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TEXAS LEAGUE: Arguelles beat up by ’Riders

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Northwest Arkansas fell behind early and couldn’t recover in a 9-6 loss to Frisco in front of 3,586 Monday at Arvest Ballpark. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: at 4:49 a.m.

TEXAS LEAGUE: Naturals put up fight, but RockHounds hold on

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Even great relief and a resurgent offense couldn’t help Northwest Arkansas overcome a really poor start. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: May 24, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

Clark gets chance to play for title, pitches in

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — White Hall junior Sydnee Clark made the most of her chance in the big game. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: May 20, 2012 at 4:25 a.m.

Lake Hamilton’s ‘worst group’ wins

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — A Lake Hamilton team, which at one point early in the season appeared to be below average at best, hoisted the Class 6A softball championship trophy Saturday. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: May 20, 2012 at 4:19 a.m.

Genoa Central executes simple plan

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Genoa Central senior left-hander Blake Sullivan has been unbeatable when he’s at his best this year. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: May 19, 2012 at 4:14 a.m.

Springdale’s talent, Catholic’s tradition collide

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Springdale’s boys soccer team is ranked No. 13 in one national poll, but that doesn’t mean the Bulldogs are favorites to win a state title. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: May 18, 2012 at 2:29 a.m.

Bentonville’s ace Hill all about accountability

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Bentonville Coach Todd Abbott knows he’ll always get Trent Hill’s best. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: May 10, 2012 at 4:49 a.m.

UA women eye spot in nationals

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Coach Shauna Estes-Taylor is a closer. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: May 10, 2012 at 4:23 a.m.

Dudley leapfrogs top 3 to win

Subscriber onlyROGERS — David Dudley proved why he’s money on a bass boat. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 30, 2012 at 3:10 a.m.

Staying on course

Race officials believe tweaks improve course

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The Ozark Race for the Cure added a 10K race in 2011, and this year race officials made it better. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 27, 2012 at 3:53 a.m.

FLW Open report: Angler has new outlook

Subscriber onlyROGERS — To call Tyrone Phillips and Fred Martin friends is to undersell the meaning of friendship. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 27, 2012 at 3:51 a.m.

UA loses no-hitter in ninth

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — No. 21 Arkansas tuned up for a weekend series against No. 5 Florida with a bit of excitement Tuesday night at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 25, 2012 at 4:55 a.m.

Gone with the wind

UA loses lead late; Auburn takes title

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas women had a four stroke lead with three holes to play at the SEC Championships. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 23, 2012 at 3:33 a.m.

UA women stay calm, now 2nd

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Blessings was home sweet home again for Arkansas as the Razorbacks’ women’s golf team surged into second place at the SEC Championships. Continue reading...

By MARTY COOK ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Posted: Apr 22, 2012 at 3:15 a.m.

Brisk, full of risk

Blessings takes more than it gives on first day

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Playing at home wasn’t as advantageous as the Arkansas women’s golf team had hoped it would be. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 21, 2012 at 2:53 a.m.

UA stays course, back in NCAAs

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ return to the NCAA Gymnastics Championships didn’t quite go as planned. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 20, 2012 at 3:51 a.m.

UA sports roundup

Subscriber onlyIt might look like Arkansas’ men’s track team is plodding along this outdoor season, but Coach Chris Bucknam said the No. 5 Razorbacks are right on schedule. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 20, 2012 at 3:37 a.m.

Trumpeting Tubert

Coach: ‘She is still best’ in the SEC’

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — The SEC Women’s Championships will give Emily Tubert an opportunity to prove her coach right. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 20, 2012 at 3:34 a.m.

Thorvilson beats all the men, too

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — There’s nothing embarrassing about losing to Leah Thorvilson. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 16, 2012 at 3:20 a.m.

Hogeye has familiar feel

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — It seems like there is always something new or different with the Hogeye Marathon, but this year’s series of races should have a familiar feel to them. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 14, 2012 at 3:29 a.m.

Hogs, Bruins advance

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ gymnastics team found some of its old mojo Saturday and advanced to the NCAA Championships for the fifth consecutive year. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 8, 2012 at 3:19 a.m.

UA isn’t a surprise anymore

Gymnastics team in elite company

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Barnhill Arena doesn’t exactly bring back fond memories for Valorie Kondos-Field. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 7, 2012 at 2:54 a.m.

NCAA South Central Regional capsules

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — A look at the six teams competing today at the NCAA South Central Regional gymnastics meet at Barnhill Arena: UCLA COACH Valoria Kondos-Field MASCOT Bruins RANK 3rd REGIONAL APPEARANCES 34 Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 7, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

UA sports roundup

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Gymnasts back in UA fold It’s looking like Arkansas’ gymnastics team will be as close to full strength as it has been in a while. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 6, 2012 at 3:46 a.m.

Media Day Report: Naturals right fit for Colon

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Shortstop Christian Colon thinks he is right where he needs to be. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 3, 2012 at 4:57 a.m.

Transfer works out fine for Arkansas sprinter

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Akheem Gauntlett wasn’t sure how good of a sprinter he could be, but he wanted to find out. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Apr 1, 2012 at 2:28 a.m.

UA sports roundup

Subscriber onlyUA men getting in no hurry Don’t expect Arkansas’ men to bolt out of the blocks in their first outdoor track and field competition of the season. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 30, 2012 at 3:25 a.m.

Arkansas looks for momentum

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ gymnastics team isn’t all about the SEC Championships, because the Razorbacks have bigger goals in mind. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 24, 2012 at 2:25 a.m.

Ups offset downs for UA women

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas women’s basketball Coach Tom Collen said a disappointing finish against Texas A&M can’t spoil all the Razorbacks accomplished this season. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 23, 2012 at 3:40 a.m.

Friends take turn as foes

Blair, Collen say all the nice things

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Gary Blair wasn’t familiar with Tom Collen in 1993, but knew his reputation well. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 19, 2012 at 4:15 a.m.

Arkansas vs. Texas A&M

Subscriber onlyCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — WHEN 8:30 p.m. Central today WHERE Reed Arena, College Station, Texas RECORDS Arkansas 24-8, Texas A&M 23-10 Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 19, 2012 at 3:31 a.m.

Collen: Appearance step in UA’s progress

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Coach Tom Collen never doubted he would get the Arkansas women’s basketball team back into the NCAA Tournament. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 17, 2012 at 4:29 a.m.

Arkansas women vs. Dayton

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — WHAT First-round game, Women’s NCAA Tournament WHEN 3 p.m. Central today WHERE Reed Arena, College Station, Texas Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 17, 2012 at 3:55 a.m.

Friends face off in opener

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — When Arkansas Coach Tom Collen had a free Sunday during the season — a pretty rare occurrence to be sure — he would channel surf women’s basketball games on television. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 14, 2012 at 3:44 a.m.

Storyline allures if UA wins

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — The NCAA may have done a little finagling to make an enticing second-round women’s NCAA Tournament game possible. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 13, 2012 at 4:06 a.m.

7A GIRLS FINAL: CABOT VS. FORT SMITH NORTHSIDE: Guard lets her game do talking

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Fort Smith Northside Coach Rickey Smith said he has caused enough problems trying to change players’ personalities on the court. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 10, 2012 at 4:32 a.m.

UA must find way to get past top-ranked Florida

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas managed to find a way to beat Florida at the SEC Indoor Championships on Feb. 26. Now the Razorbacks have to figure out how to do it again. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 9, 2012 at 4:45 a.m.

Losses prove motivational for Charleston, Earle

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Losing in the regional championship might have been the best thing for Charleston. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 6, 2012 at 4:47 a.m.

7-year drought weighs on UA

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas women’s basketball Coach Tom Collen is hopeful his team doesn’t view the SEC Tournament as the end of a long road. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 1, 2012 at 5:46 a.m.

ALL-SEC WOMEN’S TEAM: League rewards Collen

Ricketts,Watkins, Berna also recognized

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — After Arkansas’ women’s basketball team was blown out by Tennessee to fall to 0-3 in SEC play, Razorbacks Coach Tom Collen did some alterations in the team’s locker room. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Mar 1, 2012 at 4:31 a.m.

UA out to earn day off

Tournament bye there for taking

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ women’s team can’t afford to be dwelling on Tennessee today. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 26, 2012 at 4:24 a.m.

TODAY’S GAME

Subscriber onlyCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Arkansas women vs. South Carolina WHEN 1 p.m. Central WHERE Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, S.C. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 26, 2012 at 3:42 a.m.

Heber Springs easily wins state indoor title

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Heber Springs Coach Dale Cresswell likes to joke his team doesn’t even need him at track and field meets. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 25, 2012 at 3:21 a.m.

Hogs plan to make every point count indoors

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas men’s track and field Coach Chris Bucknam doesn’t want his team to overdo it at the SEC Indoor Championships, even though the Razorbacks might have to. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 24, 2012 at 3:45 a.m.

Arkansas women out to forget past

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ women’s basketball team has a chance to erase the one glaring blight on its NCAA Tournament resume. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 23, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

5A-WEST BOYS: Greenwood re-evaluating goals

Subscriber onlyHUNTSVILLE — Greenwood achieved one of its big preseason goals, but the Bulldogs want more. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 22, 2012 at 4:35 a.m.

9th SEC victory lifts UA resume

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ seniors signed up with Coach Tom Collen to help put the Razorbacks back into the NCAA Tournament. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 20, 2012 at 3:37 a.m.

Business remains for UA

Women set on bouncing back

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Lyndsay Harris said she came to Arkansas to be a pioneer, and she has a chance to do that this afternoon. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 19, 2012 at 3:50 a.m.

No shot at No. 9

LSU ends UA streak at 8 games

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ winning streak ended with a clank. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 17, 2012 at 4:50 a.m.

Success limited to court

Attendance lags for UA women

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Senior guard Lyndsay Harris has seen a lot during her four years playing basketball at Arkansas. Continue reading...

By Marty Cook Posted: Feb 16, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

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