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Locals to watch in 2026 Masters
The wait for golf’s most anticipated event is no longer. The 90th edition of the Masters will begin Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club. There will be 91 golfers looking to put on the Green […]
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High Point, Queens lead NC mid-majors into NCAA Tournament
CHARLOTTE — Two of North Carolina’s 15 mid-major men’s basketball programs, and one women’s mid-major program, are going dancing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament this week. The High Point Panthers men’s team (30-4) is heading […]
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Duke repeats as ACC champion, bracket projections for local teams
For the second straight year, the ACC belongs to Duke. The Blue Devils, the regular season conference champions, claimed their 10th ACC tournament title and became the first team to repeat since NC State in […]
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Duke finishes off UNC, ACC season
Duke finished off a dominating ACC regular season with a 76-61 win over UNC, avenging its only league loss of the season. The Blue Devils head into the postseason with an uncertain footing, however, thanks […]
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Local prospects test tangibles at NFL Combine
The NFL Combine’s on-field workouts invited some of the top 2026 prospects for a showcase of athleticism and skill over the weekend. All four of North Carolina’s Power 4 programs were represented at the event […]
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ACC women’s basketball tournament underway in Georgia
DULUTH, Ga. — For the first time in its 49-year history, the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament is being played outside the Carolinas as the conference postseason showcase shifts to Duluth, Georgia. The tournament tipped off […]
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Just the way he wrote it up
Ross Atkins wasn’t expecting to get a call from Cleveland. Despite winning 10 games and striking out 91 batters for the 1995 Wake Forest Demon Deacons, he thought his playing career was over. Instead, he […]
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The 2026 N.C. ACC Baseball Preview
The race to Omaha starts now. The college baseball season begins Friday with all four local ACC teams taking the field on opening day. No. 11 North Carolina and Duke, both coming off Super Regional […]
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Paul announces NBA retirement after 21 seasons
CHARLOTTE — Future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul revealed last week that he has decided to step away from basketball after a 21-season career that helped define the modern point guard. A 12-time All-Star […]
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Super Bowl has deep NC connections
The Super Bowl prop bet odds are out, and the biggest favorite to score a touchdown in the game is Kenneth Walker III. The Seahawks running back turned in the second 1,000 yard season of […]