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Pitcher, surgery pioneer Tommy John dies at 83
Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, has died at the age of 83.
Best shots and highlights from the final round
Here are the best sights and sounds from the final round of the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.
💍 KAT, Jordyn Woods tie the knot in Malibu
Attendees at the wedding included New York Knicks players and celebrity superfans alike.
Ronaldo will 'probably' retire after this season
Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from football at the end of the current season, saying it is "probably my last year."
Sources: Barça, Man City reach $87M Rodri deal
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, various sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Seminoles star Whaley, 22, wins U.S. Amateur title
Jack Whaley, 22, who plays in the ACC with the Florida State Seminoles, used double gloves and held off Jay Leng Jr. to win the U.S. Amateur championship Sunday afternoon…
Kittle eyes return to practice, opener in Australia
George Kittle, who suffered a torn Achilles in January, said he might be able to practice soon with the hope that he'll be ready for the 49ers' opener vs. the…
Mariota has MCL sprain; Week 1 return expected
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained right knee and will miss the rest of the preseason, but he is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener.
Retired Donald works out for Rams for 2nd time
Aaron Donald worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday as he continues his process to determine whether he wants to come out of retirement.
Scheffler opens playoffs with dominant 8-shot win
Scottie Scheffler was back to his dominant form Sunday, winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots to open the PGA Tour postseason.
Karabell's 'Do Draft' list: Henry, Mahomes among undervalued players to pick
You've read the "Do Not Draft" list. Now, Eric Karabell lists players being drafted later than they should be.
Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Ja'Kobi Lane scores touchdown to continue banner preseason
The NFL preseason is underway! How did rookies and players in new places perform in their debuts?
10 training camp awards, including 'most likely to succeed with new offense'
As training camps wind down and preseason picks up, we handed out awards to some players, teams and position battles that have stood out the most.
Arsenal dominance shows mountain Maresca, Man City must climb
Under Pep Guardiola, Man City were perennially favorites. Without him, they aren't, and their Community Shield defeat to Arsenal showed why.
Tommy John, four-time MLB All-Star and namesake of pivotal elbow surgery, has died
John won 288 games during a 26-year career and returned from a groundbreaking 1974 elbow surgery that later became known by his name.
Rome Rolls to 19-6 Win, Most Runs Allowed by Tourists This Season
(WLOS) — Dixon Williams had himself a night that Asheville fans will want to forget.The Rome center fielder drove in ten runs Saturday night, the most by any pl
R-S Central carrying lessons learned last season into 2026
(WLOS) Just two years ago Jim Ryan was the least-tenured of the non-charter public school head football coaches in Rutherford County. Today, he is the most tenu
Heat adds another challenge for Charlotte FC fans at Bank of America Stadium
MEDIC reported at least a dozen heat-related calls in Charlotte.
Alexander emphasizing culture in building back Christ School football
(WLOS) Culture. Values. Words that you hear from coaches all the time without any real meat on the bone outside of their spoken nature. Clint Alexander puts tho
High School Round Up: August 14, 2026
(WLOS)FOOTBALLAsheville Christian 39, Spartanburg Day 6 (F)BOYS SOCCERAsheville Christian 7, Hickory Christian 0 (F)East Rutherford 9, Madison 0 (F)R-S Central
USA Football flag teams aim for flag football glory at World Championships in Germany
Madison Fulford and MK Beach are pivotal in Team USA's women's flag football rise, with high hopes for its Olympic debut
Butch Huskey, one of the last MLB players to wear No. 42, dies at 54
Butch Huskey, who played seven major league seasons and was one of the last players to wear No. 42 before it was permanently retired, has died. He was 54.
Hornets trade Tre Mann to Cleveland, acquire Dennis Schröder
The Hornets traded for Tre Mann in February 2024.
Fry, Polk ready to reap rewards of "rough journey" over last three seasons
(WLOS) There's something to be said when you're no longer the "new" coach to a set of players, when enough time has passed that you are all they know as…
Rudisill confident in ability to turn around struggling East Henderson program
(WLOS) There was a time when East Henderson was the apple of Henderson County's eye, stringing together stellar regular seasons and competing for conference cha
Falcons linebacker from Charlotte suspended 8 games for domestic violence charges
Falcons LB James Pearce Jr. had been charged with multiple felonies in February on allegations involving violence toward his ex-girlfriend and law enforcement.
College baseball legend Skip Bertman dies at 88
The five-time national champion transformed LSU baseball into a powerhouse during his 18 seasons as head coach.
Cogdill takes over East Rutherford team low on experience, high on potential
(WLOS) It seems like forever ago that East Rutherford made the decision to forego a varsity football team and play a JV-only schedule due to low numbers. That w
High School Round Up: August 13, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERNorth Henderson 1, Asheville 1 (F)T.C. Roberson 1, East Henderson 0 (F)VOLLEYBALLAsheville 3, Rabun Gap 0 (F)Brevard 3, Enka 0 (F)Cherokee 3,
Asheville Christian using winless season as fuel
(WLOS) It certainly wasn't how George Johnson envisioned his first season as the head football coach at Asheville Christian. Sure, he probably knew it would be
NBA 2026-27 schedule released: Key dates and how to watch
The NBA unveiled its 2026-27 season schedule, featuring an opening night matchup between the defending champion Knicks and LeBron James' revamped 76ers.
WATCH: Fox steals golf balls at Minnesota golf course
A group of women was golfing at a Minnesota course when a shot landed near a fox.
Texas high school football player dies days after suffering medical emergency at practice
A Texas community is mourning the loss of Odin Hensley, a high school senior who died following a medical emergency during football practice.
High School Round Up: August 12, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 4, Patton 0 (F)---ACR: Alex Golovchuk, Shane King, Brody MelinCharlotte Latin 2, Christ School 2 (F/PK CL 4-3)Christ the King 3,
Bryan Battle gets a win at PFL Charlotte and talks about his future in the division
Charlotte native Bryan Battle secures his first PFL win in his hometown, overcoming challenges and eyeing top contenders Fabian Edwards or Impa Kasanganay next.
Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show at NFL's inaugural Melbourne game in September
The NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia will feature the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams, with the Jonas Brothers headlining halftime.
Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons
Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement after an 18-season career.
Want to attend an NFL game? Here’s what a family of four can expect to pay
Attending an NFL game costs a family of four at least $830, with costs varying significantly by stadium, according to the Action Network's new report.
Messi shares emotional tribute in first post since father's death, hints at retirement
Lionel Messi penned a long message about his relationship with his father and how it inspired a "last World Cup" run.
High School Round Up: August 11, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERAsheville Christian 4, St. Stephen's 0 (F)Franklin 4, T.C. Roberson 4 (F)---FRA: Sam Antoine, Jose Dominguez, Anthony Mora Martinez, Kevin Torr
High School Round Up: August 10, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 3, Alexander Central 2 (F)---ACR: John Partridge 2Chase 4, Madison 3 (F)Enka 6, McDowell 0 (F)Erwin 1, North Henderson 1 (F)---ER
Catamount Football Concludes First Preseason Scrimmage
(WLOS) Western Carolina football lined up for its first of two scheduled preseason scrimmages on Saturday morning as the Catamounts worked out for just over two
Trojans looking to improve on 5-6 2025 season
The Chase High School Trojans are entering the 2026 season, looking towards more consistency and cleaning up the mistakes that cost them half a dozen losses...
First returning quarterback for the Gryphons during Jamie Hicks era
The Gryphons of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy played deep into the 2025 post season, advancing to 1A's third round of the playoffs.
Clemson, Davidson, Maryland, UAB Announced as 2023 Asheville Championship Field
The field is set for the 2023 Asheville Championship [3] men’s college basketball tournament. Clemson [4], Davidson [5], Maryland [6] and UAB [7] will go head-to-head Nov. 10 -12, 2023…
WCU 2021 Football Schedule Announced
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Southern Conference, Furman to host NCAA basketball Preliminary Rounds
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WCU Men’s Golf Fends Off App State for Runner-Up Finish
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WCU Announces Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge
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