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  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:19:25 GMT
    From Arkansas State UniversityFollowing the conclusion of its annual Spring Meeting in Destin, Fla., the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) announced Wednesday that Arkansas State Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir
    Following the conclusion of its annual Spring Meeting in Destin, Fla., the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) announced Wednesday that Arkansas State Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir has been named as the league's representative on the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Athletics Directors Advisory Group.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:02:33 GMT
    (WMC-TV) - Growl Towels are a symbol of Grizz Nation, and are seen waving on televisions across the county. The makers of the iconic towels work out of Nashville. "Something Inked" said it is an amazing
    Growl Towels are a symbol of Grizz Nation, and are seen waving on televisions across the county.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:16:05 GMT
    (WMC-TV) - The Memphis mayor said the weekend will be all grit, grind, and shine. While it is mostly about basketball, there are several reasons all eyes are on Memphis this weekend. Outside the Presbyterian
    The Memphis mayor said the weekend will be all grit, grind, and shine. While it is mostly about basketball, there are several reasons all eyes are on Memphis this weekend.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:42:56 GMT
    From Arkansas State UniversityThe Arkansas State baseball team fought elimination and received an outstanding performance for junior pitcher Bradley Wallace on the mound in a 10-4 victory over Western
    The Arkansas State baseball team fought elimination and received an outstanding performance for junior pitcher Bradley Wallace on the mound in a 10-4 victory over Western Kentucky Thursday after morning at the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.  ASU will now play at 3 p.m. on Friday against the loser of the game between top-seeded Troy and No. 4 Florida Atlantic.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:22:02 GMT
    St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, an Oklahoma native, is raising money for disaster relief in his home state.
    St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, an Oklahoma native, is raising money for disaster relief in his home state.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:19:19 GMT
    St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
    St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:14 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:14:13 GMT
    LITTLE ROCK (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association has released the roster for the 2013 All-Star Baseball Game. It will be played June 18th in Conway. The East squad and notable West players are
    LITTLE ROCK (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association has released the roster for the 2013 All-Star Baseball Game. It will be played June 18th in Conway. The East squad and notable West players are
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:06 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:06:22 GMT
    LITTLE ROCK (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association has revealed the roster for the 2013 All-Star Softball Game. It will be played June 18th in Conway. The East roster is below, Region 8 selections
    LITTLE ROCK (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association has revealed the roster for the 2013 All-Star Softball Game. It will be played June 18th in Conway. The East roster is below, Region 8 selections
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:39:42 GMT
    LITTLE ROCK (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association has released rosters for the 2013 All-Star Soccer Game. It will be played Wednesday, June 19th. The East roster is below. Region 8 selections are
    LITTLE ROCK (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association has released rosters for the 2013 All-Star Soccer Game. It will be played Wednesday, June 19th. The East roster is below. Region 8 selections are
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:58:20 GMT
    (WMC-TV) - The Grizzlies game Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs is causing a headache for the Westin Hotel in downtown Memphis. The hotel is overbooked and people who have had reservations for months
    The Grizzlies game Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs is causing a headache for the Westin Hotel in downtown Memphis. The hotel is overbooked and people who have had reservations for months are getting the boot.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:23:09 GMT
    JONESBORO, AR (ASU) – Junior Kim Raath of the 2012-13 Arkansas State University women's track and field team has been named to the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) Leadership Team in an announcement made Tuesday
    JONESBORO, AR (ASU) – Junior Kim Raath of the 2012-13 Arkansas State University women's track and field team has been named to the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) Leadership Team in an announcement made Tuesday
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:23:00 GMT
    JONESBORO, Ark. (AStateRedWolves.com) – The Arkansas State football team has placed 13 players on Phil Steele's 2013 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference Team, including five first team selections that matched
    JONESBORO, Ark. (AStateRedWolves.com) – The Arkansas State football team has placed 13 players on Phil Steele's 2013 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference Team, including five first team selections that matched
  • 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
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:38:33 GMT
    DESTIN, Fla. (AStateRedWolves.com) – The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday that former Arkansas State quarterback Ryan Aplin has been named the league's 2012-13 Male Student-Athlete of the Year, making
    DESTIN, Fla. (AStateRedWolves.com) – The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday that former Arkansas State quarterback Ryan Aplin has been named the league's 2012-13 Male Student-Athlete of the Year, making
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:32:46 GMT
    Lafayette, La. (AStateRedWolves.com) – Arkansas State senior Daniel Wright has been named to the 2013 First-Team All-Sun Belt Conference Baseball Team, the league announced Tuesday at its annual family
    Lafayette, La. (AStateRedWolves.com) – Arkansas State senior Daniel Wright has been named to the 2013 First-Team All-Sun Belt Conference Baseball Team, the league announced Tuesday at its annual family
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:53:51 GMT
    JONESBORO, Ark. (AStateRedWolves.com) – Arkansas State senior defensive lineman Ryan Carrethers has earned a spot on CBSSports.com's 2013 "Freaks List," which annually recognizes some of the top college
    JONESBORO, Ark. (AStateRedWolves.com) – Arkansas State senior defensive lineman Ryan Carrethers has earned a spot on CBSSports.com's 2013 "Freaks List," which annually recognizes some of the top college
  • 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
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:10 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:10:40 GMT
    From Arkansas State University Arkansas State pitcher Daniel Wright has been named the Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year by College Sports Madness the website announced Thursday morning. The senior
    The senior from Bartlett, Tenn., has been among the league leaders in innings pitched, strikeouts, strikeouts looking, earned run average and pickoffs during the 2013 season. Wright, who was also named as an All-Sun Belt First-Team Conference selection by the website, recently tossed eight innings in the Red Wolves' opening round game of the SBC Baseball Tournament.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:17:35 GMT
    From Arkansas State UniversityThe opening day of competition at the 2013 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track West Preliminary Championships this Thursday (May 23) saw three Arkansas State University track
    The opening day of competition at the 2013 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track West Preliminary Championships this Thursday (May 23) saw three Arkansas State University track and field athletes come up short in their quest to compete at nationals.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:03 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:03:34 GMT
    HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Arkansas scored the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt by Tyler Spoon in the eighth inning and tacked on two more insurance runs in the ninth to beat LSU 4-1 at the Southeastern Conference
    HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Arkansas scored the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt by Tyler Spoon in the eighth inning and tacked on two more insurance runs in the ninth to beat LSU 4-1 at the Southeastern Conference
  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:11:31 GMT
    Lionel Hollins has been more successful than any Grizzlies coach and will be a free agent after June 30.
    Lionel Hollins has been more successful than any Grizzlies coach and will be a free agent after June 30.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:07:06 GMT
    CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin, who has never won a
    CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin, who has never won a
  • 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.