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Harris holds on for victory

When the National Finals Rodeo started nine days ago, all-around cowboy Trevor Brazile and bull rider J.W. Harris were expected to clinch world championships midway through the 10-day rodeo.

G-forces guarantee rough ride

Research on rodeo injuries finds that bareback riders pull up to 46 Gs — just short of the forces experienced when an Indy car crashes at 200 mph, and nearly twice the 26 Gs experienced by bull riders. Studies have led to improved head and neck protection for riders.

Get Ready for a Shopping Go-Round

Activities more rugged than Christmas shopping usually are associated with the National Finals Rodeo. But cowboys enjoy saving a buck as much as shooting one.

FACES OF THE NFR

The National Finals Rodeo isn’t a beauty pageant. Contestants aren’t smiling for cameras; they do whatever it takes to win a lot of money and gold buckles representing world championships.

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Women in rodeo eye new frontiers

A woman’s role in rodeo is not limited to being a fan, flag girl or Miss Rodeo pageant contestant.

Old friends fuel Ohl’s effort

Three names have been synonymous with calf roping in the National Finals Rodeo the past decade: Joe Beaver, Fred Whitfield and Cody Ohl.

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