PBR New Stories

33 qualified rides kick off the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas
[Nov. 1, 2008] The all-time high number of qualified rides sets the scene for what could be a wild finals, as North Carolina rider JB Mauney grabs round one bragging rights By Mary Rudloff

It's a record setting night in Las Vegas at the 15th anniversary of the PBR
[Oct. 31, 2008] The monster mash was on at the Thomas and Mack n opening night of the PBR World Finals. If it wasn't the monster mash it could have been mistaken for the bull mash because it was a record for bulls being ridden at a PBR World Finals and at a Built Ford Tough Event. The venue has changed and for the first time in 15 years the Thomas and Mack, home to the UNLV Runnin Rebels decided to take the basketball floor up and host both weekends at the UNLV Campus. This is my 7th year covering the action from the arena floor for the Rodeo Attitude team and have I got a night to brag about. By J. W. Kinder, Pro Rodeo Announcer

2008 Professional Bull Riders World Finals Take Over Las Vegas!
[Oct. 29, 2008] Las Vegas is all about bull riding from the big "kick off" party "Fremont Street Experience" on Thursday, October 30th until the "Awards Banquet" Sunday, November 9th. It is 10 action packed days of PBR excitement for everyone! By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

PBR World Champion Justin McBride Celebrates His Retirement on November 2 at Silverton Casino Lodge
[Oct. 29, 2008] Silverton Casino Lodge hosts two-time Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) World Champion bull rider Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) as he celebrates his retirement on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. with a special performance by modern country musical group Sterns County 17. By Angela Smith

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.

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.

Two Time PBR World Champion, Justin McBride Announces Retirement
[Oct. 21, 2008] In a teleconference held at 3 PM CT Justin McBride, two-time PBR World Champion, announced that he would retire from bullriding after the 2008 PBR World Finals. Stating that this was a difficult decision but he looked forward to spending more time on his ranch and with his family. More details to follow. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

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

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

Round one at Mohegan Sun goes to Cord McCoy
[Oct. 18, 2008] 24 of 47 riders put up qualified scores in round one in Uncasville, in a scramble to make the PBR World Finals in two weeks By Mary Rudloff

Pistol Robinson vs. Reese Cates
[Aug. 20, 2008] This year's bumper crop of rookies on the PBR Built Ford Tough tour includes Pistol Robinson and Reese Cates, who are in first and second place and vying for the Rookie of the Year title.

Time Survey - Best Sports Executive
[Jul. 24, 2008] Beyond any doubt one of the most outstanding men in his field is Randy Bernard and there is no doubt to the contribution he has made to the bull riding industy. Let's all let them know who we think is the best sports executive!

No bull about him
[Jul. 21, 2008] Professional bull rider Wiley Petersen stays in shape so he can hold on for dear life.

A conversation with Cody Lambert, Professional Bull Riders Livestock Director
[Jul. 20, 2008] PBR livestock director, Cody Lambert, talks about putting together a bull pen together answering questions of interest to bull riding fans. By Keith Ryan Cartwright, PBR