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Lee starts hot at Tour Championship, up 2 after 62
Min Woo Lee tied a career low on the PGA Tour by firing a 62 on Thursday to take a two-shot lead in the Tour Championship.
📈 Updated ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems
The busiest stretch of the year for adding prospects has passed. Here's how every organization stacks up now.
Judge's order prohibits SEC from banning players
A Dallas judge signed an order Thursday that prohibits the NCAA, the SEC and its commissioner Greg Sankey from stopping a group of athletes from returning to college sports for…
Romo issued new citations related to July arrest
Tony Romo on Thursday was issued three new citations stemming from his July arrest in Wisconsin, with a spokesperson for the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback telling multiple outlets that he…
Good Good out as PGA Tour event title sponsor
Good Good Golf is stepping away from its sponsorship of a PGA Tour tournament in November.
'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance
Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.
McCarthy says Steelers' 4 QBs have earned spots
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said all four of the team's quarterbacks have earned roster spots, saying, "We got two veterans that we can win with, and we got two young…
ACC joins other P4 conferences in banning pros
The ACC passed a resolution Thursday banning professionals from returning to college in football, plus men's and women's basketball, joining the other Power 4 conferences in setting forth eligibility enforcement.
Packers star RB Jacobs formally charged by DA
Packers running back Josh Jacobs was charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to Wisconsin court records.
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands as final month approaches
As we enter September, one NL team makes its top-3 debut as a number of AL wild-card contenders move up and down our list.
High School Round Up: August 27, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 5, East Henderson 1 (F)---ACR: John Partridge 2, Eric Robles Don, Cooper Payne, Herman VasquezAsheville Christian 2, High Point C
From Chicago to ... Cleveland: Solak ranks all 32 NFL teams by watchability
Which NFL teams are must-watches every Sunday? We stacked all 32 by excitement, fun and intrigue, starting with Chicago.
Grades for every NBA free agent signing, extension: Kuminga, Mathurin and more
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions.
Which NBA superstar will request a trade next? Our Summer Forecast panel makes its prediction
Our expert panel predicts which teams will surprise and disappoint in 2026-27 -- and answers nine other questions.
Don't sleep on these guys! 51 breakout candidates for the 2026 season
We dig deep for our list of college football sleepers who could make a major impact this fall.
College football Player Rank: The top 100 players ahead of the 2026 season
Which players take the top spots? Which schools have the most players on our list?
ACC updates eligibility requirements following NFL-LSU situation
The conference declared that any player who has declared for a professional sport is not permitted to return to play at an ACC school.
'I'd do it again' | Oklahoma baseball coach protects players after man pulls knife
High school baseball coach Kevin Lomon says his only thought was protecting the 13 players in his care after one called saying a man had pulled a knife.
NC State transfer Thomas wins Catamounts QB competition, set to start season opener
(WLOS) Kerwin Bell let it run as long as he could, but with his Western Carolina Catamounts entering their first game week of the season he had to make a…
High School Round Up: August 26, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERAsheville Christian 3, Erwin 1 (F)Avery County 1, East Wilkes 0 (F)Brevard 3, Asheville 0 (F)Crest 2, Chase 1 (F)Enka 2, West Henderson 0 (F)Ki
Big 12 becomes latest conference to ban former NFL players while NFL reiterates its rules
The decision by the Big 12 came a day after rulings by the SEC and Big Ten.
NFL to end Pro Bowl game
The league will shift from an exhibition contest to a purely honorary distinction for the league's top players.
High School Round Up: August 25, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 2, Owen 1 (F)---ACR: John Partridge, Maverick Rector---OHS: Lyle SulzmanGaston Christian 3, Asheville School 2 (F)VOLLEYBALLAndre
SEC joins Big Ten in banning football, basketball pros from returning to college
College sports finds itself mired in lawsuits and disputes over eligibility.
Top 5 Plays of Week One
(WLOS) The first week of high school football in 2026 was a tale of rescheduling. Whether they played on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday though - players made pla
Disney, NFL team up for apparel collaboration
T-shirts, crewnecks and fleece options are available online and at select retailers nationwide.
Callaway Golf CEO apologizes after company approved ad showing woman shoved to ground
The video featured Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark pushing former Division I golfer Alexis Miestowski to the ground over a golf driver.
LA Olympics 2028: More than 6 million tickets have already sold for the Summer Games
More than half of all available tickets for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles have already sold. The next batch of ticket sales will open in 2027.
High School Round Up: August 24, 2026
(WLOS)FOOTBALLA.C. Reynolds 17, Brevard 2 (F)Thomas Jefferson Classical 32, Bradford Prep 22 (F/Resumed from Thursday)BOYS SOCCERAsheville 2, Franklin 2 (F)Aver
49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges in Ohio
The San Francisco 49ers owner was arrested Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio, and was released after posting a $5,000 bond.
Palisades High School football coach suspended, district says
Officials did not state why Coach Jonathan Simmons was covered. Simmons has coached the Pumas since the school opened in 2022.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after confrontation with Sky's Natasha Cloud
Before the game, Enes Kanter Freedom joined a small rally in support of Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham outside of the arena.
College golfers network beyond the greens at inaugural women's summit in Charlotte
For these golfers, today wasn't just about improving their swing.
IndyCar races through Washington for the first time in history
Kyle Kirkwood gave the Freedom 250 an American winner, racing to his second victory of the IndyCar season on the streets of the nation's capital.
Humanoid breaks Usain Bolt's 100m time — and other human records — at Beijing robot games
A robot finished the sprint in 9.39 seconds, topping Bolt’s 9.58-second mark from 2009. Another robot surpassed the human high jump record.
Buffalo Bills offer words of support for defensive tackle Ed Oliver, whose 2-year-old son died this summer
“It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we grieve this tragic loss," Bills general manager Brandon Beane said.
Friday Football Frenzy: Scores and highlights for Aug. 20-22, 2026
Week one of the '26-'27 prep football season is underway across western North Carolina! Here's a list of the matchups we're tracking this week.
High School Round Up: August 20, 2026
(WLOS)FOOTBALLBradford Prep 22, Thomas Jefferson Classical 16 (2Q SUSPENDED)Chase 15, Polk County 0 (1Q - SUSPENDED to Saturday at noon)McDowell @ R-S Central -
High School Round Up: August 19. 2026
High school athletic scores, August 19. 2026
High School Round Up: August 18. 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERChrist School 2, Asheville Christian 0 (F)Hickory 3, T.C. Roberson 2 (F)North Buncombe 2, Tuscola 0 (F)R-S Central 3, East Gaston 2 (F)Smoky Mo
High School Round Up: August 17, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 3, West Henderson 0 (SUSP - Weather)Brevard 0, Foard 0 (F)Chase 1, McDowell 1 (F)East Henderson 2, Hendersonville 0 (F)East Ruthe
Rome Rolls to 19-6 Win, Most Runs Allowed by Tourists This Season
(WLOS) — Dixon Williams had himself a night that Asheville fans will want to forget.The Rome center fielder drove in ten runs Saturday night, the most by any pl
R-S Central carrying lessons learned last season into 2026
(WLOS) Just two years ago Jim Ryan was the least-tenured of the non-charter public school head football coaches in Rutherford County. Today, he is the most tenu
Alexander emphasizing culture in building back Christ School football
(WLOS) Culture. Values. Words that you hear from coaches all the time without any real meat on the bone outside of their spoken nature. Clint Alexander puts tho
High School Round Up: August 14, 2026
(WLOS)FOOTBALLAsheville Christian 39, Spartanburg Day 6 (F)BOYS SOCCERAsheville Christian 7, Hickory Christian 0 (F)East Rutherford 9, Madison 0 (F)R-S Central
Clemson, Davidson, Maryland, UAB Announced as 2023 Asheville Championship Field
The field is set for the 2023 Asheville Championship [3] men’s college basketball tournament. Clemson [4], Davidson [5], Maryland [6] and UAB [7] will go head-to-head Nov. 10 -12, 2023…
WCU 2021 Football Schedule Announced
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Southern Conference, Furman to host NCAA basketball Preliminary Rounds
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WCU Men’s Golf Fends Off App State for Runner-Up Finish
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WCU Announces Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge
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