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

Tami Belt

Tami Belt View photo

James Haney

James Haney View photo

Chris McElhone

Chris McElhone View photo

Lauren Sasso

Lauren Sasso View photo

Annie Waggoner

Annie Waggoner View photo

Josh Haldeman

Josh Haldeman View photo

Anthony Caruth

Anthony Caruth View photo

JC Melvin

JC Melvin View photo

Mark Goldstein

Mark Goldstein View photo

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