Pigskin Preview: New coach and returning talent bring optimism to Heide Trask
ROCKY POINT, NC (WWAY) — New expectations are building at Heide Trask as the Titans look to make a statement this season. After a…
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Mt. Olive Pickles begins third season as official partner of Carolina Panthers
Mt. Olive Pickles is beginning its third season as the Official Pickle, Official Pickle Juice and Official Partner of the Carolina Panthers.
UNCW Swim and Dive announces free swim course for later this month
The UNCW Swim and Dive Team, presented by the Wilmington Swim Academy, will host a free community water safety school for children ages 6 to 12.
Wilmington Sharks capture Petitt Cup with 11-0 shutout win over Macon Bacon
The Wilmington Sharks captured their fourth championship in team history Monday night, defeating the Macon Bacon 11-0 in a decisive Game 3 to win the Pettit Cup.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans.
Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died Sunday. He was 86.
Texas Tech signs 2 granted 5th basketball seasons, including former forward Darrion Williams
Darrion Williams has signed with Texas Tech to play a fifth season of college basketball, taking advantage of a recent court ruling that granted some players one more year of NCAA eligibility. He is returning to the Lubbock campus after being North Carolina State's leading scorer last season.
Pigskin Preview: New coach brings new mindset to Topsail football
HAMSTEAD, NC (WWAY) --Topsail football is entering the 2026 season with a new head coach, a new system and a new mindset after a winless campaign…
Eagle’s Dare to host packet pickup for 2026 Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity has announced that Eagle’s Dare in Downtown Wilmington will serve as the packet pickup location for the 2026 Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot. Packet pickup will take place Wednesday, Nov. 25,…
Pigskin Preview: Pender Patriots build around experience after deep playoff run
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) --Pender football did not waste much time making noise last season. The Patriots opened the year with eight straight wins, finished…
Pigskin Preview: New Hanover searching for its next leader at quarterback
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) --New Hanover enters the 2026 season looking to build on a six-win campaign and a trip to the second round of the…
Luke Kuechly's game film study, preparation helped shape Panthers linebacker's Hall of Fame career
There were mornings when St. Xavier High School football coach Steve Specht would walk into his office and find his young linebacker, Luke Kuechly, sitting in front of the television studying game video of the team's next opponent before sunrise.
Pigskin Preview: Laney begins new era under head coach Coraey Houser
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Laney is coming off a six-win season and a playoff appearance. But the biggest change heading into 2026 is a new face leading the program. The Buccaneers…
Wilmington Sharks move one win from advancing after Game 1 victory over Morehead City Marlins
The Wilmington Sharks are one win away from advancing after defeating the Morehead City Marlins in Game 1 of their best-of-three playoff series Tuesday night. The Sharks won 9-8, after overcoming an early five run deficit.
Pigskin Preview: South Brunswick Cougars look to build on winning season
South Brunswick football is coming off one of its best seasons in years. The Cougars finished 7-4, earned a share of the conference title and hosted a first-round playoff game in 2025, a major turnaround after going 0-10 the previous season.
First round of Wilmington Muni Centennial Tournament lottery winners announced
The first random drawing has been completed for the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course Centennial Tournament celebrating 100 years of the Muni.
Pigskin Preview: North Brunswick Scorpions look for better injury luck in 2026
After a season marked by injuries and narrow losses, North Brunswick enters the 2026 high school football season with a healthy roster and renewed optimism.
Pigskin Preview: Ashley football looks to new heights under first-year head coach
Ashley High School is entering the 2026 football season with a new head coach and a renewed focus on establishing the program's identity.
Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell to have season-ending surgery on his knee
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Chris Brazzell’s rookie season is over before it ever had a chance to begin.
Pigskin Preview: Hoggard football opens practice with veteran roster and state title dreams
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- High school football teams across North Carolina officially opened fall practice this week, including Hoggard High School, where the…
