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‘So proud of him!’ Son of NASCAR star wins race at Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - Brexton Busch carried on the family legacy at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday night, winning his first race at the historic track where his dad and uncle have also visited victory lane. On “Dad Vibes Night” at the speedway’s Summer Shootout, Brexton – son of NASCAR...
Film Room: LB Taeshawn Alston
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After Bank of America Stadium vote, the Charlotte mayoral race is on
A version of this news analysis originally appeared in the Inside Politics newsletter, out Fridays. Sign up here to get it first to your inbox. The race is not to run against Mayor Vi Lyles. But to succeed her, whenever she decides not to run again. That may be next...
Felts Finishes Top-10 at U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, Ore. — Competing against some of the nation's top young athletes, Charlotte senior Riley Felts posted top-10 performance in the pole vault finals at the U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on Sunday. Felts achieved a clearance of 14'6.25" (4.43m) to finish tied for ninth. Among collegians, she...
Charlotte's Anna Cockrell Secures Spot for Paris Olympics at U.S. Track and Field Trials in Eugene
The track has been sizzling in Eugene, Oregon, as the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials have firmly pressed their final punctuation mark. Athletes with North Carolina connections made their mark, with several landing in the top three, a position that likely ensures their passports will be stamped for Paris. Among them, Charlotte's own Anna Cockrell hurdled into second place in the 400-meter hurdles, clocking a swift 52.64 seconds. This performance by the Providence Day School graduate and USC alumna, who went toe to toe with Olympians in Tokyo, secures her another shot at Olympic glory. According to Axios Charlotte, her athletic prowess seems to run deeply in the family, with her brother Ross Cockrell having played for the Carolina Panthers and her father Keiith Cockrell holding the presidency at Bank of America Charlotte.
Tides Beat Knights 1-0 in 11-inning Pitcher’s Duel
The AAA Norfolk Tides beat the Charlotte Knights 1-0 in a strange ending on Saturday, June 29th. In the bottom of the 11th, with a 3-1 count and a runner on third base, center fielder Shayne Fontana took a wild pitch by pitcher Prelander Berroa. This allowed Tides’ shortstop Anthony Servideo to score from third.
Coast to Coast: A Midsummer Carolina Basketball Update
Summer used to be a quieter time for college basketball programs. The current landscape brings all sorts of unofficial visitors, offers, and much more. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell convene to recap the NBA Draft, the latest scholarship offers by Hubert Davis and the UNC staff, and two unofficial visits by Tar Heel prospects.
Stowers record-setting day gets rained out in 4-4 game
NORFOLK, V.A. (Courtesy of Norfolk Tides) — The Norfolk Tides (2-3, 38-42) were unable to complete today’s game against the Charlotte Knights (3-2, 36-43), on Sunday afternoon at Harbor Park. The game was tied 4-4 in the bottom of the ninth with runners on first and second with two outs prior to a downpour that resulted […]
Former Three Rivers basketball coach inducted into NJCAA Foundation Hall of Fame
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Retired Three Rivers College’s men’s basketball coach Gene Bess was inducted into the NJCAA Foundation Hall of Fame on June 6. A ceremony was held at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was the fourth annual awards event...
Josef Newgarden dreams of trying the grueling double of the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Back-to-back Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden has a driving dream he still harbors, even knowing that challenges with schedules and sponsors make it likely impossible to ever achieve. Newgarden not only wants to drive a stock car someday, he wants to do The Double. Yes,...
UNC Hockey set to play outdoor game against Virginia Tech this season
The 2024-25 season for UNC club hockey is lining up to be one of the most exciting in program history. Over the past year, significant changes have been announced for the future of North Carolina hockey, which is currently more popular than ever. The most significant of these changes is the club's decision to move up to the Division One level for the 2025-26 season. This move and the preliminary approval for the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League to add a Division 1 conference signifies a new era for UNC club hockey, full of potential and excitement.
The ACC and Clemson Getting to Court This Week
For several months, Florida State and the ACC have dominated court dockets in two states. Now we move on to the ACC and Clemson getting to court this week in Mecklenburg County, NC. On Tuesday we are scheduled for a Case Management Conference before Judge Louis Bledsoe III in Charlotte, NC.
Gamecocks Softball Lands Commitment from Top In-State Prospect
The South Carolina Gamecocks have been on a roll recently on the recruiting trail across various sports. Gamecocks softball is no exception as they land another priority target. Catawba Ridge infielder, Audrey Wilson, from Fort Mill, South Carolina, is one of the state's best prospects. As a senior in 2024, Wilson posted a .506 batting average, seven home runs, and 42 RBIs. In Catawba's state title defense, Wilson went 4-7 at the plate with 4 RBIs. Helping her cOPPERHEADS sweep West Florence in route to back to back championships. Wilson was once committed to new Gamecocks head coach, Ashley Chastain,...
Fireballing pitcher Seagraves, N.C. Baseball Player of Year, commits to Carolina
Right-handed pitcher Camron Seagraves, the Gatorade North Carolina Baseball Player of the Year and the nation’s No. 160 prospect with a 94 mph fastball, committed to North Carolina on Monday. “I am super-excited and blessed to announce my commitment to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,” Seagraves...
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