Arkansas Sports Updates

Drew Smyly Getting Tigers’ Attention

Former Arkansas Razorback pitcher Drew Smyly is fighting for a possible roster spot with the Detroit Tigers as the fifth starter.

Smyly was a 2010 second round draft pick for the Tigers. He pitched in A-ball and AA-ball last season.

Due to a lack of overall experience Smyly may be placed at AA or AAA to start the season with an opportunity to be called up before seasons’ end.

Lady Razorbacks Ousted in SEC Tournament

The LSU Tigers shocked the Lady Razorbacks 41-40 in Nashville Friday night to end the Razorbacks magical SEC season.

Despite the loss the Hogs (22-8) are assured of a spot in the NCAA tournament.

Arkansas High School 7-A Basketball Finals

Fayetteville High School will face Little Rock Hall in the 7-A state finals in Hot Springs next weekend.

Fayetteville beat Fort Smith Southside 76-54 to advance to the finals while Hall routed Bryant 73-43 cruising to the championship game.

The girls 7-A championship matchup features Fort Smith Northside against North Little Rock.

Did you know?

2012 NBA Slam Dunk Champion Jeremy Evans (Utah Jazz) is from Crossett, Arkansas?

Evans graduate from Crossett High School and played for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in college.

He was a second-round draft pick of the Utah Jazz in 2010.

Evans award winning slam-dunk was dunking two basketballs at the same time while jumping over teammate Gordon Hayward (Butler).

Fate stepped in to allow Evans the opportunity to compete in the NBA Dunk Contest. He was a last minute replacement for injured New York Knicks’ player Iman Shumpert. 

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