Sports
17 hours ago
MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually
ESPN and Major League Baseball appeared headed for an ugly separation after the network opted out of its rights deal in February. Nine months later, it appears to be the best thing to happen to both parties.
17 hours ago
Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas
A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his famous father, Shedeur Sanders is already hyping his first NFL start. It will happen on a 100-yard-long stage in America's entertainment mecca.
19 hours ago
SoCon extends Harrah’s Cherokee Center partnership through 2035
As the SoCon motto goes, "it's all here." The Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships will be held here in Asheville, at the Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville arena, until 2035, officials announced at a press conference this morning.
24 hours ago
Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility
Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who's paid any attention over the past quarter-century: Roger Federer was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday.
24 hours ago
Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup
The tiny Caribbean island country Curaçao will go to the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the marquee event in men's soccer.
2 days ago
Man charged with murder in shooting of Oakland football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star John Beam
A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam, who died Friday after being shot in the head on the junior college campus in Oakland where he worked.
2 days ago
Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup Finals because of hamstring injury
Carlos Alcaraz will go another year without fulfilling his dream of winning the Davis Cup for Spain. The top-ranked Alcaraz said he's heartbroken to withdraw from the Davis Cup Finals in Italy because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday.
2 days ago
Cowboys honor Kneeland, then get 4 TD passes from Prescott in 33-16 win over Raiders
The Cowboys spent 11 days mourning defensive end Marshawn Kneeland before taking the field Monday night. Dallas then paid tribute to Kneeland by dominating the spiraling Raiders for 60 minutes.
3 days ago
Falcons QB Penix headed to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 games with left knee injury
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix will be placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games with a left knee injury, leaving Kirk Cousins as the starter.
3 days ago
Germany and Netherlands reach the World Cup after big wins in final qualifiers
So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. A 6-0 thrashing of Slovakia on Monday completed Germany's recovery from a shocking start to group play as the four-time champion maintained its proud record of always qualifying for the World Cup.
3 days ago
Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since 1959
Georgia moved up one spot to No. 4 in The Associated Press poll Sunday, Oklahoma returned to the top 10 and North Texas, ranked for the first time since 1959, is among three Group of Five teams in the Top 25.
3 days ago
Suspect sought in shooting that critically injured New York Jets player Kris Boyd
New York police have released surveillance images of a man sought in the shooting of New York Jets cornerback and special teams standout Kris Boyd.
3 days ago
Jalen Hurts’ lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game
The Eagles are positioned again to make a strong run at another Super Bowl — not solely on the arm of Jalen Hurts, the legs of Saquon Barkley and other marquee offensive players all NFL fans know — but on a defense that has churned out a string of masterpieces that fired them to the top of the NFC.
3 days ago
Asheville partnership powers charity cyclists, promotes arthritis awareness
Fuel Goods joins Arthritis Foundation rides, including Asheville’s Carolina Hills Classic
4 days ago
Give the gift of baseball: Asheville Tourists launch holiday bundle
Supplies are limited for the team’s new holiday package, combining tickets and branded gear
5 days ago
828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results
Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared
6 days ago
MLB star Cal Raleigh to make hometown appearance for coin flip, family milestone
Cal "Big Dumper" Raleigh, baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball and a recent runner-up for the American League Most Valuable Player Award, will visit his hometown, Cullowhee, N.C., this weekend for a Raleigh family milestone and the "Blue Ridge Border Battle" football game against East Tennessee State University.
6 days ago
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.
6 days ago
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.
7 days ago
Texans’ C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a second straight game Sunday when the Texans visit the Tennessee Titans.
