Sports
Nearly $200 million bet in North Carolina's first week of legalized sports wagering
Legalized statewide sports wagering in North Carolina from smartphones and desktops that began two weeks ago is off to a “strong start,” a state lottery official said on Wednesday, likely buoyed by betting on college basketball at its season's apex.
North Carolina governor signs sports, horse racing betting law; wagering to being in early 2024
Regulated sports betting and horse racing should begin across North Carolina in the first half of next year after Gov.
Appalachian State football shines in national spotlight
Appalachian State University’s football program is enjoying some time in the national spotlight.
WNBA legend Sue Bird is heading for retirement
The Seattle Storm superstar played her last basketball game Tuesday. The Storm were eliminated from the playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces, ending what Sue Bird promised was her last season.
More than half of minor league baseball players have voted to unionize
Most minor league players make less than the federal poverty line. The Major League Baseball Players Association has asked MLB to voluntarily recognize the unionizing efforts.
The upsets and surprises of this year's U.S. Open
During the first week at the U.S. Open. Serena Williams made her exit, and the top two men's seeds were knocked out. An American is through to the quarterfinals, so will this end the U.S. drought?
John McEnroe grapples with his legacy as tennis' bad boy
McEnroe reflects on his career in a new Showtime documentary: "I was very taken aback, actually, when I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here.'"
Whitewater kayaking might not be for the faint of heart, but rapids are my sanctuary
It's a thrill to go from my Washington, D.C., office to an outdoor adventure. I can run the rapids or just paddle the Potomac River, while leaving the city behind.