Photo archive for December 4, 2014
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Fireworks explode during opening ceremonies for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Jake Vold of Ponoka, Alberta, Canada competes in bareback riding during the first go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Fallon Taylor of Whitesboro, Texas, competes during the first go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. Taylor's time was the best of the night at 14.09 seconds. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Jordan Spears of Redding, Calif. competes in bull riding during the first go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Steven Peebles of Redmond, Ore. competes in bareback riding during the first go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Trevor Brazile of Decatur, Texas, competes in tie-down roping during the first go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, in Las Vegas. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Marty Yates of Stephenville, Texas competes in tie-down roping during the first go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. Yates had the best time of the night, finishing in 7.4 seconds. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Country singer Mark Wills sings the national anthem during opening ceremonies for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Contestants gather during opening ceremonies for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Jake Wright of Milford, Utah competes in saddle bronc riding during the first go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
A packed house attends the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Country singer Mark Wills sings the national anthem during opening ceremonies for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Trey Benton III of Rock Island, Texas competes in bull riding during the first go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Riders perform during opening ceremonies for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
Bull rider Cody Teel of Kountze, Texas appears to have his hand stuck in the rope as he gets thrown from a bull during the first go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. Teel managed to get away safely. View photo
2014 NFR Opens in Las Vegas
A laser light show is part of the opening ceremonies for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. View photo
Catherine Flynn

Catherine Flynn View photo
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Tami Belt View photo
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Anthony Caruth

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JC Melvin

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Mark Goldstein

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christmas tree lighting

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, in New York. View photo
christmas tree lighting

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, in New York. View photo