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Kenseth Wins the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:30:42 +0000

Matt Kenseth took the lead from his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch on lap 355 of 367, and took off to get the checkered flag and the win in the Bojangles’ Southern 500 NASCAR race at Darlington. Kyle Busch was the dominate car of the night, leading most of the race, but in the [...]

'The Jim Lindsey Story' Documentary Film Narrated by Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones

Mario Garcia — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:53:14 +0000

Got the news today that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will headline an upcoming documentary titled “The Jim Lindsey Story.” The film covers the career of Jones’ one-time teammate and business partner. The project is being produced by Emmy Award winners Larry Foley and Dale Carpenter. If you are a diehard Razorback fan then you [...]

David Ragan Wins the Aaron's 499 with a Controversial Finish [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:27:28 +0000

Sunday at Talladega it was the Aaron’s 499 and after rain delays, and a couple of “big ones” David Ragan in the number 34 car got the checkered flag. However, some are questioning the final restart. Front Row Motorsports had never gotten a Sprint Cup win, but Sunday their cars finished one and two. David [...]

' Drone in The End Zone' What's Next?

Mario Garcia — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:49:03 +0000

Have you heard the latest The Tennessee Volunteers football team at the University of Tennessee has a new secret weapon a drone. Tennessee officials claim it's just being used to record different angles of play in spring practice

Arkansas Razorback Football Coach Bret Bielema Comes to Texarkana [PHOTOS]

Mario Garcia — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:18:56 +0000

A robust crowd of hog fans filled the Elk's Lodge in Texarkana, Ark. to capacity at the annual Razorback meeting on Wednesday (4/17) to get a glimpse of what to expect from the Arkansas Razorbacks this fall. The man of the hour was of course new head football coach Bret Bielema and athletic director Jeff Long.

Arkansas Coach Pleasantly Surprised

John Williams — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:48:30 +0000

Arkansas Head Football Coach Bret Bielema has had a few surprises since taking the job, and he says they have been good ones.He found out he had a good size of seniors who have actually played quite a bit. The reaction of high school coaches in the state and the excitement of players in the [...]

Hog Coach in Texarkana Wednesday Evening

John Williams — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:59:40 +0000

The new head football coach at the University of Arkansas will be in Texarkana this Wednesday April 17th.Bret Bielema and Athletic Director Jeff Long and others from Fayetteville will be at the annual Texarkana Area Razorback Club’s Event at the Elks Lodge on Garland Avenue. The event will kick off Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. [...]

Razorback Club Event Re-Scheduled for Next Week

John Williams — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:04:35 +0000

The Texarkana Area Razorback Club Event scheduled for tonight has been re-scheduled to next week due to weather concerns.The meeting which includes dinner, auctions, and guest speaker Bret Beliema, who is the new Head Footballl coach in Fayetteville, will occur next Wednesday April 17th at 6:30 at the Elks Lodge on Garland Avenue in Texarkana, [...]

Razorback Club Event Postponed

John Williams — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:45:58 +0000

The Texarkana Area Razorback Club event with Head Football Coach Bret Billema is being postponedThe University is postponing the event which was scheduled in Texarkana tomorrow evening due to safety concerns because of bad weather that is predicted for tomorrow between here and Fayetteville. The event will be rescheduled for sometime in the next couple [...]

Louisville Coach Rick Pitino To Get Tattoo After Winning NCAA Basketball Championship

Joe Student — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:10:24 +0000

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino had some skin in the game on Monday night. Minutes after his team won the 2013 NCAA basketball championship over Michigan, the Cardinals' head coach revealed that he had promised his well-inked team weeks ago that he would get a tattoo if they won the national title.
"About 12-13 games ago, all

Texas Rangers Off to Pretty Good Start to 2013 Baseball Season

John Williams — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:43:03 +0000

One week into the 2013 baseball season and the Texas Rangers are looking like contenders again.The Rangers, who lost the first game of the season to the Houston Astros have come back to win four of the next 5 games played and are tied for 1st in the American League West. The big weekend showdown [...]

Baseball's Newest Hero Needs no Glove [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:00:34 +0000

Ahhh! Spring is here. Nothing like the smell of fresh cut grass, budding flowers, and the sound of baseball with a man chugging down beer after catching the ball in his Bud Light cup. Yuk! For those not excited about baseball season, you will be after seeing the video. . Like a true fan the [...]

Rangers and Angels in Early Season Showdown

John Williams — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:41:28 +0000

The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels have an early season showdown this weekend in Arlington.The two teams that hope to be at the top of the American League West standings come the end of September, are set for three games in Texas. Both teams ended last year on a down note, as the Oakland [...]

Rangers Rip Astros

John Williams — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:32:16 +0000

Baseball season is now in full swing!After getting pounded in game one, the Texas Rangers roared back to take the opening series over the Astros in Houston. The Rangers won game two of the series behind the near perfect pitching of Yu Darvish, who came within one out of pitching a perfect game. The Rangers [...]

How Will The New Look Texas Rangers Fare This Year

John Williams — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:02:18 +0000

The 2013 Major League Baseball Season is officially underway.The first game was the brand new rivalry between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. The Astros are beginning their first season in the American League West after being a National League team for their first 50 years as a franchise. The Astros opened in style [...]

Louisville's Kevin Ware Suffers Horrific Injury in Game Against Duke [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:46:36 +0000

Louisville’s Kevin Ware jumped in an attempt to block a 3-pointer by Duke’s Tyler Thornton, and when he came down, his right leg snapped. In the video you see teammates on the bench near Ware were shocked and scrambled to distance themselves from the horrific sight. Players on both teams are visibly shaken by the [...]

University of Arkansas New Head Football Coach Bret Bielema Coming to Town [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:03:18 +0000

Calling on all hog fans! The 23rd Annual BBQ and Silent Auction brought to you by the Texarkana area Razorback Club is Wednesday, April 10 at the Elk’s Lodge off Garland avenue starting at 6:30 p.m.Come meet Arkansas Head football coach Bret Bielema and Athlectic Director Jeff Long. Coach Bielema has the Razorback nation fired [...]

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Jeff Easterling — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:21:11 +0000

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Denny Hamlin Remains Hospitalized with Back Injury [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:05:37 +0000

Lots of people are talking about Tony Stewart punching Joey Logano after the Auto Club 400. Some say Stewart’s a bully, some say Logano had it coming. Before you decide, know that Denny Hamlin is seriously injured from Logano’s actions. More important than Stewart punching Logano in the face, and more than Kyle Busch winning [...]

Local Baseball Field To Be Re-Named After Dave Hall

John Williams — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:09:21 +0000

The Texarkana Texas City Council meets tonight at City Hall.One of the items on the agenda is to re-name the Field #3 at the Swanger Baseball Complex at Spring Lake Park in honor of Dave Hall. The long time Texarkana Emergency Management Director passed away in December of 2012. Hall was a long time coach [...]