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This weekend’s schedule at the 0.625‑mile North Wilkesboro Speedway includes Friday Truck practice and qualifying, Saturday’s Faith Fest 250 and Cup practice/qualifying, and a Sunday night Cup race.
TCU Horned Frogs are reshaping their receiving corps for the 2026 season after losing All‑American Eric McAlister, with Jordan Dwyer poised to lead a mix of emerging talent.
A sudden lightning storm interrupted the EchoPark Speedway Cup Series event at lap 108, prompting officials to pause the race and evacuate fans. Leaders Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick jockeyed for position before the delay, and the series will next head to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta after a 3‑hour weather delay, leading 171 laps and holding off Bubba Wallace despite a late‑lap challenge and a penalty that dropped Wallace to 29th.
Ryan Blaney won a storm‑soaked, overtime Cup Series race at Atlanta after a three‑wide battle on the final lap, while penalties and wrecks reshaped the standings.
Four drivers advance to the NASCAR in‑season tournament semifinals after winning their quarterfinal matchups at the Quaker State 400 Cup Series race in Atlanta on July 13. The semifinal bracket will be decided at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, featuring a showdown between Chase Elliott and Todd Gilliland for one spot and a clash between Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney for the other.
Duke’s baseball program has a storied past but limited modern draft success; this season’s outcomes underscore a transitional phase under new leadership while a former star lands a high‑profile deal.
Ryan Peterson, a top 2028 linebacker prospect from North Carolina, receives a scholarship offer from Michigan, joining a growing list of elite programs vying for his commitment.
Tyler Reddick seeks to close a 44‑point gap with Denny Hamlin at EchoPark Speedway, while Kyle Larson pursues his first victory since May 2025. The NASCAR In‑Season Challenge features injury‑ridden Christopher Bell and a billboard prank by Ryan Preece.
A school bus carrying Douglas Byrd High School football players crashed on a North Carolina exit ramp, injuring four people and prompting charges against the driver.
A school bus transporting members of the Douglas Byrd High School football team crashed on an exit ramp in Leland, N.C., injuring four people. Authorities have charged the driver, Annette Blount, with reckless driving and exceeding safe speeds.
A school bus carrying Douglas Byrd High School football players overturned on a North Carolina exit ramp, injuring four people. The driver, Annette Blount, faces reckless driving charges as authorities piece together the cause.
A look at the six programs that could define the 2026 college football season, from quarterback breakthroughs to defensive overhauls.
North Carolina’s baseball pipeline continues to produce top talent, with five Tar Heel players expected to hear their names called in the 2026 MLB draft and several others in the mix.
The July 19 Window World 450 will mark the first points‑paying NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in nearly 30 years, drawing praise for its preserved history and intimate fan experience.
A public memorial service honoring Kyle Busch is scheduled for October 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. The event will celebrate his legacy and is open to the public.
Marcell Johnson, a 2014 Knightdale High School graduate, has been named head football coach, bringing six years of coaching experience and a championship pedigree from James Madison University.
NASCAR announced a tribute ceremony for Kyle Busch, the two‑time Cup Series champion who died at 41, to be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9 after the Truck Series race. He is survived by his wife Samantha and their children Brexton and Lennix.
The inaugural Window World 450 will mark the first points‑paying NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in nearly three decades, drawing praise for its authentic atmosphere and historic significance.
North Carolina A&T announced that it has sold in excess of 6,000 season tickets for the upcoming 2026 football campaign, surpassing any previous mark for the program.
A temporary injunction granted by an Ohio judge allows 15 Division I basketball players to return for an additional season, highlighting a growing legal front against the NCAA's new eligibility framework.
Rick Ware Racing announces a global expansion plan that includes 125 races across seven series, 26 states and seven countries in 2026, with a debut World Supercross event in Calgary and a new ambassadorial role for Riki Rachtman.
The 2026 Mountain 5A/6A Conference season brings together returning champions, coaching changes, and a nonprofit initiative aimed at reducing underage drinking.
Four drivers from McAnally‑Hilgemann Racing head into Lime Rock Park’s last road‑course race of 2026, each with playoff hopes and personal milestones on the line.