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North Carolina’s baseball team defeated Virginia Tech 10‑4 in the ACC Championship quarterfinals, with key performances from Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull, Macon Winslow and Caden Glauber. The Tar Heels now await the semifinal opponent, scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. ET.
Kyle Busch, the all‑time winningest driver in NASCAR history, passed away at 41 after a sudden illness. His 234 victories, two Cup championships and contributions as a team owner define a legacy that will endure.
In a rain‑laden showdown, Myers Park’s girls soccer squad captured the 8A West regional crown, setting the stage for a state title clash with Hoggard.
Chattanooga’s women’s soccer program adds two experienced defenders from the transfer portal, Landry Olson and Elise Nystrom, ahead of a slate of exhibition matches and the upcoming season opener.
The 15th race weekend of the 2026 season brings a $789,700 purse to Charlotte Motor Speedway, where a quartet of drivers aim to make their mark.
Two new athletes — defender Tyler Clyburn from Charlotte and midfielder Alina Gnädig from Germany — join the Mountaineers, adding defensive solidity and midfield creativity.
Ishua Benjamin, a former NC State basketball player and local legend, has been hired as the new head coach of West Cabarrus High School, bringing decades of playing and coaching experience to the program.
Ross Chastain aims to defend his Coca‑Cola 600 crown while Connor Zilisch prepares for a historic multi‑series assault at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Louisville’s season ended after a 16-8 defeat to Pitt in the opening round of the ACC Baseball Championship, a game that saw the Cardinals rally but ultimately run out of time.
Tate McKee’s 14‑strikeout performance against Boston College not only secured back‑to‑back ACC regular‑season titles but also placed him within striking distance of a historic 100‑strikeout season.
Both athletes received conference accolades after delivering career-defining statistics, positioning Virginia Tech as the No. 7 seed for the upcoming tournament.
NASCAR’s All‑Star Race at Dover hints at a points‑paying return in 2027, reshaping the upcoming schedule and sparking speculation about new venues.
Denny Hamlin won his second NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, leading the final 30 laps after a chaotic start that eliminated more than half the field, including Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain.
Denny Hamlin led the final 30 laps to win his second All-Star Race, while Toyota swept the podium amid a night of crashes and eliminations.
Early crashes at the NASCAR All‑Star Race in Delaware knocked out championship contender Chase Elliott and fan favorite Ross Chastain, reshaping the lineup for the upcoming longest race of the season.
A Lap 2 wreck at Dover Motor Speedway involved Ryan Preece, Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott and others, igniting a blaze that left Preece unharmed but raising questions about repairs before the final segment and the upcoming Coca‑Cola 600.
The Deacons fell 7‑3 to Duke in their final regular‑season game, but a series win and strong individual outings set the stage for the upcoming 2026 ACC Tournament.