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Turn and burn! The ladies of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo were on the move in Las Vegas, NV. Take a look at some of the fastest times from the Long Round and tune in to watch the Championship Round on Saturday at 1 P.M. ET. | PBR

Bill Pickett: The Black Cowboy Who Revolutionized Rodeo Long before Hollywood glamorized cowboys, Bill Pickett was redefining the Wild West. Born in 1870 to formerly enslaved parents, Pickett became a legend by inventing "bulldogging"—wrestling steers to the ground with his bare hands and teeth. This daring technique laid the foundation for modern steer wrestling, a staple in today’s rodeos. A true showman, Pickett performed with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show alongside icons like Buffalo Bill and

African Americans have played big roles in the sport of rodeo, but history has not always recognized those contributions. The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is aiming to change that. | SportsCenter