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St. Louis Cardinals

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St. Louis Cardinals announce anticipated Opening Day roster

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Lucas Sellem
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced who they anticipate will be part of the 2023 Opening Day roster.

A-State Red Wolves

A-State bowling advances to Southland League Bowling Championship series

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By A-State Athletics
The Red Wolves await the winner of Louisiana Tech and Sam Houston for the championship series Sunday at approximately noon.

A-State Red Wolves

The guard had a team-high 22 points as the Red Wolves beat Alabama State

7th A-State men’s basketball player enters transfer portal

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Logan Whaley
Caleb Fields, Caleb London, Terrance Ford, Izaiyah Nelson, Alaaeddine Boutayeb, and Caleb Byrd are all exploring their options.

Basketball

JHS alum Desi Sills had 7 points and 2 rebounds Thursday for Kansas State in the Sweet 16.

Desi Sills has 9 points in Elite Eight: NCAA Tournament and NIT update

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Logan Whaley
JHS alum Desi Sills had 7 points and 2 rebounds for Kansas State as they beat Michigan State on Thursday.

MLB

He’s here: Jordan Walker earns spot on Cardinals’ Opening Day roster

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Brenden Schaeffer
Ever since his scorching hot start to spring put top prospect Jordan Walker in position to break camp when the Cardinals head north from Jupiter in a matter of days, Cardinals fans have been waiting for confirmation.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas women’s basketball advances to WNIT Great 8

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Razorback Athletics
Arkansas will travel to Kansas to play the Jayhawks in the Great Eight on Sunday afternoon, marking Arkansas’ fourth appearance in the fourth round of the WNIT, first since 2011.

A-State Red Wolves

Arkansas State/James Madison Saturday doubleheader canceled

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By A-State Athletics
The three-game set will consist of a doubleheader Saturday at Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field beginning at 2 p.m., with the second game set to start 35 minutes after the completion of game one. Sunday’s series finale remains as-scheduled for 11 a.m.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Reese Robinett hits go-ahead three-run HR, #3 Arkansas beats #1 LSU in series opener

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison
The freshman from Kennett sparked an 8-run Diamond Hog 10th inning.

St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals agree to two-year contract extension with Mikolas

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:56 AM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
With Steven Matz as the only member of the Cardinals’ projected starting rotation under contract beyond this season, it made sense that the team might look to make a move.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Weather forecast affects LSU-Arkansas series schedule

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:12 AM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
Because storms are possible Friday evening and Sunday morning, No. 1 LSU and No. 6 Arkansas have decided to change the schedule for their series.
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Sports

2023 season premiere of Cardinals Insider airs Saturday on KAIT-ABC

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison
The show airs every Saturday night at 10:30pm. The Mid-America Emmy-nominated show provides fans with exclusive, behind-the-scenes content about the Cardinals.

A-State Red Wolves

Bryan Hodgson will be introduced as A-State basketball coach on March 27th

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:37 AM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
The press conference starts at 11:30am and is open to the public. It will be held at the auditorium of the Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center.

Sports

2 elite basketball players ‘sweet’ on their former coach

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:28 AM CDT
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By Maddie Sexton
A couple of Nettleton High School alums who have made it to the Women’s Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament say they have their former coach to thank.

Arkansas Razorbacks

UConn a step from Final Four after 88-65 blowout of Arkansas

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By Mark Anderson - Associated Press
The fourth-seeded Huskies (28-8) will play the winner of UCLA or Gonzaga in an Elite Eight game Saturday in Las Vegas. Arkansas’ season ended at 22-14.

Sports

Creation allows kids with physical disabilities to get their chance on the diamond

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
A man’s invention is opening doors for children who love to play baseball.

St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals’ Wainwright to begin season on injured list with groin strain

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
It’s not the news that anyone wanted to hear just a week away from opening day, but it’s the news that so often seems to come for the Cardinals in spring training: An untimely injury in the starting rotation.

NBA

Austin Reaves drops 25 points & 11 assists Wednesday in Lakers win

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:16 AM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison
The Cedar Ridge alum fueled the Lakers 122-111 victory over the Suns.

A-State Red Wolves

Arkansas State baseball falls to Memphis

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By A-State Athletics
The Tigers rallied for four runs in the bottom of the seventh to overtake the Red Wolves 7-6 Wednesday night at FedEx Park.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Coaches’ sons Hurley and Musselman to meet in Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:24 PM CDT
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By John Marshall - The Associated Press
The two coaches’ sons have come together in the desert, preparing for a Sweet 16 game Thursday night that will push one a step closer to college basketball’s ultimate goal.

A-State Red Wolves

A-State baseball falls in midweek matchup at Mississippi State

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:06 AM CDT
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By A-State Athletics
The Red Wolves mustered a pair of runs in the seventh in a 16-2 decision Tuesday night at Dudy Noble Field.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Kennett native Reese Robinett hits first HR, #3 Arkansas wins 14th straight game

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison
Robinett gave the Razorbacks the lead in the 4th inning with a solo home run, they went on to beat SEMO 12-2.

St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals option Hudson, Liberatore to minors—Has Woodford earned a roster spot?

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
The Cardinals gave more indication on their leanings for roster decisions Tuesday when the team announced two notable pitchers had been optioned to the minors.

NBA

Jackson scores 28 as Grizzlies rally late to defeat Mavs

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:33 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, including a key layup with 17 seconds left as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-108 in Ja Morant’s first game back with the team after an eight-game league suspension.

NBA

Ja Morant ready to rejoin Grizzlies, NBA suspension over

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The dynamic guard was on the bench for Monday night’s game against Dallas, though it’s unclear exactly when he’ll play, with the earliest being Wednesday.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas women’s basketball advances to Super 16 in WNIT

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:22 PM CDT
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By Razorback Athletics
Arkansas will face Texas Tech in the Super 16 on Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at Bud Walton Arena.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas softball picks up first series win at Alabama in program history

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:18 PM CDT
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By Razorback Athletics
Chenise Delce (11-5) went the distance for the Razorbacks. Throwing a career high 10 innings and 172 pitches, Delce struck out eight and allowed just one earned run on five hits.

Basketball

Memphis women’s basketball advances to Super 16 of WNIT with 79-62 win over Ball State

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Fueled by a 20-0 run to begin the game, the Memphis women’s basketball team defeated Ball State 79-62 in the second round of the WNIT at home on Monday night.

MLB

Gavin Stone dominates in latest Spring Training appearance

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:34 AM CDT
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By Logan Whaley
MLB.com’s 12th-best pitching prospect didn’t allow a run, striking out 8 of his 11 batters faced in 3 innings of work.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas to play No. 4 UConn in Sweet 16 Thursday, tipoff time announced

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:09 AM CDT
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By Logan Whaley
The Razorbacks and the Huskies will meet Thursday at 6:15 pm at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on CBS

NBA

Reaves gets career-high 35, pushes Lakers past Magic 111-105

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:52 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Cedar Ridge alum continues his recent hot streak for the Lakers.

A-State Red Wolves

A-State baseball swept by Louisiana

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
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By A-State Athletics
Kyler Carmack allowed one unearned run in a career-high five innings pitched, but A-State could not complete a 9th-inning rally in a 3-1 loss at Louisiana

Arkansas Razorbacks

No. 7 Arkansas baseball sweeps Auburn, extends winning streak to 13

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:01 PM CDT
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By Razorback Athletics
Powered by Jared Wagner’s 470-foot home run, No. 7 Arkansas finished off its SEC Opening Weekend sweep by shutting out Auburn 5-0

A-State Red Wolves

A-State bowling finishes sixth at Music City Classic

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:55 PM CDT
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By A-State Athletics
The Red Wolves finished the Music City Classic with an 11-2 record

NBA

Ja Morant eligible to return after 8-game suspension, talks about healing journey in ESPN interview

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Sydney Gray
Ja says he’s looking forward to the future.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas ousts defending champ Kansas from March Madness

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By Eric Olson - Associated Press
Davonte Davis scored 25 points and Council added 21 as the Razorbacks beat the No. 1 seed Jayhawks 72-71.

A-State Red Wolves

Arkansas State baseball falls to Louisiana in game 2 of series

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By A-State Athletics
The Red Wolves jumped out to an early 4-0 lead but the Ragin’ Cajuns plated 13 of the game’s final 14 runs to take a series-clinching 13-5 decision at M.L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park.

A-State Red Wolves

Arkansas State football holds final practice before spring break

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Butch Jones’ pack were in full pads Thursday afternoon for over two hours inside the Student Activity Center

Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas faces Kansas Saturday in 2nd Round of NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:03 PM CDT
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By Razorback Athletics
Tipoff is set for 4:15 pm (CT) and the game will be televised on CBS.

A-State Red Wolves

Arkansas State baseball falls to Louisiana in Sun Belt opener

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT
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By A-State Athletics
The Ragin Cajuns scored seven runs in the first inning on Friday night, getting off to a hot start to defeat the Red Wolves 15-4.

Outdoors

AGFC hears proposal to change 2023-24 waterfowl season dates

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 1:47 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today heard the first reading of a proposal to shift the first segment of the 2023-24 duck season from the current season structure to one that opens the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Sports

Former A-State assistant Weston Jameson hired as Harding head basketball coach

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:25 AM CDT
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By Harding Sports
As a player from 2010-14, Jameson appeared in 119 games and ranked 16th in career 3-pointers made (136) and fourth in assists (474), playing in three NCAA Tournaments

A-State Red Wolves

Arkansas State fires head men’s basketball coach Mike Balado after 6 seasons

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:09 PM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison and Logan Whaley
Balado was 82-100 in charge of the Red Wolves. They finished 13-20 overall this season.

A-State Red Wolves

OPINION: Who Arkansas State could target on the coaching search

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By Logan Whaley and Chris Hudgison
Jeff Purinton will have his first opportunity to make a splash hire as Arkansas State’s Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas holds off Illinois 73-63 with big defensive effort

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Razorbacks survived some anxious moments in the second half against a Fighting Illini team that wouldn’t go away.

Ncaa

Missouri wins first NCAA Tournament game since 2010

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:49 PM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell
The 7-seed Tigers outlasted 10-seed Utah State, 76-65, to seal their first tournament win since 2010.

News

Mobile sports bets booming in Arkansas; other states shy away

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 9:17 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
State officials expect people from neighboring states to cross into Arkansas to bet on March Madness.

A-State Red Wolves

Arkansas State baseball prepares for SBC play, Raffo provides update in Wednesday zoom

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:42 PM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison
Tyler Jeans will start for A-State on Friday, Hunter Draper on Saturday. Sunday’s starting pitcher will be announced closer to game time.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas faces Illinois Thursday in NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:42 PM CDT
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By Razorback Athletics
The Razorbacks and Fighting Illini will play in Des Moines, Iowa at Wells Fargo Arena. The game will tip off at 3:30 p.m. CT and be televised on TBS.

Football Friday Night

Jonesboro introduces Quad Sanders as new head football coach

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison
He spent the last five seasons as Bryant defensive coordinator, the Hornets captured five consecutive 7A state championships. Sanders’ defense allowed just 11 points per game in a 12-0 2022 campaign.

NBA

Morant suspended for 8 games by NBA for conduct detrimental to the league

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:05 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Ja Morant has wrapped up counseling and met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
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