The Hawgs Sports Network was created in 2023 by NWA Media to group five like-minded platforms into a single network devoted to coverage of University of Arkansas sports. The platforms include: WholeHogSports.com, Hawgs Illustrated magazine, The Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club, Hawgs Illustrated Gameday Extra and Hog Radio.

Brent A. Powers is the president of NWA Media, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC and the Hawgs Sports Network.

The Hawgs Sports Network is staffed by six award-winning sports journalists providing subscribers with the most unique and compelling sports coverage of Arkansas Razorbacks sports in the state. Staff includes General Manager Chip Souza, Hawgs Illustrated managing editor Christina Long, WholeHogSports.com managing editor Matt Jones, photojournalist Hank Layton and award-winning reporters Ethan Westerman and Anthony Kristensen.

“Sports have such a positive impact on the lives all people of all ages,” Powers said when announcing the creation of the Hawgs Sports Network. “We are proud to continue the legacy of telling stories that are so important to our community. At a time when other multimedia companies are reducing editorial staff and coverage, we are adding even more resources and ways to read, listen to and view our stories. I am proud of the team we have assembled.”

Coverage of Arkansas Razorbacks sports including breaking news, game recaps, analysis and subscriber-generated message boards can all be found at WholeHogSports.com. Content for WholeHogSports.com is provided by the Hawgs Sports Network staff and reporters with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. 

Hawgs Illustrated magazine is 100 percent devoted to the Arkansas Razorbacks and was created more than three decades ago by Hall of Fame sports journalist Clay Henry. His vision still exists today in providing its subscribers the most unique and compelling Arkansas sports content anywhere.The magazine publishes 20 times a year and is also available in digital form. 

The Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club is a luncheon devoted to championing the success of prep and college athletes across Northwest Arkansas. The luncheons are held weekly in the fall during the football season and monthly the remainder of the year. Featured speakers include Razorbacks coaches and former players. Tickets are available at hawgssportsnetwork.com/tickets. 

The Hawgs Illustrated Gameday Extra is a special section published in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette during the football season that includes information on that week’s game, staff predictions and a look at the Razorbacks’ opponent that week. It is a must-read for Hog fans and contains all the information you need to be the star of your Saturday tailgate party.

Hog Radio is a collection of staff-produced podcasts and video shows that are tailored to football, basketball, women’s sports and more. 

In addition to the content at WholeHogSports.com, there is additional sports news with daily email newsletters at wholehogsports.com/newsletters and a video-on-demand app for Arkansas sports news at any App store, just search for Whole Hogs Sports.