Williams to start as Stewart sits out vs Seahawks
DeAngelo Williams, the franchise's all time leading rusher, is set to start for the first time since Week 5 against Seattle if Stewart cannot play. Williams has endured a down season and was benched for Stewart after the bye week, awaiting a bounce back opportunity.
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Cherryville Ironmen hold off Kings Mountain in 71-68 win
Cherryville Ironmen boys basketball edge Kings Mountain 71-68 at Nixon Gym. Kenny Poston scores 19 with nine points in the fourth as KM rallies fall short. coach Grayson Pierce praises heart and character in a tight non-conference battle. Wil Sellers layup with under 15 seconds left kept KM close before Tillman’s three miss.
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East Gaston Dominates South Point In Rivalry Showdown
East Gaston defeated South Point 79-56 lifting to 3-0 with DeSean Murray posting 19 points and 12 rebounds. The Warriors dominated on the boards and never trailed in a high temp rivalry game in Mount Holly, as Evan Gore and Elijah Gore added key scoring and playmaking. The teams meet again February 8 at South Point.
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East Lincoln Faces Tarboro In 2A Title Showdown
East Lincoln and Tarboro meet at BB&T Field Winston-Salem for the 2A state football final at 11 a.m. today. Mustang coach Mike Byus has remade the program since 2005, turning a 2-9 playoff history into a 16-7 mark ahead of the championship. Quarterback Garrett Young leads the high scoring offense, producing about 42 points and 410 yards per game.
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Mustangs Leave Early for Game After Snooze Warning
Inside on 3D A capsule looks at today's AMS. The Mustangs depart early for a game as EL QB Young discusses plans after basketball season.
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Nascar Notes on Tanks and Unlikely Obsessions
In this lighthearted column a Las Vegas trip and social chatter reveal Brad Keselowski and Dale Earnhardt Jr. joking about owning armored tanks. The piece links post race awards talk to young drivers with “everything,” mentions Keselowski testing Army models, Ford car refits, and echoes Beverly Hillbillies style spy capers.
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ACC Championship Clash In Charlotte’s Bank Of America Stadium
The ACC final pits Georgia Tech and Florida State at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte tonight with ESPN coverage and 730 AM. Off the field, turmoil swirls as Maryland leaves for the Big Ten, coaches depart NC State and Boston College, Louisville joins, and Maryland sues over exit fees while UNC and Virginia reaffirm staying in the conference.
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Hofstra players charged in six dorm burglary cases
Four Hofstra University basketball players were arrested on burglary charges in connection with six dorm room break ins between October 4 and November 5. Police say additional thefts may have occurred since the semester began, including from coach Mo Cassara. No charges yet in Cassara’s stolen property. Victims report electronics, cash, and credit cards stolen.
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College of Charleston Joins the Colonial Athletic Association
The College of Charleston trustees approved moving from the Southern Conference to the Colonial Athletic Association. The unanimous vote follows October negotiations, with the change aiming to elevate the college toward national university status. Charleston will compete in 14 varsity sports in the Colonial next fall alongside William and Mary, James Madison, George Mason, Delaware, UNC Wilmington, Towson, Drexel, Hofstra, and Northeastern.
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Bonds Clemens Sosa Face Hall of Fame Battle Shortfall
AP survey shows Barry Bonds Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa unlikely to be elected to Cooperstown in January. With steroid controversy shaping votes the trio fail to reach 50 percent among 112 BBWAA members contacted. Candidates need 75 percent.
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Tennis referee Lois Goodman murder case dismissed
The murder case against Lois Goodman, a renowned tennis referee, was dropped by Superior Court Judge Jessica Silvers after prosecutors cited new information and insufficient evidence. Goodman, 70, said she felt she was being treated fairly and framed the death as a terrible accident.
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