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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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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.

John Calipari gives 'beast' Cameron Boozer his flowers after 35-point performance vs. Arkansas

If Arkansas fans didn't know who Duke freshman Cameron Boozer was before Thursday's game against the No. 4 Blue Devils, they certainly do now. 

Arkansas needs more production from Karter Knox in big games

While Knox has a 19-point and 17-point showing this season, his lack of production in Arkansas' big games has been noticeable. 

Arkansas-Duke takeaways: Cameron Boozer leads Blue Devils to 8-0 start for first time since 2017

No. 4 Duke held off No. 22 Arkansas for a 80-71 win inside the United Center on Thursday evening, earning a monumental early-season victory.

Despite report, Alex Golesh to Arkansas not yet a done deal

Early Wednesday morning, a report seemed to bring the search for Arkansas' next head football coach to an end.

Mick Schumacher looking to channel 'good old karting days' in debut IndyCar campaign

To say that Schumacher's racing career has taken a variety of twists and turns over the last several years would be an understatement. 

Bobby Petrino's second tenure as Arkansas HC has been 'difficult'

There's an old saying that the past is a place of reference, not a residence. Unfortunately for Arkansas interim head coach Bobby Petrino, that phrase has rung true during the 2025 college football season.

Bobby Petrino not ready to name Arkansas' starting QB vs. Missouri

Arkansas interim head coach Bobby Petrino won't be tipping his hand as to who the Razorbacks' starting quarterback will be for Saturday's matchup against Missouri. 

Justin Tucker to get a tryout after his lengthy suspension

Justin Tucker may find himself back in the NFL sooner rather than later.

Richard Childress 'contemplating legal action' after release of inflammatory messages

After it was revealed that NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps said that NASCAR team owner Richard Childress was a "stupid redneck" that needed "to be taken out back in flogged" in a 2023 text message, Childress and Richard Childress Racing are contemplating legal action.

Mick Schumacher, son of 7-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher, to race full-time in IndyCar in 2026

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has added its third full-time driver for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series campaign.

Chiefs rally in fourth quarter, beat Colts to stay alive in playoff race

Going into the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs trailed by 11 in a game they desperately needed to win to stay alive in the AFC playoff hunt.

Arch Manning has career day against Arkansas, makes Texas, SEC history

Texas quarterback Arch Manning looked like everything he was hyped up to be.

KJ Jackson shows he may be Arkansas' QB of the future in loss to Texas

After a mind-numbing turnover from Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green, interim head coach Bobby Petrino made a quarterback change in the third quarter of its 52-37 loss against No. 17 Texas. 

Commissioner Steve Phelps calling Richard Childress a 'stupid redneck' a terrible look for NASCAR

Lawsuit documents revealed NASCAR leadership called Childress a "stupid redneck" who needs "to be taken out back and flogged."

John Calipari says Razorbacks 'aren't connected' heading into showdown with Duke

With a highly anticipated Thanksgiving showdown against No. 5 Duke coming up in less than a week, Arkansas head coach John Calipari still isn't completely satisfied with where the No. 21 Razorbacks (5-1) are as a team. 

Takeaways from No. 21 Arkansas' dominant win over Jackson State

No. 21 Arkansas (5-1) ran away from Jackson State (0-5) in a 115-61 win on Friday evening inside Bud Walton Arena. Here are the four biggest takeaways from Friday’s game. 

NASCAR exec said 'trash' rival racing series needed a 'knife in' it in 2023 text message

Fiery text messages between NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps and NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell were revealed.

Arkansas' John Calipari may be forced to make difficult lineup decision

Having a versatile, experienced point guard is key to any basketball team at any level being a contender. Unfortunately for No. 21 Arkansas, their versatile and experienced point guard hasn’t quite lived up to expectations early in the 2025-26 season.

Saints QB Tyler Shough reveals 'super helpful' advice he received from Drew Brees

The Saints certainly wouldn't mind a Brees-esque performance from Shough.

Arkansas freshman Meleek Thomas receives high praise from John Calipari

Arkansas head coach John Calipari is used to coaching elite freshmen.  The likes of Anthony Davis, Jamal Murray, De'Aaron Fox, Karl-Anthony Towns and John

Bobby Petrino has 'unfinished business' in Arkansas after he 'hurt everyone' in 2012 scandal

In 2012, Bobby Petrino went from the most-loved man in the state of Arkansas to the most highly scrutinized.

Matchup against Arkansas will be telling for Texas QB Arch Manning

It's been difficult to get a read on Texas starting quarterback Arch Manning this season.

Bobby Petrino makes honest admission after Arkansas' latest loss

The Arkansas Razorbacks have been no stranger to heartbreaking losses this season, and Saturday's rivalry game against LSU was no exception.