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📈 Way-too-early NHL Power Rankings
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.
Peterson visits Wizards, won't meet other teams
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.
Gaethje bucks odds, Topuria to claim UFC title
Justin Gaethje outslugged and outlasted Ilia Topuria, forcing the heavy favorite to retire on his stool at the end of Round 4 on his way to capturing the undisputed UFC…
Sources: Jets, durable Tippmann reach $62M deal
The Jets and right guard Joe Tippmann have agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract extension that includes $31 million in new guarantees, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Deion on gambling scandal: 'Something's wrong'
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says "something's wrong with that" when it comes to someone gambling on their own team.
White: UFC at White House 'great,' never again
UFC president and CEO Dana White was proud of his promotion's White House event but also made clear that "we'll never do this again."
Hurricanes win Game 6, raise Cup for second time
Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake each scored their seventh goal of the playoffs and Nikolaj Ehlers had an empty-net tally as the Hurricanes topped the Golden Knights 3-0 in Game…
UFC's Strickland removed from Freedom 250 fest
Middleweight champion Sean Strickland was removed from the UFC Freedom 250's Fan Fest near the White House "for his own and public safety," according to authorities.
Canes favored among crowded pack for '27 title
The Hurricanes are a leading +700 to win the Stanley Cup for the 2026-27 season, followed by the Avalanche (+800) and Golden Knights (+850). The Oilers (11-1), Panthers (11-1) and…
Fantasy Baseball Forecaster for Week 12: June 15-2...
Set your lineups for the week ahead with our preview featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings and more.
Free agent pickups: Bryce Eldridge leads a (fantas...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
U.S. Open tiers: Ranking favorites, contenders and...
Can Scottie Scheffler complete the career Grand Slam? Will Rory McIlroy make it two majors this season? We break down the U.S. Open field from the favorites to the players…
UFC White House was preposterous, surreal and very...
UFC Freedom 250 managed to thrill and enrage at the same time, much like everything in America these days.
NEW YORK WINS! Inside the locker room of the first...
For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased -- for quick fixes, superstars, splashy hires. But then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.
Updated NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks on...
We have an updated 2026 mock draft, predicting all 60 picks as trade talks heat up a week out from draft night.
Carolina Hurricanes 2026 Victory Parade: When, where, and how to watch
The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions! Here's what we know so far about details for a victory parade.
Carolina Hurricanes win Stanley Cup, end 20-year title drought with Game 6 victory in Las Vegas
Goaltender Brandon Bussi stopped all 22 shots he faced to help the Hurricanes clinch the Stanley Cup.
Carolina Hurricanes beat Vegas Golden Knights to win their second Stanley Cup
The Carolina Hurricanes clinched their first Stanley Cup in 20 years Sunday night.
Hurricanes fans turn Lenovo Center watch party into electric celebration
Hundreds of fans gathered outside Lenovo Center, celebrating a historic moment for the Hurricanes and showing unwavering support their Stanley Cup run
What is The Claw? Inside the massive structure towering over UFC Freedom 250
A look at the towering steel structure built above the Octagon for the first major sporting event held on White House grounds.
Who's singing the national anthem at UFC Freedom 250? Here's what to know
The country musician recently addressed criticism from some fans over the high-profile appearance.
This tiny Caribbean island broke a Guinness World Record hours before its World Cup debut
The Caribbean island nation of Curacao has a population of 156,115.
Before President Trump hosted UFC, these presidents stepped into the ring
From Abraham Lincoln to Theodore Roosevelt, here's a look at the commanders in chief with ties to combat sports.
These countries are making their World Cup debut in 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 expanded to include 16 more teams, allowing Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan to make their debut this year.
Knicks win first NBA title in decades with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5
New York won its first NBA championship since 1973 on Saturday night after beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.
Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith has died
Smith spent six seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys and the then Oakland Raiders.
Team USA soccer player celebrates first World Cup goal by revealing wife's pregnancy
Gio Reyna celebrated scoring his first World Cup goal by announcing his first child is on the way.
When does Team USA play next in the World Cup?
After a triumphant win against Paraguay, Team USA gears up for their next World Cup match against Australia. Here's how to watch.
Which UFC stars are fighting at the White House? What to know about UFC Freedom 250
The White House event features a lightweight title unification bout, an interim heavyweight title fight and several former champions.
2 Texas men charged after England team gear stolen en route to Kansas City for World Cup
Two people were detained by police investigating the possible theft of equipment from England’s World Cup soccer team in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ninth Inning Pitching Collapse Sinks Tourists 6-5
(WLOS) For six innings Friday night, Asheville's bullpen was as good as it has been all season. Then came the ninth.Eurys Martich entered with a three-run lead
Strong Second Half Propels Blues past Wake FC
(WLOS) After a scoreless first half, a goal and an assist from Liam Jones in the second half lifted the Blues over Wake FC, 2-0.The first real danger of the…
Women in Blue Keep Control of Golden Boot Trophy with 2-0 Win over One Knoxville SC
(WLOS) The Women in Blue used an all-around effort at Greenwood Field to win their third straight match, taking down One Knoxville SC by a score of 2-0.The firs
Snot Otters Pile Up 17 Hits in 11-4 Rout of Grasshoppers
(WLOS) The Asheville Snot Otters came out Friday night in their navy blue jerseys with bright green snot dripping down the shoulders and onto the numbers, and t
Asheville City Women Claim Golden Boot Trophy with Win over One Knoxville
(WLOS) A Hedda Ornberg brace was all the difference in the match, as the Blues left Knoxville with a 2-0 win and the Golden Boot trophy in the first edition…
The Blues Earn a Point on the Road in Charlotte in a Barnburner
(WLOS) In a wild back-and-forth affair, the Men in Blue earned a point on the road against nationally 13th-ranked Charlotte Independence 2.The Blues opened the
Thomas' Walkoff Homer Caps Miraculous 16-15 Comeback at HomeTrust Park
(WLOS) Justin Thomas Jr. had been special all game. The very first pitch he saw, he took Seth Hernandez, the number three prospect in baseball, deep. And in the
Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup final is almost a decade in the making
This Vegas-Carolina final is almost a decade in the making for a pair of teams in non-traditional markets that have become powerhouses.
Enka softball wins 5A state, East Rutherford baseball drops 3A GM3
Roughly four hours away from the mountains of western North Carolina, a two-location slate had local teams in the second and final day of state championships.I
High School Round Up: May 26, 2026
(WLOS)GIRLS SOCCER (Regional Finals)3A(1) Pine Lake Prep 3, (2) Hendersonville 2 (F)
High School Round Up: May 21, 2026
(WLOS)BASEBALL (Regional Finals Game Two)3A(2) East Rutherford 4, (1) North Stanly 3 (F)---ER: Sweeps series and advances to second straight state championship
Polk and Hendersoville set for round three in round four of playoffs
(WLOS) The Hendersonville Bearcats ran roughshod through just about everyone on their schedule.Just about.Only two teams managed to avoid defeat at the hands o
East Rutherford aiming for second straight trip to state title series
(WLOS) East Rutherford took a nine year journey between its sixth and seventh state championships. Number eight could be a much shorter wait. The Cavaliers, def
High School Round Up: May 20, 2026
(WLOS)SOFTBALL (Regional Finals)5A(1) Enka 6, (3) North Davidson 0 (F)---ENK: Wins series 2-0 and advanced to 5A State Championship
High School Round Up: May 19, 2026
(WLOS)BASEBALL (Regional Finals)3A(2) East Rutherford 7, (1) North Stanly 6 (F/8)SOFTBALL5A(1) Enka 12, (3) North Davidson 1 (F/6)---ENK:Baylee Edney 3HR, 2 GS
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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