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4+ hour, 3+ min ago (883+ words) AMSTERDAM - In Martina Rose Coppola's racing world, the difference between a long trip to an event and a ridiculously long trip could be five hours of added driving time. Then again, in her racing world, the difference between improving on an arena record and a subsequent personal record could be 22-thousandths of a second. Both are significant chunks of time, but that's how it can go in the sport of barrel racing. The 18-year-old from Amsterdam kicked off her 2025 season with a 17 1/2-hour drive to Kentucky in January, at times through black ice on I-88 heading into Pennsylvania, to compete in the American Rodeo Contender Regional. Riding CLS Point Me to The Bar (nicknamed Storm), she broke the arena record at Midland Barrels in Fonda in May with a time of 14.605, 51-thousandths of a second faster than her 2024 arena record. Then…...

10+ hour, 44+ min ago (1889+ words) News | Dec 18, 2025 LAS VEGAS " All'Stetson Wright'had to do was wait for bareback riding to come to an end. The 26-year-old Beaver, Utah, cowboy had built a big enough lead over'Wacey Schalla'for the all-around title that all he had to do was wait to see where the 20-year-old phenom placed in Round 10 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Saturday night. Schalla's 89.75-point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo's Resistol's Secrets Out was good enough for a trip to the pay window. But it brought an end to the all-around world championship race before Wright had to get on the back of a horse and ride. "They told me after I tore that hamstring a second time to go find a desk job," said Wright,'who missed the entire'2024 season with a hamstring injury. "I think that's what means so much to…...

18+ hour, 12+ min ago (318+ words) December 18, 2025 " (Edmonton, AB) " The Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), powered by ATB, is proud to celebrate another year of record-breaking success and announce that 5 Pack tickets for CFR 2026 are officially on sale. CFR 2025 welcomed over 43,000 fans to Rogers Place and across Edmonton, delivering an economic impact of $32.4 million, generating 18,000+ hotel room nights, and supporting 6,000+ jobs. These numbers reflect the CFR's growing role as one of the city's premier annual events, driving tourism, supporting local businesses, and showcasing the spirit of rodeo to fans from across Canada and beyond. Beyond the arena, CFR Week transformed Edmonton into a citywide festival with concerts, culinary experiences, cultural showcases like Fleurs de Villes, and the Cinch Canadian Country Expo, which drew 18,000+ visits and featured 100+ vendors. Fans embraced daily fashion themes, specialty acts, and interactive fan zones, creating unforgettable moments and social buzz. $1.48 million in prize…...

20+ hour, 25+ min ago (409+ words) Today, you can have a rodeo coach in your living room, even if one doesn't exist in your community or neighboring towns. In-person clinics have always been and continue to be a great option, but the ... For years, the adage "Go west, young man" was true for men and women across the country who wanted to pursue their rodeo dreams. The West was the epicenter of opportunity. While the West still holds this title in the rodeo world, those with the passion in their hearts for the sport who were born in other states now have access to incredible opportunities without having to relocate. Today, you can have a rodeo coach in your living room, even if one doesn't exist in your community or neighboring towns. In-person clinics have always been and continue to be a great option, but the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1282+ words) Bowman, N.D. " The 54th annual boys Roughrider Basketball tournament kicked off on Dec. 16 at Bowman High School. Day one featured its fair share of drama in what's shaping up to be another great tournament. Below is all the action from day one. No. 7 Bowman County JV 57, No. 2 New England 55 Few teams around the state have endured worse injury luck over the past year than the New England Tigers, and that misfortune resurfaced in the team's 57-55 loss to Bowman County's JV team. After leading for the entity of the first half and most of the third quarter, an injury to big man Gage Madler swung the momentum in favor of the Bulldogs. Bowman County JV connected on a couple of three-pointers and went on a run to cut the deficit to 45-43 heading into the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs would take the lead midway…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (746+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. " During last year's Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo in San Antonio, Dom McConnell proposed to his girlfriend at an event mixer. Fast-forward, a month before his wedding, he is hoisting the 2025 Grand Champion trophy. The service technician from Rush Truck Centers " Orlando South made it to the winners podium Dec. 16 after his third year of competition. His victory capped the Skills Rodeo's 20th anniversary, which debuted in Nashville in 2006. The competition also featured leasing, sales and body repair challenges as well as a Rising Stars division that highlights technicians who have been with Rush for two years or less. McConnell, who also claimed the top spot in the Medium-Duty " Peterbilt division, said his victory simply came down to "dotting his i's and crossing his t's." Belt buckles and the grand champion's trophy adorn the awards table at the Rush…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (46+ words) Wrestler Joey Conway joins the Front Row Network Brandon welcome professional wrestler Joey Conway. The two discuss Joey's origins in wrestling and his development in the business. They also talk about the effort Joey puts into his character work as well as highlights of his career....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (159+ words) MITCHELL " Mason Moody was working calves on his family's ranch Tuesday afternoon, just a few days after returning home from the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. It was his debut performance at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), where the professional bull rider finished in eighth place after 10 days of competition. He finished 11th in the world rankings in total earned money this year. Being back home and back on the ranch felt good, Moody said, explaining that there's a lot more that goes into being in Las Vegas than just rodeo. "At the end of the day I was there to ride bulls and staying on four of them is what mattered most," Moody said. The next rodeo is not far away, though. He competes in Billings, Montana, this weekend to start a new year with a goal to win…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (319+ words) Taylor Made Stallions' new State-Bred Initiative Program supports regional breeders outside Kentucky by providing complimentary seasons to approved mares. The farm created the program to support and incentivize regional breeders by allowing them to breed approved mares to a stallion at a set stud fee, which will be waived as a complimentary no-guarantee fee once the resulting foal is reported as being born outside of Kentucky and supporting documentation for state-bred registration is submitted. As a sire, Instagrand is passing on his speed and precocity. With two crops of racing age, Instagrand is the sire of 14 black-type performers, including stakes winners Sturgeon Moon /horse-racing/horses/card/11105873, winner of this year's Audubon Oaks and third in the Indiana Oaks (G3); Superwolf /horse-racing/horses/card/11149034, a two-time stakes winner this year; Bouwerie Stakes winner Kay Cup /horse-racing/horses/card/11123072; and 2-year-old stakes winners…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (608+ words) For one day, a small Utah town known for its western roots took on a new name that reflected both legacy and small town pride. On Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, Beaver was ceremonially renamed "Wright City USA" after the Beaver City Council approved a one-day designation honoring the Wright family and the world championships won by Ryder Wright in 2024, Stetson Wright and Statler Wright in 2025. This also recognizes all of the gold buckles the Wrights have earned through the years. The recognition came during a community celebration that brought residents together in downtown Beaver for World Champion parade to honor a family whose achievements have helped place the town, and the surrounding area, on the national map. Wright Family Makes History as Youngest Brother Claims 2025 Saddle Bronc Title With the Wright brothers sweeping the top three in the world standings, Statler Wright's…...