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A historic unbeaten streak for Western Alamance girls' soccer came to an abrupt end as Dixon's Sloane Guidry scored twice in the final eleven minutes to secure a 2-1 win and a berth in the state championship.
Daniel Suárez's recent Coca‑Cola 600 victory fuels a focus on consistency for the upcoming Nashville event, while his Trackhouse Racing teammates grapple with the challenges of concrete ovals.
NASCAR’s 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 will stream live on Amazon Prime Video, offering free access to members and a trial for new users, while honoring the memory of Kyle Busch.
The 6‑11, 212‑pound forward from Panathinaikos joins the Tar Heels after a breakout performance at the 2025 FIBA Eurobasket U20 tournament, where he earned a spot on the All‑Star Five.
Layne Riggs won the NASCAR Truck Series race at Nashville, dedicating his dramatic final‑lap pass to the memory of Kyle Busch while seizing the championship lead.
NASCAR’s 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway was cut short by rain, but not before delivering a historic audience and Daniel Suarez’s maiden Cup‑Series triumph.
The Hurricanes routed the Canadiens 6‑1 in Game 5 to clinch their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in two decades, driven by early scoring, a relentless offense and veteran leadership.
Layne Riggs captured the Allegiance 200 NASCAR Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on May 30, becoming the first second‑generation winner in the track’s history while navigating a five‑hour marathon and a late‑race pit stop.
The 2026 Jimmy V Classic will bring together Georgia, Duke, Alabama and Houston in New York, with a much‑anticipated clash between the Bulldogs and the Blue Devils.
A senior executive of Michael Jordan’s NASCAR operation was taken into custody following a collision that left an elderly man hospitalized, sparking a legal and regulatory response.
Alexandros Samodurov, a Greek forward making waves in the EuroLeague, has removed his name from the NBA Draft, sparking speculation about a future move to the University of North Carolina.
A disturbing episode unfolded at Charlotte Motor Speedway when an employee of 23XI Racing deliberately reversed a golf cart and struck a 77‑year‑old pedestrian, leading to serious injuries and legal action.
A senior account manager for 23XI Racing was taken into custody after a collision that left a 77‑year‑old man hospitalized. NASCAR has suspended her indefinitely as authorities prepare for a court hearing.
Buford, the defending GHSA Class 6A champion, will host Gainesville on August 22 in a game that pits two of Georgia's most storied programs against each other before a national audience.
The Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball conference slate, showing that the Tar Heels will face Duke and Louisville twice each while skipping a matchup with Clemson.
Former Duke University star Kat Rader has been named to the United States Under‑23 Women’s National Team training camp in São Paulo, where she will face league‑leading SC Corinthians Paulista in a pair of matches as part of the road to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline passed, a wave of elite talent has chosen to stay in college, reshaping the preseason rankings and setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.
Alexandros Samodurov announced on Thursday that he is pulling his name out of the NBA Draft, a move that clears the path for him to pursue a college career in the United States. The 21‑year‑old, who can operate at both the power forward and center positions, currently competes in the EuroLeague, where his stretch‑big skill set has drawn attention from several programs. His recent performance helped his Greek club clinch a semifinal victory, propelling the team into the domestic title game and underscoring his readiness for a new challenge. North Carolina Tar Heels coach Michael Malone has been actively assembling a frontcourt that can compete at the highest level, and Samodurov’s potential addition fits neatly into the plans for the 2026‑27 season.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has released the 18‑game conference schedule for the Tar Heels, outlining a balanced home‑and‑away rotation that excludes Clemson.
The 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship regionals will feature nine ACC members competing across the United States. Host schools, seeding details, and broadcast information highlight a tournament that continues the conference’s streak of sustained success.
Gardner‑Webb University announced the hiring of Samantha Thomsit, a coach with a track record of revitalizing programs at Spring Hill College and the University of South Alabama, as the new leader of its women’s soccer team.
Attorney Robert Rikard clarified that the Busch family secured new life‑insurance protection, while remembering Kyle Busch’s legacy and the circumstances of his death.
Just days before his death, Busch was still racing with his son and engaging fans, but a swift descent into sepsis ended his life, leaving the motorsports community in shock.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has released the complete home and away matchups for Boston College’s upcoming men’s basketball season, detailing an 18‑game schedule that begins in late December and ends on the first Saturday of March.