Arkansas men’s golf still alive at NCAA Championships May 29, 2009

The 10th-ranked University of Arkansas men’s golf team opened the first round of NCAA Championship match play with a 3-2 win over Washington in the morning round Friday.
The Razorbacks, playing the new championship format for the first time, qualified as the fourth seed and [...]

Lucy Nunn headed to Futures Tour May 28, 2009

Former University of Arkansas women’s golfer Lucy Nunn begins her career as a professional on the Duramed FUTURES Tour it was announced recently.
Nunn, who graduated in mid-May with a degree in kinesiology, is schedule to open the summer schedule June 3-4 at the Titan [...]

No Apologies from Kiffin at SEC Football Conference May 27, 2009

DESTIN, Fla. — Lane Kiffin didn’t back down or hand out apologies Tuesday before he met his fellow Southeastern Conference football coaches — many of whom he has called out and insulted. The new Tennessee coach and his SEC colleagues gathered in Destin for face-to-face meetings at the annual spring conference.
All the coaches individually addressed [...]

John Daly Set to Return to PGA Tour May 25, 2009

John Daly’s suspension on the PGA Tour is over, and the two-time major champion plans to return in three weeks for the St. Jude Championship and U.S. Open qualifying.
Daly was suspended for six months in November after a series of off-course incidents that brought negative publicity, the most recent a photo of him in an [...]

Mario Lisson promoted, Clark returns May 24, 2009

The Kansas City Royals have transferred Naturals’ shortstop Mario Lisson to Triple-A Omaha, their affiliate in the Pacific Coast League. Lisson will join the O-Royals in Omaha and be activated in time for their Monday evening game against the Fresno Grizzlies.
Lisson, the 24-year old resident of Caracas, Venezuela, has been a member of the Naturals [...]

New Info on Pel’s Pals Foundation May 22, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (May 15, 2009) – University of Arkansas men’s basketball coach, John Pelphrey may call the Hogs at Bud Walton Arena each season but once again next month is calling on the support of the Razorback nation for children’s charities around the state through his Pel’s Pals Foundation. Pelphrey and his wife Tracy will [...]

Blake Strode wins prestigious award May 20, 2009

COLLEGE STATION, Texas. – The University of Arkansas’ top men’s tennis player, senior Blake Strode, has been named the national recipient of the ITA/Arthur Ashe Award for Leadership & Sportsmanship, the ITA announced today.
Strode, who was named the central region Arthur Ashe recipient last week, beat out other nominees from Harvard, Georgia, Toledo, [...]

Diamond Hogs Disrespected by SEC Coaches May 19, 2009

Tuesday, the SEC released their list of conference awards for college baseball. Not a single Arkansas player was selected. None. Zero. Nada… Wow. If the Hogs are looking for motivation for the SEC tournament, observe exhibit A.

Frank Broyles States Concern over College Economics May 18, 2009

Chuck Carlton of the Dallas Morning News posted a short article stating former Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles’s concern over the “arms race” of spending in college athletics.
Read it here.

Michael Washington officially returns May 13, 2009

Arkansas junior forward Michael Washington is returning to school for his senior season after officially removing his name from the NBA Draft list, head coach John Pelphrey announced on Wednesday.
The 2009 Southeastern Conference rebounding champion submitted his name to the NBA on April 17, but was able [...]