Sports
CLASS 2A SOFTBALL: Three bunts, one blast lift Magnet Cove
posted: 05/19/2013 4:26 a.m. Discuss
If you can’t hit it, bunt it.
CLASS 1A SOFTBALL: Taylor wins title with seventh-inning flare
posted: 05/19/2013 4:25 a.m. Discuss
It was a finish befitting a game between the past two state champions.
CLASS 5A SOFTBALL: White Hall catches break, secures championship
posted: 05/19/2013 4:24 a.m. Discuss
A routine popup ended up being anything but routine Saturday in the Class 5A softball state championship game.
LIKE IT IS: Orb ambushed by old-timers Stevens, Lukas
posted: 05/19/2013 4:24 a.m. Discuss
Orb’s victory in the Kentucky Derby was so impressive that almost immediately the talk began that the 35-year wait for a Triple Crown winner was about to be over.
CLASS 5A BOYS SOCCER: LR Christian takes hit, delivers knockout shot
posted: 05/19/2013 4:22 a.m. Discuss
Even though it dominated in nearly all facets for the opening 40 minutes, it took briefly losing momentum to get Little Rock Christian’s attention in the Class 5A title game Saturday.
CLASS 4A BOYS SOCCER: Keeper goes on offensive in Valley View’s victory
posted: 05/19/2013 4:20 a.m. Discuss
Valley View senior goalkeeper Cade Simmons did his job by blocking two penalty kicks in the final moments of Saturday’s Class 4A state title game against Central Arkansas Christian.
CLASS 4A GIRLS SOCCER: CAC’s late goal ‘devastates’ Mena
posted: 05/19/2013 4:19 a.m. Discuss
Central Arkansas Christian gave up its first goal of the Class 4A state tournament late in Saturday’s title game against Mena.
CLASS 5A GIRLS SOCCER: Shiloh Christian stymies Harrison
posted: 05/19/2013 4:17 a.m. Discuss
Shiloh Christian knew it had to throw something different at Harrison in the Class 5A girls soccer state championship game, and the Lady Saints ended up pitching a shutout.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Like we need another threat that ticks us off
posted: 05/19/2013 4:15 a.m. Discuss
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about, it seems ticks have a new way to bedevil outdoorsmen.
Pinnacle of success
posted: 05/19/2013 4:13 a.m. Discuss
Bass fishing is great on both sides of Pinnacle Mountain.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Persuasive Pittman has lineman high on the Hogs
posted: 05/19/2013 4:10 a.m. Discuss
Junior-college defensive lineman Abu Lamin has Arkansas high on his recruiting list even though he has yet to set foot on campus.
NBA PLAYOFFS: Pacers, Hibbert close out Knicks
posted: 05/19/2013 4:09 a.m. Discuss
Carmelo Anthony launched himself from the baseline, carrying the Knicks’ playoff existence, a city’s hopes and his own postseason legacy with him as he rose toward the rim.
High school football report
posted: 05/19/2013 4:08 a.m. Discuss
Outlaw film in the works for late 2014 Outlaw, a documentary on former Arkadelphia Coach John Outlaw, is scheduled for a late 2014 release, said Matt Skinner, whose Atlanta-based company, Skinner Digital, LLC, is producing the film.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Red Wings handle Blackhawks easily
posted: 05/19/2013 4:07 a.m. Discuss
In case they weren’t aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they’re going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.
Florida Bad Boy driver shows he can take heat
posted: 05/19/2013 4:06 a.m. Discuss
Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., has won only one Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race since July 2010, and he has never won a race at Batesville Motor Speedway.
