Blaney looks to stay hot as NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro for first points race in 30 years

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/19 5:42A Associated Press

Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta.

'Let the heat come': Fans cope with high temperatures at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/18 6:01A Zach Tucker

“Being as old as I am, I can't take the cold too much or too much heat either, but I'm going to tough it out today,” said William Bush.

'North Wilkesboro is back': What return of points race means to family of track's founder

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/17 12:00A Sydney McCoy

The return of a NASCAR points race to North Wilkesboro Speedway highlights the legacy of the track's founder, Enoch Staley.

Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/13 2:00A Daniel Gray

The Cup Series moves to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, next weekend.

Hornets GM says LaMelo Ball trade was made with long-term success in mind

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/12 3:38A Associated Press

Fans have questioned the decision to part with the popular point guard after Charlotte won 44 games and reached the play-in tournament last season.

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/9 4:52A Associated Press

his new venture allows fans to draft college stars such as Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith.

European soccer body says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/6 1:59A Associated Press

FIFA announced it will not enforce Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, after coming under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sanchez scores twice and Courage top Reign 3-1

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/5 4:41A Associated Press

Sanchez moved past Kansas City's Temwa Chawinga with nine goals this season in the National Women's Soccer League.

Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/4 8:15A Associated Press

She wrote on Instagram that "I'm heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles," adding, "my knee just isn't ready to compete."

Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup continues, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/28 10:09A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Guard Grayson Allen and forward Royce O’Neale would be coming to Charlotte, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Hurricanes follow Stanley Cup title by looking at how to improve a largely set roster

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/27 7:26A Associated Press

Carolina doesn't have a lot of free-agency decisions after winning the team's first Stanley Cup title in 20 years.

Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/25 5:21A Associated Press

ESPN was first to report the trade. The three first-round pick swaps will be in 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Duke's Isaiah Evans lands with Minnesota in Round 2 of the NBA draft

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/25 1:02A Associated Press

The Brooklyn Nets selected Evans with the 33rd overall pick in Wednesday's second round of the draft.

NBA Draft: Grizzlies continue latest rebuild with Duke's Cameron Boozer at No. 3

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/24 1:32A Associated Press

Boozer joins 2024 first-rounder Zach Edey and 2025 first-rounder and All-NBA rookie team member Cedric Coward.

Duke's Isaiah Evans among top talent still available after sitting through Round 1 of the NBA draft

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/24 1:23A Associated Press

Isaiah Evans arrived at the NBA draft expecting to become a first-round pick after a two-year stay at Duke.