Extremely late tally gives Laney 2-1 win over Topsail
It took as long as it possibly could, but Laney girls soccer prevailed for a 2-1 road win against Carolina Coast leader Topsail on Monday.
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"Harry's Game" makes return to UNCW
UNCW men's soccer welcomed some special guests to their home field on Sunday to support local charities.
UNCW eliminated from NIT by Dayton 80-61
In the second round of the NIT, UNCW men's basketball fell at home Saturday night to Dayton 80-61.
UNCW Coach Takayo Siddle previews “unbelievable opportunity” ahead of NIT game vs. Dayton
UNCW will host Dayton in the second round of the NIT on Saturday, a matchup Head Coach Takayo Siddle described as “an unbelievable opportunity” for the team and the city.
Local restaurant gearing up for large "March Madness" crowd
The first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament tipped off on Thursday and one area restaurant expects a big crowd during opening weekend.
Anderson's late header gives Ashley 2-1 win over Laney
It was a fast start, slow middle and dramatic ending in a match that saw Ashley girls soccer prevail over Laney 2-1 on Thursday.
MLS will play a 2027 'sprint season' before resetting its calendar for the global game
Major League Soccer will play a shortened 14-game regular season in early 2027 before the league switches to a schedule that better aligns with those of its international counterparts.
Belmont names Duke assistant Evan Bradds as coach in a homecoming for the former star player
Duke assistant coach Evan Bradds was named Belmont's coach on Thursday, providing a homecoming for the program's all-time Division I era scoring leader. Bradds replaces Casey Alexander, who was hired as Kansas State's coach on Friday. After losing Alexander, Belmont announced Saturday it would turn down an invitation to participate in the postseason NIT.
UNCW to host "Harry's Game" on Sunday
An annual event is set to return featuring UNCW men's soccer that will benefit local charities.
Archer scores twice as Hoggard beats Jacksonville 2-0
Viking girls soccer prevailed at home Wednesday as Hoggard took down Jacksonville 2-0.
"Cape Fear Ghost Crabs" change name, location to UNCW
The area's newest baseball team will debut this summer, but with a completely new identity and home than previously expected.
UNCW to host 2nd round matchup in NIT on Saturday
After a thrilling 68-67 victory over Yale on Tuesday, UNCW will play host during their 2nd round matchup of the NIT.
Longtime East Bladen girls basketball coach Patty Evers among 2026 NCHSAA Hall of Fame inductees
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced their NCHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 this morning. The 2026 class includes Patty Evers, the longtime coach of East Bladen High School's girls basketball program. Evers has made quite the impact within her community, holding a career record of 655-159, 580 of those wins in her time with the Lady Eagles.
WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new pact
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
UNCW comes back to knock off Yale 68-67 in NIT opener
In the opening round of the NIT, UNCW men's basketball pulled off a stunning comeback to knock off hosting Yale 68-67 on Tuesday.
Brunswick Community College Men's Basketball set for NJCAA championship run
The Brunswick Community College Men's Basketball team is packing their bags and heading to Hutchinson, Kansas, as they prepare to compete in the 2026 NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources say
The Denver Broncos have acquired standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Badwater Cape Fear Ultra Marathon expected to return to Bald Head Island
The annual Badwater Cape Fear Ultra Marathon will return to Bald Head Island next weekend. The race is set for Saturday, Mar. 21, and has been held since 2014. The race has raised over $160,000 for Bald Head Island Conservancy.
NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say
The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansion — which has been a topic for some time — will again be discussed by the league's board of governors, two people with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Monday.
UNCW's Siddle talks upcoming game vs. Yale, etc.
UNCW men's basketball is heading to the postseason for a second consecutive year after accepting a birth in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT).
