Zamboni goalie Ayres shines in Hurricanes win
42 year old Zamboni driver Ayres stepped in for Carolina and backstopped a 6-3 win over Toronto as fans and media hailed his unlikely rise. He grew up around rinks, survived a kidney transplant, and married Sarah who describes him as the funniest, most giving person she knows. The moment drew viral attention despite later details.
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Hugh and Azalea Open historian left a lasting golf legacy
The piece honors Hugh whose research at the Corning years and Star News chronicled the Azalea Open from 1949 to 1971. He guided writer colleagues through archives at the North Carolina room and connected with past champions like Steve Reid. Survived by wife Claire, daughters Julie and Jen, and four grandchildren, the Wilmington Chapel hosts visitors Saturday evening.
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Wake Forest tops Duke as five Demon Deacons reach double figures
Wake Forest seniors Sarr and Chaundee Brown led with 25 and 24 points as all five starters scored in double figures. Duke's Wendell Moore poured in 25 but late turnovers and foul trouble doomed the Blue Devils in a 82 76 road loss.
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