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Lane vs. Dabo, Mike Norvell vs. the hot seat and everything to watch in Week 1
College football is back! Previewing Week 1's top games and which teams are on upset watch.
Get ready for Week 1! 34 games to look out for as the season gets going
Lane at LSU, Arch's next steps, Indiana's title defense and more give college football fans plenty to watch.
Live updates from Serena and Venus Williams' doubles match at the US Open
All of the key moments from Serena and Venus Williams' doubles match on Friday at the US Open.
🏀 Windhorst: Clippers need to accept punishment
After the NBA levied its enormous punishment on the Clippers, they'd be wise to change course and lean on precedent -- fast.
Clark, Howard lead U.S. over China in WC opener
Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play.
Simmons reaches 1-year, $3.5M deal with Kings
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA after reaching one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings, his agents Max Wiepking, Sean Tribe and Ryan Arney told Andscape and ESPN.
Marijuana smell irks Sabalenka in US Open match
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka won her third-round match at the US Open on Friday in straight sets but was bothered by the smell of marijuana inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Engelbert, who helped transform WNBA, to retire
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who oversaw massive growth in the league while also facing recent scrutiny in her handling of multiple issues, will retire at the end of the year.
Sky owner calls Kanter Freedom lawsuit 'meritless'
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter called a lawsuit filed by Enes Kanter Freedom "meritless and frivolous" Friday afternoon.
Mourinho can't explain shock Madrid loss at Betis
José Mourinho said he couldn't explain Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat at Real Betis on Friday, in the coach's first loss since returning to LaLiga.
TRO paves way for Daley, Wyatt to return to IU
An Indiana circuit court judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday that clears the way for defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt to return to the Hoosiers this season.
CFP supports prohibiting player return from NFL
Leaders of the CFP stopped short of implementing any new rules around eligibility or participation but issued a statement that "strongly supports" the recent positions of conferences prohibiting players returning…
What an NBA punishment 26 years ago tells us about the Clippers' dire future on the court
After being punished for cap circumvention in 2000, Minnesota went nearly two decades without any playoff success. Is the same in store for Steve Ballmer's franchise?
Liverpool ratings: After 9/10 display vs. Ipswich, is Isak's breakout coming?
Alexander Isak disappointed after his record transfer fee last summer, but he was Liverpool's best player vs. Ipswich on Friday.
Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire after transformative and tumultuous tenure
Engelbert's seven-plus years at the helm of the WNBA has been transformative and at times tumultuous.
High School Round Up: September 3, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERAsheville Christian 6, Pisgah 3 (F)---ACA: Ethan Guengerich 2, Robert Dicks, Silas Halcomb, Grant Hughes, Eli StotzAsheville School 3, Franklin
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for ex-NFL players to join LSU roster
The legal battle between the SEC and LSU stems from the ongoing saga over eligibility rules, which has even spilled into politics with state leaders weighing in.
UNC Football General Manager resigns amid ongoing investigation
Michael Lombardi will resign as UNC football General Manager amid an investigation
High School Round Up: September 2, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERAndrews 5, Tri-County Early College 0 (F)Asheville 5, Polk County 0 (F)Burns 7, Chase 0 (F)Christ School 1, A.C. Reynolds 1 (F)---CS:Wyatt Had
Catamounts increased depth already paying dividends
(WLOS) They came in waves, and just kept crashing into the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Sixty-two Western Carolina Catamounts saw action in the season opener, a 4
High School Round Up: September 1, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERChrist School 5, Asheville School 1 (F)Davidson Day 2, Asheville Christian 2 (F)VOLLEYBALLA.C. Reynolds 3, Rabun Gap 0 (F)Chase 3, Hibriten 0 (
Paralyzed Ohio student stays close to football as team captain one year after injury
A year after a football injury left him paralyzed, Ohio student Mayson White remains part of his high school team as a captain.
High School Round Up: August 31, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 6, Franklin 3 (F)---ACR: Alex Golovchuk 2, John Partridge 2, Soren Tompkins, Herman Vasquez---FRA: Pablo Odilon 2, Sam AntoineBre
App State prepared to open season in pursuit of "fifteen points"
(WLOS) The number came up several times during Dowell Loggains' first regular season press conference of the year. Fifteen.Fifteen points.Fifteen points separa
Gardner-Webb football coach suspended one game into his tenure
Gardner-Webb lost 35-17 to Austin Peay in its season opener on Thursday.
Lionel Messi announces he's retiring from playing for Argentina national team
Messi, who played in six World Cups, won the tournament in Qatar in 2022 and led Argentina to the final in 2026, losing to Spain.
Middle schooler in North Carolina dies after 'medical incident' on campus
The high school's football team said Friday it was postponing a game after an unspecified incident. Over the weekend, it was revealed a middle school student died.
Former ECU wide receiver Tyler Snead reaches 1,000 yards for 2nd straight year in CFL
Tyler Snead’s production in the Canadian Football League is matching — and now surpassing — the best season of his career.Snead, a Raleigh native and former Eas
Taekwondo champion Isabelle Sava, 19, dies unexpectedly in her sleep
Isabelle Sava, a 19-year-old taekwondo champion, died in her sleep from cardiac arrest.
Thomas, Defense Fuel WCU Second-Half Surge in 45-21 Opening Win over EKU
(WLOS) Lex Thomas threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair to Josh Perry, and added a fourth-quarter rushing score as Western Carolina rallied
4 takeaways push Panthers to preseason win over Texans
Carolina's defense played a big part in Friday's victory.
Friday Football Frenzy: Scores and highlights for Aug. 28, 2026
Week two of Friday Football Rivals is underway, with teams across the region back under the lights for another night of high school football action.
Friday Night Rivals: Byrnes vs. Dorman
Friday Night Rivals returns for its second game of the 2026 high school football season as Byrnes travels to Dorman.
High School Round Up: August 27, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 5, East Henderson 1 (F)---ACR: John Partridge 2, Eric Robles Don, Cooper Payne, Herman VasquezAsheville Christian 2, High Point C
ACC updates eligibility requirements following NFL-LSU situation
The conference declared that any player who has declared for a professional sport is not permitted to return to play at an ACC school.
'I'd do it again' | Oklahoma baseball coach protects players after man pulls knife
High school baseball coach Kevin Lomon says his only thought was protecting the 13 players in his care after one called saying a man had pulled a knife.
NC State transfer Thomas wins Catamounts QB competition, set to start season opener
(WLOS) Kerwin Bell let it run as long as he could, but with his Western Carolina Catamounts entering their first game week of the season he had to make a…
High School Round Up: August 26, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERAsheville Christian 3, Erwin 1 (F)Avery County 1, East Wilkes 0 (F)Brevard 3, Asheville 0 (F)Crest 2, Chase 1 (F)Enka 2, West Henderson 0 (F)Ki
Big 12 becomes latest conference to ban former NFL players while NFL reiterates its rules
The decision by the Big 12 came a day after rulings by the SEC and Big Ten.
NFL to end Pro Bowl game
The league will shift from an exhibition contest to a purely honorary distinction for the league's top players.
High School Round Up: August 25, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 2, Owen 1 (F)---ACR: John Partridge, Maverick Rector---OHS: Lyle SulzmanGaston Christian 3, Asheville School 2 (F)VOLLEYBALLAndre
SEC joins Big Ten in banning football, basketball pros from returning to college
College sports finds itself mired in lawsuits and disputes over eligibility.
Top 5 Plays of Week One
(WLOS) The first week of high school football in 2026 was a tale of rescheduling. Whether they played on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday though - players made pla
Disney, NFL team up for apparel collaboration
T-shirts, crewnecks and fleece options are available online and at select retailers nationwide.
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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