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Rodeo Athletes Earn A Chance At $1 Million Bonus On Sunday

FORT WORTH, Texas -- There are so many interesting stories each year at RFD-TV's The American Semi-Finals presented by Polaris Ranger and this year is no exception. A 50-year-old former truck driver on a mission; a Brazilian bull riding champion who debuted his American career last month; a North Texas roper with more than $50,000 in winnings this week; a 12-year-old girl; a steer wrestler with the biggest win of his career and couple of teenage team ropers are among the 46 rodeo athletes topped the field Friday night at Cowtown Coliseum and earned a chance at a $1 million bonus at RFD-TV's The American by Polaris RANGER on Sunday.

Feb 18, 2017

Melancon Continues Streak At The American Semi-Finals

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Cole Meloncon of Liberty, the leader for the 2017 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) world championship, continued his hot streak with a classic bull ride Wednesday night at the first performance of RFD-TV's The American Semi-Finals presented by Polaris RANGER at Cowtown Coliseum.

Feb 16, 2017

Sister Takes Hailey Kinsel To The 2nd Round Of The Semis

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Hailey Kinsel of Cotulla, Texas, got the best Valentine's present a girl could ask for with her horse, Sister. The dominating duo has been making a splash everywhere they go, and the American Semi-Finals was no exception on Wednesday. Kinsel and Sister ran a 14.08 to qualify among the top 30 barrel racers advancing to the second round on Thursday.

Feb 15, 2017

2017 The American Semi-Finals Performance Draw

The American Semi-Finals has released the performance draws for seven events this week at Cowtown Coliseum in the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. *Performances begin at 7:30 PM CT on Wednesday, Feb. 15, to Friday, Feb. 17.

Feb 15, 2017

The American Barrel Racing Semi-Finals Performance Draw

The American Semi-Finals has released its barrel racing performance draw for Wednesday, Feb. 15, to Friday, Feb. 17, at Cowtown Coliseum in the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas.

Feb 14, 2017

American Semi-Finals Kicks Off Week-Long Celebration

Everyone is gearing up for The American Semi-Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. The countdown is on and the number of remaining spots are limited. The Semi-Finals are jam-packed with exceptional talent and extraordinary athletes.

Jan 31, 2017