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Utah Mammoth to host the 2027 NHL Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche

Outdoor hockey is coming to Utah. The Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium against the Colorado Avalanche. The date has not been announced for the game at the home of the University of Utah football team.

3 hours ago

John Harbaugh’s sudden availability adds more intrigue to NFL coaching carousel

Seven NFL teams are seeking a new head coach after Baltimore fired John Harbaugh on Tuesday. A couple more could join the search if their team is one-and-done in the playoffs. Harbaugh's sudden availability after 18 seasons with the Ravens could create another opening.

3 hours ago

A-State Defends Home Court in Double-Digit Win Over Troy

Five Red Wolves reached double figures on the scoreboard.

1 day ago

Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries

Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals.

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John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win

John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success. After taking over, Harbaugh capitalized on the last few years of Ray Lewis' career, reaching the AFC title game three times in his first five seasons as coach and winning a Super Bowl.

2 days ago

St. Bernards Rock Steady Boxing celebrates 7th anniversary

A class offered at St. Bernards aiming to help those with Parkinson's disease in Northeast Arkansas celebrated its seventh anniversary on Tuesday.

2 days ago

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States...

3 days ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.

3 days ago

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines.

3 days ago

Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season

The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday night, announcing the moves hours after the team completed its second straight 8-9 finish under Morris and eighth consecutive losing season.

3 days ago

Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC's No. 1 seed.

5 days ago

Red Wolves Battle in Close Defeat Versus James Madison, 78-74

Matt Hayman led the team with a season-high 23 points and matched a career high with five three-pointers made

5 days ago

Lady Red Wolves Keep Rolling in Monroe

Senior guard Zyion Shannon reached a major career milestone late in the contest, becoming the newest member of the 1,000-point club

6 days ago

Fifth annual Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge set for Jan. 9-10

The fifth annual squirrel hunting competition has a weigh-in station in Jonesboro.

1 week ago

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.

1 week 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.

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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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

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Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.

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Live-action ‘Tangled’ will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider

Disney will let down Rapunzel's lengthy hair once again. Walt Disney Pictures said Wednesday its live-action adaptation of "Tangled" will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim in the lead roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.

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‘One Battle After Another’ dominates SAG’s Actor Awards with 7 nominations

"One Battle After Another" dominated nominations to the Actor Awards on Wednesday, with Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga landing a record seven nods in the annual SAG-AFTRA honors.

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Attorney for Rob Reiner’s son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law

The high-profile private attorney for Nick Reiner was granted a request to be removed from his case Wednesday, but later told reporters that according to California law his client is not guilty of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, News

The Foreigner coming to FOA Stage, Too in Jonesboro

The two-act comedy play features an introvert, Charlie, as he joins a friend at a remote southern lodge in rural George in search of peace and quiet.