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Struxness has a swagger at NFR

Struxness has a swagger at NFR

With veteran Matt Reeves hazing on trusty Kirk, left, J.D. Struxness placed again with a 4.0-second run during Monday's fifth...
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Sonnier riding hot streak in Vegas

Sonnier riding hot streak in Vegas

Kade Sonnier – seen celebrating at the end of his Round 4 ride – was all smiles after placing again...
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Franks breaks ice; earns 1st check

Franks breaks ice; earns 1st check

Cole Franks rides Andrews Rodeo's Fresno for 84 points to finish in a three-way tie for sixth place during Sunday's...
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Faith, routine help Pope at NFR

Faith, routine help Pope at NFR

A powerful faith and a consistent routine are a big part of Jess Pope's life. He uses them in competition,...
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Big ride gives Sonnier momentum

Big ride gives Sonnier momentum

Bareback rider Kade Sonnier is trying to make the most out of his second trip to the National Finals Rodeo....
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Allen bets on Banker in Vegas

Allen bets on Banker in Vegas

Steer wrestler Tucker Allen scored his second round victory of the 2025 National Finals Rodeo, blasting a 4.0-second run to...
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Shadbolt grits out 2 tough rides

Shadbolt grits out 2 tough rides

Garrett Shadbolt rides Smith Pro Rodeos' Mr. Harry for 85.5 points to place during Saturday's third round of the National...
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Allen snags another NFR check

Allen snags another NFR check

Steer wrestler Tucker Allen slides his steer en route to a 4.4-second run to finish in the money during Saturday's...
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Struxness stays steady at NFR

Struxness stays steady at NFR

J.D. Struxness, the reigning world champion steer wrestler, continues to grind at the National Finals Rodeo. He finished fourth during...
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Pope crosses $1M in NFR earnings

Pope crosses $1M in NFR earnings

The "eliminator pen" of bareback horses were perfect for Jess Pope, who finished fifth during Saturday's third round of the...
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Anderson sees NFR’s big picture

Anderson sees NFR’s big picture

Bridger Anderson turned in a time of 3.9 seconds to finish in a tie for second place during Saturday's third...
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Bourgeois wins NFR’s 3rd round

Bourgeois wins NFR’s 3rd round

Waylon Bourgeois rides Pete Carr Pro Rodeo's Dusty Roads for 88.75 points to win Saturday's third round of the National...
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Sonnier spurs cash in Round 2

Sonnier spurs cash in Round 2

Kade Sonnier secured his first payday of the National Finals Rodeo after an 83.75-point ride on Penthouse Pro Rodeo's Minnesota...
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Anderson shines on Night 2

Anderson shines on Night 2

Steer wrestler Bridger Anderson didn't let a first-round hiccup slow him down. He made a 4.0-second run to finish in...
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Bourgeois passes Round 2 test

Bourgeois passes Round 2 test

Bareback rider Waylon Bourgeois was tested by Diamond G Rodeo's Raelynn For The Win, but the Louisiana cowboy passed with...
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Shadbolt happy for NFR money

Shadbolt happy for NFR money

Garrett Shadbolt had to wait out some tense moments but secured a big-money payday after his 84-point ride on Championship...
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Allen drives right to round title

Allen drives right to round title

Tucker Allen competed in his 12th National Finals Rodeo go-round Friday and won the night with a 3.6-second steer wrestling...
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Bourgeois rides the NFR nerves

Bourgeois rides the NFR nerves

National Finals Rodeo first-timer Waylon Bourgeois didn't let any rookie jitters get in the way during Thursday's opening performance. He...
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Patterson rides high on Night 1

Patterson rides high on Night 1

Weston Patterson made his first ride at his first National Finals Rodeo count, scoring 88.5 points on Cervi's Womanizer to...
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Pope finds cash on NFR Night 1

Pope finds cash on NFR Night 1

Jess Pope, the 2022 world champion bareback rider, returned to his home turf at the National Finals Rodeo, scoring a...
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Champ starts off well at NFR

Champ starts off well at NFR

Defending steer wrestling world champion J.D. Struxness kicked off his 2025 National Finals Rodeo by finishing in a three-way tie...
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