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Signing day, part deux
After wrapping up his college basketball career at Miami (Ohio) University, Logan McLane thought he had constructed a resume worthy of playing professionally in some form or fashion. So once his … more
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Elam Ending an intriguing change
There will be no dribbling out the clock to collect $2 million when the fifth edition of The Basketball Tournament wraps up Aug. 3 in Baltimore. Nor will there be an endless foul fest by the trailing … more
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From a Cardinal to a Falcon
The path to a roster spot in the National Football League is not an easy one for an undrafted free agent. But if Malik Williams needs any insight into the process, he need not look far. Former … more
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Rountree, Gael Nation edged in second round of TBT
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Southern Durham High product Julian Gamble hit a game-winning free throw to invoke the “Elam Ending” and send Armored Athlete to a 75-73 victory over Gael Nation in the second … more
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OBP + SLG = Angels clip his wings
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage equals OPS. Baseball introduced the statistical term only a few years ago but, already, OPS is defining careers and serving as a measuring stick for … more
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Longtime friends White, Daniels face off in minors
It has been a rare occurrence over the years but D.J. Daniels and Isaiah White have played on opposing baseball teams in their careers prior to Thursday’s Appalachian League game in Greeneville, … more
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From funeral to a fiesta!
2018 World Cup While watching with several of his family members in their Fiesta Cancun Mexican restaurant, Israel Garcia was happy to talk about Mexico, his “go-to team” at the 2018 World … more
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A whopper of a fish tale
If, as the saying goes, it’s better to be lucky than good, the owners and crew of the fishing boat Carterican found that it’s best to be both last week at the 60th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin … more
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Claytor’s climbing the pro golf ladder
He’s poised, prepared and certainly confident. His beloved 2008 Honda Accord, despite 230,000 miles, remains reliable and, most importantly, he’s healthy. Life is good as a professional golfer … more
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Bulldogs’ Fennell drafted by Rockies in 24th round
Wednesday was a big day for Barton College senior baseball player Trent Fennell, but Monday will be huge. Mid-afternoon Wednesday, Fennell, a right-handed pitcher, was informed he had been drafted … more
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Panthers’, Post 13’s Whitley taken by Orioles in 28th round
For North Johnston High senior Trey Whitley, Wednesday was a game of hurry up and wait. After learning that his evaluation projected him to go between rounds 20 and 30 in the third day of the … more
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The time is right
This time, the timing was right for Dwanya Williams-Sutton. The East Carolina University junior outfielder had his name called in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player … more
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Howell places 2nd in WLDA event in Arizona
MARICOPA, Ariz. — Fresh off his first career win at the Cherry Bomb Long Drive Championship in Traverse City, Michigan, Wilson native Paul Howell finished second in the World Long Drive … more
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Wilson’s Howell wins first career long drive event
Paul Howell has flirted with a top finish, posting a handful of runner-up and third-place showings. But in the midst of his third season in the World Long Drive Association, Howell, a Wilson … more
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Griffin struggles in 1st round at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE — J.T. Griffin’s first career round on the PGA Tour was not a memorable one. The Wilson native and former Fike High star shot an 8-over-par 79 in the opening round of the Wells Fargo … more
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JT on the big stage
In his eighth year as a professional, Wilson’s J.T. Griffin will compete in his first PGA Tour event this weekend. Griffin, who turned pro in 2011, qualified for the Wells Fargo Championship at … more
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Mudcats’ Wilson named Carolina League Player of the Week
Carolina Mudcats infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson was saluted by the Single-A Advanced Carolina League as its player of the week on Monday. Wilson hit .500 (7 for 14) in five games last week, … more
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King fights to a draw
DURHAM — Entering the second fight of his professional boxing career Thursday night at the Durham Armory, Beddingfield High graduate Kelvin King assured that he had every intention of … more
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Beddingfield graduate King returns to ring Thursday in Durham
Kelvin King knows that the boxing game is full of perceptions. Right now, the perception of the Beddingfield High product is one of a young professional attempting to make his way on the fly-by-night … more
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Former SNMP champ Head to race Saturday
Brandon Head, the 2005 Southern National Motorsports Park track champion, is heading back to the high banks for the first time since 2007 as he will compete in the Howell Racing Products Charger … more
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