Jake Ford, a graduated punter from Ouachita Baptist University, knew he wanted to pursue sports his entire life. Growing up in his hometown of Shepparton, Australia, Ford knew the ins and outs of Australian rules football like the back of his hand. And after suffering from an injury, the punter thought he was out of…
Razorback super fan Canaan Sandy, an ESPN Fan Hall of Famer, is celebrating his birthday today, June 4, with a birthday drive-thru tour! Sandy has been attending and supporting the Razorbacks since he was two months old. Today, he is 39-years-old. Earlier today, Sandy visited Jacksonville and Bryant. He is expected to be at…
Select team sports will be allowed to resume this summer with restrictions to limit the potential of COVID-19 transmission. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the state directives for community and school team sports during the Thursday, May 21 press brief. According to Hutchinson, limited contact team sports will be allowed to practice and compete this…
Last Saturday evening, I was lying in bed watching ESPN. (Don’t judge, it is quarantine after all.) My family was all in other parts of the house, but that only lasted about 10 minutes as has been the case the past three months isolated at home. “Why are you watching fighting?” my 11-year-old son, J.D.…
Recreational pools, water parks and swim beaches will be able to open at 50 percent capacity beginning May 22. Visitors will be screened and entrances will need to be limited to control crowds. 6-foot physical distancing must also be maintained in all areas with markings at slides, diving boards and other stations. Although…
By Lisa Fischer // Photos Courtesy of Brandon Burlsworth Foundation Brandon Burlsworth made his mark on collegiate football in a big way. Literally. The boy was almost 6-foot-4 and tipped the scales at more than 300 pounds. His heart weighed a good part of that. He was a gentle giant with an instinct to win.…
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has named a new head coach for its football team. Charles ‘Doc’ Gamble will be taking over as the 21st head coach for the Golden Lions football program. He is taking over the position after having joined the program in 2018 as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach.…
Last week ESPN began its airing of the 10-part documentary series “The Last Dance,” which chronicles the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 championship season, which put a cap on a second three-peat. The Bulls won their third-straight title for the second time, but it signaled the end for Coach Phil Jackson and Bulls stars Michael Jordan, Dennis…
COVID-19 might have canceled college sports, but it can’t take away fans’ passion. That’s why the Arkansas Razorbacks are calling on their fans to show off their artistic skills in a fun contest. The Razorbacks are holding a Woo Pig Weekend Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in the lead-up to Woo Pig Weekend on April…
The Los Angeles Chargers may not have a top-flight quarterback, but they do have an elite tight end. This week, they paid him like it, too. The Chargers made former Arkansas star Hunter Henry the highest-paid NFL tight end by paying him just over $10 million dollars for 2020. Henry missed all of 2018 with…
