PRORODEO Sports News - October 4, 2024

INSIDE

6 Manager’s Message 8 Hot Takes 10 Grille 12 He Said, She Said 16 Social Media 20 World Standings 22 Short Round 58 Results

RODEOS

34 Sioux Falls, S.D. Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup 42 Mandan, N.D.

PRCA ProRodeo file photo Bareback rider R.C. Landingham will be making his fifth trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge this December. His last NFR qualification was in 2022. Preparing for Las Vegas The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge is 10 of the toughest days in rodeo. The work that goes into preparing for the NFR is just as important as the competition that goes on inside the Thomas & Mack Center. 44

COVER

The Cup Sellars wraps regular season with Cinch Playoffs title

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Bull rider Clayton Sellars clinched the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup win with an 88-point ride on Burch Rodeo Company’s Cookies & Cream in the Final Four round.

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