Oklahoma

Rodeo queen, reporter led a storied life
[Dec. 30, 2008] Jo Ann Cornell, 88, a former McAlester Prison Rodeo queen, died at her home in Weatherford on Dec., 24, said her son, Harrison Cornell.

Five to be honored at Western Heritage Awards in Oklahoma City
[Dec. 27, 2008] The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City will induct Thomas Morgan Woodward along with the late Walter Clarence "Dub" Taylor II into the Hall of Great Western Performers during its annual Western Heritage Awards. The gala will be April 18.

LAW Federal judge rules for Rodeo Alliance
[Dec. 13, 2008] An Arizona group tortiously interfered with a contract allowing the Oklahoma-based Rodeo Alliance LLC to acquire the International Professional Rodeo Association, which operates the International Finals Rodeo, an Oklahoma City federal judge has held.

Marchi wins his gold while McBride shows what won him two
[Nov. 9, 2008] With two rounds of the PBR World Finals still to go, Guilherme Marchi knows the gold buckle is his. With retirement 24 hours away, McBride takes round six. 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

Music City belongs to Justin McBride in Nashville's Jack Daniels Invitational Aug. 29-30
[Aug. 31, 2008] McBride's win in Nashville has the reigning world champ closing in on the $5 million career earnings mark, and qualifying for the PBR World Finals in just three events By Mary Rudloff

Tulsa PBR - One for the record books to be televised this weekend
[Jul. 31, 2008] PBR back on TV with Tulsa's historic short go - Nearly two weeks after the fact, folks are still talking about the event in Tulsa, Okla. And with good reason. By Keith Ryan Cartwright

Bull riding competition was fun for first-time spectators
[Jul. 24, 2008] Cindy's Comment - It is enjoyable to hear what a first time spectator has to say about the sport we all love. A fun read!

The Life Of Clem McSpadden A Rodeo Renaissance Man
[Jul. 20, 2008] People with wisdom and the willingness to serve don't happen to come around often. And when they do they usually have a chosen field in which they give until they can't give any more. Fortunately, Clem McSpadden chose rodeo as his field of expertise. Or maybe rodeo chose Clem. No matter. It was a beautiful match and for just eighteen years short of a century Clem and rodeo went through life as one. By Gail Woerner, Rodeo Historian
Also: Gail's Website

PBR Tulsa Express Classic presented by Creek Nation Casino Final Results!!!
[Jul. 20, 2008] In only his second event of the season, two-time (2005 & 2007) PBR World Champion, Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) dominated the competition and came away victorious with 275.75 points. McBride added $30,180 in PBR bucks to his bank account with the event win. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR

International Finals Youth Rodeo results
[Jul. 17, 2008] Results from Thursday at the International Finals Youth Rodeo.

International Finals Youth Rodeo results
[Jul. 15, 2008] Results following Tuesday morning's competition at the International Finals Youth Rodeo By AP

Youth rodeo attracts unique field
[Jul. 15, 2008] Marin Lorine and her horse, Zipper, traveled more than 3,700 miles to get from Hawaii to the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee.

The Professional Bull Riders Returns to Tulsa for Three Action-Packed Performances!
[Jul. 14, 2008] PUEBLO, Colo. (July 14, 2008) - Look out, Oklahoma! The top 45 bull riders in the world are taking over the city of Tulsa on July 18-20 for the 23rd stop on the Professional Bull Riders' (PBR) elite Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) tour. The Express Classic presented by Creek Nation Casino will be held at the Tulsa Convention Center on Friday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19 at 6:50 p.m., and Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR