Sports
Edwards, Keselowski left smiling after meeting
BRISTOL, Tenn. — It took roughly 40 minutes with NASCAR for Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski to put their long-simmering feud to rest. Read More »
20-1 shot wins Florida Derby
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Ice Box, a 20-1 long shot, rallied from last entering the final turn Saturday to win the $750,000 Florida Derby by a nose over Pleasant Prince, another long shot, at Gulfstream Park. Read More »
Off the wire
LITTLE ROCK — BOXING Klitschko KO’s Chambers Wladimir Klitschko knocked out Eddie Chambers in the 12th and final round to retain his WBO and IBF heavyweight belts Saturday in Dusseldorf, Germany. Read More »
Second thoughts
LITTLE ROCK — WNBA’s ‘LeBron’ has home After Katie Smith signed with the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, General Manager Angela Taylor gave her a lot to live up to. Read More »
Allgaier holds off teammate’s charge
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Justin Allgaier grabbed the first victory of his NASCAR career Saturday by passing teammate Brad Keselowski on a late restart, then holding him off over the closing laps at Bristol Motor Speedway. Read More »
Oaklawn report
HOT SPRINGS — Favorite backs up betting. Heavily favored Hot Dixie Chick carried the weight just fine, splashing to a 5 3 /4-length victory in the $60,000 Prima Donna Stakes for 3-yearold filly sprinters Saturday afternoon at Oaklawn Park. Read More »
SATURDAY’S NBA - Rose’s return sparks Bulls
PHILADELPHIA — Ninety minutes before the tip-off, Derrick Rose was flexing his wrist in the locker room. Read More »
Vols make time to share celebration
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Tennessee Coach Bruce Pearl cleared his bench at the end of the game, a victory over No. 14 seed Ohio and a berth in the Midwest Regional semifinals secure. Read More »
MIDWEST REGIONAL - No. 1 overall seed knocked out
OKLAHOMA CITY — n an NCAA Tournament full of upsets, Northern Iowa pulled off the biggest one: The Panthers took down mighty Kansas. Read More »
Around the horn
LITTLE ROCK — Ballpark retains old feel LSU’s new ballpark looks a lot like the old one, although it is much more spacious with modern conveniences to enjoy. Read More »
SEC ROUNDUP
LITTLE ROCK — ALABAMA 8, VANDERBILT 2 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Junior righthander Jimmy Nelson turned in another strong outing for Alabama and juniors Ross Wilson and Josh Rutledge had a combined seven RBI as the Crimson Tide defeated Vanderbilt and extended its winning streak to eight games. Read More »
Razorbacks football report
FAYETTEVILLE — Petrino taking his Shot. The formation known as the “Pistol,” which is growing in usage and popularity around college football, is expected to play a larger role in Bobby Petrino’s third year with the Razorbacks. Read More »
UA basketball report
FAYETTEVILLE — Right fit priority for Hogs. Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey said he hasn’t set a timetable for filling an assistant’s vacancy, and he was vague about the search in general during a news conference Friday to wrap up the 2009-2010 season. Read More »
Hogs are getting faster, stronger
FAYETTEVILLE — Who is the fastest Arkansas Razorbacks football player? Read More »
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas signee makes impression on, off field
LITTLE ROCK — Running back/linebacker Braylon Mitchell, who signed with Arkansas in February, moved from North Little Rock to Heber Springs following his ninth-grade year. Mitchell has made a lasting impression on many during his three years in the town of 7,203, including Heber Springs Superintendent Russell Hester and Coach Steve Janski. Read More »