Wilmington Sharks

Day one of the Fred Lynch Invitational is complete. This is a three day high school basketball event that's being held at four different venues in New Hanover County. Plus more! Full story...

NC State's Carlos Rodon tossed a complete game shutout on Sunday against North Carolina at the College World Series. The Wilmington Hammerheads are still celebrating. Wilmington's pro soccer squad defeated the New York Red Bulls reserves on Saturday night. The Fred Lynch Invitational tips off tomorrow. For the sixth time Phil Mickelson finishes the US Open as the runner-up. San Antonio beat Miami on Sunday night. Plus more! Full story...

Chance Shepard pounded a grand slam for Wilmington Post 10 on Friday to ruin Whiteville Post 137's perfect baseball season. Only two golfers are under par at the US Open at Merion. The Wilmington Sharks won on Friday while the Wilmington Hammerheads look to knock off an MLS team this weekend. Plus more! Full story...

The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up mini-camp on Thursday. Wilmington's Jonathan Cooper continues to be impressive on the offensive line. The US Open Golf Tournament has been plagued by two rain delays. The first round will be completed on Friday. The Wilmington Sharks had a comfortable lead on Thursday, but the lead evaporated once the bullpen took over. Miami beat San Antonio on Thursday. It's now 2-2 in the NBA Finals. Plus more! Full story...

The Wilmington Sharks split a doubleheader on Wednesday night on the road against Morehead City. There's a new marlin on the leaderboard at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. NC State and UNC are gearing up for the College World Series. Post-season honors continue to pour in for UNCW' Michael Bass. Plus more! Full story...

It wasn't even close. The San Antonio Spurs beat Miami in game three of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. UNC and NC State will be meeting each other in college baseball at least one more time this season. This time it's going to be on the big stage in Omaha. The Heels and Wolfpack will play each other on Sunday at the College World Series. The Wilmington Sharks won on Tuesday. Plus more! Full story...

Wilmington's Derek Brunson won't be fighting in Brazil this weekend after all. Brunson's opponent was involved in a car accident just one day prior to their UFC fight. Justin Livengood is the first local baseball player to be selected in this week's MLB Draft. Livengood recently completed his senior season at UNCW. He also played for the Wilmington Sharks. Plus more! Full story...

Wilmington's Derek Brunson will not be the crowd favorite on Saturday when the UFC fighter faces Brazil's Ronny Markes in Forteleza, Brazil. Brunson will be in enemy territory. It's anniversary time for Trot Nixon. The former New Hanover High slugger was drafted by the Boston Red Sox twenty years ago. UNC and NC State will continue their NCAA baseball journey on Friday, weather pending. San Antonio won game one against Miami in the NBA Finals. Plus more! Full story...

The Wilmington Hammerheads haven't won a league game on the road all season. On Wednesday the Harrisburg City Islanders kept that statistic alive with a 2-0 victory over the Hammerheads. We have game highlights. Two athletic programs at UNCW received an outstanding report on academic progress. Plus more! Full story...

Keith Rendleman is UNCW's all-time leader in rebounds and blocked shots. John Rendleman recently caught up with Keith Rendleman to discuss Keith's pro basketball options. Plus more! Full story...

The NBA Finals tip off on Thursday. You can watch all the action live of San Antonio vs. Miami on WWAY. Former UNCW golfer Ryan Sullivan qualified for the US Open Championship on Monday. ECU's Ruffin McNeill has a contract extension in Greenville. The UNC Tar Heel baseball team is still alive in the NCAA Tournament, but just barely. Plus more! Full story...

On Friday North Brunswick lost game one of their best of three baseball state championship series. The UNCW baseball team lost to Elon in the NCAA's. Friday was "Trot Nixon Day' in Wilmington. We've got the complete story from Saturday's ceremony. Full story...

The Wilmington Sharks won their home opener on Wednesday night at Buck Hardee Field. The Sharks are off to a 2-0 start. The Portland Timbers beat the Wilmington Hammerheads in the US Open Cup. UNCW Chancellor Gary Miller plans to announce his decision on Thursday about whether to cut sports programs from the school's athletic department. Plus more! Full story...

In 1950 Tanky Meier started coaching the New Hanover High boys tennis team. Meier was a volunteer coach from 1950 to 2011. The 90 year old died on Monday after a short illness. On our sports at 11pm we paid tribute to the first New Hanover grad to have a sports facility named after him. On Tuesday the Wilmington Sharks opened the 2013 season with a road win. Plus more! Full story...

Baseball season for the Wilmington Sharks starts in just a few short weeks but the team says it still needs homes for some of the players. Full story...