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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Visitor makes 3.81-carat find at the Arkansas Crater of Diamonds State Park
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – What was first thought to be a candy wrapper turned into a diamond find for a Minnesota man visiting an Arkansas state park recently. A news release from Crater of Diamonds State Park said David DeCook from Stewartville, Minnesota, spotted a 3.81-carat brown diamond on April 24 while visiting the park with his family. DeCook said he spotted the diamond on his way down a hill south of the park's south wash pavilion. DeCook, a regular visitor to the park, told park officials he first thought he saw a candy wrapper, but as he drew closer, he realized the tinfoil-like shine was from a diamond. He said he picked it up and turned to his brother, who was also a regular park visitor and said, 'Oh, you're going to be mad once you see what I found!' Arizona dad recounts finding 2-carat diamond with son at Crater of Diamonds State Park Officials said that the 3.81-carat find is the largest diamond harvested so far this year. They described it as having a metallic, copper luster and a blocky triangular shape. DeCook told officials he was going to name his find 'The Duke Diamond,' after his dog. It is the 217th diamond registered at the park in 2025 and the largest since a 7.46-carat find in January 2024 by French visitor Julien Navas. Arkansas man finds 4.87-carat diamond in Crater of Diamonds State Park, largest found since 2020 Officials said the abundance of recent rain means it is more likely to find a diamond on top of the ground. The largest diamond ever discovered in the United States was unearthed in 1924 during an early mining operation on the land that later became Crater of Diamonds State Park. Taking a closer look at the Arkansas-mined 'Heart of Arkansas' diamond brooch Named Uncle Sam, this white diamond with a pink cast weighed 40.23 carats. It was later cut into a 12.42-carat emerald shape and is now part of the Smithsonian's mineral and gem collection at the National Museum of Natural History. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NBC Sports
28-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Kellogg: Flagg 'as advertised' in win over Arizona
Clark Kellogg joins Dan Patrick to break down the first day of action during the Sweet 16, including Cooper Flagg's impressive display against Arizona, Arkansas' brutal loss to Texas Tech and more.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener
Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday to begin the SEC Tournament. Arkansas (20-12) will play a second-round game against No. 8 seed Ole Miss on Thursday. The then-13th ranked Rebels won the only regular-season meeting 73-66 on Jan. 8. Arkansas led by as many as 20 points early in the second half and it was 59-41 with 14:18 left. But the Razorback missed their next 12 shots over 11-plus minutes as South Carolina pulled within 61-60 following a 19-2 run that was capped by Collin Murray-Boyles' jumper from the free-throw line. D.J. Wagner finally ended Arkansas' field-goal drought with 2:37 left on a 3-pointer following an offensive rebound to make it 64-60, and Brazile added a tip-in shot on the next possession. Arkansas' first miss from the free-throw line in 14 attempts came with 14 seconds left and South Carolina quickly went the other way for a layup by Jacobi Wright to cut the deficit to 70-66. After a timeout, Arkansas turned it over near midcourt when Murray-Boyles jumped to deflect a pass and Cam Scott threw down a dunk with 3.2 left for a two-point game. Davis secured the inbounds pass and sealed it with two free throws at 2.5. Davis and Jonas Aidoo each scored 14 points for Arkansas. Wagner had 13 points and six assists. Murray-Boyles led South Carolina (12-20) with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Jamarii Thomas added 16 points and Wright had 13. Aidoo scored a game-high 14 points in the first half and Arkansas closed on an 11-0 run to build a 47-30 at the break. Arkansas avenged a 72-53 loss to South Carolina on March 1.
NBC Sports
12-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener
Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday to begin the SEC Tournament. Arkansas (20-12) will play a second-round game against No. 8 seed Ole Miss on Thursday. The then-13th ranked Rebels won the only regular-season meeting 73-66 on Jan. 8. Arkansas led by as many as 20 points early in the second half and it was 59-41 with 14:18 left. But the Razorback missed their next 12 shots over 11-plus minutes as South Carolina pulled within 61-60 following a 19-2 run that was capped by Collin Murray-Boyles' jumper from the free-throw line. D.J. Wagner finally ended Arkansas' field-goal drought with 2:37 left on a 3-pointer following an offensive rebound to make it 64-60, and Brazile added a tip-in shot on the next possession. Arkansas' first miss from the free-throw line in 14 attempts came with 14 seconds left and South Carolina quickly went the other way for a layup by Jacobi Wright to cut the deficit to 70-66. After a timeout, Arkansas turned it over near midcourt when Murray-Boyles jumped to deflect a pass and Cam Scott threw down a dunk with 3.2 left for a two-point game. Davis secured the inbounds pass and sealed it with two free throws at 2.5. Davis and Jonas Aidoo each scored 14 points for Arkansas. Wagner had 13 points and six assists. Murray-Boyles led South Carolina (12-20) with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Jamarii Thomas added 16 points and Wright had 13. Aidoo scored a game-high 14 points in the first half and Arkansas closed on an 11-0 run to build a 47-30 at the break. Arkansas avenged a 72-53 loss to South Carolina on March 1.
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday to begin the SEC Tournament. Arkansas (20-12) will play a second-round game against No. 8 seed Ole Miss on Thursday. The then-13th ranked Rebels won the only regular-season meeting 73-66 on Jan. 8. Arkansas led by as many as 20 points early in the second half and it was 59-41 with 14:18 left. But the Razorback missed their next 12 shots over 11-plus minutes as South Carolina pulled within 61-60 following a 19-2 run that was capped by Collin Murray-Boyles' jumper from the free-throw line. D.J. Wagner finally ended Arkansas' field-goal drought with 2:37 left on a 3-pointer following an offensive rebound to make it 64-60, and Brazile added a tip-in shot on the next possession. Arkansas' first miss from the free-throw line in 14 attempts came with 14 seconds left and South Carolina quickly went the other way for a layup by Jacobi Wright to cut the deficit to 70-66. After a timeout, Arkansas turned it over near midcourt when Murray-Boyles jumped to deflect a pass and Cam Scott threw down a dunk with 3.2 left for a two-point game. Davis secured the inbounds pass and sealed it with two free throws at 2.5. Davis and Jonas Aidoo each scored 14 points for Arkansas. Wagner had 13 points and six assists. Murray-Boyles led South Carolina (12-20) with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Jamarii Thomas added 16 points and Wright had 13. Aidoo scored a game-high 14 points in the first half and Arkansas closed on an 11-0 run to build a 47-30 at the break. Arkansas avenged a 72-53 loss to South Carolina on March 1. ___
