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Marin & Lopez Make Cut at U.S. Women’s Open, Both Inside the Top 25
by Arkansas Razorbacks on June 6, 2026 at 3:22 am
Lopez is tied for third and one shot off the lead at 3-under and Marin is tied for 22nd at 1-over.
Arkansas Softball Staff Recognized as ATEC/NFCA Central Region Coaching Staff of the Year
by Arkansas Razorbacks on June 5, 2026 at 6:05 pm
Following a 47-win campaign that featured the first trip in program history to the Women’s College World Series, the Arkansas Razorback coaching staff was honored as the 2026 ATEC/NFCA Central Region Coaching Staff of the Year award, the association announced Friday.
Sterritt Named 2025-26 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year
by Arkansas Razorbacks on June 5, 2026 at 5:09 pm
Arkansas Softball incoming freshman Skylar Sterritt has been named the 2025-26 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year, the organization announced Friday morning.
Arkansas Travels to North Carolina for SEC-ACC Challenge
by Arkansas Razorbacks on June 5, 2026 at 3:01 pm
Arkansas will travel to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina in the fourth annual SEC-ACC Challenge, ESPN announced today. The game will be played on Dec. 1 (Tuesday) in the Dean Smith Center. Network designations and tip-off times will be announced at a later date.
Women’s Basketball to Host Wake Forest for SEC/ACC Challenge
by Arkansas Razorbacks on June 5, 2026 at 6:00 am
Arkansas is 2-1 in SEC/ACC Challenge games.
Arkansas to Face Arizona in Hall of Fame Series Phoenix Dec. 19
by Arkansas Razorbacks on June 4, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Arizona vs. Arkansas will be part of the 2026 Hall of Fame Series Phoenix, taking place on Saturday, December 19, at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

5 News Sports

Stacey King, three-time NBA champion and broadcaster, has died at age 59
on June 7, 2026 at 6:44 pm
“Stacey loved being a Bull. You could feel it in everything he did," Michael Reinsdorf, president and CEO of the team, said in a statement.
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
on June 7, 2026 at 3:40 am
The game was in a weather delay when a strong gust of wind tore through an area occupied by fans.
Who won the Belmont Stakes 2026?
on June 7, 2026 at 1:30 am
Here's who crossed the finish line first.

KNWA Sports

Non-con games announced, freshmen on campus, Davion Thompson decision incoming | Hog Hoops Report
by Hayden Herrera on June 7, 2026 at 10:58 pm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) -- On this edition of the Hog Hoops Report, Pig Trail Nation's Hayden Herrera catches up with Hogville's Kevin McPherson on the biggest storylines involving Arkansas basketball over the last two weeks. The topics include: Billy Richmond returning to Fayetteville, […]
DJ Gasso Takes Tulsa Head Coaching Job, What’s Next for Arkansas Softball? | Woo Pig Podcast
by Aylee Weiss on June 5, 2026 at 9:54 pm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – The Woo Pig Podcast is here with the first episode! Joining host Aylee Weiss is the Executive Producer of the Chuck and Bo show, Bart Pohlman, and PTN's Trey Daerr to talk about the news of hitting coach DJ Gasso leaving Arkasnas Softball for a head coaching job […]
Report: Arkansas will play at North Carolina in early December in fourth annual ACC/SEC Challenge
by Kevin McPherson on June 5, 2026 at 7:12 pm
HogvilleNET HOOPS BREAKING: Calipari, Arkansas get private commit + Cal's "maybe" raises roster ??'s By Kevin McPherson LITTLE ROCK -- Arkansas men's basketball will play a non-conference game on the road against North Carolina on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the fourth annual ACC/SEC Challenge, according […]