PBR New Stories

Best Friends split Round III
[Nov. 2, 2008] A little friendly competition leads to a big payday for PBR riders Ross Coleman and Brendon Clark in round 3 By J.W. Kinder Pro Rodeo Announcer

From the rideable to the rank: What a difference a day makes
[Nov. 2, 2008] Saturday night's round two of the PBR World Finals brought out the toughest bulls, and sent many cowboys from the arena scoreless ... that is unless your name is JB Mauney, who swept his second round in a row By Mary Rudloff

The Rank Pen of Bulls Ruled Round 2
[Nov. 1, 2008] The Thomas and Mack Arena was alive and buzzing from last night's record setting evening.

Tonight however the feel around the building for the PBR fans was somewhat subdued. The majority of spectators I spoke to were no strangers to the rank pen that was involved in this round. These PBR fans are really keen on what the powerhouse lined up looked like. I'm telling you that most of these fans know the ins and outs of just about every bull that's been on Versus this year. By J. W. Kinder, Pro Rodeo Announcer

A Preview to Round 2 of PBR World Finals
[Nov. 1, 2008] As I arrived at the Thomas and Mack arena tonight, I couldn't help but reflect on the opening night from several of the fans from last night. I proceeded to the media room inside and found the daysheet with all the match-ups of the evening. An earlier press release from last night had stated by Cody Lambert, livestock director of the PBR that "the riders had there way with the bulls last night but tonight the bulls will have there way with the riders".

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