ROGERS, Ark. – Tournament officials announce today that sponsor exemptions for the 2020 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G have been extended to current Razorbacks Ela Anacona, Maria Hoyos and Brooke Matthews, as well as talented junior golfer Alexa Pano. The four amateurs join the 2020 #NWAChampionship tournament field to compete against 156 of the […]
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Strong Like Hudson team a part of Walk For Wishes Drive Thru Party
The Make-A-Wish foundation has been granting wishes to children diagnosed with critical illnesses since it’s start in 1980. The Mid-South branch of the foundation hold a special place in the hearts of Arkansas Men’s Golf assistant coach Barrett Lais, his wife Jessica, and their family. Their son, Hudson, was diagnosed with a severe form of […]
Perico, Oliva Pinto Win Opening Match At U.S. Amateur
BANDON, Ore. – Julian Perico, the ninth seed, and Segundo Oliva Pinto, the 40th seed, each won their Round of 64 matches Wednesday at the USGA U.S. Amateur, played at Bandon Dunes. Perico won four of the last seven holes played in his match with #56 seed Andres Schonbaum (Argentina) to claim a 3&2 victory. Oliva […]
In Some Cases, Be Careful What You Wish For and Spring College Football is One of Them
Is spring football really the answer?
Australia native Akol Mawein (6-10 juco CF) has committed to Arkansas
By Kevin McPherson LITTLE ROCK — Junior college combo forward and Australia native Akol Mawein will be returning to the state of Arkansas in roughly a year to continue his college basketball career in the SEC. Mawein, a class of 2021 prospect who played his final two seasons of high school basketball (2017-19) at Southwest Christian Academy […]
Franks Placed On Unitas Golden Arm Watch List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s Feleipe Franks has been named to the 2020 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List. The award is presented annually to the top senior and upperclassman quarterback set to graduate with their class by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Selection Committee. Candidates are chosen […]
Kirk’s Korner: Are Sports More Dangerous to Athletes Than the Alternative?
Are we certain athletes are at more risk playing football than not?
PAC-12 postpones all sports through the end of 2020
The PAC-12 has announced they are postponing all sports through the end of 2020. According to the league’s press conference, this vote was unanimous. This news comes a day after reports came out saying the PAC-12 and Big Ten were seriously considering canceling or postponing the season. The SEC and commissioner Greg Sankey have stood […]
Big 10 cancels fall football season, other conferences could follow
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten announced on Tuesday they have postponed the 2020 football season and will look at trying to play in the spring, according to multiple reports. This news comes a day after reports about the conference university presidents voted 12-2 to end the season. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Big Ten […]
Greg Sankey Details More About Upcoming Decision on Football Season, Fall Sports
Greg Sankey disusses a decision that is upcoming on the 2020 football season.