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Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill signs contract extension

Monday, July 25 by Staff

Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill has signed a contract extension that will keep him as the league’s leader through at least June 30, 2030. Gill was named the Conference’s sixth commissioner on March 19, 2019, and had previously inked an extension through 2026. “Commissioner... Read More.

Pool named to Butkus Award Watch List

Monday, July 25 by Staff

Arkansas senior linebacker Bumper Pool was named to the watch list for the prestigious Butkus Award on Monday, which is presented annually to the nation’s top linebacker. The Butkus Award watch list includes 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary “51” pro jersey associated with the award’s... Read More.

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UAPB Football Lands Five On All-SWAC Honors, Including Four First-Team Selection

Friday, July 22 by Staff

The preseason accolades for the Southwestern Athletic Conference football teams were released on Thursday morning during media day, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team had five student-athletes named to the All-SWAC Team. The Golden Lions had two student-athletes earned the honors... Read More.

A-State’s Hunt named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Friday, July 22 by Staff

Arkansas State senior wide receiver Te’Vailance Hunt has been named to the 2022 Biletnikoff Award Watch List, announced Thursday by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes college football’s outstanding FBS receiver, regardless of position. Hunt becomes the sixth all-time Arkansas... Read More.

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A-State’s Lang named to Preseason Doak Walker Award Watch List

Friday, July 22 by Staff

Arkansas State senior running back Johnnie Lang was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List on Wednesday. The prestigious honor is annually awarded to the nation’s top college running back. Lang is one of 74 players from across the nation to receive a spot... Read More.

Hogs picked to finish Third in SEC West; Preseason All-SEC Teams announced

Friday, July 22 by Staff

The Arkansas Razorbacks have been picked to finish third overall in the SEC West by media members in the conference. The Razorbacks picked up one first place vote and a total of 844 total points in the poll. The Hogs are picked to finish behind... Read More.

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Coach Zack Pullman discusses White Hall Little League State Championship

Thursday, July 21 by Staff

The White Hall 11-12 year-old Little League All Stars captured the State Championship on Monday in Little Rock. The team's coach Zack Pullman was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex and talked about the team's win and where they go from here. The team will now move... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District to Hold First Annual Youth Football Camp

Thursday, July 21 by Laron Marbley

Pine Bluff School District to Hold First Annual Youth Football Camp Newly named Pine Bluff High School Head Football Coach Micheal Williams and Dollarway Head Coach Martese Henry will hold their first annual youth football camp July 28, from 6-8pm at Pine Bluff High Schools'... Read More.

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UAPB Volleyball 2022 Schedule Announced

Wednesday, July 20 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Volleyball 2022 Schedule Announced The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's volleyball team is nearly a month away from the first serve of the season. The Lady Lions' 2022 slate will be led by new head coach Gabrielle Floyd, who has announced the schedule... Read More.

Five Hogs taken on Day Two of MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 19 by Staff

Five Razorbacks heard their names called on the second day of the 2022 MLB Draft. Infielder Jalen Battles (fifth round, No. 164 overall – Tampa Bay Rays), pitcher Evan Taylor (ninth round, No. 262 overall – Miami Marlins), pitcher Connor Noland (ninth round, No. 263... Read More.

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Jefferson included on Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List

Tuesday, July 19 by Staff

Arkansas’ KJ Jefferson has been named to the preseason watch list for the Davey O’Brien Award. The Razorback quarterback is one of 35 players included on the watch list for the award presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback. The award also honors candidates... Read More.

Jefferson named to Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List

Monday, July 18 by Staff

Arkansas’ KJ Jefferson has been named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award. The Razorback quarterback is one of 85 players included on the watch list for the award presented annually to the best player in college football. Semifinalists for this year’s Maxwell... Read More.

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