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September 22, 2024
By RONALD BLUM, AP Sports Writer NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Berhalter was fired as U.S. men’s soccer coach on Wednesday, nine days after his team’s first-round exit from the Copa America flamed doubts he was the right person to remain in charge for the 2026 World Cup. Berhalter’s second term as
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Colt Langdon, a 4-star star boys basketball recruit at Millbrook High School, will forgo his senior season. In a ceremony at the school on Wednesday evening, Langdon announced that he is graduating a year early to join Butler University’s basketball program. This upcoming year was set to be his last with the Wildcats. As both
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By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton and edge rusher Kaimon Rucker are rated among the top 100 players in “EA Sports College Football 25.” Hampton is a 93 overall (22nd overall) and Rucker is a 91 overall (56th overall) in the forthcoming video game, which released the ratings
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Air Force has picked up a 2025 commitment from Reidsville running back Jariel Cobb. Cobb, a 2023 2A state champion, announced the decision on Wednesday afternoon via social media. The 5-foot-10 senior’s recruiting process included offers from Appalachian State, Bucknell, Cornell, Dartmouth, Gardner-Webb, Georgetown, Maine, Marshall, Morgan State, Navy, and North Carolina Central. A year
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By Pat Welter Campbell baseball’s introductory press conference for new head coach Chris Marx was more of a “good to see you” than a “nice to meet you.” Marx is taking over for longtime head coach Justin Haire who left for the head coaching job at Ohio State. Marx was Haire’s lead assistant for Haire’s
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By Shawn Smith Kawhi Leonard will not participate in the Paris Olympics and will be replaced on the U.S. men’s basketball roster by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. The news was announced by USA Basketball hours before Team USA was set to face Canada in a Las Vegas exhibition match. The Los Angeles Clippers forward
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By WRAL staff Cary, N.C. — Team USA swimmers have been in Cary training for the Paris Olympics since July 2. On Wednesday, they are heading to Croatia to continue training. There was cheering and excitement as buses carrying Team USA swimmers drove by. Young swimmers hope seeing athletes at this level will inspire them
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Elon University’s football program added another commitment from an in-state class of 2025 prospect last week. Ardrey Kell High School wide receiver Ben Kirsch announced his pledge to Elon on his X account on July 5. During his recruitment, Kirsch reported a preferred walk-on offer from Charlotte and offers from Maine, Georgetown, Marshall, NC A&T,
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A former NC State football player and Carolina Panthers team executive is facing domestic violence charges in Arizona. Adrian Wilson is facing three domestic violence-related charges in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to court records. The Panthers have terminated Wilson from his role as Vice President of Player Personnel. “Adrian Wilson will not continue in his position
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Effective with the 2025 season, races in high school track and field will be recalled in the first 50 meters when a competitor falls due to contact with another competitor. This change, which was one of eight revisions recommended by the NFHS Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Committee at its June 10-12 meeting
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