Struxness exits NFR with big money
LAS VEGAS – J.D. Struxness arrived in Las Vegas a couple weeks ago with a world championship on his mind. He’ll have to settle for making big money in Sin City and a No. 4 finish in the world standings. That’s not too shabby for a first-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier in just his […]
Final results from 2016 NFR
All-around world standings: 1. Junior Nogueira, $231,728; 2. Clayton Hass, $228,108; 3. Clay Smith, $215,924; 4. Dustin Bird, $214,181; 5. Russell Cardoza, $204,720; 6. Caleb Smidt, $197,277; 7. Josh Peek, $164,363; 8. Ryan Jarrett, $155,416; 9. Shay Carroll, $120,306; 10. JoJo LeMond, $112,623; 11. Ryle Smith, $99,862; 12. Rhen Richard, $81,497. Bareback riding: 1. R.C. […]
Durfey snares gold buckle
LAS VEGAS – Tyson Durfey had almost given up on his dream of winning a world championship. “I wondered at one point if it was ever going to happen, because I’ve been here so many times,” said Durfey, a nine-time tie-down roping National Finals Rodeo qualifier who was raised in Savannah, Mo., a tiny community […]
Larsen finds a place in final half of NFR
LAS VEGAS – The smile spread across bareback rider Orin Larsen’s face, and it was real. It was not to cover up the pain or the chill of the ice that rested on his ribcage. Larsen was experiencing pure joy of a strong finish to his 2016 season, despite separating ribs on the first night […]
Duvall finishes NFR with big money
LAS VEGAS – With every run he made in the Thomas & Mack Center, Riley Duvall earned some valuable lessons. That training paid off to the tune of $67,926 over 10 nights in the Nevada desert, where he placed in four Wrangler National Finals Rodeo go-rounds and moved up five spots to eighth in the […]
Jarrett closes NFR on a high note
LAS VEGAS – Ryan Jarrett’s engine was just getting revved up, just in time to put the brakes on the 2016 ProRodeo season. The tie-down roper from Comanche, Okla., closed out his campaign by placing in the final two nights of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. It was a needed experience for Jarrett, who struggled […]
Smith caps NFR with round win
LAS VEGAS – Bull rider Garrett Smith accomplished many goals during his 2016 season. First he qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, entering the championship 10th in the world standings. Like everyone who earns the right to compete for the biggest payday in the game, he had dreams of leaving Las Vegas with a […]
Putting the wraps on the NFR
Over the last 11 days, I have written 55 stories. It’s been a busy time in Las Vegas, but I’m so thankful for many things. No. 1, I’m thankful that God gave me the talent to do this and the passion to follow some of the greatest people on our planet. They are my sources […]
Rutkowski takes the belt
Texas man wins BFO Las Vegas Championship, pockets $21,500 in Sin City LAS VEGAS – For Weston Rutkowski, Saturday was more than redemption. It was a mission accomplished. Rutkowski is a 27-year-old freestyle bullfighter who is chasing the first true world championship in nearly two decades, and he made a big move toward that by […]
Landingham wins round, O’Connell world
1. R.C. Landingham, on Pickett Rodeo’s Top Flight, 88.5 points, $26,231, 2. Wyatt Denny, 88, $20,731, 3. Evan Jayne, 87, $15,654, 4. (tie) Tim O’Connell and Orin Larsen, 85, $8,885 each, 6. Jake Vold, 84.5, $4,231.
Canadians win team roping world title
Levi Simpson and Jeremy Buhler won the average and world titles
One more chance to fight
Call outlasts Wildcard field for a shot at BFO Las Vegas Championship LAS VEGAS – Zach Call felt like he left some points on the board in his first-round bout at the Bullfighters Only Las Vegas Championship. He made sure that didn’t happen Friday during the event’s Wildcard Round at the Hard Rock Hotel & […]
Aus wins for the third time
1. Tanner Aus, on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Good Time Charlie, 88.5, $26,231, 2. Wyatt Denny, 87, $20,731, 3. Orin Larson, 86.5, $15,654, 4. Jake Vold, 86, $11,000, 5. R.C. Ladigham, 85.5, $6,769, 6. Ty Breuer, 83.5, $4,231.
Duvall collects second round win
1. Riley Duvall, 3.6 seconds, $26,231, 2. Tyler Waguespack, 4.2, $20,731, 3. Clayton Hass, 4.4, $15,654, 4. J.D. Struxness, 4.5, $11,000, 5. Cody Cabral, 4.6, $6,769, 6. Nick Guy, 4.7, $4,231.
Schmidt/Carroll earn first check
1. Kolton Schmidt/Shay Carroll, 3.6 seconds, $26,231, 2. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 3.8, $21,731, 3. Erich Roger/Cory Petska, 4.5, $15,654, 4. Levi Simpson/Jeremy Buhler, 4.6, $11,000, 5. Clay Smith/Paul Eaves, 5.0, $6,769, 6. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 5.1, $4,231.
Aus earns Round 9 victory
LAS VEGAS – Tanner Aus has had an amazing salary in just nine December nights. He won Friday’s ninth go-round, marking the third time he’s earned at least a share of the top score in bareback riding. He also has placed three other nights. So far, he has earned $100,468 in a week and a […]
Final four events from Round 9
Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Ryder Wright, on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Vitalix Alpha Dog, 88.5 points, $26,231, 2. Jesse Wright, 85.5, $20,731, 3. Sterling Crawley, 895, $15,653, 4. Cody Wright, 83.5, $11,000, 5. (tie) Jacobs Crawley and CoBurn Bradshaw, 83, $5,500. Tie-Down Roping: 1. (tie) Ryan Jarrett and Marty Yates, 7.4 seconds, $23,481 each, 3. Cade Swor, […]
Duvall finds relief in Round 9
LAS VEGAS – The City of Lights roller coaster continues for steer wrestler Riley Duvall. On Friday night, the Checotah, Okla., cowboy wrestled his steer to the ground in 3.6 seconds to win the ninth go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He also grappled away $26,231 for the victory. “I felt like that run […]
Jarrett wins share of 9th-round title
LAS VEGAS – Ryan Jarrett has wanted to be fast since he first arrived in Sin City. He was for just the third time this week on Friday, scoring a 7.4-second run. It was the fastest tie-down roping of the night, and he shared the victory with Marty Yates on Night 9 of the Wrangler […]
Larsen makes it 4 straight checks
LAS VEGAS – Orin Larsen might be the perfect player in the second half of any game he plays. The Canadian cowboy failed to place in the opening half of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, but he hasn’t missed a shot yet over the last four nights of the 10-round championship. That’s a good thing, […]
Breuer earns another NFR payout
LAS VEGAS – Ty Breuer has ridden pretty well at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, though the statistics may not show it. Through nine rounds of ProRodeo’s premier event, the Mandan, N.D., bareback rider has placed four times. He hasn’t had that big-hitter that contestants dream of when they arrive in the Nevada desert, but […]
Struxness wrestles back to money
LAS VEGAS – For three straight nights, J.D. Struxness was the hottest cowboy at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He won at least a share of the title in Rounds 3-5 and pocketed just shy of $76,000 for doing so. But his hot streak turned cold in Round 6. Like his run earlier in the […]
Breuer spurs his way to money
LAS VEGAS – Ty Breuer is having the best season of his life, thanks in large part to his run at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He added to it during Thursday’s eighth go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo with an 84.5-point ride on Flying U Rodeo’s Come Down to finish fifth, worth $6,769. […]
Elliott places 2nd in Round 8
LAS VEGAS – A month ago, Clay Elliott won the Canadian saddle bronc riding championship thanks to earning $42,978 at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, a six-round championship in Edmonton, Alberta. He’s earned about that much in just four nights at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, $42,842. Throw in the $10,000 bonus paid for qualifying for […]