New Bern High Athletes Dominate All-Conference Honors
The 3A/4A Eastern Carolina Conference named 21 New Bern High student athletes to winter sport all-conference teams. Boys basketball sole pick Will Brimmer. Tyriq Hicks and Saiquan Bell earned honorable mentions. Wrestling led with seven on the team and coach Bo Lansche as Coach of the Year. Girls basketball selections included Journee McDaniel and Destinee Banks with two honorable mentions. Joe Morris and JaQuan Luckett joined boys indoor track on the all-conference roster, while Hana Smith and four others led girls indoor track.
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Uncertainty in Japan over Tokyo Games amid flame arrival
The Olympic flame arrives in Japan from Greece amid doubt over the July opening as calls grow to postpone or cancel due to the coronavirus. A subdued arrival at Matsushima air base precedes a regional flame display before the March 26 start of the relay, with leaders like Prime Minister Abe and Finance Minister Aso weighing the crisis and its impact.
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Panthers cut Eric Reid after 13 months with $5 million in dead money
The Carolina Panthers released safety Eric Reid 13 months after extending him for 22 million over three years. Reid posted gratitude on social media and noted he will pursue opportunities elsewhere.
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Final UNC season ends in rout as Williams records first losing year
North Carolina finished 14-19 after a 28 point ACC tournament loss to Syracuse, ending Roy Williams 32 year coaching run with a losing season for the first time. Injuries and transfers crippled depth as several players missed time, leaving UNC burdened by a lack of scoring and consistency. Garrison Brooks emerged as a bright spot amid a year of setbacks and tough lessons.
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