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11 hours ago

Historic Performance Guides A-State to Three-Set Win at Louisiana Tech

After clinching a share of the Sun Belt Conference Regular Season Championship, A-State looks to earn an outright claim against James Madison on Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14 inside First National Bank Arena.

1 day ago

OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

1 day ago

A-State Falls in Final Minutes Versus ULM

A field goal in the final minutes proved to be the difference in a 19-17 defeat on Saturday afternoon at Centennial Bank Stadium

2 days ago

A-State Powers Past Louisiana Tech in Four Sets

A-State concludes the series against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. inside the Thomas Assembly Center.

2 days ago

Nettleton Tops 5A East Conference in Offensive Shootout Win Over Wynne

Following the regular season finale win, the Raiders will open up their 5A playoff run against the Mills Comets, while the Yellowjackets will take on the Little Rock Parkview Patriots. Both matchups kick off on Nov. 13.

2 days ago

Ridgepointe Country Club Breaks Ground on New Arkansas State Golf Facility

According to Arkansas State men’s golf head coach Mike Hagen, the reason for the facility’s construction came from the team’s need for a training location in case of inclement weather.

3 days ago

Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs

NFL owners have been more patient this season. At least one coach was fired by Week 9 in each year since 2022 but there haven't been any dismissals so far. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, though. Several coaches could be in trouble if they don't turn things around quickly.

3 days ago

Jaguars thrash the depleted Ravens 33-10 for their 5th win in 6 games

With their top two quarterbacks injured, the Baltimore Ravens were prepared to use any trick necessary in their attempt to keep the game competitive against Jacksonville. That included snapping the ball directly to Derrick Henry on quite a few occasions.

3 days ago

Horn Selected to Sun Belt Third Team All-Conference

Horn also earned conference offensive player of the week recognition for her efforts against ULM, scoring two goals and adding to a third with an assist.

4 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.

4 days ago

Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says

Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is heading from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

4 days ago

Zverev’s tenure as No. 1 begins with ‘bad’ loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out

Alexander Zverev's tenure as the No. 1 in men's tennis started with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

5 days ago

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.

5 days ago

Dooley Steps Down as A-State Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Dooley, named A-State’s fifth all-time head women’s soccer coach on Jan. 12, 2015, recently completed his 12th season with the Red Wolves in 2026.

5 days ago

Red Wolves Outlast Toledo in Season-Opening Test, 71-70

The Red Wolves improved to 14-3 all-time in season openers inside First National Bank Arena and have recorded 15 consecutive home wins against non-conference opponents dating back to 2023-24.

6 days ago

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.

6 days ago

Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17

Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.

5 days ago

Red Wolves’ Season Opens with 74-84 Defeat at Ball State

Arkansas State (0-1) chased Ball State (1-0) throughout the game but was unable to match the Cardinals in the season opener Monday night at Worthen Arena.

6 days ago

A-State Falls in Hard-Fought Matchup Versus Ragin’ Cajuns, 2-1

Kennedy Horn was responsible for the Scarlet & Black’s lone goal in the contest while Maddy Tapley led the team with three shots.

6 days ago

Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd

First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.

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