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Samuel Stubbs

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Hailing from the same neck of the woods as NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin, Samuel has been covering NASCAR for Yardbarker since February 2024. He has been a member of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) since October of 2024. When he’s not writing about racing, Samuel covers Arkansas Razorback basketball for Yardbarker. He is also a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). Samuel will attend the University of Arkansas in the fall of 2025.

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After missing CFP, Notre Dame declines bowl game invite

After University of Notre Dame athletic director told ESPN that the Fighting Irish missing the College Football Playoff Pete Bevacqua "felt like a rug being pulled out from them", Notre Dame has declined to play in a bowl game this postseason.

Arkansas HC John Calipari: 'Lot of of older gentlemen with beards' playing college basketball

In an era of COVID-19, seniors, NIL and the transfer portal being more utilized than ever before, it's not at all uncommon to see college athletes playing collegiate sports into their mid-20s.  Arkansas head coach John Calipari has certainly noticed, and the Head Hog made an amusing comment about the rising age of college athletes after No.

No. 25 Arkansas vs. Fresno State takeaways: Hogs overcome slow start to keep rolling

After picking up a big win over No. 6 Louisville on Wednesday, No. 25 Arkansas (7-2) kept things rolling with an 82-58 win over Fresno State (6-4) in North Little Rock on Saturday.

Remembering Michael Annett's day in the sun at Daytona

There is perhaps no greater thrill for a NASCAR driver than winning a race at the Daytona International Speedway. 

Kentucky's $22 million roster not living up to its price tag

Through nine games, that $22 million roster has become more of a meme than a blueprint to be followed.

Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett dies at 39

JR Motorsports announced on Friday that former NASCAR driver Michael Annett died. He was 39 years old. 

'Everything' would've been gone if Joe Gibbs Racing didn't sign 2024 NASCAR charter agreement

On the fifth day of the anti-trust trial between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR, an emotional testimony seemed to paint a clearer picture

Legendary LeBron James streak ends in Lakers' win over Raptors

A LeBron James streak dating back more than 18 games officially came to an end on Thursday. 

Missed opportunities doom Arkansas women in loss to SMU

Kelsi Musick and the Arkansas Razorbacks had an opportunity to get back on track on Thursday. What ensued was a game full of missed opportunities for the Razorbacks. 

One statistic paints Brad Keselowski's 2025 season in a heartbreaking light

Brad Keselowski didn't have a great 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season and one stat in particular helps tell the story. 

No. 25 Arkansas gets statement win over No. 6 Louisville

There would've been no reason for John Calipari and Arkansas to panic had they lost Wednesday's game against No. 6 Louisville inside Bud Walton Arena, but the Razorbacks' 89-80 victory certainly lifted the mood across the state of Arkansas. 

Arkansas fans protest hiring of new HC Ryan Silverfield

It appears enough Arkansas fans watched Ken Burns' new documentary "The American Revolution" to get into the spirit of demonstrating on the streets. 

Alex Golesh speaks out after 'untrue' report that he was taking Arkansas job

On Wednesday, a report from an Arkansas radio host appeared to make it sound like South Florida head coach Alex Golesh was going to be the next head coach at the University of Arkansas. 

Despite no decision from Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss AD already talking to HC candidates

Despite Ole Miss head coach not yet having decided to either stay at Ole Miss or take the head coaching job at LSU, Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter is being proactive. 

Bobby Petrino calls out SEC officials for no-call in Arkansas' loss to Missouri

A missed targeting call may have drastically impacted Saturday's Battle Line Rivalry game between Arkansas and Missouri. 

Lack of second-half offense once again dooms Arkansas

As pretty as Arkansas' offense looked on paper this season, its struggles in the second half became a focal point of the Razorbacks' struggles. 

Quarterback carousel results in stagnant offense for Arkansas in loss to Missouri

John Madden once said that if you have two quarterbacks, you have none. 

Arkansas ends 2025 season with a whimper, reaches low not seen since Chad Morris era

It was a frustrating season for Arkansas, which is yet to find its next head coach going into a pivotal new era of Razorback football. 

After missing out on Lane Kiffin, Florida has new top target in coaching search

The Florida Gators won't be hiring Lane Kiffin as their next head coach, but there's a new top candidate in Gainesville.

Steve Sarkisian lays out Texas' College Football Playoff case: 'We're one of the best teams'

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian made his opinion about the Longhorns' case for a College Football Playoff bid clear following No. 16 Texas's 27-17 win over No. 3 Texas A&M on Friday. 

Arch Manning has defining performance of college career in win over Texas A&M

In the biggest game of his college football career so far, Texas quarterback Arch Manning grew into the superstar he was touted to be with the nation watching. 

Why an Arkansas win over Missouri would matter for lowly Razorbacks

But while a good number of Razorbacks fans are understandably apathetic in regard to Saturday's result, the Hogs' season finale still matters.

Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin doesn't see talk about upcoming decision as a distraction

Ahead of a huge rivalry tilt in the Egg Bowl with Mississippi State and a de facto College Football Playoff play-in game, much of the talk surrounding Ole Miss football this week has been centered around what's happening off the football field. 

Denny Hamlin calls out ESPN writer for 'propaganda piece' ahead of NASCAR antitrust trial

Denny Hamlin was not particularly pleased with an article from ESPN's Ryan McGee regarding the Dec. 1 trial in the antitrust case involving 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR. 

Lane Kiffin says Mississippi State fans stole Ole Miss QB's jersey ahead of Egg Bowl

If you're wondering how intense college football rivalries get, look no further than the Egg Bowl.