Professional Bull Riders Rodeo

Brazilian riders dominate finals

By Brett Okamoto · Nov. 10, 2008 · 2:00 AM

Professional Bull Riding said goodbye to a pair of legends Sunday and welcomed its future as the World Finals came to a close at the Thomas & Mack Center. It was the best attended, highest grossing event in PBR history. Three-time world champion Adriano Moraes and two-time champ Justin McBride rode for the final time of their careers, and 19-year-old Reese Cates was crowned the Daisy Rookie of the Year in a final round that saw 10 90-point rides.

Ropes, reins, joy, pain

Ron Kantowski · Nov. 8, 2008 · 2:00 AM

Crimber only feels like he’s been in a plane crash after suffering a series of injuries that can be described only as cruel and unusual punishment, even in a sport that specializes in it.
PBR World Finals

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A look at the final night of bull riding at the PBR World Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center.

PBR Rodeo Quick Facts

What: PBR World Finals

When: Oct. 31-to-Nov. 9

Where: Thomas & Mack Center

Tickets: 866-PBR-SHOW (727-7469) or unlvtickets.com

Web site: www.pbrnow.com

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