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What to expect from the much-anticipated Giants-Daboll reunion
All eyes will be on former Giants coach Brian Daboll, who returns to New York as the Titans' offensive coordinator.
New York Giants' offense about to 'shift' with Jameis Winston
The Giants' offense was starting to take shape with Dart as QB, but now Winston has to take over for the rest of the season.
From playoff and stat races to goodbyes: What to watch in MLB's final weekend
There's still much to play for entering the final days of the regular season. We have your guide to the last few games of baseball before October.
MLB playoff tracker: Cubs, White Sox, Guardians, Padres all clinch Thursday
From matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
15 predictions for this weekend's NFL games: We picked upsets, sleepers, TD scorers and more
Touchdowns for Kenneth Walker III and Xavier Worthy? The Broncos pulling an upset of the Rams? Fantasy value for C.J. Stroud? And a big day from Geno Smith?
NBA Rank's hottest hot-button topics -- and what league execs think about the three-player battle for No. 1
ESPN's NBA Rank 2026 countdown is in the books, but debates are just beginning -- on social media and around the league.
NBA offseason buzz: Latest on trades, news and intel
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including Steph Curry's new extension with the Warriors.
Texas-Tennessee: The battle for UT, SEC orange and Manning loyalty
The Vols and Horns haven't met since 1969, but there's still plenty of history in this matchup.
Don't be surprised if ... Travis Kelce, Davante Adams keep turning back the clock
Eric Karabell provides a list of what to watch for in fantasy football, so don't be surprised if any of these come true.
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 3
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
Connelly: Who soars at the SEC launch party? Can B1G favorites answer big questions?
After teasing us with ranked games over three weeks, we get six that should tell us a lot about the 2026 college football season.
2027 recruiting class rankings: Duke enters top 45 in latest update
As recruiting season quiets down, here's how the top classes are shaping up.
Oregon's threads for USC trip headline best uniforms of Week 4
At a base level it's an all-white set for Oregon this week, but it's the details that make the uniform really pop.
Let's predict the next five Super Bowl champs: Seahawks repeat in 2026? Chiefs get another by 2030?
Ben Solak had some fun and did the impossible -- picked Super Bowl winners for the 2026 to 2030 seasons. And there are some surprises ...
Goals galore! Why Barça's start to season is best in Europe's top leagues for almost 100 years
Barcelona have begun the season on fire, scoring 36 goals in their first eight matches. How does that compare to the best starts for all time? (Spoiler: Very well.)
Friday Football Frenzy: Scores and highlights for Sept. 25, 2026
Week 6 of Friday Football Frenzy is here, with teams across the region back in action under the lights!
How to watch the 2026 WNBA Playoffs
The 2026 WNBA Playoffs begin Sunday, with eight teams battling for the title.
When do the WNBA playoffs start?
The WNBA playoffs begin Sept. 27, with eight teams competing for the title. The Las Vegas Aces seek to defend their championship.
High School Round Up: September 24, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERAsheville Christian 1, Summit Charter 0 (F)North Buncombe 1, R-S Central 0 (F)Rabun Gap 9, Carolina Day 0 (F)VOLLEYBALLA.C. Reynolds 3, North B
Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93
Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons.
Person posing as Pittsburgh Steelers player scams Pennsylvania women out of $1,000
Police say an unknown person "posing as Pittsburgh Steelers player Eli Heidenreich" approached a 20-year-old and a 50-year-old woman for the scam.
High School Round Up: September 23, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 5, Polk County 1 (F)---ACR: Alex Golovchuk 3, Eric Robles Don, Herman VasquezAndrews 5, Cherokee 0 (F)Asheville 2, North Buncombe
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on attempted murder in Miami, avoiding prison for a 2025 shooting, his lawyer reveals.
How to watch this weekend’s NFL games | Week 3
Welcome to Week 3 of the NFL season! Here are this week's matchups, what time each kicks off and how to watch them.
ESPN analyst Chris Spatola has died at age 47
No cause of death has been released for Spatola, who also served in the Army and was a basketball coach.
High School Round Up: September 22, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERAsheville Christian 1, Carolina Day 0 (F)Christ School 2, Rabun Gap 0 (F)VOLLEYBALLA.C. Reynolds 3, Asheville 2 (F)Asheville Christian 3, Carol
Top Five Plays of Week Five
Week five of high school football has plays in the air and on the ground. We highlight the top plays across western carolina.
High School Round Up: September 21, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 9, Erwin 0 (F)---ACR: John Partridge 4, Eric Robles Don 2, Will Bell, Alex Golovchuk, Jet MurrayAndrews 3, Summit Charter 2 (F)--
Brown-Shuler nearing end of cancer fight with renewed perspective
(WLOS) As the stadium lights glimmered across the sheen of the orange helmets at Memorial Stadium, there was one purple cap among them. The massive defensive li
FBI uncovers 35 potential new victims in romance fraud case involving man who posed as NFL player
Daejon Love was arrested in August on wire fraud charges. Federal prosecutors said at the time that he had defrauded 26 victims out of a total of $1.3 million.
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal named honorary FBI Special Agent
Since retiring from the court, Shaq has gotten involved with helping bridge the gap between community and law enforcement.
Palisades football coach resigns after suspension, CMS confirms
Coach Jonathan Simmons is the only person to coach the Palisades football coach, so far.
Belichick lands North Carolina football in the headlines. Is all the turmoil worth it?
Until the storm came, there was a sense that maybe all the frustration, investigations, turmoil and awkward headlines were starting to be worth it.
NFL Week 2: Final scores, what the national media is saying about your team
As NFL Week 2 concludes, eight teams are 0-2, with history suggesting playoff hopes are dimming.
Clemson rallies to beat UNC 28-20 after game turns following 2 1/2-hour weather delay
Gideon Davidson ran for 105 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown with five minutes remaining as Clemson rallied from a 14-point first-half deficit to beat No
Friday Football Frenzy: Scores and highlights for Sept. 18, 2026
Follow along as we track scores from high school football games across the mountains throughout the night.
How to watch this weekend’s NFL games | Week 2
Welcome to Week 2 of the NFL season! Here are this week's matchups, what time each kicks off and how to watch them.
High School Round Up: September 17, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 7, North Buncombe 0 (F)---ACR: Alex Golovchuk 4Christ School 6, Erwin 0 (F)---CS: Oliver King 2, Davis Campbell, Keeton McGee, Vy
M&M's Kyle Busch tribute car unveiled by family ahead of NASCAR race at Bristol
Samantha Busch and family revealed the M&M's car honoring late NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, which will be part of the tributes at this weekend's Bristol race.
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick to resign; investigation finds 'disregard for Carolina's values'
Steve Belichick has been away from the team on medical leave since early August.
Hometown Feel: Jacob Bridgeman set to tee it up at Biltmore Championship Asheville
Biltmore Championship Asheville brings a field of 132 golfers to the city after more than an 80 year hiatus from a PGA tour event.One golfer, Jacob Bridgeman, g
WNC native turned internet star proud to see hometown on national golf scene
After he played in the Pro-Am of the Biltmore Championship Asheville, Caleb Pressley talked with News 13 about Asheville being in the spotlight.
Stenhouse takes detour during Bristol week for Pro-Am at Biltmore Championship Asheville
(WLOS) The NASCAR Cup Series season has eight races left in the 2026 season. Sure, that's eight opportunities for Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. to earn a checkered flag.
Charlotte lands WTA Finals, will become tennis' global HQ starting in 2027
Charlotte will host the WTA Finals from 2027 to 2029 and become the WTA's global headquarters, a deal city leaders call transformational for the region.
High School Round Up: September 16, 2026
(WLOS)BOYS SOCCERCherokee 6, Tri-County Early College 0 (F)East Henderson 4, West Henderson 2 (F)East Rutherford 1, Draughn 0 (F)Enka 4, South Caldwell 0 (F)Hay
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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