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Dropping your QB? Six fantasy replacements to pick up ASAP for Week 6
Is it finally time to drop that one quarterback? Adam Rank says yes and offers his favorite options.
Last-minute pickups for Week 6: Winston, Tucker among top options
If injuries, bye weeks or tough matchups have you seeking lineup help, Matt Bowen lists potential options.
'A bit of an obsession': Inside Jaguars die-hards' pub takeover in London
Jaguars fans roll deep in the United Kingdom, and the fandom showed up big at London's briefly renamed ''Tealwood'' pub Thursday night.
Coastal Carolina's bold maximalist throwback look tops college football Week 7 uniforms
The Chanticleers are throwing it back to the 1990s ... when the Coastal Carolina football program didn't even exist.
🎤 Steve Lacy delights crowd with viral 'LeBron, LeBron, LeBron' cover of 'Oh Yeah?'
Lacy sang a few bars from the viral cover of his hit song "Oh Yeah?" at a concert in Camden, New Jersey, on Thursday night.
Titans CEO apologizes to fans, believes Saleh, GM can turn it around
Titans CEO Burke Nihill said the organization believes that coach Robert Saleh and GM Mike Borgonzi are "ultimately going to get this team out of the woods."
Rain pushes Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4 to Saturday; Sunday off-day now Game 5
Game 4 of the ALCS was postponed late Friday night due to rain, creating an unusual set of circumstances for the Guardians and Rays.
Spurs going with 3-guard starting lineup in season opener vs. Thunder
The Spurs will start guards De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama when they face the Thunder in Tuesday's season opener.
ESPN secures 'handshake agreement' to broadcast 24-team CFP, sources say
The CFP has reached a "handshake agreement" with ESPN to broadcast a 24-team playoff beginning in the 2027 season, sources told ESPN. Though there is work to be done on…
No. 1 pick Dybantsa to have ankle checked after leaving preseason finale
First overall pick AJ Dybantsa exited the Wizards' preseason finale after injuring his ankle on an awkward landing and will undergo further evaluation.
Embiid adamant no one will 'take a back seat' on star-laden Sixers
Without VJ Edgecombe, who was held out of Friday night's 125-120 loss to the Celtics, 76ers coach Nick Nurse gave the closest glimpse of what his team may look like…
Source: Patriots likely to activate WR Brown for Sunday's game vs. Jets
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is likely to be activated after missing the past four games with a right high ankle sprain, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Sources: Eagles QB Hurts, out indefinitely with blood clot, not planned for IR
The Eagles are not planning to put Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, sources told ESPN, even as he remains sidelined indefinitely with a superficial blood clot.
Reese or Williams at No. 1? Ranking the top 15 players in the WNBA Finals
Which Valkyries and Dream players have played the best so far in the postseason heading into the WNBA Finals?
Your guide to the WNBA Finals: Predictions, how each team could win, more
Expect a defensive master class as Gabby Williams and Golden State battle Angel Reese and Atlanta for the title.
Friday Football Frenzy: Scores and highlights for Oct. 16, 2026
Week 9 of Friday Football Frenzy is here, with high school teams around the region back in action!
Kyle Busch sought NASCAR sponsorships in Mexican prison, Samantha Busch says
Samantha Busch discussed the topic on her Certified Oversharer podcast.
High School Round Up: October 15, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERChrist School 8, Carolina Day 0 (F)Highlands 4, Cherokee 0 (F)VOLLEYBALLAsheville Christian 3, Asheville School 0 (F)---ACA: Annie Secretarski-
NC early voting begins as voters in Buncombe, Henderson counties weigh key issues
As early voting begins in North Carolina, voters in Buncombe and Henderson counties are voicing their reasons for going to the polls.
Savannah Bananas announce 2027 Banana Ball tour stops, includes two days in Charlotte
The Savannah Bananas will bring their unique baseball flair to stadiums across the country in 2027. Here's the Banana Ball schedule and how to get tickets.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out against Panthers with blood clot
The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot. Hurts was injured two weeks...
Iowa high school student returns to football team after cancer battle
After battling bone cancer and months of treatment, an Iowa high schooler is back on the football field, taking on a new role as the kicker.
High School Round Up: October 14, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 8, Enka 2 (F)Alexander Central 8, McDowell 0 (F)Asheville 5, T.C. Roberson 2 (F)Blue Ridge Early College 1, Swain County 0 (F)Bre
East Lincoln star Jaxon Dollar staying grounded amid national recruiting spotlight
Georgia commit says family, community and humility remain at the center of his journey.
How to watch this weekend’s NFL games | Week 6
Welcome to Week 6 of the NFL season! Here are this week's matchups, what time each kicks off and how to watch them.
High School Round Up: October 13, 2026
GIRLS FIELD HOCKEYAsheville School 0, Asheville 4 (F)GIRLS VOLLEYBALLT.C. Roberson 3, North Buncombe 0 (F)Enka 2, Erwin 3 (F)A.C. Reynolds 1, Asheville 3 (F)Wat
Atlanta Dream and Hawks work out scheduling to have WNBA Finals games at State Farm Arena
State Farm Arena will host Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals after schedule conflicts were resolved.
High School Round Up: October 12, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 5, Erwin 1 (F)Andrews 3, Swain County 1 (F)Asheville 3, North Buncombe 1 (F)Brevard 5, North Henderson 1 (F)---BHS: Rion Coadwell
Top Five Plays of Week Eight
Two months into the high school football season and some games came with a lot of stake, including undefeated records and bragging rights. There was a lot of pl
How to watch the 2026 WNBA Finals
The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream vie for the WNBA championship.
Chase Briscoe holds off teammate Christopher Bell in Charlotte to win 2nd straight playoff race
Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell to win his second straight NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a photo finish. The .029-second margin of...
‘I don’t feel old’ | Meet the hiker who holds the record as the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail
At age 91, Dale "Greybeard" Sanders set the record as the oldest person to complete the nearly 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail.
Family, fans and drivers honor Kyle Busch at celebration of life in North Carolina
Fans, family and fellow drivers held a celebration of life Friday in North Carolina for Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who died May 21 at age 41.
NASCAR reschedules race due to Isaias impacts in the Charlotte area
The Blue Cross NC 300 was originally set to start Saturday at 4 p.m.
Pensacola home catches fire before Isaias nears peak; officer rescues trapped man
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The impacts of Hurricane Isaias appear to be quite widespread.
PHOTOS: Hurricane Isaias causes damage across Northwest Florida, Southwest Alabama
Hurricane Isaias has left storm damage across Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama.Y
Friday Football Frenzy: Scores and highlights for Oct. 9, 2026
Week 8 of Friday Football Frenzy is here, with teams across the region back in action.
NASCAR Hall of Fame opens exhibit honoring Kyle Busch
Display features his 2015 championship car and highlights a career that left a mark on the sport and its next generation of drivers
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka dies at 86
NFL legend and former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has died. He was 86.
Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch at Charlotte Motor Speedway | What to know
A celebration of life for Busch is scheduled to take place at the racetrack on Friday following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.
High School Round Up: October 8, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERBlue Ridge Early College 7, Tri-County Early College 2 (F)Christ School 2, Rabun Gap 0 (F)---CS: Oliver King 2Thomas Jefferson Classical 2, Ash
High School Round Up: October 7, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 4, Hendersonville 0 (F)---ACR: Alex Golovchuk 2, John Partridge, Soren TompkinsAndrews 3, Murphy 2 (F)Asheville 2, Enka 1 (F)---A
High School Round Up: October 6, 2026
(WLOS)VOLLEYBALLAsheville 3, Erwin 0 (F)Brevard, Pisgah 0 (F)Carolina Day 3, Asheville School 2 (F)Enka 3, North Buncombe 0 (F)Hendersonville 3, Avery County 0
Top 5 Plays of Week Seven
Week seven of high school football brought some of the most triller games thus far, as well as, some of the most exciting top five plays.
Charlotte Motor Speedway to host celebration of life for Kyle Busch on Friday
Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a celebration of life for former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on Friday following the Trucks Series race.
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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