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Second thoughts
posted: 06/18/2013 3:14 a.m. Discuss
Ill-advised bit on ALS victim guts ‘Mayhem’ The rivalry between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints goes back to the late 1960s when both teams entered the National Football League.
Off the wire
posted: 06/18/2013 3:12 a.m. Discuss
FOOTBALL Johnson out of jail A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days.
State sports briefs
posted: 06/18/2013 3:10 a.m. Discuss
ATHLETICS Arkansas Tech takes all-sports title Arkansas Tech was awarded the Great American Conference’s All-Sports title for the second consecutive season on Monday night during the GAC’s Night of Champions event at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City.
Coach Enjoys All-Star Game Company
posted: 06/18/2013 2 a.m. Discuss
Farmington coach Jay Harper will have at least a couple of familiar faces with him for today’s 11th annual Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Baseball Games.
Lewis Open Tournament Attracts Top Junior Golfers
posted: 06/18/2013 2 a.m. Discuss
The future of golf will be on display at Lost Springs Golf and Athletic Club this week as some of the top boys and girls junior golfers participate in American Junior Golf Association KPMG Stacy Lewis Junior Open.
Tourney Opens Play
posted: 06/18/2013 2 a.m. Discuss
Breanna Elliott was overdue for some good luck after all the misfortune she has endured in the past year.
Outfield Gives Lacina Advantage
posted: 06/18/2013 2 a.m. Discuss
Kate Lacina may have found herself in a good position for today’s Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star softball games.
Spurs looking to finish Heat
posted: 06/18/2013 12:35 a.m. Discuss
The Miami Heat weren’t supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway.
113TH U.S. OPEN: Heartened, heartbroken
posted: 06/17/2013 3:44 a.m. Discuss
A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal.
Rose’s victory sticks another thorn into Mickelson
posted: 06/17/2013 3:42 a.m. Discuss
Phil Mickelson keeps coming back, and presumably, next year at Pinehurst, he will return for what will be his 24th U.S. Open.
Michigan repeat: Biffle repels rival
posted: 06/17/2013 3:40 a.m. Discuss
Greg Biffle raced to his second consecutive Sprint Cup victory at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Travs fall in 13; bats stay silent
posted: 06/17/2013 3:35 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Travelers needed a victory Sunday to stay alive the race for a first half Texas League North Division title, but even an advantageous pitching match up couldn’t help the Travs beat the last-place Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
UCA, all aglitter, prepped for stars
posted: 06/17/2013 3:34 a.m. Discuss
The stars will be out this week in Conway.
COMMENTARY: Boston holds key to Orlando’s future
posted: 06/17/2013 3:32 a.m. Discuss
What could prevent the Orlando Magic from taking more baby steps … is merely the formation of the next NBA superpower. That’s all.
Blackhawks needing more than a strong first period
posted: 06/17/2013 3:32 a.m. Discuss
A dominant first period gave the Chicago Blackhawks plenty of momentum. Then it disappeared.
