Sports
What to watch for at the Preakness
posted: 05/18/2013 11:27 a.m. Discuss
BALTIMORE — All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt will take on eight challengers in the second leg of the Triple Crown. If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978 at the Belmont Stakes on June 8. In the Preakness, Orb will be facing five horses he defeated in the Derby and three who did not run in the race.
ANALYSIS: Nondescript challengers leave path clear for Orb
posted: 05/18/2013 4:46 a.m. Discuss
Many handicappers had a reason for skepticism after Orb scored his decisive victory in the Kentucky Derby and was hailed as a bright new star of racing. They had seen this scenario before.
SEC BASEBALL: Single run wins it for Arkansas
posted: 05/18/2013 4:43 a.m. Discuss
Auburn starting pitcher Michael O’Neal said he knew what he was up against when Arkansas scored a run in the third inning of Friday night’s game at Plainsman Park.
HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
posted: 05/18/2013 4:41 a.m. Discuss
Friday’s scores BASEBALL Class 7A Fayetteville 6, Rogers 3 Class 3A Harding Academy 14, Fordyce 3 Class 2A Conway St. Joseph, 13, Dierks 3
Hogs ride Cook, Echavarria to 5-under round, team lead
posted: 05/18/2013 4:37 a.m. Discuss
No. 12 Arkansas, led by a bogey-free 4-under round from senior Austin Cook, took advantage of drier conditions at the Blessings Golf Club on Friday to make a big move at the NCAA Fayetteville Regional.
Busch waits for Kahne’s payback
posted: 05/18/2013 4:36 a.m. Discuss
Kyle Busch holds a 3-0 advantage over Kasey Kahne this season and understands Kahne may be planning some retaliation.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Crosby hot early as Penguins roll
posted: 05/18/2013 4:35 a.m. Discuss
The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby.
Pacers enter Game 6 shorthanded
posted: 05/18/2013 4:33 a.m. Discuss
The Indiana Pacers head into Game 6 against the New York Knicks in unfamiliar territory.
NATIONAL LEAGUE: Harvey (5-0) solid at plate, on mound for Mets
posted: 05/18/2013 4:32 a.m. Discuss
Having already impressed with his arm, Matt Harvey got to show off his bat.
SUN BELT: UALR topples ASU to stay alive for Sun Belt berth
posted: 05/18/2013 4:31 a.m. Discuss
UALR rallied from a three-run deficit to even its series with Arkansas State and get within a victory of clinching a spot in the Sun Belt Conference tournament.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Newcomer, Travs make it 8 in a row
posted: 05/18/2013 4:30 a.m. Discuss
Anthony Bemboom’s Friday started with an early-morning flight out of Moline, Ill. It ended about 16 hours later with his new teammates shoving towels filled with shaving cream in his face.
NCAA SOFTBALL: Razorbacks jump out to fast start
posted: 05/18/2013 4:29 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas scored two runs in the first and second innings on its way to a 5-1 victory over Fordham on Friday in the opening softball game of the NCAA Norman Regional in Norman, Okla.
Trojan Lockhart, twice concussed, to move on
posted: 05/18/2013 4:28 a.m. Discuss
Taggart Lockhart won’t be with the UALR men’s basketball team during summer workouts in a few weeks or when it begins practice in the fall to start next season.
Preakness Stakes report
posted: 05/18/2013 4:26 a.m. Discuss
O’Neill sees Goldencents with a chance BALTIMORE — Goldencents will try for a historic turnaround in the Preakness Stakes after running 17th in the Kentucky Derby.
Bradley leads field by three at Nelson
posted: 05/18/2013 4:25 a.m. Discuss
Keegan Bradley again bogeyed Nos. 1 and 18 in the second round of the Byron Nelson Championship.
