ProRodeo Sports News - Oct. 28, 2022

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Taylor Sheridan to address 2022 PRCA Convention Keynote Speaker

T aylor Sheridan, a prominent Vegas. Sheridan will address convention attendees at the Grand Ballroom at the South Point Hotel and Casino, Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 9 a.m. (PT). The gathering of PRCA members precedes the biggest event on ProRodeo’s annual calendar, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge at the Thomas & Mack Center, Dec. 1-10. “We are honored Taylor Sheridan American filmmaker and actor, will be the keynote speaker at the 2022 PRCA Convention in Las

in “Veronica Mars” (2005–2007). Sheridan has written several films, including the screenplay for “Sicario” (2015), for which he was nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for “Hell or High Water” (2016), which was nominated for three other Oscars, including Best Picture. Sheridan also wrote and directed the 2017 neo-Western crime film “Wind River” and wrote the 2018 sequel to Sicario. He is a co-creator of the Paramount Network hit TV series “Yellowstone” and creator of its prequel 1883. In 2021, he co-created the

will keynote our convention,” said Tom Glause, CEO of the PRCA. “He has a great understanding of the western way of life and appreciates the work ethic of our cowboys and what they represent.” The theme for this year’s convention is On the Road Again, and Sheridan will address attendees on his career journey as a filmmaker and being inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2021. Sheridan first reached prominence for portraying David Hale in the FX television series “Sons of Anarchy” and Danny Boyd

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crime miniseries “Mayor of Kingstown.” He most recently wrote the crime drama “Tulsa King,” which he co-created with Terence Winter. Tulsa King will premiere with two episodes Nov. 13 on Paramount+. Convention attendees will discuss what enabled ProRodeo to overcome the challenges of the 2021 season and the changes facing professional sports in the years ahead. The 2022 PRCA National Convention will take place at the South Point. Registration is open for PRCA members and their guests at www.prcaconvention.com.

Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping The 2022 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping

opening at 1 p.m. daily. Parking at the South Point Hotel and Casino is FREE. “We are excited that tickets are now on sale for the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping and encourage everyone to get your tickets and come support these ladies,” said Jimmie Munroe, WPRA President. “We are looking forward to showcasing our top ladies at the South Point Arena and recognizing our 2022 WPRA World Champion Breakaway Roper.” The Top 15 breakaway ropers as of Sept. 30, will compete for prize money of $250,000 during the two day, 10-round performance. Martha Angelone, who will be making her third appearance at the NFBR, will lead the way as the No. 1 ranked roper and she will be looking for her first world title. She was the reserve world champion in 2020, the first year the NFBR was held in Arlington, Texas.

presented by Teton Ridge returns to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year to crown a world champion this November and tickets are now on sale. This year’s event produced by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) will be held at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, Nov. 29-30. General admission tickets are $30 each day, with reserve admission tickets available for $45 per day. Tickets can be purchased online at southpointarena.com or ticketmaster.com, by phone at 866-796-7111 or at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa box office. Tickets are electronic unless purchased at the box office or specified otherwise online or over the phone. The event will begin daily at 2 p.m. (PST) with doors

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