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May 9, 2025
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer D. Wayne Lukas worked his way to Seize the Grey after his horse won the Preakness Stakes and kept getting interrupted by well-wishes offering congratulations. “I think they’re trying to get rid of me,” Lukas said. “They probably want me to retire. I don’t think that’ll happen.” Not when
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After losing the first game of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 4A baseball state championship series, Metrolina Christian won two games against Wesleyan Christian on Saturday to claim the title. Case Gibbs started at pitcher in the third game of the series after throwing a complete game two-hitter with five strikeouts in the second
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Lake Norman Charter needed a spark on offense, and junior Tyler Price delivered. With the Knights leading Orange 4-3 at halftime, Price came out in the third quarter and scored four straight goals in the first 4:09 of the quarter. That helped Lake Norman Charter to a 16-7 win over Orange, winning its third straight
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For the first time since lacrosse was sanctioned by the N.C. High School Athletic Association, a lacrosse team from the Sandhills — boys or girls — has won a state championship. Union Pines asserted itself early, triggering a running clock in the second quarter, en route to a 20-6 win over Bishop McGuinness in the
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Fans can now register for a chance to buy tickets for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club. On Saturday, the PGA Ticket Registry web page announced registration to ‘claim your spot for the opportunity to purchase tickets’ for the event, which will happen around one year from now. Tickets don’t go on sale
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LONDON (AP) — Most residents living near a scenic fishing village in southwestern England where a parasite in the water sickened more than 45 people were told Saturday that they could safely drink the water again. South West Water said it lifted its boil notice for most of the 17,000 homes and businesses around the
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DURHAM, N.C. — Green Level picked up the pieces from what could have been a demoralizing moment and instead turned it into the program’s finest hour. After giving up four straight goals to allow Lake Norman to force overtime in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A boys lacrosse championship on Friday at Durham County
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — By the time Jesse Fernandez turned 18, the federal government had paid out thousands of dollars in Social Security survivor’s benefits because of the death of his mother. But Jesse’s bank account was empty. The money had all been used by Missouri’s foster care system or relatives responsible for his
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DURHAM, N.C. — Cardinal Gibbons is no stranger to hoisting trophies in girls lacrosse, and the Crusaders reacquainted themselves with the hardware on Friday at Durham County Memorial Stadium. The Crusaders defeated Charlotte Catholic by a convincing 19-7 score for their third straight N.C. High School Athletic Association championship — all three have come against
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Mallard Creek’s boys track & field team edged past reigning state champion Weddington in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state championship at N.C. A&T University on Friday. The Mavericks finished the day with 60 points, five points ahead of Weddington, which placed second in the team standings with 55 points. Relay performances were
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