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Arkansas

Basketball now, football soon – money drives Arkansas’ quest for greatness

While last week’s University of Arkansas event centered on the hiring of a Naismith Hall of Fame basketball coach, there seemed to be a bigger-picture statement to the rest of the SEC and to Razorback football coach Sam Pittman. That statement: Mediocrity is unacceptable. The basketball Razorbacks advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2021 […]

Alabama

Biden’s ballot access in Ohio and Alabama is in the hands of Republican election chiefs, lawmakers | Basketball | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democratic President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots, as once-mundane procedural negotiations get caught up in the nation’s fractious politics. Both states, which control a combined 26 electoral votes, have deadlines for appearing on […]

Arkansas

Column: Arkansas needs to appreciate next basketball coach, not vice versa

Arkansas isn’t what Arkansas basketball fans think it is. Eric Musselman proved as much late last week when he skedaddled out of Fayetteville for University Park, Los Angeles, to become the next USC basketball coach. The place is basically home to Musselman, who grew up in San Diego and went to the University of San […]

Arkansas

Prediction, best bet for OU vs Central Arkansas

The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off their first loss of the season and will take on the Central Arkansas Bears. If you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds, and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the […]

Mayor

Oral Roberts captures Mayor’s Cup against Tulsa

Joe Cress For the Tulsa World For the second time in a matter of weeks, Oral Roberts players and students celebrated at midcourt of the Mabee Center Saturday night after a Mayor’s Cup victory. Also, for the second time, a late run by the Golden Eagles was the difference. After Tulsa had taken a two-point […]

City Council

Savage City Council gives OK for return of basketball to River Bend Park | Government | #citycouncil

The hoops at River Bend Park went up on Oct. 19, following a vote by the City Council on Monday, Oct. 16. While the council was in agreement on putting the hoops back up heading into the meeting, the biggest decision was when they should be put back up. “I think people are ready and […]

Mayor

Mayor proposes $47 million budget with no tax increases, raises for city employees | WHOP 1230 AM 99.3 FM

Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight presented his proposed $47.4 million spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year during his budget address Friday morning at the Municipal Center. The mayor says the city is experiencing growth and there are no proposed tax increases included in the budget. https://media.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/1411/files/2023/05/knight-revenues.mp3 In the way of expenditures, Mayor Knight is proposing […]

Arkansas

Texas A&M Downed by Arkansas, Suffers Second Conference Loss

Junior forward Henry Coleman III was a nightmare for Arkansas Tuesday night. Playing in all but five minutes of game time for Texas A&M, Coleman stuffed the stat sheet, scoring 18 points, including 80 percent from the free throw line, four steals and 15 rebounds. Despite his all-around night, Arkansas had the Aggies’ number, earning […]

Arkansas

Texas A&M Aggies Men’s Hoops vs. Arkansas Razorbacks: Live Game Updates

A Texas A&M conference game is on Tuesday night for the first time this season. After collecting a couple more wins in their last two games, the Aggies (15-6, 7-1 SEC) are set to enter Bud Walton Arena and earn a victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-7, 3-5 SEC). The Razorbacks, led by guard duo […]

Arkansas

George 24 as No. 17 Baylor beats Arkansas 67-64 in SEC/B12 | Basketball

WACO, Texas (AP) — Keyonte George and No. 17 Baylor keep finding ways to win despite their recent struggles shooting the ball. The true freshman scored 24 points, including seven in a row down the stretch, and the Bears edged Arkansas 67-64 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday. Baylor has a six-game winning streak […]