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Wess Moore Goes Digital With Moore Sports

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September 4, 2025

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In the world of Arkansas sports coverage, less isn’t more. In fact, you might say, Wess is more.

Longtime Fox 16 sportscaster Wess Moore launched a new digital sports product over the weekend, Moore Sports.

Arkansas Business caught up with him to discuss the project just before Friday’s high school football games and before the Arkansas Razorbacks’ 52-7 victory over Alabama A&M in Fayetteville on Saturday.

Moore Sports will focus on “high school sports, Razorbacks and all things Arkansas,” Moore said.

“It’s going to be a digital channel on YouTube, and you’ll also be able to watch it on Facebook and Twitter,” Moore said, obviously excited. “I’ll have live shows, usually in the evenings, targeting the hours between 6 and 9. That seems to be the most watched time on social media.

The great thing about YouTube, Moore said, is that shows go into an archive to be watched at viewers’ convenience. “That’s kind of what I like about it. You know, with local news, it’s appointment TV. You either catch my show at 5:30, 6:30 or 9, and if you miss it, you miss it.”

Fans will also be able follow Moore on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and episode drops, he said.

New Flexibility

“The way we consume sports is changing, and I’m excited to connect with fans in new ways,” he said. “This format lets us focus on the games, athletes, and communities we love — and gives me the flexibility to spend more time with my family.”

Moore has set up a studio in his Little Rock home and expects to create 90% of his content from there, mixing in live and pre-recorded segments and interviews with coaches and athletes across Arkansas. He’ll also offer weekly recaps and game highlights.

Moore likes the flexibility of shifting to a digital product, which he hopes to monetize by gathering a core of four or five major sponsors.

He also likes the timing of the move.

YouTube boasts more than 2.5 billion active monthly viewers around the world, and 85% of U.S. adults say they use the platform. That’s a higher share than any other social media site measured by the Pew Research Center. Collectively, users watch more than 1 billion hours of YouTube video daily.

A Handful of Sponsors

“I’m targeting four to five sponsors at the most,” Moore said. “I want to find sponsors who are passionate about Arkansas sports, high school sports, and want to be part of my show. Then I can turn around and give them the love and attention that they deserve. Technology allows me to run their commercials during the show, along with their logos.

“I don’t want 10 sponsors because that would result in a show full of me talking about sponsors,” he continued. “I want to focus on Arkansas’ athletes, the fans and the coaches.”

He’s centering his sponsor search in several industries. “I’m targeting the automobile industry, hospitals, banks and the restaurant business. I expect those will be my primary sponsors at different levels of support.”

Moore said he enjoyed his years at Fox 16 in Little Rock, which gave him free rein to develop a popular high school sports program, “Fearless Friday.”

“You always want to leave something better off than it was when you arrived,” Moore said. “And there’s zero doubt in my mind that we have created a niche for Fox 16.” Friday’s episode was his last at the station, but he expects the show to go on.

“We’re all replaceable,” he said. “Somebody else is coming in and they’ll take it and run with it. That is my hope, that it just continues to thrive.”

Local Heroes

Moore said national digital sports programs have done well for years, “and now it’s filtering down to the local level.” The approach will allow him to focus on whatever the big topic is at the moment. “I’m not just Razorbacks and high school sports,” Moore said. “If A-State is rolling, or UAPB, UCA, we’ll talk about it. We already know about Harding.”

Harding University in Searcy completed a perfect 13-0 football season in 2023, winning the NCAA Division II championship over the Colorado School of Mines. Last year, the Bisons went 12-2 last season.

A Texas native and graduate of Texas State University, Moore began his broadcasting career in 1994 and has covered everything from Friday night football to PGA Tour events, the Super Bowl and NCAA Tournaments. He co-hosts “Out of Bounds” on 103.7-FM, The Buzz. He will continue in that role.

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January 2, 2026

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Former Illini basketball sharpshooter Luke Goode engaged to Illinois volleyball star Kayla Burbage

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January 2, 2026

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Love is in the air for two of Champaign’s top athletes in recent years. Former Illini men’s basketball wing Luke Goode popped the question to Illinois volleyball middle blocker Kayla Burbage, the couple shared via Instagram on Wednesday.

“Proverbs 18:22: ‘He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord,’” Goode wrote. “Going into the New Years as future Mr. and Mrs. Goode!”

Goode spent the first three years of his college career in Champaign, graduating from the Gies School of Business in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. After his sophomore season was cut short due to a foot injury, Goode bounced back as a junior, playing in all 38 games for the 2024 Elite Eight team. That season, the 6-foot-7 sharpshooter averaged 5.7 points and shot 38.9% from three on just over four attempts per game.

Last season, Goode spent his final year of eligibility playing for his home state Indiana Hoosiers before turning pro. He is currently suiting up for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League. In 11 games so far as a rookie, Goode is putting up 7.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in just above 20 minutes per game.

Burbage just finished up her final season of college volleyball. After spending her freshman campaign at Missouri, Burbage decided to make the move to Champaign. As a sophomore and junior, Burbage played in every match on Illinois’ schedule: 60 total. A shoulder injury sidelined the 6-foot-4 North Carolina native for her senior season, but she returned for a graduate year in 2025. In her final season at Huff Hall, Burbage ranked second in total blocks (82.0) for the Illini and had the fifth-most kills on the team (98).

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Hawkeyes Knock Down Nebraska – Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics

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January 2, 2026

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – No. 14 Iowa (12-2, 3-0) defeated No. 20 Nebraska (12-2, 1-2) on New Years Day inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 86-76.

Sophomore Chit-Chat Wright dominated the day for the Hawkeyes with a career-high 24 points, three assists, and two steals. Senior Hannah Stuelke followed with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists to notch her third double-double of the season.

The Huskers came out to a fast-paced 8-0 run to start the game. Stuelke got the scoring started for Iowa by getting to the line, sinking both free-throws. Three minutes into gameplay, the Hawkeyes began to capitalize on Nebraska miscues. Sophomore Ava Heiden led a 7-0 run for Iowa to bring the gap to 9-12 with 4:46 left in the quarter. The Huskers contained a narrow 21-18 lead headed into the second quarter.

Wright drained a three-pointer to start the second period, tying up the score for the first time on the day. The Hawkeyes went on to gain nine points on seven forced Husker turnovers in the half. Heiden led the quarter with eight points going 4-for-4 on field goals. A combined 26 points, shooting 66.7 percent in the quarter, left Iowa behind 44-45 at half.

The Hawkeyes came out of the locker room with an 8-2 run to put them in front. Iowa forced four Husker turnovers in the first three minutes of the third quarter, capitalizing five points off of them. Stuelke continued to be a difference maker for Iowa with seven points and two rebounds. This momentum pushed Iowa up 64-61 heading into the fourth.

In the final quarter, the Hawkeyes continued their defensive pursuit, forcing five more turnovers, adding to their total of 18 on the day. Senior Taylor McCabe hit a three-point basket at 4:32 to power Iowa to the end. The Hawkeyes pushed out a 15-6 run to secure a Hawkeye victory.

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Dallas Pulse set to make history in season opener at Comerica Center

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January 2, 2026

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North Texas’ first women’s professional volleyball team will officially launch its inaugural season on Saturday, Jan. 10.

DALLAS — For North Texas volleyball fans, Saturday’s season opener represents more than just a first serve, it’s the beginning of something the region has been waiting for.

The Dallas Pulse, the region’s first women’s professional volleyball team, will open its inaugural season Saturday, Jan. 10, hosting the Indiana franchise at Comerica Center in Frisco.

The matchup marks the first Major League Volleyball game played by a Dallas-based team and is a milestone moment for the metroplex.

The Pulse will play 14 home matches during the 2026 Major League Volleyball season, giving local fans a consistent opportunity to support a women’s pro team built in their own backyard.

Saturday, Jan. 10 – Indy
Thursday, Jan. 15 – San Diego
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Omaha
Sunday, Feb. 8 – Grand Rapids
Thursday, Feb. 19 – Indy
Sunday, Feb. 22 – Grand Rapids
Friday, Feb. 27 – Orlando
Friday, March 13 – Columbus
Sunday, March 15 – Atlanta
Saturday, March 21 – San Diego
Thursday, March 26 – Atlanta
Friday, April 17 – Columbus
Friday, May 1 – Omaha
Sunday, May 3 – Orlando

Leading the team into its first season is head coach Shannon Winzer, who was named to the role in September. The January debut places Dallas at the center of the league’s early growth as women’s professional volleyball continues to gain momentum nationwide.

The timing feels right for North Texas. The region has long been a volleyball hotbed, producing elite athletes through nationally recognized club programs, championship high school teams and top-tier collegiate programs. Until now, many of those players, and the fans who followed them, had no local professional team to rally behind.

Dallas Pulse leadership told WFAA that they hope to change that.

Season ticket deposits are currently open, and the Pulse holds the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Volleyball Draft scheduled for Nov. 24, giving the team a chance to add a cornerstone player ahead of its debut season.

Major League Volleyball is also preparing for future growth, announcing plans to add expansion teams in Washington, D.C. and Northern California in 2027.

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Tritons Set for Preseason North American Challenge

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January 2, 2026

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — UC San Diego men’s volleyball will prepare for the upcoming season with four exhibitions this weekend as part of the North American Challenge. The event will be hosted by Long Beach State on Friday and Sunday at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid.

The Tritons will play two Canadian sides, Alberta and Calagry. They will play each team once on both days of the challenge.

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Friday, Jan. 2

2 PM – vs Calgary

4:30 PM – vs Alberta

Sunday, Jan. 4

12:30 PM – vs Alberta

3 PM – vs Calgary

Live stats for all four matches will be available HERE. Fans interested in attending matches can purchase tickets through Long Beach State HERE.

UP NEXT
The Tritons open the 2026 season at home next Tuesday, Jan. 6. Jessup will visit LionTree Arena for a match that begins at 7 PM.

About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 39 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world’s preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.