Rodeo Attitude News: PBR Press Releases

PBR Unveils 2009 Built Ford Tough Series Schedule!!!

Sun, 04 Oct 2008 14:30:00 GMT

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is thrilled to announce the dates of the official 2009 Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) schedule. - "This year’s schedule is one of our best. It reaches heartland America and mainstream America while ensuring fans across the U.S. that they will be able to watch the top 45 bull riders in the world in the toughest sport in the world," Randy Bernard, PBR’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), said.

PBR and Gold Buckle Network Team Up!

Sun, 04 Oct 2008 14:29:00 GMT

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) has partnered with the Gold Buckle Network (GBN) in a co-promotion to provide fans with the ultimate bull riding entertainment experience. The Gold Buckle Network, an online TV network, music source, and department store for everything Western, receives visitors from all over the world to watch TV-quality video of Western sports, country music videos, western documentaries, classic Western movies and TV shows, and more.

World Number One Takes Fifth Event Win of 2008!

Mon, 28 Sep 2008 13:19:00 GMT

The PBR Out of the Chute Invitational provided non-stop action for the Oracle Arena crowd as the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) invaded Oakland, Calif. Fans were treated to stop number 29 on the elite tour as the world’s best bull riders competed to earn a spot at the upcoming 2008 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler. In the end, number one bull rider in the world Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) emerged victorious after totaling 265 points on three bulls, taking home a check worth $44,010.

Two for the money - J. B. Mauney closes in on Guilherme Marchi with two consecutive wins

Thu, 24 Sep 2008 13:56:00 GMT

For some, 3 times 2 is 6, but for J.B. Mauney, it’s exponentially higher...It’s more like 1,247.50, which is the number of points the North Carolina cowboy has cut into Guilherme Marchi’s lead in the past two weeks.

The PBR Returns to California for the 'PBR Out of the Chute Invitational'!

Thu, 24 Sep 2008 13:08:00 GMT

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is proud to return to the Bay Area to rock the Oracle Arena for the 2008 Out of the Chute Invitational. The top cowboys continue to battle for the number one spot in the world standings and the $1 million dollar bonus. The 2008 Out of the Chute Invitational is the 29th stop on the elite Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS). Two action-packed performances will take place on Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 27 at 6 p.m.

L. J. Jenkins and Austin Meier claim the first PBR Team Shootout title

Tue, 22 Sep 2008 19:39:00 GMT

As the old saying goes: There is no "I" in team...And a pair of cousins - L.J. Jenkins and Austin Meier - teamed up to win the first ever PBR Team Shootout.

Attention PBR Fans - Tune into Great American Country TV to catch the greatest wrecks & rides of the 2008 Season!

Tue, 22 Sep 2008 16:49:00 GMT

"Tough Rides, PBR 2008" brings all of the excitement of the 2008 Professional Bull Riders season into your living room. With singer/songwriter Jewel and World Champion Bull Rider Ty Murray providing inside information and expert analysis,

Don't Miss Your Chance to See Who Will Win the First PBR Team Shootout Title!

Tue, 22 Sep 2008 14:49:00 GMT

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) Team Shootout presented by Ford Trucks wraps up its television coverage this weekend at the finals in Pueblo, Colorado. The action concludes with the top ten teams battling it out to see who will be the winner of the inaugural competition and earn bragging rights for the year.

The finals is scheduled to air this Sunday, September 21st at 1:00 PM EST. Eight teams qualified by either winning first or second at the first four stops of the PBR team shootout and two wild card teams advanced to the finals by virtue of having the highest total scores on all bulls ridden.

2009 PBR Ty Murray Invitational Returns to Albuquerque on March 27-29!

Sun, 20 Sep 2008 16:38:00 GMT

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is pleased to announce its return to Albuquerque, N.M., on March 27-29, 2009. For three performances, the toughest men on dirt will battle the top animal athletes in the world in a bull riding competition unlike any other that New Mexico fans will see. In its thirteenth consecutive year in the city, the Ty Murray Invitational has moved to a new home in 2009, the University of New Mexico's arena also known as "The Pit."

The Professional Bull Riders Buck into Jacksonville for Two-Thrilling Performances!

Fri, 18 Sep 2008 16:56:00 GMT

Don't miss any of the non-stop action when it airs on VERSUS this weekend - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is thrilled to brings its Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) to the Jacksonville Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., for the 28th stop on the elite tour. The Built Ford Tough Shootout gets underway at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 19 and at 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, September 20. The world’s top 45 bull riders are competing week in and week out; each striving for the $1,000,000 PBR World Champion title.

PBR Prime Time to feature Jerome Davis and Jerome Robinson

Tue, 15 Sep 2008 19:27:00 GMT

September 16th's PBR Prime Time online radio show special guests will be two well-known Jeromes. Jerome Davis and Jerome Robinson. Fans can tune into the Internet radio show at www.pbrnow/radio. Showtime is 8 PM ET and begins LIVE broadcast at 9 PM.

Professional Bull Riders News and Notes - September 15th, 2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2008 16:52:00 GMT

From a new $5 Million Dollar Man to a Former World Champion sitting in a hot seat this week in the PBR was full of big stories.

PBR Legend, Adriano Mores, To Be Honored at Retirement Party Hosted by South Point

Tue, 15 Sep 2008 14:25:00 GMT

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is proud to honor PBR Living Legend Adriano Moraes (Cachoeira Paulista, SP, Brazil) at his retirement party, held at the South Point Hotel & Casino. The "Adriano Moraes Retirement Celebration" luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 6 in the Grand Ballroom. The event will start at 12 p.m. and tickets are $20. Over a career that spans fifteen years, Moraes has won almost $3.5 million in earnings and has 29 event wins under his belt. Come help the PBR bid farewell to its only three-time PBR World Champion (1994, 2001, & 2006)---a man who paved a way not only for other Brazilian bull riders, but for the sport of Professional Bull Riding!

Justin McBride Becomes Richest Cowboy in History!

Sun, 13 Sep 2008 14:05:00 GMT

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) proudly congratulates two-time PBR World Champion Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) for becoming the first cowboy to ever win $5 million in career earnings. This makes him not only the PBR All-Time Money Earner, but the richest cowboy in history. “I never thought I would win $5 million,” McBride said, “and I owe it all to the PBR.”

Up and Coming Bull Rider Injured, Prepares for Surgery

Sun, 13 Sep 2008 14:26:00 GMT

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) regrets to announce that bull rider Koben Puckett (Canyon, Texas) was seriously injured on Washburn 590 of Mike Lane and Billy Downard at the Mesquite Championship Discovery Tour event on Saturday, September 6. He sustained a broken neck (a C5-6 fracture-dislocation) when he landed on his head.