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NBA FINALS: Huge for Heat
posted: 06/19/2013 4:24 a.m. Discuss
For years, Ray Allen’s routine has not changed. Show up for work hours earlier than just about everyone else, go onto the court and take hundreds of jump shots.
Lewis, Lopez play 9 together
posted: 06/19/2013 4:20 a.m. Discuss
Through Arkansas Coach Shauna Estes-Taylor, Gabriela Lopez was able to play a practice round at the LPGA Wal-Mart Northwest Arkansas Championship with Razorbacks volunteer assistant Stacy Lewis on Tuesday.
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES: Rare HR lets Heels advance
posted: 06/19/2013 4:13 a.m. Discuss
Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton’s first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina.
LIKE IT IS: Arkansas Riceland Rice Bowl? Sounds good
posted: 06/19/2013 4:11 a.m. Comments 4
Sitting in Macaroni Grill Saturday night three times people stopped by and asked the same basic question, “Is it true Little Rock might really get a bowl?” The answer is yes, with a solid maybe.
Former Hog Gay good to run again
posted: 06/19/2013 4:09 a.m. Discuss
For a little bit, Tyson Gay’s first step tearing down the track made him wince and his next made him wonder: Would he ever be the same sprinter again?
Looks may deceive, but Edie thriving as a setter
posted: 06/19/2013 4:08 a.m. Discuss
Aubrey Edie has often been mistaken for an outside hitter and, at the most opportune times, has played like a middle blocker.
SOFTBALL ALL-STAR GAME: Play gets sloppy in All-Star split
posted: 06/19/2013 4:06 a.m. Discuss
The East and West teams each won a game in the annual Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star softball doubleheader Tuesday night at Farris Field.
BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME: Two long balls enough for West
posted: 06/19/2013 4:05 a.m. Discuss
For two pitches, Bryan Ayers was just hoping to stay alive at the plate.
NATIONAL LEAGUE: Wheeler, Harvey pitch Mets to sweep of Braves
posted: 06/19/2013 4:01 a.m. Discuss
Zack Wheeler lived up to the hype in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the first-place Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Eibner finally finds range with Naturals
posted: 06/19/2013 4 a.m. Discuss
It’s been rare for Brett Eibner to be feeling both healthy and confident at the same time during his brief professional career.
Surprising Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture
posted: 06/19/2013 3:59 a.m. Discuss
Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks’ top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.
Today’s game
posted: 06/19/2013 3:58 a.m. Discuss
NW ARKANSAS AT ARKANSAS WHEN 7:10 p.m. Central today WHERE Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock
Texas League
posted: 06/19/2013 3:57 a.m. Discuss
TUESDAY’S GAMES Northwest Arkansas 4, Arkansas 0 San Antonio 8, Corpus Christi 4 Midland 9, Frisco 4 Springfield 3, Tulsa 0
Second thoughts
posted: 06/19/2013 3:57 a.m. Discuss
Jenkins’ tweets from Merion tough to beat Dan Jenkins, the noted author and sportswriter, had to have the best job in the world over the past weekend.
Off the wire
posted: 06/19/2013 3:55 a.m. Discuss
TENNIS Venus to miss Wimbledon Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament because of a lower back injury. Williams’ agent, Carlos Fleming, says Wimbledon was told of her decision Tuesday.
