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Knocke

Columnist Ed Knocke says rodeo is faring better in the recession than you might think. But what will the summer hold? Story

Twins

The Cooper twins argue about everything, especially roping. But their biggest victory might be making it to the NFR, thumbs intact. Story

College

Wyatt Altoff is gunning for back-to-back all-around titles at the Collegiate National Finals Rodeo…and he's got company. Story

Hurley

Bobby Hurley is a 15-time qualifier for the NFR and a member of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. But in his world, that's not what counts. Story

Nance

Bull rider Cody Nance may be from Paris, Tenn. but it's Pueblo, Colo. where he found his biggest success to date with a BFTS win. Story

Comeback

Is Pro Rodeo making a comeback? Columnist Ed Knocke thinks so. From free camps to rising attendance, the PRCA is making moves. Story

Bullfighter

Bullfighter Clay Collins continues his adventures in Mississippi, and muses that some things are more important than a paycheck. Story

Dancing

The King of Cowboys and General of the 'Cowboy Army' was voted off 'Dancing with the Stars,' and he couldn't be happier. Story

Briscoe

After a heart-to-heart with world champ Chris Shivers, Travis Briscoe "quit taking matters into [his] own hands." It worked. Story

NFL

J.D. Folsom grew up riding and roping in the mountains of Idaho. That is, until the Miami Dolphins called him on NFL draft day. Story

Shivers

Chris Shivers is a homebody, but when he rides, he wins. After a two-week hiatus, the bull rider won again in Worcester. Story

Aussie

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More Headlines

Boy dies after rodeo accident


Longmont Times-Call (June 29)
According to Cathy Bryarly, a deputy for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, 12-year-old Richard Wayde Hamar of Yuma, Colo., was thrown before the time was up. The rear legs of the bull then came down on his lower abdomen, missing the protective vest he was wearing.

Calgary papers reject ad opposing Stampede event, group says


Reuters (June 29)
Two daily newspapers in Calgary, Alberta, are under fire from an animal rights group after they refused to publish an advertisement calling for a ban on the calf-roping event at the city's world famous Stampede rodeo.

Riding on Kruse control


Great Falls Tribune (June 29)
When a premier two-legged competitor draws a prime four-legged athlete in the rodeo arena, fans expect fireworks.

  • Sideways ride leads to college rodeo title (June 29)
  • Clayton Foltyn only bull rider to ride distance (June 28)
  • 'Million Dollar' men come to compete (June 27)
  • Standings

    Select Leaderboard:  
     
    Rider Earnings
    1 Kody Lostroh 8,335.00 $254,438
    2 Guilherme Marchi 7,537.25 $160,080
    3 J.B. Mauney 7,228.25 $163,366
    4 Valdiron de Oliveira 5,879.25 $87,439
    5 Zack Brown 5,742.00 $133,824
    6 Robson Palermo 5,740.50 $90,358
    7 Ryan McConnel 5,370.50 $82,086
    8 Wiley Petersen 5,343.75 $81,325
    9 Chris Shivers 5,243.00 $99,316
    10 Renato Nunes 4,965.25 $84,800

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    Injury Report: Updated 6/30/09

    PBR - Brian Herman
    Brian "Pee Wee" Herman underwent surgery for multiple facial fractures sustained when he butted heads with bull Hell Yeah during the 2009 Professional Bull Riders Troy Dunn International in Australia.
    PBR - McKennon Wimberly
    McKennon Wimberly underwent surgery to put a rod in his left leg for a broken tibia sustained when he fell behind the chutes. He will be out for 6-12 weeks.
    PBR - Tanner Girletz
    Tanner Girletz sustained a concussion, scalp laceration, facial contusions, and right corneal abrasion when he was struck in the head by the bull's horn while hung up during the first round in Des Moines. The laceration was sutured in the training room. He is out of competition for 2-6 weeks.
    PBR - Brendon Clark
    Brendon Clark (Morpeth, AUS) sustained a liver laceration, contusions of both lungs, and rib fractures when he was stepped on after being thrown from his bull during the second round at Omaha. He was released from the hospital April 30, and returned home to California to continue his recuperation.He will be out for 3-6 months.
    PRCA - Wade Sumpter
    Steer wrestler Wade Sumpter tore his pectoral muscle in the first round of the 2008 WNFR and underwent surgery to reattach the muscle to the bone last December. Sumpter's rehabilitation is progressing according to schedule and he is on track to return to competition at the Reno Rodeo in June.
    PRCA - Chad Ferley
    2006 World Champ Saddle Bronc Rider Chad Ferley suffered a complete tear of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee April 10 at the DNCFR. Justin Sportsmedicine's Don Andrews said they do not anticipate the need for surgery, but Ferley will be out of action eight to nine weeks and wearing a brace.
    PBR - Clayton Williams
    Clayton Williams underwent surgery on March 31st for recurrent right shoulder (riding arm) instability. He is expected to be out for six months.
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    The Month Ahead

    PBR
    July 17-19, 2009
    U.S. Border Patrol Invitational
    Tulsa, Okla.

    Aug. 1-2, 2009
    San Antonio Invitational
    San Antonio, Texas

    Full schedule


    PRCA
    June 29-July 5
    World's Oldest Rodeo
    Prescott Rodeo Grounds
    Prescott, Ariz.
    • www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

    July 1-4
    Cody Stampede Rodeo
    Cody Stampede Park
    Cody, Wyo.
    • www.codystampederodeo.com

    Full schedule


    Wrangler Million Dollar Tour
    June 29-July 5
    World's Oldest Rodeo
    Prescott Rodeo Grounds
    Prescott, Ariz.
    • www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

    July 1-4
    Cody Stampede Rodeo
    Cody Stampede Park
    Cody, Wyo.
    • www.codystampederodeo.com

    Full schedule


    Xtreme Bulls
    July 5, 2009
    Cody-Yellowstone Xtreme Bulls
    Cody Stampede Rodeo Arena
    Cody, Wyo.

    Full schedule