Robert Yates
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A graduate of Little Rock Central and UALR, Robert Yates has been a sports reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since 1985.His most memorable moments of reporting include Pine Bluff phenom Basil Shabazz scoring five touchdowns in the 1990 state championship game and the outpouring of community support after Kenyana Tolbert, a standout football player at North Little Rock, was paralyzed in a 1997 game.
Recent Stories
Oaklawn Park report
posted: 02/06/2012 4:05 a.m. Discuss
Essex winner gets 100 — Alternation earned a career high 100 Beyer Speed Figure for his 3 1/2-length victory in the $100,000 Essex Handicap for older horses Saturday afternoon at Oaklawn Park.
Oaklawn Park report
posted: 02/05/2012 3:58 a.m. Discuss
Fracture sidelines 3-year-old — Unbeaten Gentlemen’s Bet is off the Arkansas Derby trail after a small fracture was discovered in his right front ankle Saturday morning, said his owner, Harry Rosenblum of Little Rock.
ESSEX HANDICAP: It works out for Alternation
posted: 02/05/2012 3:57 a.m. Discuss
He’s back, and the best may be to come.
Calm and rested, Alternation ready
posted: 02/04/2012 3:47 a.m. Discuss
Trainer Donnie K. Von Hemel said he’s always believed that Alternation would be more effective as a 4-year old because of his large size and classic breeding.
Oaklawn Park report
posted: 02/04/2012 3:37 a.m. Discuss
Schedule uncertain for filly — Trainer Gary “Red Dog” Hartlage said he’s still undecided on the next start for On Fire Baby, the multiple Grade II stakes winner bred and owned by Anita Cauley of Louisville, Ky.
Safe ‘Bet’ important to owner
posted: 02/03/2012 3:55 a.m. Discuss
Harry Rosenblum is betting that he’s got a winner.
Oaklawn Park report
posted: 02/03/2012 3:35 a.m. Discuss
Comedero returning for debut — Arkansas-bred sprint star Comedero will make his 5-year-old debut in the $50,000 Nodouble Breeders’ Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Feb. 25, trainer Mike Stidham said.
ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Spanning a century
posted: 02/02/2012 4:21 a.m. Discuss
This is the tenth in a series profiling the 11 individuals and one team that will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 3 at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.
ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Wallace called every race at Oaklawn for 37 years
posted: 01/30/2012 4:09 a.m. Discuss
Terry Wallace said he didn’t have any idea what to expect, or even how to get to Hot Springs, when he was named Oaklawn Park’s track announcer in December 1974.
Oaklawn Park report
posted: 01/30/2012 3:49 a.m. Discuss
Hartlage waiting to decide — Trainer Gary “Red Dog” Hartlage said a decision on the next start for On Fire Baby will be made after the 3-year-old filly’s scheduled workout this weekend at Oaklawn Park.
