Sports

SEC pushes back contest between Hogs, Tigers FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas football program almost made it into December without having their football schedule disrupted by the covid-19 pandemi... by Tom Murphy - November 24, 2020

Arkansas’ Sills embracing leadership role FAYETTEVILLE — Among 17 basketball players to get preseason All-SEC recognition from the conference coaches, Desi Sills was the lone University of Arkansas repr... by Bob Holt - November 24, 2020

Parkers Chapel senior dominates Fall season It was another ho hum Fall sports calendar for Parkers Chapel’s Ali Looney. The senior earned All-State in two sports – tennis and cross country – won an indivi... by Tony Burns - November 22, 2020

El Dorado cheerleaders win in virtual competition HOT SPRINGS – El Dorado’s varsity cheerleaders claimed their second title in the Southern Spirit Federation Virtual Competition. The Lady Wildcats filmed their ... by News-Times Staff - November 22, 2020

Buckaroos eager for a fresh start on the hardwoods Smackover’s senior boys’ basketball program struggled through a 4-22 season last year. Coach Caleb Spradlin hopes to steer the ship toward a winning direction a... by Tony Burns - November 22, 2020

Joe to play for one of Musselman's mentors FAYETTEVILLE — Isaiah Joe is going from playing for University of Arkansas coach Eric Musselman to playing in the NBA for one of Musselman’s mentors. by Bob Holt - November 21, 2020

Arkansas aiming to snap skid against LSU FAYETTEVILLE — None of the current Arkansas Razorback players has been a part of winning the Golden Boot Trophy. Only a small handful of them have even seen it ... by Tom Murphy - November 21, 2020

Wildcats fall at Lake Hamilton Lake Hamilton’s bludgeoning ground game proved too much for El Dorado to handle Friday as the Wolves pulled away to a 50-14 victory in the Class 6A quarterfinal... by Tony Burns - November 20, 2020

Junction City rallies past McCrory to reach quarterfinals MCCRORY - With 4:06 left in the third quarter, Junction City found itself trailing McCrory 30-16 after a 12-yard touchdown run by Cason Campbell and successful ... by News-Times Staff - November 20, 2020

Catalon is student of the game FAYETTEVILLE — If your offensive formation, motions and route concepts have been on film before playing the University of Arkansas, Razorback safety Jalen Catal... by Tom Murphy - November 20, 2020

Joe excited to be with 76ers FAYETTEVILLE — After the Philadelphia 76ers selected Isaiah Joe in the second round of Wednesday night’s NBA Draft, a reporter who covers the team referred to t... by Bob Holt - November 20, 2020

Jaguars have grown from slow start The last time McCrory faced Junction City in the playoffs, the Jaguars had to fight tooth and nail just to qualify for the postseason as the 3-2A’s No. 5 seed. by Jason Avery - November 19, 2020

Junction City set to take on McCrory The scoreboard operator at McCrory’s Joe Hart Field may be a little busy this evening. by Jason Avery - November 19, 2020

El Dorado hits road to face Lake Hamilton El Dorado will dive into the deep end of the 6A football playoff pool tonight when the Wildcats travel to take on Lake Hamilton. by Tony Burns - November 19, 2020

Pittman praises staff for Hogs’ success FAYETTEVILLE — Sam Pittman has rightfully earned heaping helpings of praise for getting University of Arkansas football off the deck from a 20-game SEC losing s... by Tom Murphy - November 19, 2020