Sports

Well, we’ve finally made it to the end of 2020. For some, the year has been catastrophic due to COVID-19 and at least very uncomfortable for the majority of others. The civil unrest and discord our nation has endured this…

I just got off the phone with my parents. Unfortunately, even though they only live five minutes away, we don’t see them as much as we used to thanks to the pandemic. They are both in their early 70s and healthy,…

NIL standards regarding athlete compensation could represent major shift With all the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred, this college football season has been most unusual so far. A return to normal, however, isn’t in the cards for next…

Our thanks to esteemed Little Rock attorney Patrick Wilson, included in the pages ahead as part of our listing of top lawyers but most importantly, unintentional source of inspiration for a new feature introduced this month in this space: Word…

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…

For most of us, speed is sexy. We love it! We are exhilarated by it. We love how it makes us feel when we experience it, and we are in awe of it when we observe it. The 100-meter dash…

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced during a press conference on Friday, July 31 that he plans to resume high school sports, no contact sports, and sports-related extracurricular activities this fall. High school football teams will be allowed to begin no contact…

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…

Sports in Arkansas are expected to resume as normal, according to the state’s activities association. On Tuesday, July 7, the Arkansas Activities Association announced that it is “planning to resume activities and athletics this Fall in accordance with the regular…

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…