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  • MMA and Bull Riding Weekend Head for Palms • This Week in Gambling

    The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will host a weekend of both bull riding and MMA and bull riding action, from October 23 to 26, according to announcements tied to the event. The resort will serve as home base for the Kansas City Outlaws during the PBR Camping World Teams Championship and also play host to the Tuff‑N‑Uff 149 fight card, delivering a unique blend of MMA and bull-riding entertainment. During the stay, spectators will get opportunities to engage with the sports beyond simply watching them.

    The schedule features open team workouts, a pre-game tailgate experience with music and photo ops, and an official send-off for the Outlaws. On one evening, the Tuff-N-Uff 149 MMA card will headline with the Professional Featherweight Championship bout between fighters Brandao and Kamaka III. These events aim to integrate the adrenaline of MMA and bull riding into one multi-day entertainment weekend.

    For fans of bull riding, the Outlaws’ presence brings the team competition from the PBR arena into the guest experience. Attendees will be able to view professional bull-riding action on large screens, enjoy live music, cash-bar service and fan-centric activations. At the same time, MMA enthusiasts have the chance to experience the sport live via the Tuff-N-Uff card, including a weigh-in session and an after-party following the fights.

    The combined schedule underlines the growing crossover appeal of hosting multiple high-intensity sports in one setting. The weekend is positioned as a destination for those drawn to both MMA and bull riding, with the resort leveraging its entertainment venues to bring the two worlds together.

    From head-lining fights in the Pearl Theater to fan activations in the Stables area, the venue aims to deliver continuous action. By offering both bull riding and MMA events, the resort taps into two audiences often associated with raw competition and physical intensity. Guests can expect a weekend filled with sporting spectacle, social activations, and a convergence of traditional rodeo-style bull riding alongside modern cage fighting.

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  • What to Do If It Truly Is Your First Rodeo

    According to the internet (and everything I’ve ever been taught) your first rodeo will push you out of your comfort zone and is arguably life-changing. I’ve also learned through the grapevine that your second rodeo is vastly different than the first and incredibly more manageable.

    I decided to try to clarify a few things regarding said rodeos.

    Please enjoy these helpful tips and tricks for the next time you or a loved one plans on attending the rodeo.

    Zach

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  • Parent Of WWE And UFC Is Buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location And IMG For $3.25 Billion – KXL

    Parent Of WWE And UFC Is Buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location And IMG For $3.25 Billion – KXL

    Defending world champion J.B. Mauney, from Mooresville, N.C., rides Past Time during the Professional Bull Riders Buck Off, in New York’s Madison Square Garden, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

    The parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor Group in an all-stock deal valued at $3.25 billion.

    The sale to parent company TKO is part of Endeavor’s efforts to shed some of its assets as it looks to be taken private in a proposed transaction with private equity firm Silver Lake, which was announced in April. Ariel Emanuel, who serves as CEO of Endeavor, is also executive chair and CEO of TKO.

    Professional Bull Riders is a bull riding league that has more than 200 annual live events, approximately 1.25 million fans, and reaches more than 285 million households in more than 65 territories. On Location is live event company for more than 1,200 sporting events, such as the Super Bowl, Ryder Cup and NCAA Final Four. IMG is a distributor and producer of sports content, packages and sells media rights and brand partnerships, and provides consulting, digital services and event management to clients such as the National Football League and National Hockey League.

    The Associated Press and IMG co-own the joint venture SNTV, which distributes sports video and highlights around the world.

    Parent company TKO Group said Thursday that the acquisition from Endeavor Group will complement its existing businesses as well as broaden its reach in the premium sports market.

    “PBR, On Location, and IMG are industry-leading assets that meaningfully enhance TKO’s portfolio and strengthen our position in premium sports globally,” TKO Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro said in a statement. “Within TKO, they will help power the growth of our revenue streams and position us to capture even more upside from some of the most attractive parts of our sports ecosystem: media rights, live events, ticket sales, premium experiences, brand partnerships, and site fees.”

    As part of the deal, Endeavor will receive about 26.14 million common units of TKO Operating Co. and will subscribe for an equal number of shares of TKO’s Class B shares. Endeavor is expected to own approximately 59% of TKO, while TKO’s existing shareholders will own the remaining 41% upon completion of the transaction.

    “By expanding its presence in the premium sports market, TKO is poised to unlock new revenue streams through media rights, live events, ticket sales, premium experiences, brand partnerships, and site fees,” Randal Konik of Jefferies said in a note to clients. “This strategic move not only strengthens its market position but also sets the stage for sustained growth and increased shareholder value.”

    The deal is expected to close in the first half of next year.

    TKO Group also announced Thursday that its board has approved the repurchase of up to $2 billion of its common stock.

    Shares of TKO Group Holdings Inc., based in Stamford, Conn., slumped more than 8% in midday trading on Thursday.

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  • Bulls, queens and cowboys, oh my! 21 photos from the Arizona Gay Rodeo

    Bulls, queens and cowboys, oh my! 21 photos from the Arizona Gay Rodeo

    A rodeo, but make it gay.

    That’s how the weekend unfolded for the 38th annual Arizona Gay Rodeo, which took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds in Laveen. Hundreds of participants and fans spent the weekend enjoying a dozen events, from bull and steer riding to barrel racing and team roping.

    The make it gay part? Steer decorating, wild drag race and goat dressing competitions. Entertainment that included drag shows, dancers and Wrestle Drag certainly didn’t hurt, either.

    The pavilion next to the arena was stocked full of vendors selling blankets, Western hats, candles and haircuts. as well as signature collectors hoping to get an abortion access ballot measure before voters in November.

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    A drag queen performs between Wrestle Drag matches on Sunday at the Arizona Gay Rodeo.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Wrestler at Arizona Gay Rodeo

    A wrestler flexes while his opponent lies on the mat during a Wrestle Drag match.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Rodeo royalty at the Arizona Gay Rodeo

    Miss Colorado Gay Rodeo Association 2024 and Miss Nevada Gay Rodeo Association 2024 pose with rodeo attendees.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge A cowboy at Arizona Gay Rodeo

    A cowboy competes in the chute dogging event.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Cowboy thrown from steer

    A rider gets bucked off during the steer riding event.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Niko Burke-farrar tries on cowboy hat

    Rodeo attendee Niko Burke-farrar tries on a cowboy hat made by Alberly Handmade Hats.

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    click to enlarge Wrestlers at Arizona Gay Rodeo

    Wrestlers compete during a Wrestle Drag match on Sunday.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Phoenix drag queen Pussy LeHoot

    Phoenix drag queen Pussy LeHoot was among the entertainers on Sunday at the Arizona Gay Rodeo.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Drag entertainer Miss Evita Peroxide

    Miss Evita Peroxide watches rodeo events alongside the cowboys.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge A cowboy on horseback

    A cowboy competes in the pole bending event.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge An attendee at Arizona Gay Rodeo

    A rodeo attendee waits in line to order a drink.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Cowboys on horseback with flags

    Flags are carried by cowboys on horseback during the grand entry on Sunday.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Cowboy at Arizona Gay Rodeo

    A cowboy competes in the team roping event.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Attendee at Arizona Gay Rodeo

    A rodeo attendee watches events in the arena on Sunday.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Cowboy with lasso at Arizona Gay Rodeo

    A cowboy competes in the team roping rodeo event.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Steer rider in drag

    A steer rider twirls for the crowd before the Wild Drag Race on Sunday.

    Kevin Hurley

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    A rider is helped after a tough fall from a bull.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Man riding steer at Arizona Gay Rodeo

    A rider keeps his balance during the steer riding event.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge Drag queen Evita Peroxide

    Evita Peroxide and her goat dressing partner run to the finish line during the goat dressing event on Sunday.

    Kevin Hurley

    click to enlarge A Wrestle Drag participant

    A Wrestle Drag participant tips his hat to the crowd before a match on Sunday.

    Kevin Hurley

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  • The ‘Rodeo Life’ Publication

    The ‘Rodeo Life’ Publication

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    updated: Apr 6, 2018


    CLEARWATER, Fla., April 6, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    “Rodeo Life” is published in a perfect bound glossy publication that is unique and will encompass all walks of rodeo life, the events that drive them, the brands they are loyal to and the new markets that are waiting to be tapped by this significant mass media market that is forging its buying power around the world. Articles covering surrounding rodeo events, top cowboys and cowgirls, leading agents, fashion, music, and lifestyles.

    “Rodeo Life” staff and contributors have a combined experience of over 50 years, and recognizes just how much professional rodeo has grown, and how to meet the demands of advertisers through direct access to these markets. Recent market growth has led to the expansion of circuit and championship rodeos, in terms of audience and new markets. Today’s rodeos represent a generation of youth, women, and men who are equally competitive as they are traditional. Cowboys and Cowgirls and their fans, from all walks of life, have turned Rodeos into a worldwide recognized phenomenon.

    Through “Rodeo Life,” subscribing company’s will have access to the top 200 rodeo events, 50 touring events, and various bookstores nationwide; feed stores, livestock shows, farming expos, and fairs continue to saturate this growing market.

    Source: Professional Media Group for Rodeo Life

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