ProRodeo Sports News - August 4, 2023

World champion Sage Kimzey out with injury

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Seven-time PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Sage Kimzey has been bit by the injury bug each of the last two seasons in ProRodeo. The latest injury occurred during his semifinal ride on Dakota Rodeo’s Devil’s Revenge at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, July 28. He was bucked off the bull before the

As of Aug. 2, Kimzey sits fourth in the PRCA | RAM World Standings. He said while he’s unsure what the rest of the ProRodeo season has in store, it’s unlikely he will qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo due to his rodeo count. “We will just have to see what the rest of the season

The score in points saddle bronc rider Ryder Sanford registered on his eight second trip aboard Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Black Tie on July 30. That was a new rodeo record for the storied Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. 1980 The year Paul Tierney won the PRCA All-Around World Championship, ending Tom Ferguson’s six-year streak of all-around world championships. Tierney also won the 1979 PRCA Tie Down Roping World Championship and he was a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier in tie-down roping and qualified in steer wrestling five times. He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2008. 2000 The year ProRodeo Hall of Famer “Super Looper” Roy Cooper made the last of his 19 National Finals Rodeo tie-down roping appearances aboard the legendary horse, Topper. At 45, he showed he was still a force to be reckoned with by placing in five of 10 rounds and finishing eighth in the average. 116K The number of fans (116,960) who attended the 2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo from July 22-30. That was an increase from the 108,662 spectators who attended the nine performances in 2022.

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eight-second whistle and landed on his left shoulder. Kimzey told ProRodeo.com that he was diagnosed with a broken clavicle and will undergo surgery on Aug. 2. “I just landed weird on it,” said Kimzey, 28. “It’s probably going to be six weeks. My plan is to get it all healed up.”

looks like,” Kimzey said. “I’ll actually probably not be able to make the NFR due to my rodeo count. I have to go to 40 rodeos for my Xtreme Bulls money to count. I’m at 25 right now.” This season Kimzey has earned $65,854 at PRCA Xtreme Bulls events. • Monday, Dec. 11 – Annie Bosko • Tuesday, Dec. 12 – *Contest winner will perform (TBD) • Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Jenna Paulette • Thursday, Dec. 14 – Old Hickory; Lynnae Meyers (Canadian Anthem) • Friday, Dec. 15 – *Contest winner will perform (TBD) • Saturday, Dec. 16 – Kameron Marlowe Two additional performers will be added to the list above, awarded to the winners of the NFR National Anthem Contest. For more information on the Wrangler NFR and the national anthem contest, please visit NFRexperience.com or through social media at @LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR.

NFR National Anthem singers named

Las Vegas Events, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, announced on Aug. 2 the list of eight outstanding performers scheduled to sing the national anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

The Wrangler NFR will kick off on Thursday, Dec. 7 and run through Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center. The eight confirmed national anthem performers are: • Thursday, Dec. 7 – Terry Fator (also performing at New York-New York Hotel & Casino) • Friday, Dec. 8 – Zach Top • Saturday, Dec. 9 – Mae Estes • Sunday, Dec. 10 – Casey Kearney

Attention all members. Nominate now for the PRCA Donita Barnes Contract Personnel Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was created to recognize PRCA members who have dedicated their lives to the rodeo industry for their commitment, work and contributions. Nomination letters of 500 words or less can be mailed to sgibson@prorodeo.com between now and Aug. 20. Donita Barnes award nominations sought

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