Sports News
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Jimmie Johnson wins NASCAR All-Star race for record fourth time
CONCORD - Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.Published: 5/18/2013 21:00:00 PM -
Pope: Format tweaks and rain can't stop Jimmie Johnson
CONCORD - Back in the day, NASCAR's all-star race was marketed as "One Hot Night."Published: 5/18/2013 20:45:00 PM -
Fayetteville Christian falls short in bid to win state softball title
RALEIGH - Fayetteville Christian faced a daunting task Saturday morning at the NCISAA 2-A softball tournament at Peace University.Published: 5/18/2013 20:00:50 PM -
Indoor football: Cape Fear Heroes defeat York 48-24
Quarterback Garrett Sutphen had five touchdowns, including four through the air, in Cape Fear's 48-24 victory over York on Saturday, setting the stage for a showdown against the Harrisburg Stampede next week.Published: 5/18/2013 20:00:03 PM -
Preakness: Oxbow pulls off huge upset
BALTIMORE - A pair of not so over-the-hill Hall of Famers pulled off a huge upset in the Preakness and ended any hopes of a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.Published: 5/18/2013 20:00:00 PM -
Shambaugh: Local angler Greg Lahr gets big bass tournament win
Greg Lahr spent most of his adult life in the military, serving in the U.S. Army Special Operations. So, it might be a little surprising that the Fayetteville resident points to his post-military passion of fishing as his biggest challenge.Published: 5/18/2013 20:00:00 PM -
Terry Sanford's Philip Hall, Jahmaal Daniel impressive in state 4-A track meet
GREENSBORO - The Terry Sanford duo of Philip Hall and Jahmaal Daniel put on an impressive show Saturday at the state 4-A track meet at North Carolina A&T.Published: 5/18/2013 20:00:00 PM -
Methodist baseball eliminated in NCAA Division III playoffs
MILLINGTON, Tenn. - The Methodist University baseball team was eliminated Friday from the NCAA Division III South Regional.Published: 5/17/2013 20:12:00 PM -
Methodist women see national title run end in golf
DESTIN, Fla. - - For the first time since 1997, the NCAA Division III women's golf championship went to someone other than Methodist.Published: 5/17/2013 20:04:00 PM -
Gray's Creek loses 4-1 to Hillsborough Orange in high school baseball playoffs
Ken McDowell of Gray's Creek put his name in the N.C. High School Athletic Association record book Friday night. Unfortunately for the Bears, it was the only thing worth remembering.Published: 5/17/2013 20:00:57 PM -
Pope: Payback will have to wait
CONCORD - NASCAR's all-star race, played out annually since 1985, has always offered the thrill of no-holds-barred racing - and it isn't because of a seven-figure payday.Published: 5/17/2013 20:00:56 PM -
Fayetteville Christian softball faces uphill battle after splitting two games
RALEIGH - Fayetteville Christian softball coach Tommy Hester knew his team was facing a challenge when it came up against Harrells Christian in the third round of the NCISAA 2-A state playoffs Friday.Published: 5/17/2013 20:00:23 PM -
Terry Sanford loses to Garner 5-1 in high school baseball playoffs
GARNER - Ten minutes after the final out was recorded in Terry Sanford's 5-1 playoff loss to Garner on Friday, the Bulldogs' right-field huddle broke up. It was an emotional outcome for Terry Sanford.Published: 5/17/2013 20:00:13 PM -
Notes: St. Pauls relay team wins state 2A track title
GREENSBORO - St. Pauls girls' 4x200 relay team scored the lone win for the Cape Fear region Friday in the 2-A state track meet at North Carolina A&T.Published: 5/17/2013 20:00:13 PM -
Evans sisters push each other to success in track & field at Pine Forest
Sitting in third place with one attempt left, Pine Forest triple jumper Shirlee Evans needed a boost. Her younger sister, Pine Forest thrower Lauren Evans, provided it.Published: 5/17/2013 20:00:10 PM -
Schramm: Message to ACC: Be careful with basketball tournament
About two months ago, I covered an NCAA tournament basketball game between Duke and Creighton that tipped off shortly before 10 p.m. on a Sunday night.Published: 5/17/2013 20:00:06 PM -
Methodist baseball eliminated from NCAA Division III Regional
MILLINGTON, Tenn. - The Methodist University baseball team was eliminated Friday from the NCAA Division III South Regional.Published: 5/17/2013 16:51:00 PM -
Pine Forest's Evans sisters push each other to greater success
Sitting in third place with one attempt left, Pine Forest triple jumper Shirlee Evans needed a boost. Her younger sister, Pine Forest thrower Lauren Evans, provided it.Published: 5/17/2013 11:36:00 AM -
San Antonio Spurs hold off Golden State Warriors, advance to NBA West finals
OAKLAND, Calif.- Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents.Published: 5/16/2013 22:09:00 PM -
Vaughan: Brad Barbour has Douglas Byrd High baseball field named after him
The Douglas Byrd High School baseball field is a gorgeous patch of grass and dirt surrounded by North Carolina pines that for years has been one of the best-looking high school facilities anywhere.Published: 5/16/2013 20:00:45 PM -
Methodist golfers have work to do at NCAA Division III tournaments
DESTIN, Fla. - Methodist's men's and women's golf teams face an uphill climb heading into today's final round of the NCAA Division III championships at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort.Published: 5/16/2013 20:00:31 PM -
Cape Fear region high school teams in playoff action Friday
Five local high school teams will be in action in the state playoffs Friday, but only one will be playing at home.Published: 5/16/2013 20:00:30 PM -
Methodist baseball gets first loss in NCAA Division III regional tournament
MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Sixth-seeded Methodist suffered its first loss of the NCAA Division III tournament Thursday, falling to No. 4 Bridgewater 10-7 in the South Regional.Published: 5/16/2013 20:00:30 PM -
Jahmaal Daniel, Philip Hall lead small Terry Sanford track squad into state 4-A finals
Terry Sanford High School will drop to the 3-A classification after this season, but an undermanned boys' track team is capable of keeping pace with the 4-A powers thanks to two standouts.Published: 5/16/2013 20:00:21 PM -
Fayetteville's 'ninja warrior' Dan Leach hopes to inspire youth with his message of faith and hard work
Most of his adult life, Dan Leach has been filled with a love of competition and a passion for extreme sports.Published: 5/16/2013 20:00:04 PM -
Carmelo Anthony keeps New York Knicks alive in series against Indiana Pacers
NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks broke out just enough to stay in it.Published: 5/16/2013 20:00:00 PM -
Police: Retired NASCAR driver Dick Trickle commits suicide
CHARLOTTE - Retired race car driver Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Lincoln County deputies said.Published: 5/16/2013 18:36:00 PM