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  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:32:21 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE (ArkansasRazorbacks.com) – Former University of Arkansas left-handed pitcher Tyler Wright has signed a contract with the Seattle Mariners. Wright was drafted in the 26th round (No. 777
    Wright was drafted in the 26th round (No. 777 overall) by the Mariners. Wright was one of a school-record 11 Razorbacks selected in the 2013 MLB Draft. The 11 selections were also the most for any school in the 2013 draft.
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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:37:19 GMT
    From the University of MissouriMizzou Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced the hiring of former Drake University Head Coach Mark Phelps as an assistant coach on Tuesday. Phelps enjoyed more wins
    Phelps enjoyed more wins (77) than any Drake head coach in his first five seasons with the program and led the Bulldogs to a pair of postseason berths, including the team's first postseason win since 1975.
  • An $8.3 million contribution has earned a former University of Missouri curator naming rights for the school's golf course at a Columbia country club.
    An $8.3 million contribution has earned a former University of Missouri curator naming rights for the school's golf course at a Columbia country club.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:59:55 GMT
    COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A backup Missouri linebacker arrested during the 2012 season on drug charges has been dismissed from the team. Team spokesman Chad Moller says redshirt freshman linebacker Torey Boozer
    COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A backup Missouri linebacker arrested during the 2012 season on drug charges has been dismissed from the team. Team spokesman Chad Moller says redshirt freshman linebacker Torey Boozer
  • 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.