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Mississippi moved into the top five with its win over LSU, the Tigers stayed in the top 10, and Florida and Mississippi State cracked the rankings to give the Southeastern Conference 10 teams in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll released Sunday.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — From the halls of Tree Hill to the hardwood at Trask Coliseum, basketball brought the story of Wilmington’s “One Tree Hill” back…
Topsail hosted Ashley in a conference matchup Friday night, looking to snap a three-game losing streak against the Screaming Eagles.
CERRO GORDO, N.C. (WWAY) — East Bladen picked up a 30-14 football win over West Columbus on Friday night. The Eagles got on the board first when Jordan Consola brought down West Columbus quarterback DJ Graham in the end zone…
(AP) -- Barely three months had passed since the Carolina Hurricanes finally punched through a playoff roadblock to win another Stanley Cup when it was time to turn their attention forward to another season. The confidence and experience gained from…
A new mobile sports program is bringing ball hockey directly to children across the Cape Fear, including some getting their first opportunity to try the sport.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — There is no shortage of big swings, big plays or big smiles when New Hanover County Special Olympics athletes take the softball field. The athletes practice each week at Godwin Stadium in Wilmington, but for them,…
The WTA Finals, the season-ending championship of women's professional tennis, will be held in Charlotte for three consecutive years beginning in 2027, the Charlotte Sports Foundation announced Wednesday.
Wide receiver Jalen Coker, an undrafted rookie in 2024, is thriving with the Carolina Panthers. The same can’t be said for the team’s first-round draft pick that year, Xavier Legette.
The Carolina Panthers and Bank of America have launched a new community program aimed at reaching 10,000 students across North and South Carolina during its first year.
UNCW Baseball has hired former East Carolina standout Turner Brown to the coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Brown joins the Seahawks after spending the past two seasons on the coaching staff at Jacksonville University.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Laney jumped out to an early lead Tuesday night, but Northside Jacksonville rallied in the second half to hand the Buccaneers a 28-7 loss in a makeup game. The rare Tuesday night matchup began a quick…
A 7-year-old Southport athlete is in the running for a national Youth Athlete of the Year honor, with his supporters now working to help him advance to the competition's Top 5.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Athletic gear from an upcoming “The Summer I Turned Pretty” movie filmed in Wilmington is now helping…
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Week 4 of high school football is in the books, as teams across the Cape Fear continue to improve before conference play gets underway. The Laney…
The unprecedented comeback by Texas to knock off Ohio State moved the Longhorns to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday and pushed the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons.
Topsail welcomed Jacksonville Friday night looking for its first-ever win against the Cardinals.
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — South Columbus came away with a dramatic 22-21 overtime win over West Brunswick on Friday night. The Stallions struck first when Gentry Thompson scored on a 2-yard touchdown run to put South Columbus up 7-0.…
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Northside Jacksonville used several big plays Friday night to pull away from New Hanover for a 35-0 win. Northside struck early when Zion Jones powered through the Wildcats’ defense for a rushing touchdown. New Hanover answered…
