May 6—Roy Cooper earned a degree in agricultural journalism at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1977. Perhaps his writing skills, combined with his riding skills, helped him rewrite the rodeo ...

Roy Cooper throws a calf during the calf-roping competition in the Will Rogers Coliseum on Jan. 15, 2003. Ron T. Ennis Fort Worth Star-Telegram archives Roy Cooper took the sport of calf roping by ...

In January, at a rodeo in Edna, Texas, something happened that reminded everyone that this sport is bigger than any payout. Riding a horse named Catolena, roper Elijah Faske caught his very first live ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rodeo legend has died, according to his family. Roy Cooper, eight-time world champion roper and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Famer, ...

North Texas rodeo legend Roy Cooper lived life to the fullest and left an unforgettable legacy behind him, family and friends said at his memorial service Monday. The 69-year-old world champion calf ...

The 2025 Shane Hanchey Invitational has come to an end and these rodeo athletes pulled out some of their best performances of the season for this iconic event. From junior ropers to professionals, ...