Yee Haw - "King of the Cowboys" to be crowned in Vegas

0 Comments | AFP, December, 2007

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Just down the lonesome trail from the neon jungle of the Las Vegas Strip, modern-day marvels are updating the American Wild West legend by crowning a new "King of the Cowboys".

Some cling to bucking broncos or massive bulls for eight seconds that can seem like forever.

Others ride fast horses and show their skills with a lasso roping cattle or their brute strength by wrestling steers onto their backs.

"We're all adrenaline junkies," said five-time calf roping champion Cody Ohl.

Welcome to the 49th National Finals Rodeo (NFR), a 10-day season-ending showdown where the top Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) humans and animals gather to decide titles, including a world all-around champion cowboy.

"Pain is...

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