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Sources: Stafford gets 1-year, $55M extension
Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement on a one-year, $55 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The QB is now tied to L.A. through the…
🏀 NBA free agent ranks: LeBron, Harden offers
Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's leading career scorer.
OKC a playoff underdog for 1st time in 33 games
It has been two years and 33 games since the Oklahoma City Thunder have been underdogs in the playoffs, but that streak is in jeopardy as the Spurs opened as…
Avs star Makar ruled out for Game 2 vs. Vegas
Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar has been ruled out of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Golden Knights on Friday.
Sources: Spurs' Harper a game-time call vs. OKC
San Antonio's Dylan Harper will be a game-time decision for Game 3 against Oklahoma City on Friday night due to a right adductor injury, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
Source: Giants DL Robertson-Harris tears Achilles
Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles at Thursday's OTA workout and is expected to miss the 2026 season, a source told ESPN.
U.S.: Congo must isolate to enter for World Cup
The Congo team must isolate for 21 days or risk the ability to enter the U.S. for the World Cup as the country deals with an outbreak of Ebola, Andrew…
NCAA opened Ole Miss probe after Dabo complaint
The NCAA enforcement staff opened an investigation of the Ole Miss football program the same day that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Rebels coach Pete Golding of tampering with linebacker…
911: Busch coughing up blood day before death
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by…
Kyle Busch embodied motorsports' greatest complime...
Whether you needed a racer, a throwback to a simpler time, or even a role model, Kyle Busch was the man many in the NASCAR garage looked to.
Victor Wembanyama is shattering the NBA's age curv...
The Spurs' young superstar is defying conventional wisdom about the importance of playoff experience.
'I can't promise you minutes': What OKC *did* prom...
Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso were the final pieces of the Thunder's championship roster, playing specific roles to level up Oklahoma City.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Indiana...
This Memorial Day weekend, it's your civic duty to tune in to the Indy 500, and Ryan McGee brings you your guide to sounding super smart on race day.
NFC North: QB buzz, plus underrated, surprising ro...
The Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings finished with winning records in 2025. Here's how their offseasons have impacted the NFC North.
The best, worst offseason moves of the AFC
Steelers signing Jamel Dean? Solid move. Colts guaranteeing big money to Daniel Jones? Not so much.
New details in NASCAR legend Kyle Busch's sudden death. Here's what we know so far.
According to the Associated Press, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was testing in a racing simulator on Wednesday when he became unresponsive.
What happened to Kyle Busch? What we know about legendary NASCAR driver's sudden death
His family announced earlier Thursday that the legendary NASCAR driver had been hospitalized.
Kyle Busch was more than a villain and the greatest NASCAR driver of his generation
Kyle Busch grew to expect — even appreciate — the boos. The driver was more comfortable over his 26-year NASCAR career than anyone might imagine with a checkered...
Charlotte Motor Speedway honors Kyle Busch with Jumbotron tribute ahead of Coca-Cola 600
Charlotte Motor Speedway is honoring NASCAR legend Kyle Busch with a Jumbotron tribute as the racing community mourns his loss at this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 events
'Kyle was larger than life': Greg Biffle's family mourns Kyle Busch's death, reflects on deep friendship
The racing community mourns as the family of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle pays tribute to Kyle Busch, honoring their friendship.
Fans flood Kyle Busch's charity with donations after NASCAR champion's sudden death
Hours after two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, hundreds of fans directed their grief toward his infertility charity.
Fans mourn Kyle Busch as Charlotte Motor Speedway plans tribute at Coca-Cola 600
NASCAR fans mourn Kyle Busch's sudden death, as Charlotte Motor Speedway plans a tribute during the Coca-Cola 600, reflecting on his impactful legacy.
Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41
Busch was 41. He won two NASCAR Cup Series titles and 63 races in the series.
High School Round Up: May 21, 2026
(WLOS)BASEBALL (Regional Finals Game Two)3A(2) East Rutherford 4, (1) North Stanly 3 (F)---ER: Sweeps series and advances to second straight state championship
NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies after hospitalization for 'severe illness'
The 41-year-old NASCAR driver and Las Vegas native won championships in 2015 and 2019.
NASCAR drivers and fans react to the sudden death of two-time champion Kyle Busch
The circumstances surrounding Busch’s death are not known at this time, but his family said he was hospitalized Thursday morning due to a "severe illness."
Who was Kyle Busch? NASCAR driver known as 'Rowdy' was one of sport's all-time greats
Kyle Busch, the most prolific winner in NASCAR history and a two-time Cup Series champion, died May 21 following a sudden severe illness.
Kyle Busch's family, NASCAR release joint statement after his sudden illness, death
"Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch," says the joint statement.
2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness
NASCAR champ Kyle Busch's family announced his hospitalization for a severe illness, sidelining him from this weekend's race.
What is MLB’s viral ‘Tarps Off’ trend? Shirtless fan craze spreads across baseball
The trend began with a college baseball team in St. Louis and has since spread to ballparks from Seattle to Philadelphia.
Polk and Hendersoville set for round three in round four of playoffs
(WLOS) The Hendersonville Bearcats ran roughshod through just about everyone on their schedule.Just about.Only two teams managed to avoid defeat at the hands o
East Rutherford aiming for second straight trip to state title series
(WLOS) East Rutherford took a nine year journey between its sixth and seventh state championships. Number eight could be a much shorter wait. The Cavaliers, def
High School Round Up: May 20, 2026
(WLOS)SOFTBALL (Regional Finals)5A(1) Enka 6, (3) North Davidson 0 (F)---ENK: Wins series 2-0 and advanced to 5A State Championship
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: 'This is it'
The 42-year-old Rodgers will spend it in Pittsburgh after signing a one-year deal to return to the Steelers just before the start of organized team activities.
High School Round Up: May 19, 2026
(WLOS)BASEBALL (Regional Finals)3A(2) East Rutherford 7, (1) North Stanly 6 (F/8)SOFTBALL5A(1) Enka 12, (3) North Davidson 1 (F/6)---ENK:Baylee Edney 3HR, 2 GS
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TIMELINE: How Nashville’s push for a new stadium ended with securing Super Bowl LXIV
What began as a controversial proposal for a new stadium on Nashville’s East Bank has officially ended with the NFL bringing its biggest game to Music City.
High School Round Up: May 18, 2026
(WLOS)GIRLS SOCCER (Third Round of State Playoffs)6A(4) Asheville 2, (5) Watauga 1 (F/OT)---ASH: Grier Case, Elliot Scully(6) T.C. Roberson 3, (3) A.C. Reynolds
Hub City wins the series with a Game 5 victory
The Asheville Tourists fell to the Hub City Spartanburgers on Saturday night at HomeTrust Park 10-5.The Tourists (9-29) had the lead after the first inning. Ale
High School Round Up: May 15, 2025
(WLOS)SOFTBALL2A(2) Roxboro Community 13, (3) Swain County 7 (F)5A(1) Enka 6, (5) Crest 5 (F)BASEBALL3A(2) East Rutherford 13, (11) Pine Lake Prep 0 (F)(6) S
High School Round Up: May 14, 2026
(WLOS)NCHSAA Girl's Soccer Second Round State PlayoffsGirls Soccer Second Round1A6p (6) Clover Garden School @ (3) Thomas Jefferson Classical 5, (6) Clover Gar
High School Round Up: May 12, 2026
(WLOS)Softball Third Round NCHSAA State Playoffs1A(1) Robbinsville 10, (5) Falls Lake Academy 0 (F)2A(3) Swain County 2, (6) Murphy (F/9)4A4) West Stanly 11,
High School Round Up: May 11, 2026
(WLOS)Girls Soccer NCHASS Playoffs Round 1:1A(8) NCSSM: Morganton 6, (9) Andrews 0 (F)(3) Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (14) Carolina International n/a2A(1
Carolina Hurricanes roll into NHL playoffs undefeated after first 2 rounds
he Hurricanes — the only undefeated team left in the NHL playoffs — are set for another a lengthy wait to get started in the third round.
High School Round Up: May 8, 2026
BASEBALL1A(1) North Carolina Leadership Academy 9, (8) Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy 0 (F)(3) Andrews 6, (6) Robbinsville 4 (F)2A- (1) Cherryville (1
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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