ProRodeo Sports News - July 8, 2022

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RODEOS 16 2022 PRCA World 69 2022 PRCA Rookies STANDINGS COVER 30 Ponoka, Alberta 32 St. Paul, Ore. 34 Cody, Wyo. 36 Greeley, Colo. 38 Prescott, Ariz. 40 Livingston, Mont. 50 Reno, Nev. 58 Pecos, Texas 60 Springdale, Ark. 62 Prineville, Ore. The American flag is brought into the arena at the Western Stampede in West Jordan, Utah. It was part of the 34 rodeos over nine days during Cowboy Christmas. Photo by Steve Gray

Fernando Sam-Sin photo Stock contractor Reno Rosser tips his cowboy hat during a tribute for his father and ProRodeo Hall of Fame Cotton Rosser during the Reno (Nev.) Rodeo. Cotton passed away June 22 at the age of 93. Reno Rodeo kicks off summer The summer run began in grand fashion as contestants competed for their share of the $729,508 purse at the Reno Rodeo. Reno, a key stop on the NFR Playoff Series presented by Pendleton Whisky, was a huge payday for Stetson Wright who earned $21,723 by competing in saddle bronc riding and bull riding. 54

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