As NFR 2018 enters day nine, steer wrestler Will Lummus continues to see his name at the top of the standings. Las Vegas Review Journal host Cassie Soto speaks with the Mississippi native about his excitement to be participating in his first ever NFR.
Unlike the NFR at the Thomas and Mack Center, the Junior NFR at the Las Vegas Convention Center offers breakaway roping for girls 19-and under. This event allows the young women of rodeo one more event to participate in, aside from barrel racing.
Highlights from the 7th go-round of the 2018 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (CBS Sports Network/PRCA)
NFR Saddle Bronc rider Joey Sonnier talks about battling addiction and his first time competing in National Finals Rodeo with Cassie Soto in front of Thomas & Mack before round 3
While the National Finals Rodeo is taking place at the Thomas and Mack, the Junior NFR is held at Cowboy Christmas inside the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Junior NFR looks to give the future stars of rodeo an opportunity to compete just minutes away from some of their idols.
Before you head over to the Thomas and Mack for NFR, be sure to check out some of the unique and one of a kind items at Cowboy Christmas!
The National Finals Rodeo has begun and Premier Vegas Sports host Cassie Soto interviews the President of Las Vegas Events, Pat Christenson about the impact the Rodeo has on Las Vegas.