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QB Mitchell leaving Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE — After finishing second in the Razorbacks' quarterback competition during the spring, redshirt senior Brandon Mitchell will transfer from Arkansas. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: May 6, 2013 at 12:50 p.m.

Tebow among speakers scheduled for Springdale football event

SPRINGDALE — Tim Tebow is among the speakers scheduled for the Southwest Elite 7-on-7 Showcase scheduled for July 11-13 at Shiloh Christian. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: May 3, 2013 at 1:53 p.m.

SEC Network to launch in 2014

FAYETTEVILLE — The Southeastern Conference will launch its own network in August 2014. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: May 2, 2013 at 11:19 a.m.

QBs highlight Arkansas' Red-White Game

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' quarterbacks had productive days as the Razorbacks closed the first spring under new head coach Bret Bielema with its Red-White Game on Saturday. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Apr 20, 2013 at 4:01 p.m.

Super voice gone: Pat Summerall dead at 82

FAYETTEVILLE — Pat Summerall, the former University of Arkansas all-American kicker who became one of the signature voices of the National Football League, died Tuesday in Dallas. He was 82. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Apr 16, 2013 at 4:36 p.m.

UA pitcher arrested, charged with kidnapping, battery

FAYETTEVILLE — Thomas Altimont, a pitcher for the University of Arkansas baseball team, was arrested Friday morning and charged with kidnapping and third degree domestic battery. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 12:56 p.m.

Arkansas' Young declares for NBA

FAYETTEVILLE — BJ Young is the second Arkansas player to declare for the NBA Draft this week. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 28, 2013 at 4:15 p.m.

Errors cost Arkansas in extra-innings loss

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas committed five errors, including two during the top of the 13th inning, and lost 6-4 to Ole Miss on Sunday at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 17, 2013 at 6:18 p.m.

Fant helps Hogs cruise past Ole Miss

FAYETTEVILLE — Randall Fant pitched six innings and Arkansas had 11 hits in a 10-1 win over Ole Miss at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 16, 2013 at 5:28 p.m.

Hogs drop opener to Ole Miss

FAYETTEVILLE — Ole Miss hit two home runs and got a strong pitching performance from Bobby Wahl to beat Arkansas 7-1 Friday night. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 15, 2013 at 9:04 p.m.

Hogs cruise to 20-2 win

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas drew a school-record 19 walks, including six with the bases loaded, and beat Alabama A&M 20-2 Tuesday night at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 12, 2013 at 10:02 p.m.

Razorbacks win 41st national championship

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' men won the 2013 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship on Saturday at Randal Tyson Track Center. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 9, 2013 at 8:21 p.m.

Arkansas will face Vanderbilt in SEC Tournament

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas will face Vanderbilt in its first game of the SEC Tournament on Thursday. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 9, 2013 at 5:43 p.m.

Diamond Hogs sweep Aztecs with 4-1 win

FAYETTEVILLE — Randall Fant pitched six scoreless innings and Arkansas used a four-run seventh to beat San Diego State 4-1 in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 9, 2013 at 5:25 p.m.

Arkansas gives Van Horn 1,000th win

FAYETTEVILLE — Trey Killian pitched seven innings without allowing a hit and Arkansas broke out of its offensive struggles to beat San Diego State 8-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 9, 2013 at 2:29 p.m.

Serrano's home run wins it for Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE — Joe Serrano hit his first career home run in the ninth inning and Arkansas came back to beat San Diego State 4-3 at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 8, 2013 at 6:54 p.m.

Hogs doubleheader scheduled for Saturday

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas and San Diego State will play a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 11:35 a.m. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 8, 2013 at 3:26 p.m.

Hogs snap streak, shutout Aztecs

FAYETTEVILLE — Colin Poche pitched four scoreless innings and Arkansas' relievers handled the rest in a 2-0 win over San Diego State on Thursday. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 7, 2013 at 8:49 p.m.

Mizzou blitzes Arkansas in Anderson's return

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Mike Anderson's homecoming to Mizzou Arena was all the Tigers hoped it would be. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 5, 2013 at 8:19 p.m.

Gentry Eager To Play

Outfielder Hopes To Expand His Role For Rangers

Subscriber onlySURPRISE, Ariz. — After an eventful off-season that resulted in an exodus of superstars, the Texas Rangers will have to replace a lot of production this season. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 5, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Gentry taking swipe at bigger role

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers will have to replace a lot of production in 2013 after an eventful off-season that resulted in an exodus of several superstars. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 5, 2013 at 3:22 a.m.

Torii Hunter donates $100,000 to UA facility

FAYETTEVILLE — Torii Hunter has made a $100,000 donation toward a baseball/track facility at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 4, 2013 at 11:29 a.m.

Hogs blow lead in ninth, fall to Pacific

Subscriber onlySURPRISE, Ariz. — Arkansas’ weekend to forget ended with the most forgettable game of them all. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 4, 2013 at 3:46 a.m.

Pacific stuns Arkansas with walk-off win

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Just when it appeared Arkansas would end a frustrating weekend with a win, the Razorbacks let another close game get away Sunday. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 3, 2013 at 1:15 p.m.

Hogs stranded in desert again

Subscriber onlySURPRISE, Ariz. — Arkansas’ woeful road trip continued Saturday. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 3, 2013 at 3:14 a.m.

Arkansas falls to ASU again

SURPRISE, Ariz. — What was billed as a weekend to prove its lofty preseason ranking has turned into one of frustration for No. 2 Arkansas. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 2, 2013 at 7:40 p.m.

Gonzaga starter as good as billed

Subscriber onlySURPRISE, Ariz. — Marco Gonzales was as good as advertised Friday. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 2, 2013 at 4:21 a.m.

Gonzaga ace shuts out Arkansas

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Gonzaga left-hander Marco Gonzales threw a complete game shutout as the Bulldogs upset Arkansas 3-0 on Friday. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 1, 2013 at 6:46 p.m.

Bucknam, Harter named SEC indoor coaches of the year

Arkansas' Chris Bucknam was named indoor coach of the year Friday by the Southeastern Conference. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 1, 2013 at 12:37 p.m.

Chances wasted by Hogs

Subscriber onlySURPRISE, Ariz. — Arkansas just couldn’t come through with the big hit Thursday night. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Mar 1, 2013 at 4:08 a.m.

Arkansas drops opener to ASU

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Ryne Stanek struggled early on the mound and Arkansas stranded 10 base runners in a loss Thursday night. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 28, 2013 at 7:45 p.m.

Arkansas gives Pittman raise after Alabama interest

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has given offensive line coach Sam Pittman a contract extension and pay raise after reports indicated Alabama inquired about him for the same position earlier this month. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 25, 2013 at 4:37 p.m.

Poche named SEC freshman of the week

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas pitcher Colin Poche was named the Southeastern Conference's player of the week on Monday. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 25, 2013 at 1:58 p.m.

Hogs win behind freshman pitchers

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ prized freshman pitchers continued their early success Sunday. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 25, 2013 at 3:29 a.m.

Diamond Hogs finish off Evansville

FAYETTEVILLE — Trey Killian and Colin Poche combined for seven strong innings as Arkansas beat Evansville 10-2 at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 24, 2013 at 4:54 p.m.

Arkansas sweeps SEC indoors

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' men won its 94th conference championship on Sunday, while the Razorbacks' women won their first SEC title since 2003. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Updated: February 24, 2013 5:19 p.m.

Spoon's grand slam lifts Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE — Tyler Spoon's hot streak continued Saturday at Baum Stadium, with the redshirt freshman connecting on an eighth inning grand slam in a 5-2 win. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 23, 2013 at 5:05 p.m.

Arkansas tops Evansville in opener

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas hit two home runs and overcame an early deficit to beat Evansville 10-4 at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 22, 2013 at 6:04 p.m.

Young's late shot saves Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE — BJ Young came through in the clutch again Thursday night, scoring in the closing seconds to give Arkansas a win over Georgia. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 21, 2013 at 8:31 p.m.

Reports: Brewer traded to Thunder

FAYETTEVILLE — Reports indicate former Fayetteville High and University of Arkansas standout Ronnie Brewer is on the move again. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 21, 2013 at 4:26 p.m.

Hogs' Friday game still on, for now

FAYETTEVILLE — Winter weather could impact Arkansas' sporting events over the next few days. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 20, 2013 at 12:14 p.m.

Diamond Hogs blank, sweep Privateers

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas finished off a midweek sweep of New Orleans with a 3-0 win Tuesday night at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 19, 2013 at 7:39 p.m.

Poche lifts Arkansas to Game 1 win

FAYETTEVILLE — Colin Poche threw five scoreless innings in his college debut and Arkansas beat New Orleans 14-0 in a run-ruled doubleheader opener Tuesday at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 19, 2013 at 4:31 p.m.

Arkansas will play doubleheader today

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas and New Orleans will play a doubleheader today beginning at 2 p.m. at Baum Stadium. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 19, 2013 at 10:22 a.m.

Diamond Hogs drop series finale

FAYETTEVILLE — Three errors in the fourth inning spelled trouble for Arkansas on Sunday in a loss to Western Illinois. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 17, 2013 at 4:07 p.m.

Young leads late Arkansas rally past Mizzou

FAYETTEVILLE — BJ Young scored seven points in the game's final 30 seconds as Arkansas stunned Missouri at Bud Walton Arena. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 16, 2013 at 5:49 p.m.

Hogs make quick work of Leathernecks

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas jumped to an early lead and beat Western Illinois 7-2 in a game that lasted less than 2 hours. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 16, 2013 at 2:20 p.m.

Diamond Hogs win opener

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas opened the season dominant on Friday, beating Western Illinois 9-1. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 15, 2013 at 6:16 p.m.

Rochelle picked to lead Razorback Foundation

FAYETTEVILLE — Sean Rochelle has been named the Razorback Foundation's third leader in less than seven months. Continue reading...

By Matt Jones Posted: Feb 15, 2013 at 10:28 a.m.

LR Hall seniors Portis, Scaife named McDonalds All-Americans

LITTLE ROCK — Little Rock Hall seniors Bobby Portis and Tyler Scaife have been selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game on April 3 in Chicago. Continue reading...

By David Harten, Matt Jones Updated: February 14, 2013 4:22 p.m.

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