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3 weeks ago
Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision
Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first practice as the New York Giants' starting quarterback, including some extra work after it was over, and flashed a big smile across his face.
3 weeks ago
NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker
The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.
3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev
Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans on Wednesday.
3 weeks ago
Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
Not surprisingly, Ohio State stayed at the top of the rankings, and there was a healthy debate about whether last weekend's action warranted keeping Indiana at No. 2, one spot ahead of Texas A&M.
3 weeks ago
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.
3 weeks ago
Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade
The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, an admission nine months later that the widely criticized trade of Luka Doncic backfired on the franchise.
3 weeks ago
Arctic front delivers early snow for WNC ski areas
Early cold, natural snow give Cataloochee, Sugar, Beech and Hatley Pointe ideal snowmaking window
3 weeks ago
Wrestlers, fans unite for ‘Christmas for All’ in Asheville
Holiday-themed Hometown Pro Wrestling event promises live matches, celebrity appearances and charitable giving
3 weeks ago
MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.
3 weeks ago
Buncombe County launches $4.3M in park repairs after Helene
Designers, engineers and contractors begin work on long-term upgrades across several Asheville-area recreation sites
3 weeks ago
Biltmore Championship to bring PGA TOUR back to Asheville
Asheville’s first PGA TOUR event in more than 80 years is set for Sept. 17-20 at the Jack Nicklaus-designed The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
3 weeks ago
Rodgers’ struggles continue to mount in Steelers’ loss to Chargers
Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers began on a high note with four wins in five games to start the season. Since then, however, the 41-year-old quarterback's performance has gotten progressively worse and worse as the Steelers have lost three of four.
3 weeks ago
MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including tossing balls in the dirt instead of strikes, to ensure successful bets.
3 weeks ago
828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results
Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared
3 weeks ago
Broncos’ defense shines in 10-7 squeaker over Raiders despite offensive and special teams struggles
The Denver Broncos aren't collecting many style points but as long as they keep racking up more points than their opponents on the scoreboard, they don't care how ugly it looks.
3 weeks ago
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals
The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues to reach 900. The milestone came 2:39 into the second period of a 6-1 win.
4 weeks ago
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler to undergo shoulder surgery and miss rest of season
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury that will require surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Kessler will have a procedure to repair a labral tear on Thursday in Los Angeles.
4 weeks ago
Tennis great Venus Williams plans to start 33rd straight pro season in Auckland in January
Tennis great Venus Williams plans to play for a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January. Organizers of the ASB Classic in New Zealand said Wednesday that the 45-year-old Williams would feature at their Jan. 5-11 event.
4 weeks ago
College Football Playoff opens with 1 game Dec. 19 and 3 more on Dec. 20; TV and kickoff times set
The College Football Playoff will open with one first-round game on Dec. 19 and three more on Dec. 20, CFP administrators announced Tuesday.
