Roberson stars head for national tourney
Maddie Brock and Emily McCord boarded a plane Wednesday for Colorado.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Biffle, Edwards differ on strategy at Michigan
Greg Biffle was thrilled after his victory last weekend in Michigan.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Sports briefs: Manning films commercial for Summitt
Former Tennessee athletes Peyton Manning and Kara Lawson are taking part in a new commercial due out nationally this fall hoping to bring awareness to Alzheimer's and support the Pat Summitt Foundation's push to find a cure.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Mickelson has silver market cornered
The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Smart content building VCU hoop profile
Shaka Smart smiles with a told-you-so look that is part amusement, and part frustration.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Serena Williams sorry after rape case comments
Serena Williams says she's reaching out to the family of the victim in the Steubenville rape case after the tennis star was quoted in a Rolling Stone article saying 'she shouldn't have put herself in that position.'
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Madison's Cuthbertson savoring all-star shot
Madison rising senior Cole Cuthbertson is making a name for himself.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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Daugherty makes changes to NASCAR team
Brad Daugherty has accepted the fact that his Sprint Cup racing team is not one of the big boys.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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HS Softball: 3rd MAC coach resigns
Another Mountain Athletic Conference softball coach has resigned.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Hornsby to transfer to LSU
Former UNC Asheville guard Keith Hornsby said his decision to transfer was about a desire to play at a higher level.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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Tar Heels stave off elimination
Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton's first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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MLB sued over A's proposed move
Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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Sports briefs: Wolfpack adds transfer
North Carolina State's basketball team has added Alabama transfer Trevor Lacey.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture
Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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Car won't start, but Johnson still wows kids
Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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HS Basketball: Carolina Day hires new boys coach
Carolina Day has hired a new boys basketball coach who is coming over from a nearby school.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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HS Baseball: McDowell star added to State Games roster
McDowell rising senior Landon Whitson helped fuel the deepest baseball playoff run in school history this spring.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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HS Sports: State Games begin today
The State Games of North Carolina all-star showcases kick off today in the Charlotte area, and here are the Western North Carolina underclassmen rosters for baseball, softball and soccer
- Jun. 19, 2013
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HS Soccer: Roberson stars depart for national tourney
Maddie Brock and Emily McCord were set to board a plane Wednesday for Colorado.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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HS Sports: WNC athletic programs among state's best
Hendersonville and Roberson are in the top-five of the final statewide Wells Fargo Cup standings from the NCHSAA.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Former UNC Asheville guard Hornsby will transfer to LSU
The son of musician Bruce Hornsby averaged 15 points a game last season for UNCA.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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Rogers back at Madison
Madison football coach Mark Gosnell was hesitant to give his quarterback another chance. So, he left it up to the Patriots.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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Carolina Day's Cenderelli makes an impact
Undoubtedly, the landscape of Western North Carolina high school tennis has changed in recent years.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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All-WNC Tennis
Combs and the Falcons (18-2) were the Western North Carolina Athletic Conference champions and finished with their best record in school history. They reached the second round of the NCHSAA 3-A dual team playoffs.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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HS Baseball: Stubbs, UNC stave off elimination at CWS
Tuscola alum Cody Stubbs and the North Carolina baseball team are still alive in the College World Series after beating LSU, 4-2, in an elimination game this afternoon in Omaha, Neb.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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HS Football: Madison standout has shot at national all-star game
Madison rising senior Cole Cuthbertson is making a name for himself.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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HS Soccer: Asheville alum playing for semi-pro team
Former Asheville High soccer standout Chloe McCleary-Small is putting her abilities to the test this summer with the Charlotte Lady Eagles.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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Monday's sports briefs
The Asheville Tourists' top offensive players will compete for the Southern Division tonight in the South Atlantic League All-Star Game in Lakewood, N.J.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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HS Baseball: WNC stars report for USA Baseball event
USA Baseball only invited 144 players nationwide to this week’s Tournament of the Stars event in Cary, and three of them are rising seniors from Western North Carolina.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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HS Basketball: WNC coach rescinds resignation
Corey Cunningham has reconsidered his decision to resign after one season as Brevard’s girls basketball coach, the Transylvania County school announced this morning.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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HS Baseball: Win or go home for Heels, Stubbs
Former Tuscola standout Cody Stubbs and the rest of the North Carolina baseball team do not have any more margin for error at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.
- Jun. 18, 2013
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Heat try to stop a 5th Spurs title
The Miami Heat weren't supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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Leffler planned for son in case of death
Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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Sprinter Gatlin finding his groove
Justin Gatlin talked a big game before a recent race with the world's fastest sprinter, stepping up his boasting simply to bait Usain Bolt.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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UNC mulls upgrades to Smith Center
Athletic director Bubba Cunningham saw North Carolina win a pair of NCAA championships this season and earn recognition as the nation's best women's athletic program. Now he's looking ahead to facility upgrades that could include changes to the home of the Tar Heels' men's basketball team.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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Asheville golfer shooting in the 70s at age 81
Bob Adams plays to a 5 handicap at Country Club of Asheville, where he tries to get in 18 holes four or five times a week. At age 81.
- Jun. 16, 2013
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Rodon, Wolfpack stare down Tar Heels
North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings to continue his mastery of North Carolina, and the Wolfpack knocked out ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel early in an 8-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday.
- Jun. 16, 2013
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Rose's win adds to Mickelson's misery
A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal.
- Jun. 16, 2013
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Woods matches worst score in a major
This isn't the kind of record Tiger Woods had in mind at the U.S. Open.
- Jun. 16, 2013
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Biffle holds on to win again at Michigan
Greg Biffle gave Ford a milestone victory — right down the road from company headquarters.
- Jun. 16, 2013
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10 periods, 2 even teams in Stanley Cup
Tyler Seguin knew something had to be said. And he was pretty sure it wouldn't be fit for public consumption.
- Jun. 16, 2013
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HS Football: Madison players welcome QB back
Madison football coach Mark Gosnell was hesitant to give his quarterback another chance.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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Sunday's sports briefs
Julian Yan hit two home runs, including a solo shot to lead off the 11th inning Sunday, to give the Asheville Tourists an 8-7 win over the Lexington Legends at McCormick Field.
- Jun. 16, 2013
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HS Football: Who has the most returning all-conference players?
Which football teams from Western North Carolina have the most returning all-conference players for the 2013 season?
- Jun. 17, 2013
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HS Football: Madison QB transfers for 4th time
Tyler Rogers will complete his high school football career at Madison after all.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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HS Baseball: WNC home run leader gets minor-league assignment
Western North Carolina's career leader in home runs is still active in professional baseball, and has gotten his assignment for another minor-league season.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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HS Baseball: Asheville Legion loses 4th, 5th straight games
Asheville Post 70 never got its bats going in a Sunday doubleheader at Cherryville.
- Jun. 17, 2013
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Do pitchers need to wear helmets?
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb was released from the hospital Sunday, one day after he was hit in the right ear by a line drive.
- Jun. 16, 2013
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Local men recall 'Bull Durham' roles
What's the bull in 'Bull Durham,' the popular 1988 baseball movie that included scenes from McCormick Field?
- Jun. 15, 2013
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