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Anthony Davis' multimillion-dollar Los Angeles hom...
The Washington Wizards star officially closed his West Coast chapter after selling his L.A. home.
Follow live: France, Morocco scoreless as Mbappé d...
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Sources: Pulisic has microfracture, bone bruise
USMNT and AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic sustained a bone bruise and microfracture in his lower leg and will be sidelined for several weeks, U.S. Soccer confirmed on Thursday.
Ducks match Flyers' $90M offer to Carlsson
The Ducks have matched the Flyers' five-year offer sheet for star 21-year-old center Leo Carlsson that is worth an NHL-high $18 million per season.
Source: MLB reduces Contreras ban to 5 games
Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, and he will be able to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
Sources: UCLA lands possible top NBA draft pick
Nikola Kusturica has reached a multiyear agreement to play for UCLA, giving the Bruins an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft.
England's Quansah gets 2-game ban for red card
England full-back Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches after receiving a red card in his side's World Cup round-of-16 win over Mexico.
Study: NFLers die from dementia at higher rate
NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's, according to a study released Wednesday.
Top '27 recruit Spears Jr. reclassifies, picks Tex...
Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, is reclassifying and committing to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season, he told ESPN on Thursday.
Clips-Raptors trade for Kawhi on hold amid probe
The Clippers-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard will not be completed until the NBA probe into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap is completed.
$15 million? $20 million?!? How Hughes, Makar will...
Some observers scoffed at the $12.5 million per year contract that Bowen Byram signed. Just wait.
Winners and losers of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet...
The Ducks decided to retain the young center -- paying him $18 million annually the next five seasons.
Fantasy All-Stars: Wilson, Clark and the first-hal...
Eric Moody takes a look at the fantasy women's basketball All-Stars and surprises after an exciting first half.
'I got the coaches on curfew': Deion Sanders tops ...
Big 12 media days brought plenty of interesting quotes, including musings from Deion Sanders, Joey McGuire and more.
MLS reveals 2026 All-Star roster, including USMNT, Charlotte FC's Tim Ream, Lionel Messi
Major League Soccer has unveiled the roster and a retro-inspired jersey for the 2026 All-Star Game.
More performers added to World Cup final halftime show
We now know all the artists who will take the stage for the World Cup final's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show.
Panthers Fan Fest 2026 schedule released
Panthers fans will get an up-close look at this year's team as they look to pursue back-to-back NFC South division crowns.
Bullpen Delivers, Tourists Roll Past Dash 11-3 Despite Early Starter Exit
(WLOS) Luis Rodriguez threw five pitches Tuesday night before clutching his shoulder and walking off the mound. What followed was one of the most complete bullp
US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history, Fox says
The game that ended the USMNT's World Cup dreams set a viewership record, eclipsing the record set by the game against Bosnia-Herzegovina only days before.
IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted a suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee.
Two US soccer team staff members were suspended by FIFA for Belgium World Cup game
The U.S. Soccer Federation did not give a reason Tuesday to explain why the staff members were suspended by FIFA.
How much do US players get paid for the World Cup?
Despite the devastating loss to Belgium, the American team is walking away with a multi-million dollar consolation prize.
2030 Winter Olympics adds two debut sports, including new figure skating event
Two new sports will debut at the 2030 Winter Games, but a sport that has a 102-year Olympic history has been cut out completely.
Former college basketball player indicted for alleged $2.2 million fraud scheme
Prosecutors allege Kerr Kriisa swindled two people out of millions by posing as family members and fake acquaintances to convince them to send money.
After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun had little impact in US World Cup loss
The USMNT was eliminated by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 game Monday night in Seattle.
US loses to Belgium, 4-1, is eliminated from World Cup
The USMNT has not made it to the World Cup quarterfinals since 2002.
Asheville City SC women reach national semifinals; men look to join them
The Asheville City Soccer Club women's team made history during Sunday's match and is heading to the national semifinals.
If the US wins in the round of 16, who would they play next?
A win against Belgium on Monday night will secure the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals, a feat not achieved since the 2002 World Cup.
Trump confirms he called FIFA head after World Cup red card but insists he didn't demand outcome
Trump confirmed that he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked for a second look at the punishment against Balogun.
FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal over US forward Folarin Balogun's eligibility for World Cup match
FIFA announced Sunday that Folarin Balogun's suspension had been lifted for the round of 16 match in an extraordinary move that drew praise from President Trump.
England player hospitalized following 'serious' injury during World Cup postgame celebration
The English midfielder will miss the rest of the World Cup after tumbling over an advertising board after Sunday's game.
Tourists Take Series 5-1, Top Hub City 11-8 in Sunday Finale
(WLOS) The best series of the season ended the right way. Asheville beat Hub City 11-8 Sunday afternoon to take the series five games to one, the best series re
Eight Straight: Tourists Hold Off Hub City 4-3 in Front of Sellout Crowd
(WLOS) When Justin Thomas Jr. crashed into the left field netting and squeezed the final out of Friday night's game, he didn't need to check the scoreboard. He
Blues Advance to Southern Conference Final with Win over Lonestar SC
(WLOS) Three first half goals were all the Blues needed, as Asheville City advanced to their second-straight USL W League South Conference Final with a 3-0 win
Asheville City hoping to repeat '25 success heading into conference tournament
(WLOS) The first season under Maxi Viera took Asheville City Soccer Club to heights the women's program had never seen. The Blues ran roguhshod through the regu
Pair of Late Goals Lift Asheville City over SC United
(WLOS) In a heated match between two familiar opponents, the Men in Blue emerged as 2-0 winners behind late goals from Liam Jones and Alejandro Padilla.South Ca
A Santos Gem: Tourists Win Sixth Straight to Take Sole Possession of First
(WLOS) Six straight wins. Sole possession of first place in the South Atlantic League Southern Division. And a dominant pitching performance.Wednesday night had
Five Straight Wins and a Share of First: Tourists Top Hub City 10-8
(WLOS) Five straight wins. It is the longest winning streak of the season for the Tourists, and Tuesday night they earned every bit of it.Chase Call was the off
Murphy legend David Gentry inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
(WLOS)On Monday, the 43rd class of the NFHS National High School Hall of Fame was inducted during a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Salt Lake City, Utah, and
POLL: How far will the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team go in the World Cup?
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Blues Hand Independence First Loss Behind Late Franco Ocana Goal
(WLOS) A late penalty from Franco Ocana lifted Asheville City SC over the previously undefeated Charlotte Independence 2 by a score of 1-0 on Monday night at Gr
Drive Shut Out Tourists for Second Straight Night, 5-0
(WLOS) Greenville's pitching staff has been something else this series. Wednesday night was more of the same.Asheville was blanked for the second consecutive ga
Late Goal by Dominik Renz Gives Blues 2-1 Win over Salem City FC
(WLOS) The Men in Blue gutted out a 2-1 away win over Salem City FC in Winston-Salem, powered by goals from Dante Huckaby and Dominik Renz.The Blues struck earl
Blues Complete Season Sweep of One Knoxville SC with Two Late Goals
(WLOS) It took a while for the Blues to break through, but once they did another goal soon followed as Asheville City earned a 2-0 win over One Knoxville SC…
Clemson, Davidson, Maryland, UAB Announced as 2023 Asheville Championship Field
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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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