. But the fill-in first baseman for the 2011 champion St. Louis Cardinals prefers to keep that prize safe at
While the majority of high schools with football in Arkansas play the traditional 11-on-11 game, a handful of schools in the state have switched to a different form of the sport. Marshall becomes the first area high
A pair of area high school girls’ basketball teams will end up sharing a state championship this year. Mountain View and Valley Springs were declared Class 3A co-champions, after the Arkansas Activities Association canceled the remaining title
A former St. Louis Cardinal has a public service announcement on YouTube. David Freese’s message on the importance of social distancing can be found on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s channel. Freese can be seen in the
Photo: Courtesy KATV When Eddie Sutton’s phone rang on Friday, it was the call so many of his former players have campaigned hard for him to receive. The legendary coach will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial
Photo: Courtesy 247Sports Arkansas State defensive end William Bradley-King entered the transfer portal Friday morning, a source told 247Sports. He’ll have one year of eligibility remaining. “First and foremost, I would like to thank my coaches, teammates,
The Chiefs and wide receiver Sammy Watkins have agreed on a restructured one-year contract that gives the franchise much-needed salary cap relief. That’s according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke with The Associated Press
The Dallas Cowboys are taking a chance on another suspended defensive end, signing Aldon Smith to a contract while his playing status in the NFL is uncertain. A person with direct knowledge of the deal said Smith
Former baseball All-Star Jim Edmonds says he tested positive for the new coronavirus and for pneumonia. Edmonds says in a video posted on Instagram that he is symptom free now and doing “really well.” He thanked people
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Andy Reid is like most people these days. The Kansas City Chiefs coach is hunkered down in his basement, trying to avoid going out in public as he works from a makeshift
The Arkansas Sports Media High School Basketball Super Teams have been announced. The selections for Super Team are voted on by a panel of sportswriters, sportscasters and other sports media from around the state for the 2019-20
While the COVID-19 pandemic has shutdown all sports in the country, Arkansas fans will have a chance to watch a classic football game Thursday evening. The 2015 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss game, which featured the “Hunter Henry
Major League Baseball has canceled a two-game series in London between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals because of the coronavirus pandemic. The teams had been scheduled to play at Olympic Stadium on June 13
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri sophomore Xavier Pinson and juniors Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon announced Tuesday that they would enter the NBA draft, though none of them intends to hire an agent and all could return
The Mountain Home Athletic Department’s fundraiser at Big Creek Golf and Country Club has been postponed. The Bomber Booster Club Golf Tournament, scheduled for April 11, has been called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Information will
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs and wide receiver Demarcus Robinson have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that helps the reigning Super Bowl champions keep their top four receivers under contract heading into next
Former All-Star outfielder Jim Edmonds announced on his Instagram page that he went to the hospital to be tested for the coronavirus after displaying some symptoms. The 49-year-old Edmonds sent a video update Saturday night on his
The Dallas Cowboys are going to let two proven kickers go at it in the offseason for a change. The Cowboys and kicker Greg Zuerlein agreed Friday on a $7.5 million, three-year contract, with $2.3 million guaranteed.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas guard Mason Jones has declared for the NBA draft. Jones made the announcement on social media Friday, and the University of Arkansas confirmed the decision with a congratulatory statement. Jones, a 6-foot-5
Photo: Alex Mero A student athlete at Mammoth Spring High School will continue his playing career on the collegiate level. Alex Mero has committed to joining the men’s basketball program at Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould. Mero
Photo: A woman and her dog walk past Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals baseball team, Wednesday in Kansas City. The start of the regular season, which was set to start on Thursday, is on
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission announce they are temporarily waiving permit requirements for sport fishing and daily trout tags for Missouri residents and nonresidents whose fishing privileges
Photo: Isaac Haney After winning the Class 1 state championship earlier this month, the Dora boys’ basketball team has three players and its coach receiving state-wide recognition on the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association All-State team. Isaac Haney
Several area athletes were recognized, as the 1A-2 Conference announced its All-Conference basketball selections. The senior boys’ team includes Norfork’s Tyler Sorters and Will Martin; Gage Harris and Blaine Marberry of Viola; Justus Cooper, Caleb Faulkner, Coby
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a one-year contract with Jordan Ta’amu, with veteran Chad Henne for a backup job next season. The 22-year-old Ta’amu was undrafted out of Mississippi last
While the St. Louis Cardinals and the rest of Major League Baseball are facing a delay to the 2020 season, KTLO-AM will begin a run of classic Cardinal games. The latter portion of the 2011 season, the
LITTLE ROCK – Late winter and early spring are typically the best times of year to hook into big fish. While only one catch can qualify as Arkansas’s state record for a certain species, the Arkansas Game
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas junior Mason Jones was named 2020 Associated Press All-America honorable mention, being one of 20 players to be recognized by the AP. Jones becomes the 31st Razorback to be named an All-American and the
The Arkansas Activities Association has extended its dead period for all of its member schools. Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the dead period is scheduled to continue through April 17. Coaches will continue to be
Photo: Courtesy AGFC LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), in cooperation with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, voted during a specially called meeting Thursday to waive all fishing license and trout permit requirements for residents
The seventh annual Lake Norfork Fireworks Bass Fishing Tournament is scheduled for March 28 at 7 a.m. at Panther Bay Marina at Lake Norfork. The entry fee is $50 per team, and there is an optional Big
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs were quiet on the first day of NFL free agency, with their biggest move Wednesday a restructuring of defensive end Frank Clark’s contract in an effort to
The Southeastern Conference Tuesday announced that all regular season conference and non-conference competitions are cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all remaining SEC championship events, due to continuing developments related to the coronavirus
The Arkansas Activities Association has released its All-State teams from the high school basketball season, and 26 area athletes are on the list. The Class 5A teams include three players from Mountain Home. Anna Grace Foreman and
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Chris Jones. That raises the possibility that the Pro Bowl defensive tackle will remain with the Super Bowl champions for at
The Arkansas Activities Association will implement a dead period for all of its member schools due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. Starting Tuesday, coaches will be prohibited from engaging in activities involving student athletes, including practice,
The Dallas Cowboys have placed their exclusive franchise tag on star quarterback Dak Prescott. The move secures the rights to Prescott for an estimated $31.5 million while the Cowboys and Prescott’s representatives keep working on a long-term
One of the Mountain Home Athletic Department’s biggest fundraisers returns to Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The Bomber Booster Club Golf Tournament is scheduled for April 11, with tee time scheduled for 1 p.m. The entry
The Mountain Home Twin Lakers semi-pro basketball team picked up an exciting 65-62 win over Arkadelphia Sunday night, when Andre Brown hit a three-pointer from the corner at the buzzer for the victory. Chris Robertson paced the
HOT SPRINGS – Alpena High School came into the Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program (ANASP) state tournament as the top-scoring team from February’s Senior Division regional competitions.The school’s balanced scoring among team members held up
Information regarding ticket refunds for Arkansas Razorback home events impacted (March 13 – April 15, 2020) will be available in the coming days for season ticket holders and fans that have purchased single-game tickets. Refunds for ticketed
The Cotter Warrior 10k/5k Walk/Run is scheduled for April 4 in downtown Cotter. Proceeds will benefit the Cotter Warrior Foundation. The day begins with registration from 7:30 to 7:50 under the pavilion at Big Spring Park. The
The Dora High School boys’ basketball team was able to wrap up the season as the Class 1 state champions in Missouri. The Falcons defeated St. Elizabeth 59-49 in the title game at JQH Arena in Springfield.
The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) announced Friday morning it has suspended all athletic events in the state starting Sunday and continuing through Monday, March 30. Mountain Home Public Schools Athletic Director Mitch Huskey says as long as
The Arkansas Activities Association has suspended all spring sports and activities due to the coronavirus. The AAA said Friday morning due to concerns over COVID-19, they are suspending all spring interscholastic competition starting Sunday and continuing through
The Mountain Home High School track teams started their seasons in dominating fashion with wins at the Goblin Relays in Harrison Thursday afternoon. The Bombers scored 147 points to finish ahead of second place Clinton with 125
The Mountain Home High School softball team traveled to Harrison Thursday and blanked the Lady Goblins 3-0. Lauren Loving started in the circle for Mountain Home, working four innings and striking out four to earn the win.
The Mountain Home High School baseball team picked up a 3-2 win at Fayetteville Thursday afternoon. Tucker Kuester got the win on the mound, working four and one third innings, allowing four hits and one run while
In high school baseball Thursday: -Norfork defeated county rival Cotter 13-3. Tyler Sorters was the winning pitcher for the Panthers, as they improve to 2-1. -Flippin shut out Decatur 8-0. In high school softball: -Norfork lost to
The Melbourne High School girls’ basketball team has won its second straight state championship. The Lady Bearkatz defeated Quitman 47-28 Thursday night in Hot Springs to finish the season with a 35-2 record by winning their 24th
Justus Cooper’s jumper at the buzzer missed the mark, and the Izard County Cougars came up short in their attempt to finish as back-to-back champions with a 48-47 loss to the Nevada Blue Jays.Izard County had won
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference has announced the suspension of regular season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses, as well SEC championship events,
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference today announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville. “We understand that this decision will
Thursday’s busy sports schedule includes high school basketball, as four area teams are looking to finish the week as state champs. Viola’s girls will be one of three local teams in Hot Springs, as they compete for
Thursday will mark the start of another season for the Mountain Home High School track teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers will be in Harrison, as they compete in the Goblin Relays. Mountain Home’s boys came away
High school baseball and softball are scheduled for Thursday. Mountain Home’s baseball team will be back on the road for an outing with Fayetteville. The varsity game begins at 4:30 followed by the junior varsity contest. Elsewhere,
Missouri will be in Nashville, Tennessee, for its first SEC Tournament game. The Tigers will be paired with Texas A&M in Thursday’s second round action. Mizzou beat out Arkansas in the tiebreaker for the No. 10 seed.
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – St. Louis first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will be out for several more games because of a sore right elbow. Goldschmidt’s throwing was limited by the Cardinals during the start of spring training, and
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A double play confirmed under review was registered as the final out of the 700th career win for head coach Dave Van Horn at Arkansas, as the No. 14 Arkansas baseball team defeated Grand
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Arkansas coach Eric Musselman is really glad his Razorbacks got one of the last chances to play a game in front of fans. Mason Jones scored 22 points before fouling out, and the
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. Emmert says he made the decision to conduct both
The Mountain Home High School baseball team was able to notch another victory on the road Tuesday. The Bombers scored their go-ahead run in the fifth inning on a Tanner Burnham walk and went on to beat
The Mountain Home High School soccer teams opened 5A East Conference play at home Tuesday night with a pair of victories over Greene County Tech. The Lady Bombers cruised to a 5-0 win. Lauren Helmert scored two
The Mountain Home Junior High track and field teams dominated the Junior Goblin Relays in Harrison Tuesday, bringing home a pair of first-place trophies. On the girls’ side, top finishers from Mountain Home included: -Emma Wilber won
In high school softball Tuesday: -Cotter cruised to a double-header sweep against Bergman, winning by scores of 17-1 and 20-0. -Yellville-Summit lost a wild game at Mammoth Spring, falling 27-22. -Flippin blasted Norfork 20-1. -Salem was a
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 14 Arkansas baseball team opened its midweek series against Grand Canyon with a 6-1 victory on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks (10-5) recorded 12 hits in the game, all singles,
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Heroics were aplenty for the No. 20 Arkansas softball team as it won both games of a doubleheader against Kansas (13-13) in walk-off fashion. The Razorbacks (19-6) pieced together a three run seventh inning
ARLINGTON, Texas – Juniors Morgan Wallace and Peyton Martin posted double-double performances, but Arkansas State’s season came to an end in a hard-fought 82-71 decision to South Alabama in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference
Reggie Perry of Mississippi State and Mason Jones of Arkansas have been named The Associated Press Southeastern Conference players of the year. Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams was named SEC coach of the year in his first season
In high school baseball Monday, Cotter lost at Mammoth Spring 8-1. The Bears start the season 1-0. Flippin was a 12-2 winner over Omaha. Brady Vandersteen got the win on the mound. In softball action, Omaha defeated
The Mountain Home High School J.V. soccer teams picked up wins at home Monday night against Mountain View. The J.V. boys’ soccer team was a 5-1 winner. James Douglas led the offense with three goals and an
Photo: Sydney Czanstkowski (sitting, center left) surrounded by family and coaches Another local student athlete will continue her playing career on the collegiate level. Mountain Home High School senior Sydney Czanstkowski signed a national letter of intent
JONESBORO, Ark. – Strong defensive and pitching efforts by the Arkansas State baseball (7-8) team, limited Gardner-Webb to just one run, in its 6-1 series win, Sunday afternoon at Tomlinson Stadium/Kell Field. Chandler Coates (6.0 IP, 6
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Heston Kjerstad went yard in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the No. 13 Arkansas baseball team claimed a 5-3 victory in Sunday’s series finale against South Alabama at Baum-Walker Stadium. The two-run
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 20 University of Arkansas softball team fell in the rubber match of a three game SEC series to preseason conference favorite No. 9 Alabama, 9-1, in six innings at Rhoads Stadium on
The Mountain Home Twin Lakers semi-pro basketball team picked up an 85-79 win Sunday night over the Arkansas Rockets, the two-time defending champs. The Twin Lakers were down 56-38 at halftime before outscoring the Rockets 46-23 in
Mountain Home wrapped up the Prep Baseball Report Opening Week Tournament on a good note Saturday at Lonoke. The Bombers took the 4-3 victory over South Side-Bee Branch, after Dawson Tabor hit a sacrifice fly in the
The Mountain Home High School softball team had mixed results Saturday playing a pair of games at Berryville. The Lady Bombers began the morning by invoking the mercy rule in the fifth inning and beating up on
The Mountain Home High School girls’ soccer team wrapped up the weekend by finishing as the runners-up in the Remax Cup at Harrison. The Lady Bombers began with a 3-2 victory over Heritage from Rogers. Sabra Wickersham
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 13 Arkansas baseball team got back in the win column with an emphatic 15-2 win over South Alabama on Saturday at Baum-Walker Stadium. A crowd of 12,006 watched the Razorbacks (8-5) rack
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 20 Arkansas posted two first inning runs in front of a packed Rhoads Stadium crowd, but ultimately fell 10-2 (6 innings) to No. 9 Alabama on Saturday afternoon. The Crimson Tide (13-8, 1-1
The season came to an end Saturday for the Mountain Home High School girls’ basketball team, as they fell one win short of an appearance in next weekend’s state championship game. The Lady Bombers fell to Nettleton
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – Guard Wendell “Chuck” Mitchell and forward Josh Nebo signed with Texas A&M under a different coach. On Saturday the senior duo played its final regular-season game in Reed Arena with gusto under
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin is a connoisseur of defense, and he found a lot to love in Saturday’s 69-50 victory over Alabama. The Tigers held the Southeastern Conference’s top-scoring team 33 points below
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – Mylik Wilson scored 17 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead five Louisiana-Lafayette players in double figures and the Ragin’ Cajuns topped Arkansas State 73-66 in the Sun Belt Conference tournament’s first
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – Jairus Roberson scored 23 points as Northwestern State topped Central Arkansas 100-85 in a regular season finale on Saturday. Trenton Massner added 20 points for the Demons. Nikos Chougkaz had 19 points and
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Javon Freeman-Liberty scored 29 points with nine rebounds and five assists and Valparaiso beat Missouri State 89-82 Saturday to advance to the championship game of the Missouri Valley Conference. The No. 7 seed
