John Thompson, the former defensive coordinator at Arkansas and two-time bowl-winning interim head coach for Arkansas State, has been hired to lead the defense at Parkview High School in Little Rock. Thompson, 70, will serve on the staff of Bobby …
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Former Razorback Great Jim Lindsey Dead at 81
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRazorback football legend and prominent businessman Jim Lindsey died Sunday night, July 19, after an undisclosed illness at the age of 81. A native of Caldwell in St. Francis County, Lindsey was a mainstay as a running back on the …
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As Data Explodes in Sports, New Breeds of Coaches Emerge
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseFor seven years, when wintertime was on its last legs, Chris Curry would report to spring training, and during six seasons as a catcher for the Chicago Cubs’ farm system and one season with the Gary SouthShore RailCats of the …
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Trump Executive Order, Endorsed by Calipari, Aims to Reign in Portal, NIL
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPresident Donald Trump, on April 3, issued an executive order that aims to regulate NIL and the transfer portal in college sports. Admitting that he knew the order would be challenged in court, Trump issued the order as the 2025-26 …
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Top Razorback Booster Already Sees Key Difference Between Pittman, Silverfield
It is no secret that Arkansas football has been behind the eight ball since NIL entered the equation in the summer of 2021. While schools like Miami, Ole Miss and Texas Tech used it to propel themselves into national relevancy …
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Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame to Induct 2026 Class in April
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaPhotos provided by Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Ten outstanding figures from the world of sports will take their places in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame April 10 at the organization’s 68th annual induction banquet. The event is …
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Never Yield: Muskie Harris, Who Broke Barriers on the Field, Now Helps People Overcome Them in Life
Photos by Jane Colclasure Kenneth “Muskie” Harris finds a lot of things to love about life; not least among them is the telling of a good story. Fortunately, his has been a life that has yielded more fascinating tales, interesting …
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Bryant Haines of Indiana Wins 30th Broyles Award
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBryant Haines of the University of Indiana was named the winner of the 30th-annual Broyles Award Thursday night at Oaklawn in Hot Springs. Haines is the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for Indiana, and he helped lead the Hoosiers to …
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Can’t Always Get What You Want — But Hogs May Have Gotten That Which They Need in Silverfield
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPhotos and images provided by Arkansas Athletics The wave of Battered Hog Syndrome that began to crest over the state on the morning of Nov. 30 once Memphis’ Ryan Silverfield was reported to be “the guy” quickly gave way …
The Harding Bisons will play for the Searcy school’s second NCAA Division II football national championship in three years on Saturday in McKinney, Texas. Harding will face traditional D-2 power and defending national champion Ferris State of Michigan on Saturday …