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SEC announces adjusted preseason football practice dates

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

The Southeastern Conference today announced adjusted dates for preseason football activities for SEC schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for August 17. The new SEC calendar provides student-athletes with more days off than required by the NCAA and fewer practices than permitted... Read More.

Sun Belt Conference to begin play on Labor Day weekend

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday morning that the 2020 football season is set to begin on Labor Day weekend, however, a "Week Zero" is permitted for non-conference play.Before the release from the Conference Texas State announced on Monday that they have opted to... Read More.

Former UAPB standout Martaveous McKnight signs to play in the Ukraine

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Former University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff men's basketball player Martaveous McKnight has signed a contract to continue his professional basketball career in Europe.McKnight has signed with BK Khimik-OPZ Yuhzny in the Ukraine. In his first season in pro ball,... Read More.

2020-2021 Arkansas Activities Association Governing Body Ballot Results

Monday, August 3 by Greg

The Arkansas Activities Association released the results to the 2020-2021 Governing Body ballot Monday afternoon, and there are several proposals of interest that received passing votes.In baseball/softball a resolution was passed that states Senior high varsity baseball/softball teams may play a maximum of 30... Read More.

White Hall student-athlete tests positive for COVID

Monday, August 3 by Greg

The White Hall athletic department is reporting that a student-athlete from the district has tested positive for the Coronavirus. Director of Athletics and head football coach Bobby Bolding shared the information on his Facebook page.“We do have a student in athletics that tested positive... Read More.

Arkansas sharpshooter Joe returning for junior season

Sunday, August 2 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas sharpshooter Isaiah Joe will return for his junior season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft. “I know a lot of people have been waiting to hear my decision,” Joe said in a statement on Saturday. “But this has... Read More.

Hutchinson gives okay for football teams to hold non-contact drills in helmets

Friday, July 31 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Friday that Arkansas High School Football teams can begin non-contact drills in helmets beginning Monday.Additionally, Hutchinson announced the creation of a high school sports advisory group that will meet regularly to help the state move forward as teams prepare to... Read More.

Hunter Yurachek on Razorbacks 10-game, conference-only schedule

Friday, July 31 by Greg

Arkansas Razorback Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek gives his thoughts on a 10-game, conference-only schedule for the Razorbacks in 2020. Video courtesy of HitThatLine.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R1x2_vBrYE

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SEC to play 10-game conference schedule, won’t start season until Sept. 26

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (July 30, 2020) – The Southeastern Conference has established September 26 as the new kickoff for its 2020 football season to allow its universities to focus on the healthy return of their campus communities and the gradual re-introduction of athletics, as the... Read More.

NCAA announces expanded sidelines, coin toss changes for football

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

The sideline area college football teams use to congregate will be extended by 20 yards this season and only one captain from each team will be permitted to participate in the pregame or overtime coin toss.NCAA playing rules oversight committee announced alterations in football... Read More.

NCAA to allow Social Justice patches to be worn on uniforms

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

The NCAA will permit college athletes to wear patches on their uniforms that promote and support social justice causes.As approved by the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel, athletes in all sports will be permitted to “express support and voice their opinions” in two places... Read More.

Arkansas Activities Association releases update on contact sports

Tuesday, July 28 by Greg

The Arkansas Activities Association has provided an update following Governor Asa Hutchinson's comments Tuesday regarding the status of contact sports.Hutchinson was asked about the status of contact sports such as Arkansas high school football during his Tuesday press conference.“We have given it thought,... Read More.

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