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A-State ends 2025 with win versus Arkansas Tech

The win extends the Red Wolves’ home winning streak against non-conference opponents to 14 games.

2 days ago

Crislyn Rose Named Sun Belt Player of the Week

Junior guard Crislyn Rose was named the week 8 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week for her efforts at Arkansas.

2 days ago

In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end

Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston's Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise — might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring.

2 days ago

Tiger Woods turns 50. It’s the one time golf’s greats can relate to him

Talk to any golfer who played against Tiger Woods and there is sure to be at least one story about one shot so sublime they were certain it could not be hit by them or anyone else.

2 days ago

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is ‘stable’ after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight champion from Britain, was in a stable condition in the hospital Monday after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people who were close friends and team members, his promoter said.

3 days ago

A-State men’s basketball unveils remaining 2025-26 schedule themes and promotions

Arkansas State Athletics unveiled themes and promotions for the remaining 2025-26 men’s basketball home games.

4 days ago

Lady Red Wolves win 9th straight, Beat Arkansas

The win was A-State's first win over Arkansas since the 2005 WNIT and first win in Fayetteville in program history

6 days ago

Jonesboro’s Park Ranger program honored with Trendsetter recognition

The City of Jonesboro next month will receive a Trendsetter award in Tourism, Development and Creative Culture for its Park Ranger program.

6 days ago

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission asks Jonesboro residents for used Christmas trees

The addition of a few firs or cedars left from holiday cheer can add cover for fish and create a fishing hot spot for anglers. 

1 week ago

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.

1 week ago

A-State volleyball lands school-record 4 CSC Academic All-District selections

College Sports Communicators announced its 2025 Academic All-District Volleyball Team, which features a school-record four representatives from Arkansas State.

2 weeks ago

Red Wolf Women Close out Home Stand With Win over South Alabama

Crislyn Rose and Zyion Shannon totaled 14 points each to lead Arkansas State to a 74-61 over South Alabama

2 weeks ago

A-State Men Power Past Southern Miss

Arkansas State men’s basketball completed a four-game road trip with a 93-86 victory at Southern Miss

2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose

The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

2 weeks ago

Winter item drive will be conducted at A-State women’s basketball game on Saturday

A-State will be collecting winter hats, scarves, and gloves during Saturday's game to benefit the Warm & Loved program.

2 weeks ago

LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double

LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

2 weeks ago

Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown

Mike Macdonald was in no mood to play for a tie, and the Los Angeles Rams' defense had no interest in letting Sam Darnold connect with any of his top receiving options.

2 weeks ago

A-State unlocks Xbox Bowl achievement in win over Missouri State

With the sixth bowl victory in program history, A-State has claimed bowl wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time.

2 weeks ago

Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2 weeks ago

Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey

Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date.

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Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it

Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices. Then again, Chevy Chase has never been very diplomatic.

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Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?

Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a hometown flair.

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Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said.