Matt Jones
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QB Mitchell leaving Arkansas
posted: 05/06/2013 12:50 p.m. Comments 3
After finishing second in the Razorbacks' quarterback competition during the spring, redshirt senior Brandon Mitchell will transfer from Arkansas.
Williamson hires Hogs GA to UCA staff
posted: 05/03/2013 4:42 p.m. Discuss
Chris Sartorius, who has spent the last two seasons working with Arkansas' basketball program, has been hired as an assistant coach at Central Arkansas.
SEC Network to launch in 2014
posted: 05/02/2013 11:19 a.m. Comment 1
The Southeastern Conference will launch its own network in August 2014.
Fant leads Hogs to series win
posted: 04/21/2013 3:42 p.m. Discuss
Randall Fant pitched six strong innings and Arkansas overcame several squandered opportunities at the plate Sunday to beat Texas A&M 2-1 in the rubber game of their series at Baum Stadium.
Arkansas' Cappelen wins SEC championship
posted: 04/21/2013 2:49 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas junior Sebastian Cappelen shot a 4-under 66 Sunday, overcoming a four-stroke deficit to win the SEC men's golf individual championship at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons, Ga.
QBs highlight Arkansas' Red-White Game
posted: 04/20/2013 4:01 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas' quarterbacks had productive days as the Razorbacks closed the first spring under new head coach Bret Bielema with its Red-White Game on Saturday.
Jacksonville standout signs with Arkansas
posted: 04/19/2013 1:10 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas closed the deal on one of the state's most sought-after girls basketball recruits Friday, signing Jacksonville's Jessica Jackson to a national letter of intent.
Super voice gone: Pat Summerall dead at 82
posted: 04/16/2013 4:36 p.m. Discuss
Pat Summerall, the former University of Arkansas all-American kicker who became one of the signature voices of the National Football League, died Tuesday in Dallas. He was 82.
UA pitcher arrested, charged with kidnapping, battery
posted: 04/12/2013 12:56 p.m. Comments 4
Thomas Altimont, a pitcher for the University of Arkansas baseball team, was arrested Friday morning and charged with kidnapping and third degree domestic battery.
Arkansas' Young declares for NBA
posted: 03/28/2013 4:15 p.m. Comments 7
BJ Young is the second Arkansas player to declare for the NBA Draft this week.
Errors cost Arkansas in extra-innings loss
posted: 03/17/2013 6:18 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas committed five errors, including two during the top of the 13th inning, and lost 6-4 to Ole Miss on Sunday at Baum Stadium.
Fant helps Hogs cruise past Ole Miss
posted: 03/16/2013 5:28 p.m. Discuss
Randall Fant pitched six innings and Arkansas had 11 hits in a 10-1 win over Ole Miss at Baum Stadium.
Hogs drop opener to Ole Miss
posted: 03/15/2013 9:04 p.m. Discuss
Ole Miss hit two home runs and got a strong pitching performance from Bobby Wahl to beat Arkansas 7-1 Friday night.
Arkansas to practice in pads Thursday
posted: 03/14/2013 9:53 a.m. Discuss
First-year Arkansas coach Bret Bielema will see his team in pads for the first time today.
Hogs cruise to 20-2 win
posted: 03/12/2013 10:02 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas drew a school-record 19 walks, including six with the bases loaded, and beat Alabama A&M 20-2 Tuesday night at Baum Stadium.
Razorbacks win 41st national championship
posted: 03/09/2013 8:21 p.m. Comment 1
Arkansas' men won the 2013 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship on Saturday at Randal Tyson Track Center.
Arkansas will face Vanderbilt in SEC Tournament
posted: 03/09/2013 5:43 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas will face Vanderbilt in its first game of the SEC Tournament on Thursday.
Diamond Hogs sweep Aztecs with 4-1 win
posted: 03/09/2013 5:25 p.m. Discuss
Randall Fant pitched six scoreless innings and Arkansas used a four-run seventh to beat San Diego State 4-1 in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday at Baum Stadium.
Arkansas gives Van Horn 1,000th win
posted: 03/09/2013 2:29 p.m. Discuss
Trey Killian pitched seven innings without allowing a hit and Arkansas broke out of its offensive struggles to beat San Diego State 8-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday at Baum Stadium.
Serrano's home run wins it for Arkansas
posted: 03/08/2013 6:54 p.m. Discuss
Joe Serrano hit his first career home run in the ninth inning and Arkansas came back to beat San Diego State 4-3 at Baum Stadium.
Hogs doubleheader scheduled for Saturday
posted: 03/08/2013 3:26 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas and San Diego State will play a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 11:35 a.m.
Hogs snap streak, shutout Aztecs
posted: 03/07/2013 8:49 p.m. Discuss
Colin Poche pitched four scoreless innings and Arkansas' relievers handled the rest in a 2-0 win over San Diego State on Thursday.
Mizzou blitzes Arkansas in Anderson's return
posted: 03/05/2013 8:19 p.m. Comments 3
Mike Anderson's homecoming to Mizzou Arena was all the Tigers hoped it would be.
Gentry taking swipe at bigger role
posted: 03/05/2013 3:22 a.m. Discuss
The Texas Rangers will have to replace a lot of production in 2013 after an eventful off-season that resulted in an exodus of several superstars.
Torii Hunter donates $100,000 to UA facility
posted: 03/04/2013 11:29 a.m. Discuss
Torii Hunter has made a $100,000 donation toward a baseball/track facility at the University of Arkansas.
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Hogs blow lead in ninth, fall to Pacific
posted: 03/04/2013 3:46 a.m. Comments 2
Arkansas’ weekend to forget ended with the most forgettable game of them all.
Pacific stuns Arkansas with walk-off win
posted: 03/03/2013 1:15 p.m. Comment 1
Just when it appeared Arkansas would end a frustrating weekend with a win, the Razorbacks let another close game get away Sunday.
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Hogs stranded in desert again
posted: 03/03/2013 3:14 a.m. Comments 4
Arkansas’ woeful road trip continued Saturday.
Arkansas falls to ASU again
posted: 03/02/2013 7:40 p.m. Discuss
What was billed as a weekend to prove its lofty preseason ranking has turned into one of frustration for No. 2 Arkansas.
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Gonzaga starter as good as billed
posted: 03/02/2013 4:21 a.m. Discuss
Marco Gonzales was as good as advertised Friday.
Gonzaga ace shuts out Arkansas
posted: 03/01/2013 6:46 p.m. Comment 1
Gonzaga left-hander Marco Gonzales threw a complete game shutout as the Bulldogs upset Arkansas 3-0 on Friday.
Bucknam, Harter named SEC indoor coaches of the year
posted: 03/01/2013 12:37 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas' Chris Bucknam was named indoor coach of the year Friday by the Southeastern Conference.
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Chances wasted by Hogs
posted: 03/01/2013 4:08 a.m. Comments 2
Arkansas just couldn’t come through with the big hit Thursday night.
Arkansas drops opener to ASU
posted: 02/28/2013 7:45 p.m. Discuss
Ryne Stanek struggled early on the mound and Arkansas stranded 10 base runners in a loss Thursday night.
Arkansas gives Pittman raise after Alabama interest
posted: 02/25/2013 4:37 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas has given offensive line coach Sam Pittman a contract extension and pay raise after reports indicated Alabama inquired about him for the same position earlier this month.
Poche named SEC freshman of the week
posted: 02/25/2013 1:58 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas pitcher Colin Poche was named the Southeastern Conference's player of the week on Monday.
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Hogs win behind freshman pitchers
posted: 02/25/2013 3:29 a.m. Comment 1
Arkansas’ prized freshman pitchers continued their early success Sunday.
Diamond Hogs finish off Evansville
posted: 02/24/2013 4:54 p.m. Discuss
Trey Killian and Colin Poche combined for seven strong innings as Arkansas beat Evansville 10-2 at Baum Stadium.
Arkansas sweeps SEC indoors
updated: 02/24/2013 5:19 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas' men won its 94th conference championship on Sunday, while the Razorbacks' women won their first SEC title since 2003.
Spoon's grand slam lifts Arkansas
posted: 02/23/2013 5:05 p.m. Discuss
Tyler Spoon's hot streak continued Saturday at Baum Stadium, with the redshirt freshman connecting on an eighth inning grand slam in a 5-2 win.
Arkansas tops Evansville in opener
posted: 02/22/2013 6:04 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas hit two home runs and overcame an early deficit to beat Evansville 10-4 at Baum Stadium.
Young's late shot saves Arkansas
posted: 02/21/2013 8:31 p.m. Discuss
BJ Young came through in the clutch again Thursday night, scoring in the closing seconds to give Arkansas a win over Georgia.
Reports: Brewer traded to Thunder
posted: 02/21/2013 4:26 p.m. Discuss
Reports indicate former Fayetteville High and University of Arkansas standout Ronnie Brewer is on the move again.
Hogs' Friday game still on, for now
posted: 02/20/2013 12:14 p.m. Discuss
Winter weather could impact Arkansas' sporting events over the next few days.
Diamond Hogs blank, sweep Privateers
posted: 02/19/2013 7:39 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas finished off a midweek sweep of New Orleans with a 3-0 win Tuesday night at Baum Stadium.
Poche lifts Arkansas to Game 1 win
posted: 02/19/2013 4:31 p.m. Discuss
Colin Poche threw five scoreless innings in his college debut and Arkansas beat New Orleans 14-0 in a run-ruled doubleheader opener Tuesday at Baum Stadium.
Arkansas will play doubleheader today
posted: 02/19/2013 10:22 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas and New Orleans will play a doubleheader today beginning at 2 p.m. at Baum Stadium.
Diamond Hogs drop series finale
posted: 02/17/2013 4:07 p.m.
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Three errors in the fourth inning spelled trouble for Arkansas on Sunday in a loss to Western Illinois.
Young leads late Arkansas rally past Mizzou
posted: 02/16/2013 5:49 p.m. Comments 3
BJ Young scored seven points in the game's final 30 seconds as Arkansas stunned Missouri at Bud Walton Arena.
Hogs make quick work of Leathernecks
posted: 02/16/2013 2:20 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas jumped to an early lead and beat Western Illinois 7-2 in a game that lasted less than 2 hours.
