Bull Riding

International Bull Riding Super Stars Announced for the 2008 Professional Bull Riders World Finals
[Oct. 25, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders Inc. (PBR) International is proud to announce for the third year in a row, the top bull riding superstar from each of the international tours-PBR Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico---will be heading to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete on behalf of their countries. By Lindsay Rosser, PBR

The Next Big Breakout Sport? Bull!
[Oct. 24, 2008] Yet there is a sport that combines the heartland appeal of NASCAR, the inherent danger of the X Games and the colorful personalities of MMA. It's exploding in popularity worldwide and gaining more and more coverage on national TV channels like ESPN (which has a section of its website devoted to the sport), NBC, FOX and its main channel VERSUS. The sport? Bull riding.

Exclusive Last Minute Offer for PBR Fans!
[Oct. 23, 2008] It's not to late to take part in the biggest bullriding event of the year-the PBR World Finals. Check out these great deals!

Pre-Order your 2008 PBR World Finals DVD
[Oct. 23, 2008] Pre-Order the 2008 World Finals t-shirt & DVD now!

We are officially taking orders for the most highly anticipated item of the year! The 2008 World Finals DVD is now available for pre-order at PBRStuff.

Justin McBride announces retirement
[Oct. 22, 2008] "I just really don't like to do it anymore, so I'm quitting," said McBride, who announced his retirement from the PBR in a press conference.

Professional Bull Riders World Champion Bull Contenders Announced
[Oct. 21, 2008] The votes are in and the Professional Bull Riders Inc. (PBR) is proud to announce the five bulls contending for the title of 2008 PBR World Champion Bull during the World Finals in Las Vegas! The World Champion bull is entitled to a Big Tex stock trailer, a $20,000 bonus, and bragging right for the 2009 Built Ford Tough Series season. Second place bull will receive $12,000; third, $9,000; fourth, $6,000; and fifth will receive $3,000 bonus. By Lindsay Rosser, PBR

PBR Announces Qualifiers for the 2008 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler
[Oct. 21, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is proud to announce the top 45 official qualifiers who will compete at the 2008 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler. For the fifth time in its 15-year history, the PBR World Finals will span two consecutive weekends, Oct. 31-Nov. 2 and Nov. 6-9, and for the first time in history, both weekends will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus. Qualifications to the PBR World Finals are based upon total money won throughout the entire 2008 season on all of the PBR tours.

Minor League Tour Results for October 16-19 and Upcoming Events
[Oct. 20, 2008] It's official! The 2008 season has come to a close. Five minor league riders have accrued enough points to join the coveted Built Ford Tough Series in 2009. PBR will make the anticipated announcement next week as to which underdogs will progress to the punishing competition of the BFTS and a shot at the fame and fortune that goes with it. Don’t miss the 2008 season’s grand finale at the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas October 31-November 9, where one mortal will take home $1 million! By Tierney Willis, PBR

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association News and Notes October 20, 2008
[Oct. 20, 2008] Dodge Xtreme Bulls Tour finale set for Oct. 24 in Indianapolis; Postponed Sinton, Texas, rodeo concludes; Remaining Wrangler NFR personnel selected; NILE ProRodeo helps kick off 2009 schedule; Upcoming PRCA rodeos and more. By Courtesy PRCA

PRCA World Standings as of October20, 2008
[Oct. 20, 2008] World standings plus tours. Includes qualifiers for Dallas. By Courtesy PRCA

Mohegan Sun makes PBR's Kody Lostroh the new million dollar man
[Oct. 19, 2008] Lostroh's win at the BFTS event in Uncasville, Conn. puts the Colorado kid over the $1 million mark in PBR career earnings By Mary Rudloff

Lostroh Takes Final Regular Season Event Title of 2008!!
[Oct. 19, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) took Uncasville, Connecticut by storm as the elite Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) tour made its final regular season stop of 2008 at Mohegan Sun Casino. The Mohegan Sun Invitational showcased the top 45 bull riders in the world---all competing to secure a spot at the lucrative 2008 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler. In the end, Colorado superstar Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) dominated the competition and rode away victorious after totaling 351.75 points on four bulls. Lostroh walked away with a check for $40,375, putting him over the $1 million mark in career earnings.

World Number One Takes 2nd Round Victory!!!
[Oct. 18, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) elite Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) thrilled the sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena crowd at the Mohegan Sun Invitational in Uncasville, Conn. The crowd got their money’s worth as they watched current world number one Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) take the round two victory after riding the bull, Bowtech’s I-94, owned by John & Lacey Berger, and scoring 89.5 points. Marchi collected a $2,730 check and is currently sitting second in the event standings with a total of 172.5 points on two bulls.

Round two of the PBR Mohegan Sun event helps Guilherme Marchi extend his lead
[Oct. 18, 2008] After three years at number two, Marchi refuses to coast into the PBR World Finals, and extends his lead by winning the round By Mary Rudloff