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The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are set to distribute 1,850 custom jerseys that fuse the Carolina Hurricanes' aesthetic with a playful twist, a design that has already gone viral and boosted demand.
A look at the key offensive and defensive leaders who helped shape last year’s playoff runs and conference triumphs.
Assistant coach Alex Forte launched the Forte Basketball Academy in 2024, turning informal sessions into a structured program that offers training, mentorship, academic help, and tangible resources for Fayetteville families.
A school bus carrying Douglas Byrd High School football players crashed on a highway exit ramp in Leland, North Carolina, injuring four occupants. Driver Annette Blount faces reckless driving charges as authorities continue their investigation.
A bus transporting members of the Douglas Byrd High School football team crashed on a highway ramp in Brunswick County, injuring four people. Authorities are probing the cause as emergency crews work to clear the scene.
The Stars secured a 5‑1 win in the fourth game of the series, building a 3‑1 lead as key performances from Flinn, Valincius and Williford highlighted the contest.
The 2026 high school football season in Cumberland County is set to begin with the annual Jamboree schedule now publicly available, featuring host sites, practice dates, and championship timelines.
The 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp opened its schedule with a doubleheader against the Appalachian League Select Team in Cary, North Carolina, featuring key performances from several emerging talents.
Derrick Pitts, a sophomore outfielder for the Cincinnati Bearcats, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. His standout 2026 season, highlighted by a .329 batting average and ESPN features, positions him as a leading candidate for the upcoming international tournament.
After setting new single‑season records for RBIs and total bases, Janicki helped Troy reach its first College World Series and now aims to represent the United States at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.
Matthew Boughton’s breakout performance in Fayetteville propelled the Cannon Ballers to a 2‑1 start in the second half of the 2026 Carolina League season.
USA Baseball reveals a 20‑player roster featuring 14 alumni and six newcomers from 13 states, with veterans Meggie Meidlinger and Kelsie Whitmore set for their ninth and tenth appearances, as the team eyes a gold medal at the 2027 World Cup.
The Tar Heels secured a 6-2 victory over Ole Miss in the first round of the 2026 College World Series, highlighted by clutch hits from Gavin Gallaher and Colin Hynek.
Former Fayetteville Christian coach Jason Moore has created Cumberland Prep Academy, an independent basketball program that lets players attend any high school in Cumberland County while competing under a unified team.