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1 week ago
White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
From 100 losses to their first playoff series win in two decades, these scrappy Chicago White Sox just keep outdoing themselves. The White Sox used a big...
1 week ago
Derrick Henry says the Titans did little to keep him when he left in free agency for Baltimore
Derrick Henry is preparing to face the Tennessee Titans for the first time as an opponent. He says his old team did not do much to try to keep him when he left...
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Sean McVay says NFL agrees officials erred on pass interference that swung Rams’ loss to Broncos
Rams coach Sean McVay said the NFL told him officials erred in calling a late pass-interference penalty that swung Los Angeles' loss at Denver...
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Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark can’t escape the spotlight, on the court or off
Since the arrival of Caitlin Clark three years ago, everything that happens on and off the court involving Indiana gets magnified and...
2 weeks ago
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...
2 weeks ago
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic team
The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most important outcomes could be...
2 weeks ago
Asheville Grass Open brings volleyball to HomeTrust Park
Youth and adult grass volleyball tournament set for Oct. 2-4 in downtown Asheville
2 weeks ago
Asheville High student art featured on Poppy Popcorn bags
Student artwork appeared on limited-edition bags created for the Biltmore Championship Asheville
2 weeks ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 6 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 25
3 weeks ago
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff
The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.
3 weeks ago
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.
3 weeks ago
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.
3 weeks ago
Bulldogs basketball: UNC Asheville announces Big South Conference schedule
The University of North Carolina Asheville men's basketball team has announced its 2026-27 Big South Conference schedule, which includes eight games at home inside the Kimmel Arena.
3 weeks ago
Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West
Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.
3 weeks ago
Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams
If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.
3 weeks ago
Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?
The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.
3 weeks ago
Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars
Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
3 weeks ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 18
3 weeks ago
Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament has been major draw for WNC, officials say
The Biltmore Championship Asheville, the first PGA Tour golf tournament in the Asheville area in over 80 years, has been a major draw for Western North Carolina, Explore Asheville said.
3 weeks ago
Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions
Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.
