This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/rodeo as Meet the Barrel Racers Vying for Their First Gold Buckle at the 2026 NFR.

Nic drops elbows in a flurry on Leon and then goes to the top. Nic gets an elbow off the top, but Leon grabs him for a ...

A routine tree cutting job in Tennessee takes a shocking turn when a heavy branch suddenly swings into a church window.

Making the Wrangler National Finals is an accomplishment. One that many strive for and really only a select few ever achieve. Leaving Las Vegas as a World Champion is a feat on a completely different ...

The 2026 breakaway roping world title is now a three-woman race with Cheyanne McCartney, Hali Williams and Josie Conner all in position to win their first gold buckle come December.

Maybe you’ve already picked up your first cowboy hat, bought a few pairs of Wranglers, and even gone two-stepping to break in a nice pair of cowboy boots. But as any Texan worth their salt might tell ...