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May 8, 2025
By Chris Lea, WRAL-TV sports anchor/reporter Good news seems to be on the horizon for the Carolina Hurricanes when it comes to goaltending. Frederik Andersen was back on the ice today after suffering an undisclosed injury in Game 4 versus the New Jersey Devils this past Sunday. He was a full participant in the 45
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By The Associated Press The first Saturday in May means it’s time for the 151st Kentucky Derby, America’s longest continuously held sporting event. Nineteen horses stampeding 1 1/4 miles around Churchill Downs isn’t just a race. It’s 150,000 fans jammed under the Twin Spires for a fashion show mixed with an all-day party that is
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The N.C. High School Athletic Association announced the recipients of the 2024-2025 Heart of a Champion Award. This honor recognizes student-athletes across the state who have demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, leadership, and community service while participating in high school athletics. Each recipient represents the very best of North Carolina’s high school sports culture and exemplifies the
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By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer Some of the key moments in the career of San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich, who stepped down as coach Friday: Saying the team needed a change in direction, general manager Gregg Popovich fired coach Bob Hill and named himself coach on the same day that star center David Robinson
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MOUNT PLEASANT, N.C. — North Stanly entered Thursday night undefeated, but exited with a resounding loss thanks to its rival. South Stanly didn’t just keep the Comets from sweeping Yadkin Valley Conference regular season and tournament titles, they stopped them cold. With nine runs in the last three innings, including a five-run top of the
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MOUNT PLEASANT, N.C. — Bad news may come in threes, but good things come in twos — at least if you’re North Stanly softball. The second-seeded Comets won the Yadkin Valley Conference tournament with a 6-3 win over rival South Stanly in the tournament final hosted by Mount Pleasant. North Stanly (16-6) scored two runs
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CHINA GROVE, N.C. – The third time was a charm. After being swept in the regular season by the defending 3A state champions, West Rowan used a red-hot start to take down East Rowan 9-2 and hoist the South Piedmont Conference Tournament title. The first four hitters in the Falcons’ lineup combined for six hits,
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KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Catawba Shores girls soccer crown is going nowhere. Pine Lake Prep conquered one of the state’s toughest leagues for a third straight season when it defeated Christ The King 7-3 on Thursday evening. The Pride are last year’s 2A state runner-up, while the Crusaders have raised the last three 1A state
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The Carolina Hurricanes are once again chasing a cup, but outside Lenovo Center, their most dedicated supporters are content with the cups in their hands. It’s no secret that the Triangle’s deepest roots lie in college sports, especially for the fan experience. That’s carried over to the state’s professional teams, including the Carolina Hurricanes. Through
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The drive with Tim Donnelly here on 999. The FA joining us on the Easter Automotive Group hotline following what I can only imagine was a very exciting and, uh, busy last few days. It’s the Panthers GM Dan Morgan, former Panthers Pro Bowler, University of Miami legend. Dan, uh, thank you for taking the
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