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MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

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Jonesboro police to host inaugural ‘Tee Up for DARE’ golf tournament

The Jonesboro Police Department will be taking the community to the green in October for a good cause.

6 hours ago

A-State bowling announces 2025-26 schedule

Arkansas State bowling head coach Justin Kostick announced the 2025-26 slate for the Red Wolves.

8 hours ago

Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

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Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final

On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.

8 hours ago

A-State volleyball rallies to defeat No. 16 Missouri in historic victory

Arkansas State volleyball rallied in the final two sets to record the first victory over a top 25 opponent in program history, defeating No. 16 Missouri on Thursday night inside First National Bank Arena.

1 day ago

For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal

Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.

1 day ago

Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season

The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.

2 days ago

A-State Athletics announces multiple revenue generation initiatives for 2025-26

The Arkansas State Athletics Department and Red Wolves Foundation have announced multiple revenue-generation initiatives that are new for A-State’s 2025-26 athletics seasons.

2 days ago

Three ejected in Giants-Rockies game, delaying Rafael Devers’ 30th home run trot of season

Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland, along with San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Willy Adames, were ejected from Tuesday night's game following a benches-clearing incident that started after Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning.

2 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals. Jessica Pegula meets Sabalenka

Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. Djokovic got past Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 at night.

3 days ago

Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets

Ohio State climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll on Tuesday, LSU and Miami moved into the top five, and Florida State jumped back into the rankings at the expense of Alabama, which plummeted to its lowest spot in 17 seasons.

3 days ago

A&P Commission hears updates on construction of Jonesboro sports complex

Construction updates about the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center were presented at Tuesday's Advertising and Promotions Commission meeting.

3 days ago

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek roll into the quarterfinals at the US Open

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, showing off what once made each of them the top-ranked women's tennis player in the world.

3 days ago

Belichick’s college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

Monday night's hyped-up debut turned into a romp by TCU — along with a reminder that even an NFL icon with six Super Bowl titles as a head coach can't just magically turn the Tar Heels into winners after decades of also-ran status.

4 days ago

ASU vs Arkansas game week is here

Red Wolf and Razorback fans alike have event opportunities leading up to Saturday's game

6 days ago

Red Wolves open 2025 slate with win over Southeast Missouri

Arkansas State football opened the 2025 season strong, riding a crisp passing attack to a 42-24 win over Southeast Missouri on Saturday night at Centennial Bank Stadium.

6 days ago

Paint the Town Red Week concludes in downtown Jonesboro with Great A-State Block Party

A sea of red and black washed over downtown Jonesboro Friday evening as the community gathered to mark the end of the 28th annual Paint the Town Red Week with the Great A-State Block Party.

1 week ago

Know Before You Go: A-State vs SEMO

Red Wolves kickoff 2025 football season Saturday at 6pm at Centennial Bank Stadium

1 week ago

A-State cross country to begin 2025 campaign at Memphis Twilight

Arkansas State cross country opens the 2025 campaign on Saturday, Aug. 30, in the City Auto Memphis Twilight Classic hosted by Christian Brothers University.

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Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast is...