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RSSDrive-By Shooting Reported
SPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night.
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Best on the Beat: A poll of 12 SEC beat writers
Twelve SEC beat writers share their opinions and prognostications in WholeHogSports.com's Best on the Beat. Continue reading...
CST, Comcast to re-air Arkansas football games
FAYETTEVILLE — Missed the game or a great play on Saturday? Continue reading...
Petrino: Fallout from Gators hat comment was never his intention
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino says it was never his intention to see Renee Gork be fired after he made a remark about the radio personality's decision to wear a Florida Gators hat to a news conference Saturday. Continue reading...
UA officials: Athletics department did not request Gork's firing
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas officials say they did not request that Renee Gork be fired from a radio station after she wore a Florida Gators hat to a news conference Saturday. Continue reading...
Powell out up to 8 weeks with broken foot
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas forward Marshawn Powell broke a bone in his left foot during a pickup game in Virginia over the weekend but is expected to be ready for fall practice. Continue reading...
Arkansas' Powell injures foot
Arkansas won't confirm Powell's evaluation that foot is broken
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas power forward Marshawn Powell hurt his foot in Virginia over the weekend, but Arkansas officials could not confirm the extent of the injury Monday morning Continue reading...
Commentary: It's Petrino's turn for support at Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino is, in the opinion of many, the face and representative of a new era of championships within the Razorbacks' athletics department. Continue reading...
UA's Childs on Biletnikoff watch list
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas receiver Greg Childs was named Tuesday to the watch list for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the nation's top college receiver. Continue reading...
Mallett named to Walter Camp watch list
FAYETTEVILLE — Ryan Mallett was one of 30 players selected Monday to the initial watch list for the Walter Camp award, which is given to the nation's best player at the end of the season. Continue reading...
Hogs come in at No. 19 in coaches' poll
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas will enter the season with high expectations and a top 25 ranking in the USA Today preseason coaches' poll. Continue reading...
Arkansas mixes up media relations staff
FAYETTEVILLE — Longtime Arkansas sports information director Kevin Trainor will assume a new role within the Razorbacks' athletics department, taking on more administrative duties in his 16th year at Arkansas. Continue reading...
Petrino: Mallett running, almost full speed
FAYETTEVILLE — Rest assured, Arkansas fans. Ryan Mallett is expected to be running full speed next week just in time for the start of fall camp, Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino announced Thursday. Continue reading...
Arkansas, Razorback Foundation call on fans for financial support
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas disclosed revenue of more than $60 million in its annual athletics report released this month to members of the Razorback Foundation and called upon fans to help fundraising efforts. Continue reading...
Media picks Arkansas to finish 2nd in SEC West
Mallett, Williams, Love named to all-SEC teams
HOOVER, Ala. — Alabama was selected to repeat as champions of the Southeastern Conference, and three Arkansas players were selected to the all-SEC teams selected by the media during SEC media days. Continue reading...
Mallett Time: Razorbacks QB impresses, discusses expectations
HOOVER, Ala. — Ryan Mallett, walking without a protective boot on his mending left foot, strolled into every room with various members of the media Thursday at the Wynfrey Hotel practically the same way. Continue reading...
Game times, networks for Hogs' first 3 games set
HOOVER, Ala. — Game times were set Wednesday for Arkansas' first three games of the upcoming football season. Continue reading...
Hogs add former NFL tight end as graduate assistant
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino added another familiar face to help his coaching staff Monday, hiring Richard Owens as a graduate assistant to coach tight ends. Continue reading...
Arkansas tight ends coach leaves for Illinois
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas graduate assistant Chip Long is headed to Illinois to join former Arkansas assistant Paul Petrino. Continue reading...
Mallett pulls out of quarterback camp due to scheduling conflict
FAYETTEVILLE — Injured quarterback Ryan Mallett will not attend one of the nation's premier quarterback camps next week because of a conflict with his class schedule and his ongoing recovery from a broken foot, says Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino. Continue reading...
UA: Alternate uniforms, straying from tradition not in plans
FAYETTEVILLE — Several months ago fans began to wonder if change was coming to Arkansas’ uniforms when the Razorbacks’ all-sports deal with Nike was announced in November. Continue reading...
Swoosh switch: Arkansas begins 5-year deal with Nike
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ five-year deal with Nike may not be one of the largest nationally, but the potential for growth as the Razorbacks begin their new all-sports agreement today with the apparel and equipment provider has promise. Continue reading...
Undrafted Washington gets shot with Knicks
FAYETTEVILLE — Former Arkansas forward Michael Washington will get a chance to prove himself with the New York Knicks after not being selected in the NBA Draft on Thursday night. Continue reading...
Long: Arkansas has no interest leaving SEC
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas is not leaving the Southeastern Conference. Continue reading...
Mallett undergoes second surgery on foot
FAYETTEVILLE — Ryan Mallett's road to recovery from a foot injury he suffered in February took another turn Wednesday night. Continue reading...
Football catalyst to Arkansas' jump in revenue expectations
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ athletics budget is expected to surpass the $60 million mark this year thanks to increased revenue from football ticket sales. Continue reading...
Arkansas' Cox drafted by Cardinals in MLB Draft
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas third baseman Zack Cox was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 25th pick in the first round of the MLB Draft on Monday night. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: Hogs must show heart in final game at Baum Stadium
FAYETTEVILLE — The effort was there, the hearts were beating, the high-fives were visible. Arkansas’ dugout had come alive. Continue reading...
Hogs crush ball, Grambling in record-setting win
FAYETTEVILLE — Brett Eibner and Zack Cox returned to the lineup, and Arkansas' offense came alive Friday in a 19-7 victory against Grambling in the first game of the Fayetteville Regional. Continue reading...
Arkansas begins bid to return to CWS
Arkansas begins its journey to a second consecutive College World Series appearance this afternoon in the Fayetteville Regional at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...
SEC Tournament report
LITTLE ROCK — Pitcher changes fortunes Florida left-hander Alex Panteliodis finally turned the corner against Arkansas on Thursday in the Gators’ 5-4 victory. Continue reading...
Van Horn tosses Smyly in mix
HOOVER, Ala. — Arkansas Coach Dave Van Horn didn’t wait around when it came to putting ace Drew Smyly back on the mound Thursday in the Razorbacks’ 5-4 loss to Florida at the SEC Tournament. Continue reading...
SEC Tournament report
HOOVER, Ala. — LSU has familiar swagger. There is just something about postseason play that brings out the best in the LSU Tigers. Continue reading...
Pelphrey hires former Florida player as assistant coach
FAYETTEVILLE — John Pelphrey chose a familiar route to find an assistant coach to round out his staff Thursday. Continue reading...
South Carolina comes out on top in pitchers' duel
FAYETTEVILLE — In a battle of undefeated pitchers, South Carolina's bullpen bolstered its starter and kept Arkansas quiet after the sixth inning Friday night for a 3-2 victory at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...
Pelphrey: 12 Hogs were ineligible after 2007 season
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey shed some light Monday on the off-the-court issues he faced upon his hiring in 2007. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: Expansion talk evokes lesson of Hogs' journey, success
FAYETTEVILLE — The landscape for college athletics may be about to change, but the picture is still unclear and volatile. Yet, the steady march toward conference expansion seems very familiar. Continue reading...
Big inning lifts Auburn against Hogs
FAYETTEVILLE — Auburn only needed one big inning Saturday to knock off Arkansas. Continue reading...
Hogs work late innings for win
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' bats worked into Auburn's bullpen and Drew Smyly worked the Tigers' hitters late for a 9-4 win Friday night in front of 6,818 at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...
2 Hogs arrested on drug charge
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas defensive backs David Gordon and Hunter Miller were arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled substance by University of Arkansas police Monday night. Continue reading...
Petrinos clinch victory in Red-White scrimmage
FAYETTEVILLE — With his father calling the plays, the coach's son came through in the clutch. Continue reading...
Game Blog: The Red-White Game
FAYETTEVILLE — Join Brandon Marcello for coverage and his thoughts on the Slophouse blog during Arkansas' annual Red-White game at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. Continue reading...
Fortson enters name in NBA Draft without agent
FAYETTEVILLE — Courtney Fortson has placed his name in the NBA Draft, but will not be represented by an agent. Continue reading...
Coach's son thrives as backup, mentor
Coaching gene carries on with Nick Petrino
FAYETTEVILLE — Nick Petrino will always be a coach's son. And, for most of his life, a quarterback. Continue reading...
Mallett staying in tune as foot heals
Quarterback has filed paperwork for insurance policy to protect body
FAYETTEVILLE — Back on his feet but not in the huddle, Ryan Mallett has taken the time to absorb his environment, study film and focus in team meetings to better understand defenses this spring. Continue reading...
UA: McKinney's injury an ACL tear
Diamond Hogs travel to Mississippi State without outfielder
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas outfielder Jarrod McKinney did not travel with the Razorbacks to Mississippi State after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee Wednesday. Continue reading...
Diamond Hogs break records in 32-8 win
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas scored 14 runs in the first inning in a record-setting, 32-8 victory against St. Louis in seven innings Wednesday at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...
Hogs to lose high school relations director
FAYETTEVILLE — Dean Campbell, Arkansas football's high school relations director, will be leaving the Razorbacks to take a head coaching job at a high school in Texas. Continue reading...
Hogs hit practice fields for spring
FAYETTEVILLE — Spring practice has finally arrived in Fayetteville, and WholeHogSports.com has you covered. Continue reading...
