Bramwell claims bareback crown

Forest Bramwell had more on his mind Saturday night than just trying to earn the biggest paycheck of his rodeo career.

Bramwell, 25, tried not to think about the peril his family's 160-acre ranch is in as wildfires were only about 30 miles from his home in Pagosa Springs, Colo., and headed in that direction.
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Barrera grows into fighting force

Early in his son's life, Jorge Barrera noticed there was something different about Marco Antonio.

Jorge Barrera wished success on each of his four children, but when he looked at this son, he knew it was assured.
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Bramwell claims bareback crown

Forest Bramwell had more on his mind Saturday night than just trying to earn the biggest paycheck of his rodeo career.

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

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Barrera grows into fighting force

Early in his son's life, Jorge Barrera noticed there was something different about Marco Antonio.

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