Western North Carolina high schools are buzzing after a week of exciting sports. Students and fans alike can now vote for the top female athlete who delivered an outstanding performance last week. The voting deadline is Thursday noon. The winner of last week’s spot was Lilly Lossiah from Cherokee,
The writer began his basketball career at fourteen, feeling shy and unsure. He used the sport to find friends and confidence. In the next fifteen years, he met many great people but also faced criticism because of his age and lack of playing experience. He joked that gray hair or a divorce mig
Each Monday, the local paper posts a new list of high‑school athletes who could win the “Boys Athlete of the Week” award, thanks to a partnership with a community health group. Coaches from Sarasota and Manatee counties send in their players’ stats, and the readers decide who gets the top spot. The
Liverpool lost a chance to climb the table when they finished 1‑1 with Tottenham, a team that was struggling on the day. A stoppage‑time goal by Richarlison erased Dominik Szoboszlai’s early free‑kick advantage and left the crowd at Anfield with mixed feelings. The reaction was clear: boos, empty se
The U. S. baseball team won a close 2‑1 game against the Dominican Republic, moving on to the World Baseball Classic final for a third straight year. The win was not as dominant as some expected, but it kept the team alive in a tough tournament. In the first inning, Junior Caminero hit a long hom
The Atlanta Hawks decided to call off a special event that was supposed to bring the Magic City club into their arena. The plan, set for a March 16 game against Orlando, had promised a unique experience and special merch. Instead of the planned live recording with owner Jami Gertz, rapper T. I. , an
A rainstorm made a planned match between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles impossible to play. The game, which was set for 6:05 p. m. at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, had to be called off because heavy rain and storms were coming across southwest Florida that day. The organizers decided n
Mark Byington, the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores, has been making waves in the basketball world. His team's recent victory over the Florida Gators in the SEC Tournament semi-finals showcased his strategic brilliance. But who is the man behind this success? Born and raised in Salem, Virgin
The debate over where the Chicago Bears will play next season has moved from the suburbs to a state‑wide rivalry. In late February, Indiana’s governor signed a bill that opens the door for a brand‑new stadium in Hammond, just 28 miles north of Chicago. The state’s plan offers the team a modern
The 35‑year‑old Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson finally broke through after a tough season, grabbing the first pole of his IndyCar career at the new Java House Grand Prix in Arlington. He said he had been “pissed‑off” by his performance last year and that the offseason grind was paying off. Eri
