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2 weeks ago

Nettleton Raiders Win Second Straight Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Earn $250 Booster Club Donation

Nettleton won the game 43-33, extending its winning streak to four games

2 weeks ago

Maloney and Whitlock Lead the Red Wolves to Victory Over South Alabama, 3-0

Mia Maloney and Kaitlin Whitlock recorded standout performances and powered Arkansas State volleyball (8-8, 4-1 SBC) to a 3-0 (25-19, 29-27, 25-21) victory over South Alabama (7-10, 2-3 SBC) on Friday night inside First National Bank Arena.

2 weeks ago

GCT Relies on Dominant Ground Game, Brookland Miscues for 38-20 Homecoming Win

On Greene County Tech’s homecoming night, the team put on a show for the students and alumni with a 38-20 blowout against the Brookland Bearcats.

2 weeks ago

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.

2 weeks ago

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.

2 weeks ago

OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

2 weeks ago

A-State Faces Setback in High-Scoring Matchup Versus South Alabama, 56-49

A-State totaled 516 yards of total offense and posted seven touchdowns in a 56-49 setback versus South Alabama

2 weeks ago

MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.

2 weeks ago

A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall

A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.

2 weeks ago

Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS

With the Yankees' season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.

2 weeks ago

Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers' Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn't all that impressed with himself.

2 weeks ago

Red Wolves Unable to Match Dukes in 2-0 Loss to James Madison

Arkansas State (3-6-2, 1-4-0 SBC) soccer was unable to find the net against James Madison (6-5-1, 4-1-0 SBC) as the Dukes scored once in each half for the 2-0 final Wednesday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.

2 weeks ago

Know Before You Go: A-State vs South Alabama

Here's what you need to know before Thursday night's game at Centennial Bank Stadium

2 weeks ago

49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over ‘Juice’ celebration that NFL said imitated beer chug

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an "offensive" celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.

2 weeks ago

Hytrol to Host 30th Annual Industrial Park 5K/10K Benefit Race in Jonesboro

From competitive runners to casual walkers, participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to register for either the 5K or 10K

2 weeks ago

Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief

When right-hander Michael King dramatically emerged from the bullpen in a darkened Petco Park to pitch in the eighth inning of Game 3 just two days after he made a five-inning start in Game 2, the San Diego Padres' desperate determination to extend their season was clear.

2 weeks ago

Harry Kane scores on record-tying 125th appearance for England

Harry Kane made a record-tying 125th appearance for England in the Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday — and marked the occasion with another goal.

2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee. Sinner has not played since July when he beat Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. He withdrew from the U.S. Open because of a right knee injury.

2 weeks ago

Martinez-Jaramillo Secures Runner-Up Finish as A-State Posts Strong Performance at CBU Invitational

Carlo Martinez-Jaramillo and Erika Krueger recorded top-five finishes and seven Red Wolves secured personal bests as Arkansas State cross country competed at the CBU Invitational on Saturday morning at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course.

3 weeks ago

Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour Comes to Jonesboro Next Spring

Every possession turns into showtime bringing the fun, joy and history only the Globetrotters can deliver.

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