Kody Lostroh looks to hang on to repeat as world champion (photo by Andy Watson/bullstockmedia.com)
Madison Square Garden
31st to 33rd Sts. Between Seventh & Eighth Aves.
January 8-10, $10-$195
www.thegarden.com
www.pbrnow.com
During the Patrick Ewing / Michael Jordan era, the Knicks and the Bulls fought some close battles that often went down to the last few seconds. While both New York and Chicago try to get back in the saddle, the Professional Bull Riders circuit rides into town for three days of heated competition at Madison Square Garden, Friday and Saturday night at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Guilherme Marchi, the 2008 world champ, is in the early lead after only a few events, while 2009 champ Kody Lostroh looks to repeat. You can expect some amazing eight-second battles between such riders as J. B. Mauney, Ross Coleman, Ned Cross, Robson Palermo, Jordan Hupp, retiring veteran Mighty Mike White, 2009 rookie of the year Cody Nance, Marchi, and Lostroh and such talented bulls as Big Tex, Troubadour, Avalanche, Party Time, Maverick, Frosty, Chicken on a Chain, North Star, and Commotion. And as an added bonus, certain tickets are available in a special buy one, get one free promotion.