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  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:56:26 GMT
    From Arkansas State UniversityThe 2013 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary Championships will be held this week (May 23-25) for selected members of the Arkansas State University
    The 2013 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary Championships will be held this week (May 23-25) for selected members of the Arkansas State University women's and men's track & field teams in Austin, Texas.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:42 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:42:24 GMT
    Jake Locker believes the best way to be a leader is by doing, not talking. It's why the Titans quarterback worked so hard on his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery to be ready for the team's offseason...
    Jake Locker believes the best way to be a leader is by doing, not talking. It's why the Titans quarterback worked so hard on his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery to be ready for the team's offseason program.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:40 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:40:20 GMT
    HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Mitch Slauter's two-out single scored Kyle Hann in the 17th inning, giving Mississippi State a 2-1 victory over Missouri Tuesday night in the opening round of the SEC baseball tournament. The
    Mitch Slauter's two-out single scored Kyle Hann in the 17th inning, giving Mississippi State a 2-1 victory over Missouri Tuesday night in the opening round of the SEC baseball tournament.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:07 AM EDT2013-05-22 05:07:40 GMT
    SAN DIEGO (AP) - Daniel Descalso hit his first career grand slam and had a career-high five RBIs, and Adam Wainwright won for the first time at Petco Park as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego
    SAN DIEGO (AP) - Daniel Descalso hit his first career grand slam and had a career-high five RBIs, and Adam Wainwright won for the first time at Petco Park as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego
  • Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing.
    Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:48:30 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE, AR (U of A) – Senior Austin Cook of the No. 12 University of Arkansas men's golf team was named a first-team Capital One Academic All-District VI selection by the College Sports Information
    FAYETTEVILLE, AR (U of A) – Senior Austin Cook of the No. 12 University of Arkansas men's golf team was named a first-team Capital One Academic All-District VI selection by the College Sports Information
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:43:33 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma City Thunder are giving $1 million for tornado relief, matching a $1 million pledge by star player Kevin Durant. The Thunder announced Tuesday that they'll give $1
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma City Thunder are giving $1 million for tornado relief, matching a $1 million pledge by star player Kevin Durant. The Thunder announced Tuesday that they'll give $1
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:37:55 GMT
    GAME 56 Date: May 22, 2013 First Pitch: 12:30 p.m. Location: Lafayette, La. Stadium: M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field (3,755) Radio: East Arkansas Broadcasters 95.3 FM The Ticket
    Arkansas State will start senior right-hander Daniel Wright on Wednesday. Daniel is 6-4 on the season with a 3.17 ERA and 93 strikeouts. His strikeout total ranks second in the league and his earned run average is fourth best in the league.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:34:07 GMT
    JONESBORO, AR (ASU) — The Arkansas State baseball program announced Tuesday that dates have been set and registration is open for the 2013 Tommy Raffo ASU Summer Baseball Camps. Three camps are scheduled
    JONESBORO, AR (ASU) — The Arkansas State baseball program announced Tuesday that dates have been set and registration is open for the 2013 Tommy Raffo ASU Summer Baseball Camps. Three camps are scheduled
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:27:59 GMT
    CONWAY (AHSAA.org) – The Arkansas Activities Association announced the head coaches and coaching staffs for the 2013 Arkansas Army National Guard/Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Baseball,
    CONWAY (AHSAA.org) – The Arkansas Activities Association announced the head coaches and coaching staffs for the 2013 Arkansas Army National Guard/Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Baseball,
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:24:53 GMT
    JONESBORO, Ark. (AStateRedWolves.com) – Arkansas State sophomore center Bryce Giddens is one of 44 players across the country who have been named to the 2013 Rimington Trophy's spring watch list, announced
    The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the nation's premier college center, and Giddens joins Tom Castilaw (2011) and Tanner Jenkins (2006) as all-time Arkansas State players to earn a spot on the award's watch list.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:48 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:48:24 GMT
    The Following is an editorial by Region 8 Sports Anchor Blake Guinn. Words in Italics are the words of Blake Guinn. The Setup: The Arkansas State baseball team will enter the Sun Belt Conference tournament
    The Arkansas State baseball team will enter the Sun Belt Conference tournament on Wednesday as the cellar 8 seed of the bracket playing the 1 seed Troy. They lost a weekend series against UALR in the final series of the season.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:29:11 GMT
    CHICAGO (KAIT) - Another Red Wolf will have an opportunity to play pro football indoors. The Chicago Rush have signed Zack McKnight. He was the 2012 winner of the Gary Withrow Award, given annually to
    CHICAGO (KAIT) - Another Red Wolf will have an opportunity to play pro football indoors. The Chicago Rush have signed Zack McKnight. He was the 2012 winner of the Gary Withrow Award, given annually to
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:03:15 GMT
    (WMC-TV) - With the biggest Grizzlies game yet and a sold out Paul McCartney show, the FedExForum is preparing for a busy weekend. "To have a western Conference final, then a major, major concert. He's
    With the biggest Grizzlies game yet and a sold out Paul McCartney show, the FedExForum is preparing for a busy weekend.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:47:57 GMT
    Central Islip, NY (LIDucks.com) – The Long Island Ducks announced the signing of infielder Murray Watts and the acquisition of P.J. Phillips from the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian-American Association
    Central Islip, NY (LIDucks.com) – The Long Island Ducks announced the signing of infielder Murray Watts and the acquisition of P.J. Phillips from the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian-American Association
  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:14:54 GMT
    HOOVER, Ala. (ArkansasRazorbacks.com) – Arkansas junior pitcher Barrett Astin has been recognized for his work off the field as he was named to the SEC Baseball Community Service Team on Monday. A
    HOOVER, Ala. (ArkansasRazorbacks.com) – Arkansas junior pitcher Barrett Astin has been recognized for his work off the field as he was named to the SEC Baseball Community Service Team on Monday. A
  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:06:51 GMT
    Walnut Ridge, Ark. (WBCSports.com) – The majority of minds in the Williams Baptist College student body have entered into summer mode, focusing on summer jobs, vacations and mission trips. However, that
    Walnut Ridge, Ark. (WBCSports.com) – The majority of minds in the Williams Baptist College student body have entered into summer mode, focusing on summer jobs, vacations and mission trips. However, that
  • Monday, May 20 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:19:58 GMT
    The St. Louis Cardinals will promote rookie lefty Tyler Lyons from the minors to make his major league debut in place of injured Jaime Garcia on Wednesday. They've also plugged Mitchell Boggs back into the...
    The St. Louis Cardinals will promote rookie lefty Tyler Lyons from the minors to make his major league debut in place of injured Jaime Garcia on Wednesday. They've also plugged Mitchell Boggs back into the bullpen mix.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 7:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 11:45:19 GMT
    (WMC-TV) - The Grizzlies will begin its series against the San Antonio Spurs Sunday afternoon. Tickets for the first game in the series at FedExForum will go on sale Saturday at noon. Playoff tickets
    Tickets for the first game in the series at FedExForum were gone in less than an hour, marking the team's sixteenth and seventeenth postseason sellouts.
  • ASU Red Wolves

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:24:31 GMT
    DESTIN, FL (KAIT) - Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson spoke to the media Wednesday morning to report new business after the conclusion of the spring meetings in Destin, Florida this week. The
    The summary of no title game for football is no change for fans, the Sun Belt Conference has never had a title game for football. But their lack of desire to pursue one is sudden and change of pace for Benson, who was rapidly pursuing teams to fill voids in the conference and as he said earlier this year, to get to 12 teams.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:15:27 GMT
    DESTIN, FL (SBC) – With eyes set to the future, the Sun Belt Conference concluded its annual Spring Meeting in Destin, Florida on Wednesday. "Over the last four days we have conducted a great deal
    DESTIN, FL (SBC) – With eyes set to the future, the Sun Belt Conference concluded its annual Spring Meeting in Destin, Florida on Wednesday. "Over the last four days we have conducted a great deal
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:56:26 GMT
    From Arkansas State UniversityThe 2013 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary Championships will be held this week (May 23-25) for selected members of the Arkansas State University
    The 2013 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary Championships will be held this week (May 23-25) for selected members of the Arkansas State University women's and men's track & field teams in Austin, Texas.
  • Arkansas Razorbacks

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:52:57 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE, AR (U of A) – CBS made it official Wednesday as the network, along with the Southeastern Conference, announced the Arkansas-LSU football game in 2013 will take place Friday, Nov. 29, in Baton
    CBS made it official Wednesday as the network, along with the Southeastern Conference, announced the Arkansas-LSU football game in 2013 will take place Friday, Nov. 29, in Baton Rouge.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:48:30 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE, AR (U of A) – Senior Austin Cook of the No. 12 University of Arkansas men's golf team was named a first-team Capital One Academic All-District VI selection by the College Sports Information
    FAYETTEVILLE, AR (U of A) – Senior Austin Cook of the No. 12 University of Arkansas men's golf team was named a first-team Capital One Academic All-District VI selection by the College Sports Information
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:49 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:49:40 GMT
    By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.
    By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.
  • Victory Lane

  • The stick and ball sports have their All-Star games but, it is usually more of a social event instead of a hard fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other
    The stick-and-ball sports have their All-Star games but they are usually more a social event than a hard-fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other with the winner leaving with at least a million dollars in their pocket.
  • Photo Credit: Jerry Markland / Getty Images for NASCAR
    Located just a few miles from the Hendrick Motorsport's complex and just down the road from Lowe's headquarters, Charlotte Motorspeedway is the perfect spot for Jimmie Johnson to dominate.
    Located just a few miles from the Hendrick Motorsport's complex and just down the road from Lowe's headquarters, Charlotte Motorspeedway is the perfect spot for Jimmie Johnson to dominate.
  • Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after
    Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after a late surge took him to the win Saturday night.