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‘I Really Had No Choice:’ Arkansas ‘Inked’ In-State OL Long Before He Flipped to Hogs
Major League Baseball 3 hours ago Verlander walks off mound for final time after legendary career thescore.com - Bryan Mcwilliam • 3h Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander delivered the final pitch of his legendary career Saturday, forcing a pop out from Pittsburgh Pirates … Tadej Pogačar 5 hours ago 'First day back, last day with rainbow' – Tadej Pogačar shows off scar from collarbone surgery as he returns to riding outdoors for the first time since season-ending crash cyclingnews.com...
Georgia Mauling Hogs Can’t Take Away Marshall’s Newly Minted Place in Pantheon of UA WRs
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — On the opening drive of Georgia’s win over Arkansas, Isiah Canion exited the game with an apparent leg injury and did not return. …
Typo in Board of Trustees Release Shows The Kind of Urgency Arkansas Desperately Lacks
Photo credit: Craven Whitlow / 40/29 KHBS You only need three words to define the Arkansas football program over the last few years — one step behind. First off, athletic director Hunter Yurachek was slow to embrace NIL. The Razorbacks didn’t establish their first collective, OneArkansas, until over a year after NIL was legalized. That was shuttered after just 15 months and replaced with Arkansas Edge, which also failed to provide the Hogs with the structure and resources to win.
“Who here is a volunteer?” Peacebuilding, brokerage, and moral authority in Papua New Guinea
1 INTRODUCTION This paper is a critique of the global peacebuilding industry in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and is largely based on my own experience acting as a volunteer broker within the now defunct United States Agency for International Development (USAID) USD26 million Papua New Guinea Peace Project (the Peace Project).
‘I Could Play The Dumb Girl Card’: Alyssa Orange Has Quite The KJ Jackson Story
Frances Tiafoe 5 hours ago Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe to reach first US Open final ESPN • 5h Ben Shelton won the all-American duel with Frances Tiafoe and now he's the one who can end his country's long wait for another men's Grand Slam … Sport (UK) 8 hours ago Liverpool vs. Fulham: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Sports Illustrated - Ewan Ross-Murray • 8h Spaniards collide on the touchline as Liverpool seek to extend Fulham’s pointless run.
Razorback Football Player Wow’ed By High Life Reached Out to Deion Sanders In Fall Camp
NFL Draft 4 hours ago The greatest NFL player from every college football powerhouse FanSided - Nick Villano • 4h Some choices were obvious. Others meant choosing between Hall of Famers, MVPs and all-time NFL legends.
Ode to Billy Ray
B illy Ray Smith Jr. liked what he saw when he strolled around Notre Dame's snowy campus as a high school senior in 1978. Smith, who died recently at age 64, had been a state champion in football and student body president at Plano High in Texas. The best of the best from each corner of the nation wanted him. That included Oklahoma, Texas, Southern Cal and even Yale knocking at his door.
An Australian gift of guns to PNG must not end up in the wrong hands
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Arkansas To Open Season Against Yawn-Inducing, In-State Opponent for First Time Ever
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Arkansas Isn’t Just Playing The Bahamas. It’s Forced to Compete With a Top 25 Team, Too.
4 hours ago The WNBA’s all-time leader in blocked shots, Brittney Griner, has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, mother of the couple’s 2-year-old son. According to court records in Fulton County, Georgia viewed by USA TODAY Sports, Griner filed for divorce on July 30. Attorneys for Griner wrote in her …
Arkansas’ Top Underclassman QB Detours To New Home After Texas Eligibility Roadblock
Photo Credit: Bryson Kennedy/Instagram Had things gone according to plan, Little Rock native Bryson Kennedy would be playing just a few hours southwest of the Arkansas border this fall. Playing alongside his older brother, current Razorback freshman Anthony Kennedy Jr., the blue-chip quarterback started every game for Little Rock Central High’s varsity squad as a freshman last year.
Arkansas Appears To Be Nation’s First Team to Remove Logo From Jersey Front for Profit
NFL 2 hours ago Report: ESPN cuts ties with Ryan Clark nbcsports.com - Mike Florio • 2h In a surprising move that came seemingly out of nowhere, ESPN reportedly has cut ties with NFL analyst Ryan Clark.
Struggle, Reform, Boom and Bust: An Economic History of Papua New Guinea Since Independence
Advanced search Pacific Affairs An International Review of Asia and the Pacific Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/0030851X.2026.2700144?needAccess=true "Struggle, Reform, Boom and Bust: An Economic History of Papua New Guinea Since Independence." Pacific Affairs, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp.
‘That’s A 7’1” Darius Acuff,” JSJ’S Vision + More Notes from Hogs’ First 5 v 5 Practice
6 hours ago In certain outposts throughout the South, it's pronounced "progrum," not program. However you say it, the SEC footprint houses some of the most celebrated and iconic college football programs in all the land, complete with rabid fanbases that breathe college football all year. Games are played in …
Browns QB Taylen Green Gets Sweetheart Deal Ahead of Honeymoon to Ritzy Caribbean Island
3 hours ago When the stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., was selected as one of 16 sites for World Cup games, it looked like a coup for Levi’s. The sports complex is ringed with four elephant-size logos of the apparel company, one of the perks of a $220 million naming-rights sponsorship that saw its brand splashed …
Nightmare Finish at KU Sparks Fire DVH Talk But Here’s Razorback Nation’s Real Next Step
2 hours ago Lionel Messi arrived in Kansas City on Sunday night, landing at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine superstar joined his teammates after the defending World Cup champions arrived earlier in the day.
Ekezie Whiff May Force Calipari to Sail on International Waters for Hogs’ Big Man Hunt
Duggar Family Members Who Have Been Arrested or Charged With a Crime: Josh, Joseph and More The Duggars — once the subject of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting and the subsequent spinoff Counting On— has been at the center of several legal scandals …
Give Arkansas A “10” for The Package Deal Jordyn Wieber’s Not-So-Full Out Represents
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays hooked up on a trade for the first time since they met in the 2025 World Series. The Dodgers will …
The Forgotten Arkansas Roots of Miikka Muurinen, Would-Be Savior of The Hogs’ Front Line
After failing to excite fans in Round 1, the Los Angeles Rams are back to try again on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. And the team understands that the …
DJ Wagner Walked Out of Fayetteville into a Stray Launched by None Other Than Tom Izzo
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers are closing in on the 2026 NFL Draft. The intensity and speculation only ramps up from here on out, as the team …
Arkansas Coaches Can Point Finger at Themselves for Triggering that Godawful 12-Run Loss
Report: Giants trade Lawrence to Bengals for No. 10 pick The New York Giants are trading disgruntled defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 …
New Talk of a Pippen Trying to Play for Arkansas Decades After Scottie Rang for Nolan
23 hours ago A University of Arkansas student is facing multiple charges after allegedly strangling and raping a woman at a fraternity house along the edge of campus. Crew Kvern, 19, was arrested on charges of rape, aggravated assault and third-degree battery in Washington County on April 12, according to jail …
Hogs’ First Portal Pop Cooper Bowser Hits Wrong Note with Sherrell, Thiam Still on Board
Photo Credit: Petre Thomas/Imagn Images / Craven Whitlow / Orlando Sentinel Arkansas basketball fans entered the offseason with high hopes after an SEC Tournament triumph and another Sweet 16 run. With a star-studded freshman class and a number of potential returnees, Razorback Nation was looking forward to seeing which marquee transfers head coach John Calipari would land to bolster the roster.
Meleek Thomas’ Estimated 2026-27 Price Tag Shows Futility in All This Ewin Fretting
The Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown Sam Walton’s favorite ice cream, butter pecan, is always available at the Spark Café, in the quaint town square of Bentonville, Ark. Next door is …
Kentucky Side Wants to Take Calipari’s Bread & Butter from Pope after Iowa State Flameout
Photo Credit: Craven Whitlow / Jeff Curry/Imagn Images Two years ago in March Madness, 14-seed Oakland shocked the world by knocking off mighty Kentucky. Jack Gohlke, a 24-year-old sharpshooter who looked more like an investment banker than a college basketball player, came off the bench to hit 10 threes in an 80-76 victory. It was one of the final dominoes that led to John Calipari’s shocking move from Kentucky to Arkansas.
Details Emerge Around Just How Hardcore Ryan Silverfield’s Culture Reset Really Is
Now The 2026 NFL class put on a show at Lucas Oil Stadium during this year's combine. In fact, multiple position groups were historically good as the fastest and most explosive in history (at least since the results originally became public in 2003). The Bleacher Report Scouting Department was in …
Razorbacks Lost a Lot More Than Their Cool in 34-Point Beatdown at Hands of Florida
5 hours ago Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno speaks to his development, the fast-approaching postseason and why UK's win over Vanderbilt matters so much after the Wildcats' 91-77 defeat of the Commodores Saturday afternoon.
Arkansas’ Meat Grinder of A Win vs Texas A&M Puts Acuff Question Front and Center
Wildly talented sleeper QB is the draft gamble Dolphins fans are looking for Why do anything more drastic than this when you're in a colossal rebuild as it is? The Miami Dolphins won't find a slam-dunk franchise quarterback in …
Arkansas’ Meat Grinder of A Win vs Texas A&M Puts Acuff Question Front and Center
Photo Credit: Arkansas Athletics No. 20 Arkansas basketball (21-7, 11-4 SEC) overcame a sluggish start to comfortably hold off Texas A&M (19-9, 9-6 SEC) for another home win. The Razorbacks responded to the Aggies’ 11-2 start with a 16-0 run, opening up a double-digit lead for most of the middle portion of the game. Texas A&M clawed back within one possession in the second half, but Arkansas put its foot back on the gas pedal down the closing stretch for a 99-84 victory.
Razorback Foundation’s Update on $30 Million Goal Shows Things Really Are Different Now
The WNBA told the WNBPA and its teams on Monday that a new collective bargaining agreement should be agreed to by March 10 for the 2026 schedule not …
Calipari’s Victory Lap in DC Area Sets Arkansas Up for Biggest Win Over Duke Since 1994
Photo Credit: Craven Whitlow / Monumental Sports Network / ESPN Only three things are certain in life — death, taxes and Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari landing elite guard prospects. For the third straight year, the Razorbacks are poised to have a five-star prospect leading their backcourt, as Jordan Smith Jr. appears likely to follow in the footsteps of Darius Acuff Jr. and Boogie Fland.
Pitino Roundabout Blames Calipari for Louisville Sex Scandal Unfolding Under His Watch
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats has taken the Tide to new heights in recent years. This was one of the reasons why he landed a new contract in …
Fog Lifts on Status of Razorbacks’ Injured Trio Ahead of Auburn Rematch
Photo Credit: Craven Whitlow / On3 Love might be in the air when No. 21 Arkansas hosts Auburn for a Valentine’s Day clash Saturday night, but revenge will be on the menu. The Razorbacks (18-6, 8-3 SEC) suffered their first conference loss when they faced the Tigers (14-10, 5-6 SEC) on the road back in January. It feels harsh to say a 22-point margin of defeat flattered the Hogs, but the game was even uglier than the 95-73 scoreline indicated.
New Report Indicates Jordan Smith Jr.’s Friday Announcement is Headed in Rare Direction
The race for the nation’s top guard prospect is on its final lap. It’s not exactly a secret that Duke and Arkansas are the two thoroughbreds chasing after Jordan Smith Jr., a consensus five-star prospect ranked as high as second overall by 247Sports. The Blue Devils were long viewed as the favorite, but the Razorbacks have reportedly jumped ahead since the turn of the calendar year, with Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari’s late push positioning them as the frontrunner.
Impertinent Hogs Disobey Calipari’s Pregame Orders With Baton Rouge Block Party
Photo Credit: Arkansas Athletics Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari gave his team strict instructions for his 67th birthday — no gifts, no cake and no singing. But the Hall of Fame coach didn’t say anything about a block party, and boy did the No. 21 Razorbacks throw him one Tuesday night, swatting 10 shots (7 in the first half) en route to a 91-62 bludgeoning of LSU (14-10, 2-9 SEC).
Hogs Pushing LSU Closer to Putting A Former Razorback Coach in Charge in Baton Rouge
Photo credit: Craven Whitlow/Malique Ewin / LSU Athletics/Matt McMahon No. 21 Arkansas basketball (17-6, 7-3 SEC) has a familiar foe on tap Tuesday night in LSU (14-9, 2-8 SEC). The Hogs narrowly defeated the Tigers in snowy Fayetteville just over two weeks ago, and now travel to Baton Rouge for the return leg of the home-and-home. LSU’s rough sledding continued after the Arkansas defeat, with a win over South Carolina sandwiched between double-digit losses to Mississippi State and Georgia.
Former Hogs Walk-On Gives Arkansas Fans a Secondary Rooting Interest in Super Bowl LX
photo credit: Arkansas Athletics / New England Patriots Happy Super Bowl Sunday to all who celebrate. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are set to face off in the Bay Area for the sport’s most coveted prize. Despite its losing track record over the last 15 years, Arkansas football usually manages to have some form of Super Bowl representation. The Hogs recently had an of having at least one former player appear in the big game, though that came to an end in 2021.
What’s Really Going On with The Two Razorbacks Listed as Out for Mississippi State
Photo Credit: Craven Whitlow Heading into a way-too-early tipoff at Mississippi State, Arkansas was already up against it. Generally speaking, nobody really wins in the event of a 11 am tip-off for a major college basketball game. The fans are not going to show up like they would for an afternoon or night tilt, and the product on the floor usually isn’t as good with players whose bodies are geared toward later start times.
Will Stein, Ryan Silverfield Are Pulling the Plug on A Special Teams Coordinator Duty
U.S. Issues 'Warning' After 6 High School Athletes Are Killed The U.S. has issued a safety warning after six high school athletes were killed over the past week. Five high school athletes in Texas, one high …
New NFL Head Coach Makes Decision on Arkansas Coaches Clinic He’s Scheduled to Attend
Photo Credit: Cleveland Browns / Craven Whitlow After decades of toiling away as an assistant, Sam Pittman finally got his big break at the age of 58 when he landed the Arkansas football head coaching gig. Not only was it closer to home for the El Reno, Okla., native, it was a return to the place he fell in love with while serving as the Hogs’ offensive line coach from 2013-15.
SEC Defensive Player of the Year Predicts Arkansas Will Break Record in Win over Kentucky
The NFL is a relationship business. It's all about who you know, and we are always reminded of that during the coaching hiring cycle. For the most …
Kentucky Gets Taste of Own NSJ-Like Drama as It Readies for Drop into Fayettenam
Photo Credit: Craven Whitlow / 247Sports The wait is almost over for one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, folks. No. 15 Arkansas (16-5, 6-2 SEC) hosting Kentucky (14-7, 5-3 SEC) is just around the corner. Last year, Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari marched into his old stomping grounds at Rupp Arena and came out with an improbable win. Now we see his former school walking into a hostile Bud Walton Arena in dire need of a win.
Kentucky’s Recruiting Whiffs Force Pope to Sin With G-Leaguer Who Nearly Became a Hog
Photo Credit: BYU Athletics / Arkansas Athletics Kentucky basketball’s on-court struggles under head coach Mark Pope have been a drumbeat for opposing fanbases and an embarrassment for Big Blue Nation. But the Wildcats’ woes on the recruiting trail have arguably been an even bigger cause for concern. Kentucky has still yet to land any commitments in the Class of 2026, even as the cycle winds down. Just 10 of the nation’s top 50 recruits, per 247Sports, are still on the board.
Vanderbilt Coach Offers Dickson St. Prescription for What Ails Kentucky in Arkansas Week
Photo Credit: Craven Whitlow Arkansas basketball fans had to sweat out a close road win over Oklahoma on Tuesday night. But those who left their TV on ESPN afterwards were treated to quite the dessert dish. Kentucky basketball had a Nashville nightmare against No. 18 Vanderbilt, losing 80-55. Ironically, Arkansas beat the Commodores by that same margin. The Wildcats shot just 32% from the field, had nearly twice as many turnovers (15) as assists (8) and looked lifeless on defense.
ESPN Pundit’s Expletive-Laden Rant About John Calipari Misses the Mark Completely
Photo Credit: Craven Whitlow / The US Sun Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari has become college basketball’s voice of reason this season. The Naismith Hall of Famer has gone viral for his rants about the NCAA eligibility crisis and transfer portal chaos, calling the whole situation a “fugazi.” “The rules be the rules,” Calipari said in late December, his Italian roots slipping out.
Sam Pittman Resurfaces as SEC Rival’s Fans Clamor for Offensive Line Savior
Photo Credit: Craven Whitlow Under the direction of the legendary Nick Saban, Alabama football had a certain mystique to it. Arkansas knew that better than anyone. The Hogs were the only team in the SEC West never to beat Saban at Alabama, losing 17 straight games. The Crimson Tide were so big, strong and fast that many opponents lost the game before it even began, simply due to the mental block. That’s why Kalen DeBoer’s time in Tuscaloosa has felt so strange.
LSU Wasn’t the Most Important Opponent Acuff Helped Arkansas Beat on Saturday Night
10 hours ago MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is expected to miss at least the next three weeks due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. The injury occurred Wednesday during the Grizzlies’ 124-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Grizzlies announced the severity of the …
‘I Want to Go Coach Right Now’: Houston Nutt Stifles Annual Urge with A Certain Vision
1 day ago RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion. Pape Gueye scored in extra time for the Teranga Lions to beat host Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final on Sunday which at one point saw fans trying to storm the field and Senegal’s players walking off the pitch to …
Former Vanderbilt Sharpshooter Foreshadowed Hogs’ Destruction Ahead of Commodore Clash
Photo Credit: Craven Whitlow / Vanderbilt Athletics No. 20 Arkansas basketball returns to the friendly confines of Bud Walton Arena on Tuesday for a late-night clash with No. 15 Vanderbilt. Both teams enter this contest after a less than stellar prior week. Against Georgia, the Razorbacks suffered a second straight road loss by double digits. The Commodores, meanwhile, lost two straight games to Texas and Florida that spoiled their 16-0 (3-0 SEC) start.
Georgia’s Manly Menace Rejected Arkansas Well Before His 7-Block Terrorizing in Athens
photo credit: Georgia Athletics / Craven Whitlow For the second Saturday in a row, No. 17 Arkansas basketball had a lousy start in a road game and got boatraced. This time it was No. 21 Georgia doing the damage with a 90-point onslaught. The Bulldogs raced out to an 11-0 start and maintained a double-digit lead for most of the game. The Hogs scored a season-low 32 first-half points, but found some life in the second half.
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