Local sports stories
Ava gets ready for Mountain Grove on Friday
After last week’s loss at home to Logan-Rogersville, the Ava Bears football squad has been working hard to correct the mistakes that were made, but despite that, there were positives that head coach Casey Merrifield saw…
Bombers set to close out non-conference slate with Rolla
The Mountain Home Bombers, coming off a 28-7 drilling of their rival Harrison last week, will take on a familiar foe over the last few years, the Rolla Bulldogs. This will be the 3rd meeting between…
Salem looks to get first win; Cougars set to play Cave City
The Salem Greyhounds are looking to get on the winning track tonight when they travel to Hoxie to play the Mustangs in a non-conference contest in northeast Arkansas. The Greyhounds are coming off losses to two top…
Yellville-Summit goes to Greenland; Yellowjackets host Green Forest
The Yellville-Summit Panthers have had a week off since their opening game of the 2026 season at Hector, and have been preparing to take on the Greenland Pirates on the road this week. Panthers head Coach Chase…
MHJH Football rolls Paragould
For the first time this season Mountain Home Junior High’s football teams were in front of the Bomber faithful at Bomber Stadium on Thursday night. The night began with the 8th grade contest. The game was close…
Lady Bombers lose 5 set heartbreaker to Russellville
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers were on the road Thursday for their first 5A-west road test of the year as they took on the Russellville Cyclones. The night began with the Lady Bombers taking the JV match…
MHJH Lady Bombers go undefeated at Paragould
The Mountain Home Junior High Lady Bombers continued their 5A-east conference season on the road at Paragould. The night began with the 7th grade Lady Bombers splitting a 2 set match with Paragould. The Rams won set…
Lady Bomber tennis takes 3 of 4 from Shiloh
The Mountain Home Lady Bombers were in action Thursday night in the friendly confines of Legacy Racquet and Fitness tennis courts. Mountain Home’s Mary Charles McConnell won her match 2-0 defeating her opponent 6-1 and 6-1. The…
Salem gets conference win over Flippin; Yellville losses to Melbourne
It took five sets, but the Salem Lady Greyhounds defeated the Flippin Lady Bobcats 3-2 on Thursday night in Salem. Picking it up after Flippin won 25-21 in the third set, Salem came back to take the…
West Plains to take on arch-rival Bolivar
Rivalry week is already here for the West Plains Zizzers when they travel to Bolivar to meet the Liberators in a smashmouth Ozark Mountain football game that will pack the stands. West Plains and Bolivar have met…
MHJH Football welcomes Rams to Bomber Stadium
“The Crow Show’s” next act will be in the friendly confines of Bomber Stadium on Thursday. Mountain Home will welcome Paragould to town for 8th and 9th grade action. Kick-off of the 8th grade game will be…
Ava gets ready for Mountain Grove on Friday
After last week’s loss at home to Logan-Rogersville, the Ava Bears football squad has been working hard to correct the mistakes that were made, but despite that, there were positives that head coach Casey Merrifield saw on…
Lady Bomber Volleyball team heads to Russellville
Jill Daves’ Lady Bomber Volleyball squad will face its first road test in 5A-west play. The Lady Bombers will tussle against Russellville on Thursday. Action from the old Cyclone Arena will begin at 4:30 with the junior…
Bomber Tennis welcomes Shiloh Christian to Town
The Mountain Home Bomber tennis teams will be in the friendly confines of Legacy Racquet Club on Thursday. The Bombers will welcome Shiloh Christian to town for a set of 5A-west matches. Matches at Legacy begin at…
MHJH Volleyball continues 5A-east play at Paragould
The Mountain Home Junior High Lady Bombers will be on the road Thursday for a trio of 5A-east matches. The 7th, junior high junior varsity, and junior high varsity will all be in action on Tuesday as…
14 NCAA Tournament Teams, 3 College World Series Participants Highlight Hogs’ 2027 Schedule
BY: Oliver Grigg/ ArkansasRazorbacks.com FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. 56 regular-season games, including 10 Southeastern Conference series and road trips to three professional baseball stadiums, are on tap for 25th-year head coach Dave Van Horn and the Razorbacks…
Izard County volleyball rising up in 2A
The Izard County Lady Cougars have a goal to make it to the Class 2A state tournament this season. Currently, the Lady Cougars are 2-1 on the young season, with a young squad, but in an interview…
Cotter, Flippin, Green Forrest volleyball sweep against opponents
Area volleyball teams were in action Tuesday evening with Cotter, Flippin and Green Forest sweeping their opponents. Cotter 3, Viola 0 Cotter defeated Viola in three straight sets, 25-8, 25-8 and 25-9 with Bailey Ivens, Myhah McNutt,…
Lady Bombers swept by Farmington
It was volleyball time in The Hangar once again for the Lady Bomber volleyball squad as they began 5A-west conference play on Tuesday night. The night started off with the Lady Bombers sweeping Farmington in the JV…
Bomber Tennis sweeps Greenwood and Alma
The Bomber tennis teams were on the road Tuesday afternoon as they took on 5A-west conference foes Greenwood and Alma. Mountain Home would win all 16 matches on the evening. They would pick up victories in both…
ABC sports stories
Green Bay Packers’ Josh Jacobs convicted of misdemeanor battery, fined $1,000
Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 26, 2026, in Ashwaubenon, Wis. (John Fisher/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was convicted of misdemeanor battery on Thursday after reaching a…
Scoreboard roundup — 9/9/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLTwins 2, Tigers 7Blue Jays 0, Athletics 2Cardinals 6, Giants 7Rangers 2, Mariners 3Nationals 2, Padres 9Guardians 5, Orioles 9Astros 7, Phillies 11Mets 15,…
Scoreboard roundup — 9/10/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLRays 1, Braves 3Astros 2, Phillies 1Rangers 3, Mariners 4Rockies 3, Yankees 10Pirates 2, White Sox 0 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE49ers, Rams Copyright © 2026,…
All-American semifinal guarantees American man in 2026 US Open final
Frances Tiafoe of the United States reacts in the fifth set against Alex Michelsen of the United States during their Men’s Singles Quarterfinal match on Day Ten of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King…
Scoreboard roundup — 9/8/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGuardians 9, Orioles 5Astros 6, Phillies 5Twins 3, Tigers 2Mets 7, Marlins 5Angels 6, Red Sox 1Rockies 3, Yankees 5Rays 7, Braves 1Diamondbacks 5,…
6 Americans reach 2026 US Open quarterfinals, most since 2002
Ben Shelton returns a shot against Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men’s fourth round match at the US Open Tennis Championships in New York City, Sept. 7, 2026. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A total of six…
Scoreboard roundup — 9/3/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGiants 2, Pirates 5Blue Jays 6, Guardians 3White Sox 2, Astros 6Red Sox 6, Orioles 5Brewers 1, Cubs 2Marlins 3, Royals 7Rays 0, Rangers…
Scoreboard roundup — 9/2/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLPadres 3, Reds 7Braves 9, Nationals 0Athletics 9, Rangers 2Orioles 5, Rockies 6Phillies 0, Diamondbacks 1Mariners 8, Red Sox 3Mets 10, Rays 4Giants 5,…
Tiger Woods changes plea in DUI case, driver’s license suspended for 5 years
Tiger Woods appears during a plea hearing at Martin County Courthouse, Sept. 2, 2026, in Stuart, Florida. (Crystal Vander Weit/Pool via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Tiger Woods appeared in a Florida court on Wednesday to change his…
Scoreboard roundup — 9/1/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMets 2, Rays 6Padres 3, Reds 4Giants 12, Pirates 13Blue Jays 1, Guardians 6Braves 5, Nationals 9Mariners 9, Red Sox 6Tigers 2, Twins 15Marlins…
