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Family Ties: Jarrett, Petty enter NASCAR hall

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Former Sprint Cup champion Dale Jarrett and master mechanic Maurice Petty headline the latest group of inductees in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Full story...
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WWAY's Wednesday night sports - May 22

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videoThe CAA Baseball Championship is underway, but severe weather has been the winner so far. The UNCW baseball team won't hit the field until Thursday afternoon. UNCW student athletes held a protest demonstration on Wednesday. North Brunswick & Trask are ready to move on in the baseball & softball state playoffs. We stopped by practice in Leland. Plus more! Full story...
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Student athletes rally to save sports at UNCW

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videoPossible cuts at UNCW athletics continue to make headlines. Last week a sports committee at the university recommended eliminating five sports on campus. On Wednesday student athletes rallied to show support of Seahawk sports. Full story...
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Historic Wilmington Foundation honors Legion Stadium's legacy

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videoLegion Stadium is this year's winner of the James and Rosalie Carr Memorial Plaque given by the Historic Wilmington Foundation. Full story...
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WWAY's Tuesday night sports - May 21

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videoOn Tuesday the North Brunswick Scorpions advanced in the state baseball playoffs. Trask advanced in the softball playoffs. Ashley High has a new head basketball coach. NC State football coach Dave Doeren rolled into Wilmington to meet with the Wilmington Wolfpack Club. UNCW racked up at the CAA baseball awards banquet. The Bobcats will be the Hornets soon. Plus more! Full story...
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Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

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Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Memo from UNCW chancellor to Board of Trustees regarding sports demonstration

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The following memo was sent by UNCW Chancellor Gary Miller today to the university's Board of Trustees regarding a planned demonstration Wednesday against a proposal to kill five athletic programs. We have requested an interview opportunity with the chancellor but haven't heard back. Full story...
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Holley funeral set for Friday

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Legendary football high school football coach Jack Holley will be laid to rest this weekend, including a public memorial at Wallace-Rose Hill's football stadium. Full story...
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AP Source: Jordan changing team name to Hornets

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A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets. Full story...
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WWAY's Monday night sports - May 20

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videoLegendary high school football coach Jack Holley has died after a prolonged illness. WWAY takes a look back at Holley's life on Monday's 11pm sports. Former New Hanover Wildcat baseball standout Jordan Betts has been named 2nd Team All-ACC. The Charlotte Bobcats may be changing their name soon. Lots of fans in Charlotte hope it'll be changed to the Hornets. Full story...
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Legendary high school coach Jack Holley has died

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videoLegendary high school football coach Jack Holley has died after a prolonged illness. He died Monday afternoon at his home in Teachey. Full story...
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WWAY's Sunday night sports - May 19

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videoOn Sunday Brett Blizzard suited up for the Wilmington Sea Dawgs. Blizzard scorched the nets for 31 points to lead the Dawgs to their first home win of the season. Blizzard Athletics also hosted a bone marrow fundraiser on Sunday as well. Plus more! Full story...
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WWAY's Friday night sports - May 17

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videoOn Friday West Brunswick, Topsail and North Brunswick advanced in the baseball state playoffs. Trask and West Bladen advanced in the softball state playoffs. The UNCW baseball team clinched first place in the CAA regular season despite dropping a doubleheader. Plus more! Full story...
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WWAY's Thursday night sports - May 16

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videoOn Thursday we provided a detailed preview of Friday's state playoff action for baseball, soccer and softball. The teams that remain alive in the playoffs are within an earshot of state title action. On Thursday the UNCW men's golf team finished first round play in their NCAA regional in 8th place. Plus more! Full story...
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Seahawk Club members speak out on proposed cuts

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video UNCW Athletics is still reacting to a committee’s recommendation to cut five athletic programs and the idea has caught the attention of some boosters. Full story...
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