Harrison Ailshie Earns 5A Player of the Year Honors
Ailshie's .600 average, 1.53 ERA and All‑North Carolina selection underscore a season that also saw West Rowan dominate the 5A All‑State list and A.L. Brown's Mason Teal earn 7A honors.
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Ailshie's .600 average, 1.53 ERA and All‑North Carolina selection underscore a season that also saw West Rowan dominate the 5A All‑State list and A.L. Brown's Mason Teal earn 7A honors.

The Tar Heels’ standout shortstop leads the nation in several offensive categories and boasts a stellar defensive record, positioning him as a leading finalist for the 2026 Brooks Wallace Award, to be presented on June 13 at Charles Schwab Field.

The university announced Lorenzo’s appointment, highlighting his extensive coaching background and analytical focus.

University of North Carolina Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods nearly lost her life while saving her nephew from a rip current at Wrightsville Beach. Her story highlights the ocean's unpredictability and the importance of swimming near lifeguards.

Amanda Poorbaugh captured the TST 2026 Women's Golden Glove, leading her team to the championship match and securing a $1 million bracket prize, while also winning the Keeper Wars title.

The Bulldogs announced a series of promotions and hires that bring fresh offensive and defensive expertise, with the goal of restoring the program to national relevance.

The Diamond Heels and the Trojans meet this weekend in a high‑stakes Super Regional, with broadcast details and historic context shaping the narrative.

NC State's upcoming 2027 home conference schedule drops games against UNC and Duke, instead welcoming teams such as Wake Forest, Cal and Louisville, a shift that could test fan turnout early in the season

The university's basketball program welcomes an overseas frontcourt player, sparking debate over roster completeness, even as the baseball team eyes a home‑field advantage in the upcoming Super Regional.

The University of North Carolina announced its 2026‑27 women’s basketball roster, blending returning stars with top recruits and transfers as the program looks to extend its recent Sweet 16 streak.
The sudden loss of Kyle Busch from pneumonia that turned to sepsis has left a deep imprint on NASCAR, prompting tributes at Nashville and a continued celebration of his racing heritage.

Rain forced an 80‑minute postponement of the NASCAR Cup Series event at Nashville, reshaping the schedule and giving Denny Hamlin a pole position as he aims for back‑to‑back victories in Michigan.

During a friendly match versus Senegal, US coach Mauricio Pochettino used a laptop to share tactical instructions with his players, a move that has reignited debate over expanded break periods in the sport.

Rain has delayed the Nashville Cup race for the second week in a row, washing out qualifying and prompting Denny Hamlin to claim his second pole of the season while Ryan Blaney eyes a repeat victory.

After Kyle Busch’s sudden death at 41, Chase Elliott asks supporters to back his rival for the sport’s top honor, echoing a historic moment when Bill Elliott yielded the award to honor Dale Earnhardt.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour and Vegas Golden Knights mentor John Tortorella meet in the championship, each known for demanding, disciplined systems that have reshaped their teams.

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.