ProRodeo Sports News - Feb. 21, 2020

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26 Fort Worth, Texas 34 San Angelo, Texas 40 Rapid City, S.D. 42 Jackson, Miss. STANDINGS 6 in their words 8 hot takes 10 cowboy grille 12 brain teasers 14 he said-she said 16 social media 20 short round 56 results 68 prca notes 18 2020 prca world 64 2020 circuits RODEOS

Hearty Texas Bounty Steer wrestler Matt Reeves enjoyed his Valentine’s Day, cashing in for nearly $10,000 at the San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo. 34 March of Riches biggest-paying rodeos of the season happen in March, and they can spring cowboys to Las Vegas. 48 Three of the

The Cowboy from Kimberly Bareback rider Anthony Thomas’ wild ride from the Kimberly, Australia, to North America isn’t your average tale of travel. 50 Robby Freeman photo Bareback rider Anthony Thomas prepares to ride during the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Feb. 16.

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