Professional Bull Riders Inc. taps new CEO

By ALAN SNEL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

June 29, 2015 - 10:24 am

Sean Gleason at the 2010 PBR World Finals in Las Vegas. (Matt Breneman/bullstockmedia.com)

Professional Bull Riders Inc., which stages two annual bull riding events in Las Vegas, has appointed a new CEO as it transitions under its new owner, WME-IMG.

Former COO Sean Gleason has been promoted to CEO, while former CEO Jim Haworth becomes chairman and will focus on global initiatives. Gleason served as COO for more than 15 years of the 23-year-old bull riding organization, while Haworth joined PBR as CEO in 2011. WME-IMG bought Professional Bull Riders in May.

PBR, based in Pueblo, Colo., held the Last Cowboy Standing bull riding event last month and plans to hold its annual flagship Las Vegas event, the World Finals, at Thomas & Mack Center in October.

PBR has a live-event audience of more than 3 million fans and holds international tours in Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico.

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Teammates help Dirteater go out on top after final bull ride

By Ron Kantowski / RJ

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New bull-riding series to crown team champion at T-Mobile

By Ron Kantowski / RJ

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After determining its world champion in Las Vegas for nearly three decades, the PBR is excited about holding its Team Series playoffs at T-Mobile Arena.

LVCVA to consider sponsorship agreement for new bull-riding event

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

December 10, 2021 - 7:12 am

A new team event by the Professional Bull Riders may get a five-year, $6.4 million sponsorship deal from the LVCVA when its board of directors meets Tuesday.

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Graney: Sky is limit for NFR rookie bull rider named Creek

By Ed Graney / RJ

December 7, 2021 - 6:57 am

Creek Young is 21 and the Resistol Rookie of the Year, having qualified for his first National Finals Rodeo at Thomas Mack Center.

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PBR to launch team competition in 2022

By Ron Kantowski / RJ

November 5, 2021 - 1:16 pm

The PBR Team Series will run from June to November. Eight teams of bull riders will be featured in a 10-game regular season followed by playoffs.

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PBR World Finals results — Day 1

By Oscar Gonzalez / RJ

November 3, 2021 - 11:33 pm

The Professional Bull Riders is holding their last world finals in Las Vegas through Sunday at T-Mobile Arena.

PBR ready for last go-round in Las Vegas

By Ron Kantowski / RJ

November 2, 2021 - 12:44 pm

After 28 years, the PBR finals will relocate to Forth Worth, Texas, to serve as the focal point for a week-long championship festival.

Officials confirm PBR World Finals heading to Texas

By Mick Akers / RJ

August 31, 2021 - 11:10 am

Las Vegas is losing one of rodeo’s marquee events with the Professional Bull Riders World Finals heading to Fort Worth, Texas beginning next year, officials confirmed Tuesday.

PBR Finals leaving Las Vegas for Texas starting in 2022

By Ron Kantowski / RJ

August 30, 2021 - 12:40 pm

The Pro Bull Riders World Finals is leaving Las Vegas, with this year’s Nov. 3 to 7 event at T-Mobile Arena ending a decadeslong agreement between Las Vegas and the tour.