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  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:13:59 GMT
    NORMAN, Okla. - The No. 24 University of Arkansas softball team fell to the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners, 14-1, in five innings on Sunday in Norman, Okla.
    NORMAN, Okla. - The No. 24 University of Arkansas softball team fell to the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners, 14-1, in five innings on Sunday in Norman, Okla.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:16:12 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas will be playing in the national NCAA men's golf tournament.
    FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas will be playing in the national NCAA men's golf tournament.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:18:17 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas dropped its Saturday game at Auburn, 11-6, to close out the regular season.
    FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas dropped its Saturday game at Auburn, 11-6, to close out the regular season.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:50:39 GMT
    Ryne Stanek, Jalen Beeks and Colby Suggs combined on a six-hit shutout as No. 13 Arkansas evened its series at Auburn with a 1-0 win on Friday night at Plainsman Park.
    Ryne Stanek, Jalen Beeks and Colby Suggs combined on a six-hit shutout as No. 13 Arkansas evened its series at Auburn with a 1-0 win on Friday night at Plainsman Park.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 12:10 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:10:06 GMT
    Scores from Day One of State Championship PlayBaseballClass 7AFayetteville 6  Rogers  3Class 2AConway St. Joseph  13   Dierks  3Class 3AHarding Academy  14    Fordyce  3SoftballClass 6ABenton  1   Russellville
    Scores from Day One of State Championship PlayBaseballClass 7AFayetteville 6  Rogers  3Class 2AConway St. Joseph  13   Dierks  3Class 3AHarding Academy  14    Fordyce  3SoftballClass 6ABenton  1   Russellville

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:03:10 GMT
    Behold, the amazing instant replay. After finishing eighth in this year's Kentucky Derby, Arkansas-owned racehorse Will Take Charge wasn't likely to make a run at the Preakness Stakes Saturday at Pimlico
    Leaving Churchill Downs following the race, Horton wasn't optimistic to run in the second-leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, that is until he saw the replay.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:17:08 GMT
    The Arkansas baseball team set a school record for average paid attendance during the 2013 regular season as an average of 8,335 fans saw the Razorbacks play during the team's 30 home dates at Baum Stadium.
    The Arkansas baseball team set a school record for average paid attendance during the 2013 regular season as an average of 8,335 fans saw the Razorbacks play during the team's 30 home dates at Baum Stadium.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:30:08 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE - Former Arkansas running back Knile Davis agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.
    FAYETTEVILLE - Former Arkansas running back Knile Davis agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:52 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:52:13 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE - University of Arkansas tennis coach Robert Cox is resigning after 26 years as head coach.
    FAYETTEVILLE - University of Arkansas tennis coach Robert Cox is resigning after 26 years as head coach.

  • Monday, May 13 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:47:44 GMT
    This is state championship time for high school baseball, softball, soccer, and would you believe, fishing? Teenage anglers from more than two dozen Arkansas high schools hit Bull Shoals Lake May 11th
    This is state championship time for high school baseball, softball, soccer, and would you believe, fishing? Teenage anglers from more than two dozen Arkansas high schools hit Bull Shoals Lake May 11th

  • Monday, May 13 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:15:27 GMT
    Seniors Randall Fant and Matt Vinson made their last regular season start at Baum Stadium a memorable one on Sunday as they led No. 14 Arkansas to a series-clinching 10-2 win over Tennessee.
    Seniors Randall Fant and Matt Vinson made their last regular season start at Baum Stadium a memorable one on Sunday as they led No. 14 Arkansas to a series-clinching 10-2 win over Tennessee.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:32:55 GMT
    Running its streak of consecutive overall league titles to seven, the No. 5 University of Arkansas men's track and field team won the 2013 SEC Outdoor Championships this weekend in Columbia, Mo. With the
    Running its streak of consecutive overall league titles to seven, the No. 5 University of Arkansas men's track and field team won the 2013 SEC Outdoor Championships this weekend in Columbia, Mo. With the

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:46:13 GMT
    Sports moms come in all shapes and sizes. They do a number of ordinary things in extraordinary ways. They are there to cut up oranges, set-up fund raisers, wash the uniforms and haul the kids to practice.
    Sports moms come in all shapes and sizes. They do a number of ordinary things in extraordinary ways. They are there to cut up oranges, set-up fund raisers, wash the uniforms and haul the kids to practice.

    Most importantly they are always in the stands cheering on their sons and daughters.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:52:13 GMT
    Ethan Bennett had three hits and drove in five runs, while Zack Godley struck out eight and allowed three runs in his fifth complete game of the series as Tennessee defeated No. 14 Arkansas, 8-3.
    Ethan Bennett had three hits and drove in five runs, while Zack Godley struck out eight and allowed three runs in his fifth complete game of the series as Tennessee defeated No. 14 Arkansas, 8-3.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:54:54 GMT
    To view all High School state tourney scores for Softball, Soccer, and Baseball click the link below: http://www.ahsaa.org/scoreboard/
    To view all High School state tourney scores for Softball, Soccer, and Baseball click the link below: http://www.ahsaa.org/scoreboard/

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:53:37 GMT
    The dramatic walk-off homerun that won the inaugural 2012 Great American Conference Baseball Tournament a year ago was not needed this year for the top-seeded Southern Arkansas baseball team.
    The dramatic walk-off homerun that won the inaugural 2012 Great American Conference Baseball Tournament a year ago was not needed this year for the top-seeded Southern Arkansas baseball team.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:41:34 GMT
    Brandon Mitchell came to Arkansas with the dream of being the starting quarterback. Four years later, the Louisiana native leaves trying to realize that same dream.
    Brandon Mitchell came to Arkansas with the dream of being the starting quarterback. Four years later, the Louisiana native leaves trying to realize that same dream.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-05-06 18:40:22 GMT
    Four Razorbacks including Quarterback Brandon Mitchell have been granted their releases from Arkansas. Coach Bielema released this statement. "After concluding post-spring meetings with every member
    Four Razorbacks including Quarterback Brandon Mitchell have been granted their releases from Arkansas. Coach Bielema released this statement. "After concluding post-spring meetings with every member

  • Monday, May 6 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-06 19:43:39 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas coach Bret Bielema says four players, including quarterback Brandon Mitchell, have been granted their release and intend to transfer.
    FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas coach Bret Bielema says four players, including quarterback Brandon Mitchell, have been granted their release and intend to transfer.

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-04-24 23:03:20 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE - New Arkansas coach Bret Bielema has won over the locker room and state with his outgoing personality.
    FAYETTEVILLE - New Arkansas coach Bret Bielema has won over the locker room and state with his outgoing personality.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:24:21 GMT
    LEXINGTON, Ky. – No. 23 Kentucky rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to defeat No. 14 Kentucky, 4-3, in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader at Cliff Hagan Stadium. Arkansas still
    LEXINGTON, Ky. – No. 23 Kentucky rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to defeat No. 14 Kentucky, 4-3, in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader at Cliff Hagan Stadium. Arkansas still

  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:24:50 GMT
    LEXINGTON, Ky. – Jake Wise hit his third home run of the season, while five Arkansas pitchers combined to hold Kentucky to one run as the No. 14 Razorbacks defeated the 23rd-ranked Wildcats, 2-1, in
    LEXINGTON, Ky. – Jake Wise hit his third home run of the season, while five Arkansas pitchers combined to hold Kentucky to one run as the No. 14 Razorbacks defeated the 23rd-ranked Wildcats, 2-1, in

  • Monday, April 29 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:17:16 GMT
    I was excited after the game. I got a chance later to watch the film and visit with my staff. It was great to see that record-setting crowd and how guys play when the bullets are flying. On the offensive
    I was excited after the game. I got a chance later to watch the film and visit with my staff. It was great to see that record-setting crowd and how guys play when the bullets are flying. On the offensive

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-02 16:38:15 GMT
    ATLANTA, Ga. - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network, which will launch in August 2014.
    ATLANTA, Ga. - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network, which will launch in August 2014.

  • Thursday, April 25 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-04-25 16:20:11 GMT
    Thanks Coach B for letting us see "best on best" in your first Spring game at Arkansas.
    My greatest fear when Bret Bielema announced that it would be "best on best" in the annual Spring game was that the Hog offense, which has so much new (philosophy, QB, running backs, receivers), wouldn't be able to move the ball.

    I shouldn't have worried.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-05-01 20:57:27 GMT
    I think comparing anyone to the original barrier breaker in sports is out of bounds. That's why I think it's wrong to call Jason Collins or anyone else the Jackie Robinson of the gay community.
    To many in the gay community, Jason Collins is a hero.  I respect that but I think comparing anyone to the original barrier breaker in sports is out of bounds. That's why I think it's wrong to call Jason Collins or anyone else the Jackie Robinson of the gay community.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:18:58 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE – Randall Fant struck out a career-high eight batters and allowed one run in six innings, while Brian Anderson had a pair of RBI to lead No. 12 Arkansas to a 2-1 series-clinching win on Sunday
    FAYETTEVILLE – Randall Fant struck out a career-high eight batters and allowed one run in six innings, while Brian Anderson had a pair of RBI to lead No. 12 Arkansas to a 2-1 series-clinching win on Sunday

  • Friday, May 3 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:46:13 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE – The No. 14 Arkansas baseball team concluded non-conference play on Tuesday night at Baum Stadium with a 6-3 win over Missouri State.
    FAYETTEVILLE – The No. 14 Arkansas baseball team concluded non-conference play on Tuesday night at Baum Stadium with a 6-3 win over Missouri State.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:19:55 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas football team held its annual Red-White Game Saturday in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, with the Red Team defeating the White Team 34-27. A record crowd
    FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas football team held its annual Red-White Game Saturday in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, with the Red Team defeating the White Team 34-27. A record crowd

  • NORTH LITTLE ROCK - The Tulsa Drillers and Arkansas Travelers are to play a four-game series at Dickey Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
    NORTH LITTLE ROCK - The Tulsa Drillers and Arkansas Travelers are to play a four-game series at Dickey Stephens Park in North Little Rock.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 9:46 AM EDT2013-04-29 13:46:03 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE – Jonathan Moroney hit an eighth inning pinch hit grand slam to lift Texas A&M to a 5-3 win over No. 12 Arkansas on Friday night at Baum Stadium.
    FAYETTEVILLE – Jonathan Moroney hit an eighth inning pinch hit grand slam to lift Texas A&M to a 5-3 win over No. 12 Arkansas on Friday night at Baum Stadium.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:25:20 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas is preparing to host Missouri State, the last non-conference opponent the Razorbacks will face in the regular season.
    FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas is preparing to host Missouri State, the last non-conference opponent the Razorbacks will face in the regular season.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 9:44 AM EDT2013-04-29 13:44:55 GMT
    University of Arkansas women's basketball coach Tom Collen announced the signing of Jessica Jackson to a National Letter of Intent to join the Razorbacks in the fall. Jackson is a 6-3 forward
    University of Arkansas women's basketball coach Tom Collen announced the signing of Jessica Jackson to a National Letter of Intent to join the Razorbacks in the fall. Jackson is a 6-3 forward

  • Monday, April 29 2013 9:42 AM EDT2013-04-29 13:42:53 GMT
    Tyler is the first former Arkansas high school quarterback to be drafted as a quarterback since Mike Cherry of Texarkana in 1997.
    Tyler is the first former Arkansas high school quarterback to be drafted as a quarterback since Mike Cherry of Texarkana in 1997.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:18:00 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE – Four former Razorbacks and 13 players coached by current members of the Arkansas coaching staff were drafted during the 2013 NFL Draft, held over a three-day period at Radio City Music Hall
    FAYETTEVILLE – Four former Razorbacks and 13 players coached by current members of the Arkansas coaching staff were drafted during the 2013 NFL Draft, held over a three-day period at Radio City Music Hall

  • SPRINGDALE - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are losing a pitcher but gaining an outfielder.
    SPRINGDALE - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are losing a pitcher but gaining an outfielder.

  • Friday, April 19 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-04-19 12:31:52 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE - Brandon Allen and Brandon Mitchell's competition to be the starting quarterback at Arkansas likely won't end after Saturday's Red-White game.
    FAYETTEVILLE - Brandon Allen and Brandon Mitchell's competition to be the starting quarterback at Arkansas likely won't end after Saturday's Red-White game.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-04-29 15:42:09 GMT
    Seven players from Arkansas schools were picked in this year's NFL draft.
    Seven players from Arkansas schools were picked in this year's NFL draft.