Governor's Cup reshapes NFR race

The Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, closed out the professional rodeo regular season as the richest rodeo in state history, with PRCA athletes competing for more than $1.5 million in prize money.

Key points Governor's Cup reshapes NFR race
  1. The Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, closed out the professional rodeo regular season as the richest rodeo in state history, with PRCA athletes competing for more than $1.5 million in prize money.
  2. The results reshaped the world standings and decided the final NFR qualifiers, with several athletes earning $34,000 paydays and one steer wrestler setting a regular-season earnings record.
  3. All eyes now turn to the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, where the qualifiers will compete for a world championship.
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Rattlers win Rattler Days finale

The Texas Rattlers beat the Arizona Ridge Riders 267.40-87.15 to close out PBR Teams: Rattler Days at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, improving to 13-2 all-time on home dirt.

Key points Rattlers win Rattler Days finale
  1. The Texas Rattlers beat the Arizona Ridge Riders 267.40-87.15 to close out PBR Teams: Rattler Days at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, improving to 13-2 all-time on home dirt.
  2. The No. 1 Missouri Thunder lost 177.25-88.15 to the Kansas City Outlaws but stayed two games ahead of the No. 2 Austin Gamblers, who swept the weekend 3-0.
  3. Jose Vitor Leme extended his PBR Teams MVP lead with an 89.60-point ride on Husky, and Fire Zone posted the highest bull score of the 2026 season at 47.4 points.
  4. PBR Teams resumes Oct. 8-10 at Ridge Rider Days in Glendale, Arizona.
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Shelton's '11' necklace for Stefani

Gwen Stefani turned 57 on Saturday (Oct. 3), and Blake Shelton gave her a necklace bearing the number '11'.

Keeping lifts Rattlers past Wildcatters

Daniel Keeping rode Fury for 90.25 points to give the hometown Texas Rattlers a 90.25-88.60 win over the Oklahoma Wildcatters on the opening day of PBR Teams: Rattler Days in Fort Worth.

Kangaroo inspired Choosin' Texas

Ella Langley says her hit 'Choosin' Texas' was inspired by a story Miranda Lambert told at a writers' retreat about being pulled over with a baby kangaroo in her car.

PRCA stars rejoin PBR Teams

Five PBR Teams riders who spent the summer on the PRCA trail have returned to their teams for the stretch run toward Las Vegas.

Miranda Lambert covers Jim Croce

Miranda Lambert released her new album Crisco, a disco-inspired country record she co-produced with Jesse Frasure.

INFR rodeo marks 50 years

The 50th Indian National Finals Rodeo runs October 13-17, 2026 at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, drawing Native American rodeo athletes from across the United States and Canada.

Brennan, Andersen make NFR

Saddle bronc riders Damian Brennan and Ben Andersen entered the final day of the PRORODEO regular season needing a payday to secure spots in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Chris Young's debut album

Chris Young released his self-titled debut album on Oct. 3, 2006, when he was 21 and a brand-new face on the national country music scene.

Leather brothers face off

Brothers Macaulie and Boston Leather, back-to-back PBR Australia Champions, will ride for opposing teams when the Missouri Thunder and Kansas City Outlaws meet in the Show-Me State Showdown at Rattler Days.

Lambert and Langley's 'Snakeskin Boots

Miranda Lambert released her new album Crisco on Friday, Oct. 2, led by the duet 'Snakeskin Boots' with Ella Langley.

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