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2017 National Finals Rodeo, Day 10 — PHOTOS

Tim O'Connell of Zwingle, Iowa rides Mucho Dinero in the bareback riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tim O'Connell of Zwingle, Iowa rides Mucho Dinero in the bareback riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tim O'Connell of Zwingle, Iowa rides Mucho Dinero in the bareback riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tim O'Connell of Zwingle, Iowa rides Mucho Dinero in the bareback riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tim O'Connell of Zwingle, Iowa rides Mucho Dinero in the bareback riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tim O'Connell of Zwingle, Iowa rides Mucho Dinero in the bareback riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tim O'Connell of Zwingle, Iowa points to the sky after riding Mucho Dinero in the bareback riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tim O'Connell of Zwingle, Iowa takes a victory lap on Mucho Dinero after riding in the bareback competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tyler Pearson of Louisville, Mississippi takes part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tyler Pearson of Louisville, Mississippi tips his hat to the crowd after taking part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tyler Pearson of Louisville, Mississippi takes part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Dakota Eldridge of Elko, Nevada takes part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Dakota Eldridge of Elko, Nevada takes part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Dakota Eldridge of Elko, Nevada waves at the crowd after taking part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Ty Erickson of Helena, Montana takes part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Ty Erickson of Helena, Montana takes part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Ty Erickson of Helena, Montana takes part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Ty Erickson of Helena, Montana takes part in the steer wrestling competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Cory Petska, left, and Erich Rogers, both from Arizona, take part in the team roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Cory Petska, left, and Erich Rogers, both from Arizona, take part in the team roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Cory Petska, left, and Erich Rogers, both from Arizona, take part in the team roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Cory Petska, left, and Erich Rogers, both from Arizona, take part in the team roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Cory Petska, left, and Erich Rogers, both from Arizona, take part in the team roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Ryder Wright of Milford, Utah comes out of the chute on Prom Night during the saddle bronc riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Ryder Wright of Milford, Utah rides Prom Night during the saddle bronc riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Ryder Wright of Milford, Utah rides Prom Night during the saddle bronc riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Ryder Wright of Milford, Utah rides Prom Night during the saddle bronc riding competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas points to the shy after taking part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas points to the shy after taking part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas looks to the crowd after taking part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Marcos Costa of Childress, Texas waives to the crowd after taking part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas takes part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas looks on after taking part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas waves to the crowd after taking part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Tuf Cooper of Weatherford, Texas waves to the crowd after taking part in the tie-down roping competition in the tenth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
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The National Finals Rodeo ended its annual 10-day run at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday.

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