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Drive-By Shooting Reported

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night. Continue reading...

Second thoughts

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — This bowl guarantees good seats We’re not sure if this is the greatest idea a university has come up with to raise money or the worst, but either way we kind of have to admire East Carolina University. Continue reading...

Second thoughts

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Oh dear, was that a mistake A Michigan deer hunter couldn’t let the buck of a lifetime pass. Now it’s going to cost him. Continue reading...

Second thoughts

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Junior OK with return of No. 3 car Dale Earnhardt Jr. is ready to see the No. 3 car back on the track. Continue reading...

ASU System chief on the hunt

Welch trolls for applicants for Jonesboro campus job

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — The president of the Arkansas State University System is using a self-assembled database of 367 college presidents, system leaders and chief academic officers to spread the word about the open chancellor position at ASU’s Jonesboro campus. Continue reading...

Class 4A report

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Injuries still issue for Saints Shiloh Christian is still battling to get back to full strength as it heads into the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs. Continue reading...

Class 3A/2A report

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Tigers lean on defense The victories haven’t come easily for West Fork this year, but the Tigers sit alone atop the 1-3 A Conference after a 0-3 start in nonconference play. Continue reading...

Class 3A/2A Report

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Elks have no room for errors Maybe Elkins got its poor performance out of the way Friday night. Continue reading...

Siloam faces tough assignment

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Siloam Springs can just refer to this week’s game plan as Mission Impossible. Continue reading...

PEOPLE & PLACES

Subscriber onlyWilliams Marks 98th Birthday Continue reading...

Abshier sticking to basics

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Prairie Grove stuck to the basics last week in its 35-14 victory at West Fork, and odds are it will do the same this week against Ozark in the teams’ 1-4 A Conference opener. Continue reading...

Hackett has a good read on Magazine

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — It’s only the third week of the season, but it may be the most important week of the season for Hackett. Continue reading...

Class 4A report

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Cardinals’ defense does job Farmington Coach Mike Adams couldn’t ask much more from his defense. Continue reading...

5A-West report

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Bulldog pinpoint accurate Hayden Smith looked like an old hand at his new position Friday night in Greenwood’s 49-21 victory over Sallisaw, Okla. Continue reading...

FEAT OF THE WEEK: Hackett back already up to speed in opener

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Dylan Yazel has been waiting two years to show what he could do over the course of a full season. Continue reading...

Class 2A/3A report

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Charleston won’t lack motivation Kickoff can’t get here soon enough for Charleston Coach Doug Loughridge. Continue reading...

Class 4A report

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Floyd is wary of Panthers Shiloh Christian Coach Josh Floyd and Heber Springs Coach Steve Janski can trace their careers back to a common point eight years ago. Continue reading...

Second thoughts

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — For Love, lockout is real beach Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Kevin Love is locked out of NBA arenas, so he’s going to the beach instead. Continue reading...

TEMPE REGIONAL CAPSULES

Subscriber onlyArizona State SEED No. 1 MASCOT Sun Devils LOCATED Tempe, Ariz. COACH Tim Esmay RECORD 39-16 (17-10 Pacific-10 ) KEY TEAMS STATS.304 batting average, 3.27 earned run average, .971 fielding percentage PLAYERS TO WATCH DH Joey DeMichele (.371 batting average, 7 home runs, 39 RBI, 34 runs), C Austin Barnes (.338, 15 RBI, 27 runs), OF Johnny Ruettiger (.329, 35 RBI, 45 runs, 21 stolen bases), 3B Riccio Torrez (.314, 46 RBI, 35 runs, 17 doubles ), RHP Alex Blackford (4-1, 2.70 ERA, 55 strikeouts, 60 innings), RHP Kramer Champlin (8-3, 3.13 ERA, 82 strikeouts, 103/3 innings), RHP Brady Rodgers (8-4, 2.90 ERA, 73 strikeouts, 83 2/3 innings). NOTEWORTHY The Sun Devils have won five national championships (1965, 1967, 1969, 1977 and 1981). ... Defeated Arkansas twice in 12 innings last season in the NCAA super regionals. ... Shortstop Deven Marrero was named Pacific-10 Defensive Player of the Year. Continue reading...

Second thoughts

LITTLE ROCK — Wedding perfect fit for ESPN We know everyone in the world loves a royal wedding, but, honestly, did they have to have it during the NFL Draft? Continue reading...

Second thoughts

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — How does that fit in diet plan? Continue reading...

Second thoughts

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Jones can put blame on one guy Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t happy with his team’s performance this season, but Jennifer Floyd Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram says he has no one but himself to blame. Continue reading...

Class 3A/2A report

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Rattlers prepare to strike Magazine, No. 4 in Class 2A, can wrap up a perfect regular season Friday night with a victory at Decatur. Continue reading...

Class 3A/2A report

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Tigers getting physical Charleston should get its fill of physical football before heading to the Class 3A playoffs. Continue reading...

High school report

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Jarnagan carrying big load West Fork is losing depth at running back because of injuries, but junior Wil Jarnagan is showing he can shoulder the load capably. Continue reading...

Class 3A report: Paris gets big effort from line

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Just call it the little line that could. Continue reading...

5A-West report

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Tice nears another milestone Harrison’s Tommy Tice can become the second-winningest coach in Arkansas high school history Friday night when the Goblins host Mountain Home at Garrison Stadium. Continue reading...

Second thoughts

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Baseball’s hottest star no All-Star Count Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times among the baseball fans who are disappointed that Washington Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg won’t be participating in the All-Star Game. Continue reading...

SEC Tournament capsules

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — SEED No. 1 COACH Kevin O’Sullivan RECORD 40-13, 22-8 SEC PAST 10 GAMES 8-2. Continue reading...

SEC Report

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Saban’s pitching a big hit Alabama sent its ace to the mound last Friday night for its SEC opener against Vanderbilt. Continue reading...