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[Nov. 4, 2009] Catch the recap of the PBR Finals and up coming events...

Young Aussie Rides Reigning World Champion Bull to Win Round Two
[Nov. 1, 2009] LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 31, 2009) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) took over Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center for the second round of the 2009 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals. PBR is looking to crown its 16th World Champion who will take home a $1 million bonus and the coveted gold belt buckle. At the end of Saturday’s performance, 2008 PBR Australia National Champion Pete Farley (Kempsey, AUS) took the round two victory after riding the 2008 PBR World Champion Bull, Bones, owned by Teague Bucking Bulls, LLC, for a whopping 93.25 points. This was the first time that the top bull was ridden in actual competition. The young Australian added a check for $25,000 to his bank account and the first World Finals round victory in his career. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR

North Carolina Superstar Starts Week Off Right; Takes Round 1 Victory!
[Oct. 30, 2009] LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 30, 2009) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) descended upon “The Entertainment Capital of the World,” Las Vegas, Nev., for the 2009 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals. In its 16th year, PBR is looking to crown its next World Champion who will take only take the $1 million bonus, but more importantly, will etch his name PBR history and take home the coveted gold belt buckle. On Friday during the 1st round of the World Finals, North Carolina superstar J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) took the victory and repeated his round one win from 2008. He topped the bull, Chester, owned by Mendell/Jaeger, and scored 89.75 points. He added a check for $25,000 to his bank account along with valuable points to his 2009 Built Ford Tough World Standings.

World No. 6 will make it to Round 1 on Friday
[Oct. 30, 2009] Ryan McConnel was involved in a near-fatal automobile accident Tuesday outside of Colgate, Okla. By Keith Ryan Cartwright
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The 2009 Finals pen features legends and legends in the making
[Oct. 30, 2009] he riders have grabbed most of the headlines leading up to the 2009 PBR World Finals, but it's time to meet the pen of world-class bulls that they will be facing in the coming days.
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Brown outdraws Lostroh and Marchi; Mauney could take the round on Chester
[Oct. 30, 2009] Going into the World Finals, everyone is geared up for some excitement. Here's where you are likely to get it in Round 1: By Slade Long
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Everyone wants the best seats in the house...Well Here They ARE!
[Oct. 29, 2009] Check out this offer from the PBR for the World Finals!

2009 Challenger Tour Championships presented by Dickies® is now a BFTS tour stop
[Oct. 27, 2009] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is thrilled to announce that the 2009 Challenger Tour Championships presented by Dickies... By Courtesy PBR

Big Tex Trailers continues its ride with the PBR
[Oct. 27, 2009] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is excited to announce a two year extension of their partnership with Big Tex Trailers.. By Courtesy PBR

Prescribed Byrne
[Oct. 25, 2009] LAS VEGAS (October 23, 2009) - Jesse Byrne can finally get some sleep. By Keith Ryan Cartwright
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One ride in Vegas
[Oct. 25, 2009] LAS VEGAS (October 23, 2009) - Eight days from now, the Top 40 professional bull riders in the world will converge upon Las Vegas... By Keith Ryan Cartwright
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2009, by the numbers
[Oct. 25, 2009] LAS VEGAS (October 24, 2009) - When it comes to the PBR, it’s all about winning... By Keith Ryan Cartwright
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PBR’s Race to Vegas Highlighted on CBS
[Oct. 22, 2009] NEW YORK, N.Y. (October 21, 2009) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) will broadcast the Built Ford Tough Race to Vegas show on CBS on Sunday, October 25. Please check your local listings for exact times in your area. The show is a season in review, recapping the best rides and wrecks from the first event in 2009 in Baltimore through last weekend’s final regular season event in Uncasville, Conn By Katharine Sherrer, PBR

PBR Announces 2009 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals Qualifiers
[Oct. 21, 2009] NEW YORK, N.Y. (October 21, 2009) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is proud to announce the top 40 riders who have qualified to compete at the 2009 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals. For the sixth time in its 16-year history, the PBR World Finals will span two consecutive weekends, Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and Nov. 5-8, and for the second year in a row, 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 2009 season on all of the PBR tours. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR