Tim Cooper
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CLASS 6A BASEBALL: Hurricanes arrive, out of the blue
posted: 05/19/2013 4:33 a.m. Discuss
William McCauley’s three-run home run in the sixth inning started Jonesboro’s comeback. The senior catcher’s hard-hit single in the seventh made it complete.
CLASS 1A BASEBALL: Two-out hit sends Taylor home with title
posted: 05/19/2013 4:31 a.m. Discuss
Taking full advantage of a hitter’s count, Chase Whitehead brought home Taylor’s game-winning run and a state championship.
Hurricane hope to challenge ’Dogs
posted: 05/18/2013 4:20 a.m. Discuss
Greenwood barely broke a sweat on its way to earning a spot in today’s Class 6A baseball state championship game.
CLASS 7A BASEBALL: Bulldogs load up early, hold on late
posted: 05/18/2013 4:17 a.m. Discuss
Brett Price and the Fayetteville Bulldogs had a little something extra for Rogers on Friday afternoon.
CLASS 3A BASEBALL: Harding Academy walks to another title
posted: 05/18/2013 4:14 a.m. Discuss
Harding Academy roughed up Fordyce in a number of ways Friday night.
Second thoughts
posted: 05/16/2013 4:02 a.m. Discuss
Affeldt now sleeping a lot sounder Jeremy Affeldt makes $6 million a year pitching for the San Francisco Giants, and reportedly has grossed at least $30 million since joining the major leagues in 2002.
CLASS 6A: Hurricane move to 6A title game
posted: 05/12/2013 3:57 a.m. Discuss
BENTON — J.D. Rainwater seems to undergo a power surge in the state baseball tournament. On Saturday, the Jonesboro third baseman helped power the Hurricane into a state title game.
CLASS 6A: Benton pitcher racks up 13 Ks
posted: 05/11/2013 4:08 a.m. Discuss
A weather delay did nothing to slow Justin Vincent.
CLASS 6A: Russellville slips past Pine Bluff
posted: 05/10/2013 4:12 a.m. Discuss
Shortly after lining a one-out single back up the middle in the bottom of sixth inning, Russellville’s Cody Campbell got the green light to keep running.
HIGH SCHOOL STATE TOURNAMENTS: Catcher in control for NLR
posted: 05/09/2013 4:31 a.m. Discuss
The first time Randy Sandefur laid eyes on University of Arkansas signee Alex Gosser, the North Little Rock baseball coach knew he was looking at someone special.
Second thoughts
posted: 05/09/2013 4 a.m. Discuss
Kiss Cam rebuff gets wet answer The Kiss Cam: one of the staples of mid-game entertainment at ballparks across the country.
Second thoughts
posted: 05/05/2013 3:30 a.m. Discuss
Fielder is after what Hunter has During the Detroit Tigers’ most recent homestand, Prince Fielder was walking to the plate to the accompaniment of Wolfgang Mozart.
Second thoughts
posted: 05/04/2013 3:27 a.m. Discuss
Kobe’s beef: Mom, don’t sell my stuff Kobe Bryant is in a court battle to try to keep his mother from auctioning off mementos from his high school days in Pennsylvania and his early years with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Second thoughts
posted: 05/02/2013 3:45 a.m. Discuss
Big board a big issue at Wrigley Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts on Wednesday threatened to move the team if plans for upgrades and renovations of Wrigley Field are not approved.
Second thoughts
posted: 04/28/2013 3:44 a.m. Discuss
Anything beats $20 per month Cuba is breaking a five-decade ban on professional boxing and joining an international semipro league.
Second thoughts
posted: 04/25/2013 3:40 a.m. Discuss
For Jets fans, torture isn’t anything new If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, either the HBO show or the series of books upon which it’s based, you know that it’s set in a world where the foolhardy and incompetent meet ugly, cinematic ends.
Second thoughts
posted: 04/20/2013 3:41 a.m. Discuss
Just keep eye out for strike Forget tough pitching match ups, the Valencia (Calif.) West Ranch High baseball team has much bigger problems.
Second thoughts
posted: 04/18/2013 3:54 a.m. Discuss
Friendly confines has a foe Lance Berkman is no fan of Wrigley Field, and for that matter, the city of Chicago.
REAL DEAL IN THE ROCK: TJ Ford Elite rolls to Real Deal title
posted: 04/15/2013 3:29 a.m. Discuss
TJ Ford Elite rode its defense and the rebounding of Frank Iheanacho and Treylin Farris to the 17-and-under Real Deal in the Rock title Sunday afternoon.
Real Deal in the Rock report
posted: 04/14/2013 3:18 a.m. Discuss
Big men in action at ‘Deal’ Jahlil Okafor and Cliff Alexander are no longer missing in action at the Real Deal in the Rock.
REAL DEAL IN THE ROCK: Atlanta Celtics relying on Sharpe effort inside
posted: 04/14/2013 3:15 a.m. Discuss
The most well-known name on the Atlanta Celtics’ 17 and under roster is center David Sharpe, who is more well known for playing left tackle.
REAL DEAL IN THE ROCK: Short-handed Chicago power pushes past host Hawks
posted: 04/13/2013 4:15 a.m. Discuss
Chicago-based Mac Irvin Fire played without its big guns on Friday night but the country’s top-ranked summer team managed to survive without them.
Real Deal showcases best talent
posted: 04/12/2013 4:21 a.m. Discuss
The Real Deal in the Rock has managed to bring the nation’s best high school basketball players to central Arkansas by being unbiased.
Second thoughts
posted: 04/11/2013 3:34 a.m. Discuss
Bubba keeps it simple This meal was about as “Bubba” as you can get.
MR. BASKETBALL Bobby Portis, Little Rock Hall: A star is grown
posted: 04/07/2013 3:59 a.m. Discuss
Bobby Portis has proven to be one of the most highly regarded high school basketball players from Arkansas in recent memory, but he was ready to give up on the game five years ago.
GIRLS SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR: Youthful experience
posted: 04/07/2013 3:55 a.m. Discuss
Megan Hartness is a tough player to categorize.
MISS BASKETBALL Tyler Scaife, Little Rock Hall: Challenges welcome
posted: 04/07/2013 3:51 a.m. Discuss
Bold decisions seem to be the norm for Tyler Scaife and it’s difficult to dispute the results.
BOYS SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR: Quiet quality
posted: 04/07/2013 3:45 a.m. Discuss
KeVaughn Allen played so well this season that North Little Rock Coach Johnny Rice had trouble recalling any of the 6-3 sophomore’s poor decisions.
Second thoughts
posted: 04/07/2013 3:01 a.m. Discuss
Rules just a thorn in Rose’s side Pete Rose was known throughout his career for his hard nosed style of play, so when it comes to unwritten rules, he’s not listening.
MCDONALD’S HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICAN GAMES: Little Rock Hall standouts shine
posted: 04/04/2013 3:52 a.m. Discuss
Little Rock Hall’s Bobby Portis and Tyler Scaife helped lead their respective teams to victories Wednesday night in the McDonald’s All-American games.
Second thoughts
posted: 04/04/2013 3:40 a.m. Discuss
Griner on the radar of Cuban Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wields a strong hand when it comes to scouting and appraising his team’s personnel moves, and on Tuesday he remarked about a potential drafting of Baylor center Brittney Griner, the NCAA’s all-time leading shot-blocker : “If she is the best on the board, I will take her,” Cuban said before the Mavericks game Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Second thoughts
posted: 03/31/2013 3:49 a.m. Discuss
Silent Pat speaks up on Celtics Once a Celtics hater, always one.
Second thoughts
posted: 03/28/2013 1:58 a.m. Discuss
Prep team pulls Dibs very early Apparently former major league pitcher Rob Dibble could not cut it as a high school baseball coach. The former Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher has been fired after only 10 games as the head coach of Calabasas (Calif.) High School.
Second thoughts
posted: 03/21/2013 4:14 a.m. Discuss
King decries belly putter ‘contraption’ Arnold Palmer strongly stated his case Wednesday that golf doesn’t need a “contraption” like the anchored putting stroke and the sport’s success requires everyone to play by the same rules.
Second thoughts
posted: 03/17/2013 3:14 a.m. Discuss
Rocky II home on the block Want to live like Rocky Balboa? The Italian Stallion’s house is on the market.
Second thoughts
posted: 03/14/2013 2:46 a.m. Discuss
These fans really dig their soccer A group of Turkish soccer fans were caught trying to dig their way into an arena Monday night in a bid to see their team training in preparation for Tuesday’s Champions League game in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
HIGH SCHOOL ALL-METRO CLASSIC: Jacksonville pair’s play highlights 14th Classic
posted: 03/13/2013 4:37 a.m. Discuss
Justin McCleary and Keith Charleston have been going after each other all season, but it was not until Tuesday’s All-Metro Classic that the two Jacksonville players were on opposite sides.
Season isn’t over for all in Little Rock
posted: 03/12/2013 3:42 a.m. Discuss
Evan James sent the high school basketball season out with a bang.
More than 80,000 flock, rock finals at Barton
posted: 03/12/2013 3:33 a.m. Discuss
Little Rock Hall won its fourth consecutive boys state basketball title, North Little Rock won its first state title in 42 years and 83,216 fans flocked to Barton Coliseum for high school basketball’s premier event last weekend.
CLASS 7A BOYS: Charging back to the top
posted: 03/10/2013 5:29 a.m. Discuss
Fayetteville grabbed a lead on North Little Rock during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s boys Class 7A state championship game.
CLASS 4A GIRLS: Making it count
posted: 03/10/2013 4:49 a.m. Discuss
Malvern Coach Jess Martin designed a last-second play for a girl who had not scored the entire game.
CLASS 3A BOYS: Harding Academy, Francis do it again
posted: 03/09/2013 4:01 a.m. Discuss
Will Francis matched his state final football MVP award with one in basketball Friday.
CLASS 5A GIRLS: Red Devils don’t panic at end
posted: 03/09/2013 3:59 a.m. Discuss
There was no panic attack after Jessica Jackson’s asthma attack.
CLASS 3A GIRLS: Greenland ruins Jessieville’s plans, repeats in 3A
posted: 03/08/2013 4:23 a.m. Discuss
Greenland played a nearly perfect game against what was a perfect team.
CLASS 4A BOYS: Pottsville swipes one from Dollarway
posted: 03/08/2013 3:59 a.m. Discuss
Pottsville’s Michael Perry had one steal Thursday night, and it came at the most opportune time.
State tournament report
posted: 03/08/2013 3:55 a.m. Discuss
Alma has attention of Joyner Jacksonville knocked off 5A-West champion Clarksville in the state tournament semifinals last weekend, setting up today’s Class 5A state championship game with the 5A-West’s third-place team — Alma.
HIGH SCHOOL STATE FINALS: Streaking To A Title
posted: 03/07/2013 3:54 a.m. Discuss
At the start of the season, first-year head coach Johnny Rice was hoping North Little Rock would be a relevant force in boys high school basketball.
Second thoughts
posted: 03/07/2013 3:51 a.m. Discuss
Grieving the death of Molly B Southern Arkansas University is mourning the loss of a beloved icon, Molly B.
State finals report
posted: 03/07/2013 3:49 a.m. Discuss
Former star gives Hall advice The last time Little Rock Hall’s girls reached the state championship game came in 1997. Sixteen years later, the Lady Warriors are back and former Hall standout Celia Anderson could not be prouder.
HIGH SCHOOL STATE FINALS: Barton return stirs memories
posted: 03/06/2013 3:26 a.m. Discuss
Barry Pruitt was a member of the Jonesboro High School basketball team that won a state title in 1962 at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock. The next time Jonesboro won a boys state basketball title — a span of 32 years — Pruitt was the Hurricane coach and the venue again was Barton Coliseum.
