Local media members have discovered that University of Arkansas women’s basketball coach Mike Neighbors is worth the airtime. As he has settled in during his three years as the head coach, he has seen his coverage soar. Neighbors is funny…
In 2020, it’s hard to find anything to agree on. We are a country divided, no question. However, there is one thing everyone can agree on regardless of your party or your position – this year stinks. A stronger word…
A certain Little Rock weekend sports anchor struck a chord with Benton fans Sunday night. Before he ran the highlights of Bryant’s lopsided Salt Bowl win over Benton Saturday night, he questioned if the series is even a rivalry anymore.…
Wednesday night, Taylor McGregor was on the warning track at Wrigley Field with the luscious green ivy on the outfield wall as her backdrop. This isn’t a shot a field reporter at a baseball game would normally be allowed to…
When my wife Sheena asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I stared at her blankly. “Nothing,” I said after a few minutes. Maybe that’s not the most polite response but considering I turned 46, and it’s in the…
This was a monumental week for college sports as we know it. The Big 10 and Pac-12 cancelling fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves felt around collegiate sports. The act of canceling, which seemed unbelievable before the…
Arkansas State Coach Blake Anderson may have some worries going into this season – mainly if A-State will have a season, but who is playing quarterback won’t be a worry. Anderson knows he has two proven QBs to choose from…
My youngest son, Luke, is an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. But more than that, he’s a baseball fan. He’s played since he was four and, just turning nine, has played on all-star and traveling teams. So, like so many…
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Arkansas Activities Association May Need to Be Creative in 2020
High school sports may not look the same this school year – if they are even played at all. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging in some states, including Arkansas, plans are being made accordingly. Last week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen…
There are two sides to Nate Olson. On one hand, I am an eternal optimist. I grew up seeing the best in people and situations. If there is a chance something could improve, I cling to that. Am I as…