ProRodeo Sports News - April 16, 2021

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RODEOS 20 2021 PRCA World 21 2021 ProRodeo Tour 50 2020 Circuits STANDINGS COVER 26 Kissimmee, Fla. RAM NCFR 36 Weatherford, Texas RODEOS 6 Director’s Cut 8 Grille 10 Hot Takes 12 Brain Teasers 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media Spotlight 22 Short Round 46 Results

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Major league pitcher Taylor Hearn is also pretty good with a rope in his hands.

Hearn’s ties to rodeo run deep

Texas Rangers reliever Taylor Hearn grew up around rodeo. While numer- ous family members competed in rodeo, Hearn opted for a career in a different sport. He maintains his rodeo roots through some of ProRodeo’s best athletes. 42

Finally Finlay

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Jake Finlay rides Korkow Rodeos’ Dirty Little Secret at the RAM NCFR, April 9.

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