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Tough day for Hendrick drivers

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:35:00 EDT

Sunday was a rough day for Hendrick Motorsports.

Rodon leads NC State past Tar Heels, 8-1 CWS win

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:23:00 EDT

North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings and the Wolfpack knocked ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel out of the game early in an 8-1 victory in their College World Series opener Sunday.

Biffle holds on to win again at Michigan

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:35:00 EDT

Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.

Phil Mickelson leads after 3rd round at US Open

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:37:00 EDT

For all those runner-up finishes, with so much heartache chasing the major he covets, Phil Mickelson has never had a better chance to win the U.S. Open.

Penske: 'Brad had some misinformation' on hires

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:06:00 EDT

Roger Penske says none of his employees were poached by other NASCAR teams despite what driver Brad Keselowski believes.

Mickelson, Horschel share clubhouse lead at Merion

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:16:00 EDT

Phil Mickelson made his first birdie on his last putt. Billy Horschel never missed a green. It was all they could do to barely break par against Merion, which is turning out to be the real star of this U.S. Open.

Poole wins ARCA race at Michigan

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:49:00 EDT

Brennan Poole won the ARCA race at Michigan International Speedway on Friday, holding off pole-sitter Ryan Blaney by 0.567 seconds.

Edwards tops Cup qualifying at Michigan

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:57:00 EDT

Carl Edwards has topped qualifying for the first time this season with a lap of 202.452 mph at Michigan International Speedway on Friday.

It's all about baseball for now in Hoosier State

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:45:00 EDT

The College World Series opens in Omaha, Neb., on Saturday with Mississippi State facing No. 3 national seed Oregon State in the afternoon and Indiana playing Louisville at night.

Panthers' high school 7 on 7 tournament

Delano Little — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:24:00 EDT

Charlotte, NC (WBTV) Friday at the Panthers practice fields, the team held their annual 7 on 7 passing tournament. 12 high school teams were in the event including local teams like York. 2009 champ Independence

Fedora ready for UNC to make another leap forward

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:29:00 EDT

North Carolina coach Larry Fedora plans to push his players for more in his second season.

Panthers GM Gettleman feels good about offseason

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:29:00 EDT

Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman says he likes the way his team is positioned heading into training camp after an offseason of salary cap cost-cutting measures.

A long day and the lead for Lefty at US Open

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:15:00 EDT

Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.

A sluggish, painful start for Tiger Woods

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:15:00 EDT

Tiger Woods said his left wrist was fine. It's his game that was hurting him Thursday in the U.S. Open.

Bolt runs track-record 19.79 in 200 at Bislett

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:35:00 EDT

Piqued by suggestions of a possible decline, Usain Bolt responded with a blistering season debut at 200 meters and a track record at the Bislett Games.

Broncos release top rusher Willis McGahee

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:05:00 EDT

Willis McGahee's decision to skip offseason workouts isn't what cost the veteran running back his job with the Denver Broncos.

New Pirates AD aims for titles in final C-USA run

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:26:00 EDT

New East Carolina athletic director Jeff Compher says he wants his coaches focused on winning championships in their final year in Conference USA before shifting to the American Athletic Conference.

NFL to limit bags brought into stadiums

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:10:00 EDT

The NFL is limiting the size and kind of bags fans bring into stadiums, beginning with preseason games. The restrictions are designed to enhance security and speed stadium entry.

Newton says Panthers RBs need to be more involved

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:43:00 EDT

Quarterback Cam Newton says if Carolina Panthers are to be successful this season their running backs need to be more involved in the offense.

Clemson: Howard's Rock at stadium vandalized

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:18:00 EDT

Clemson University officials say that the famed Howard's Rock at Memorial Stadium has been vandalized.

2014 MLB opener in Australia: Dodgers-Diamondbacks

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:14:00 EDT

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks will bring their thunder Down Under.

Nets hire Jason Kidd as coach

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:34:00 EDT

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer The Brooklyn Nets hired Jason Kidd as their coach Wednesday, bringing the former star back to the franchise he led to its greatest NBA success.

Checkers' new uniforms

Delano Little — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:55:00 EDT

Wednesday at the Charlotte Checkers offices in the Epicenter, Chief Operating Officer Tera Black unveiled new jerseys for the team.

NC State ready for shot at rival UNC in Omaha

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:25:00 EDT

North Carolina State waited a long time to make it back to the College World Series. It only makes it sweeter its first opponent will be the Wolfpack's hated rival.

NFL commissioner Goodell defends Redskins nickname

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:24:00 EDT

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Washington Redskins nickname is "unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect."

USA Basketball invites 27 to summer minicamp

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:29:00 EDT

San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard, enjoying a strong NBA Finals, is one of 27 young players scheduled to attend USA Basketball's minicamp in July.

Charlotte 49ers name stadium after Panthers owner

Chris Dyches — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:28:00 EDT

The Charlotte 49ers are just months away from their inaugural football game, but made a major announcement about their stadium on Tuesday.

High school football coaching changes for 2013

Nate Wimberly — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:36:00 EDT

Here is a list of the coaching changes for high school football in our area.

UNC leading scorer Hairston facing drug charge

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:22:00 EDT

Durham police have charged North Carolina leading scorer P.J. Hairston with marijuana possession following a traffic stop.

Rudolph verbally commits to Oklahoma State

Nate Wimberly — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 20:10:00 EDT

Northwestern QB Mason Rudolph verbally committed to Oklahoma State today at a press conference at the school.

Neuendorf named coach at Porter Ridge

Nate Wimberly — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 20:09:00 EDT

Porter Ridge finally has a new head football coach and it is Greg Neuendorf. He comes to Porter Ridge from Cox Mill in Concord.

Hall named new head football coach at Sun Valley

Nate Wimberly — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 17:48:00 EDT

Sun Valley has a new head coach in football and it is Paul Hall. Hall comes to the Spartans from R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem. He spent 3 seasons at Reynolds and had an overall record of

NC high school wrestling coach facing sex charges

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 16:18:00 EDT

The wrestling coach at East Gaston High School is in jail facing multiple felony sex charges.

Prep State Championship scores

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 22:58:00 EDT

Area teams battle for a state title in Baseball and Softball

Prep Zone: Fighting for the title and coach

Sammi Francis — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:26:00 EDT

The South Mecklenburg Sabres have had a great season. They went 27 and 7 but it's not over yet. The team is on their way to the championship weekend starting tonight at Zebulon's Five County Stadium, just outside of Raleigh. They'll take on Fuquay-Varina (25-3) in a best of 3 series.

Prep Zone: An AC dynasty in the making

Sammi Francis — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:52:00 EDT

The Alexander Central Cougars are back and making noise! This year's success was unexpected because they lost so much talent with last year's graduating class. The lady cougars went 30 and 1 this season, and it's not over yet.

Deputies: 7 stolen vehicles seized from NASCAR driver's garages

David Spunt — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:38:00 EDT

Deputies are watching NASCAR driver Mike Harmon closely after recovering seven vehicles from his two garages Tuesday afternoon that deputies say he stole from racer Jennifer Jo Cobb last year.

High school football to kickoff on Thursday night

Nate Wimberly — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

For the 2nd straight season, the high school football season will kickoff on a Thursday. This year, there will be a doubleheader at Memorial Stadium in the first ever CharlottePreps Kickoff Night powered

Robinson softball looking to make history

Nate Wimberly — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:14:00 EDT

What a season it has been in softball at Robinson High School. The ladies are 25-2 and won both the South Piedmont Conference title in the regular season and the tournament title. Tomorrow, they take

VIDEO: Charlotte group makes bid to host X Games

Chris Dyches — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT

The group behind a bid to bring the X Games to Charlotte in the summer of 2014 has released a video in its effort.

Prep Zone: Cherryville track star

Sammi Francis — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:39:00 EDT

Last weekend marked the finale of the 2013 Cherryville High School track season. Trent Friday is sure to remember it with a clean sweep in his three events; 100, 200 and 400 meter.

Prep Zone: Trojans baseball prep for playoffs

Sammi Francis — Thu, 9 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT

The Olympic Trojans are hot on the trail towards a state title. The team, comprised mostly of upperclassmen, is the 2013 4A regular season and conference tournament champions.

Prep Zone: Elijah Hood Chooses Notre Dame

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:36:00 EDT

One of the most talented running back's in Charlotte history, Elijah Hood, has committed to play football in 2014-15 for the University of Notre Dame.

Eagles baseball player overcoming the odds

Sammi Francis — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:43:00 EDT

Well into the throws of baseball season, the Winthrop Eagles are hard at work. They have great players all over the diamond, but there's one who faces a challenge bigger than baseball.

Ardrey Kell’s Triple Threat

Sammi Francis — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:34:00 EDT

The Ardrey Kell Knights have a stacked baseball roster this year, full of talented student athletes, but one sticks out for different reasons.

Hardin takes over at Providence

Nate Wimberly — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:13:00 EDT

For the 2nd time in school history, a Hardin will be the head coach of the football team at Providence High School. Justin Hardin was announced as the new head coach today and will take over for Randy Long.

Hardin leaves Porter Ridge for Freedom

Nate Wimberly — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:28:00 EDT

Big high school football news as Porter Ridge head coach Blair Hardin has resigned to take over as the head coach at Freedom.

Weycker resigns as head coach at West Iredell

Nate Wimberly — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:02:00 EDT

Long time West Iredell head football coach Mark Weycker has resigned after 26 seasons.

Hoover takes over as head coach at Union Academy

Nate Wimberly — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:10:00 EDT

Union Academy will have a new head coach in football in 2013, but it will be a very familiar name among those who are Carolina Panthers fans.

West Charlotte's Sibling Sensation

Sammi Francis — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:05:00 EDT

West Charlotte has a serious competition going on, one between brother and sister. The Porters are a year apart, together they push each other to work hard and chase dreams. So far, it's working. The two have never missed each other's games.

Friday's High School Basketball Scores

Delano Little — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 23:38:00 EST

Greensboro, NC (WBTV) - The high school basketball playoffs continued Friday night in Greensboro. In the 1A Boys Quarterfinals defending state champion Winston-Salem Prep outlasted North Rowan in double

Thursday's High School Basketball Scores

Delano Little — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:02:00 EST

Greensboro, NC (WBTV)- The high school basketball playoffs continues Thursday night with the Olympic boys team knocking off Hough 75-55. On the women's side--the defending 3A champion Harding Rams beat

Wednesday High School Basketball Playoff Scores

Delano Little — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 23:18:00 EST

Greensboro, NC (WBTV) -More Charlotte area high school basketball teams hit the court Wednesday in Greensboro as the playoffs rolled on toward crowning champions. In men's play, Hunter Huss beat Ashbrook

High School Basketball Quarterfinals

Delano Little — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 23:44:00 EST

Greensboro, NC (WBTV) - Couple of Charlotte based teams hit the basketball court Tuesday night in Greensboro as the state playoffs continued. Cuthbertson beat Trinity in the 2A men's quarterfinals and

Prep Zone: 12th straight state title for prep swim team

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:21:00 EST

The Charlotte Catholic swim team, coached by Brian Gross, recently brought home a state championship ... again.

49ers Jennifer Hailey setting basketball records

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:49:00 EST

Hailey recently set the schools new career blocks record with more than 200, she also has more than 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 points in her 49ers career.

Scott Stein meets with new team

Delano Little — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:19:00 EST

Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Scott Stein met with his new high school football team Myers Park for the first time Thursday. He said he's happy to be back in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system after spending

Bunting resigns at St. Stephens

Nate Wimberly — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:00:00 EST

After just one season as head coach of St. Stephens, Chris Bunting has resigned to take a job in South Carolina.

Scott Stein heading to Myers Park

Delano Little — Thu, 7 Feb 2013 23:17:00 EST

Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- Sources informed WBTV Sports Thursday night that former Sun Valley head football coach Scott Stein is coming back to the Mecklenburg County school system to become the new head football

Signing Day for Local High School Football Players

Nate Wimberly — Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:06:00 EST

After 4 years of hard work and dedication in both the classroom as well as on the field, hundreds of student athletes in our area saw their hard work pay off today.

Prep Zone: For love of the game

Sammi Francis — Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:03:00 EST

South Rowan sophomore, Lavon Hill is a key component of the team, but for reasons that the naked eye can't see.

Myers Park trackster getting worldwide attention

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:46:00 EST

Ghana born and Carolina raised, Kwame Donyinah will soon be headed to a major division 1 track and field program.

Prep Zone: Jordan Watkins scores 1000th point

Sammi Francis — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:12:00 EST

The Providence Day chargers have an impressive start this season at 16 and 4. A big help to that record is leading scorer, Jordan Watkins, with 18 points per game.

Providence Day Charger to watch

Sammi Francis — Thu, 3 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

High school basketball is well under way and Providence Day has a special freshman to watch.

A "Storey"book ending

Sammi Francis — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:39:00 EST

Katelyn Storey has had a successful start to her senior year at Salisbury High School.

PREP ZONE: Pod System is no longer

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 21:43:00 EST

The NCHSAA voted Thursday, and they will be getting rid of the pod system for football playoffs except in 1A and 1AA.

High School Football State Championships

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 18:25:00 EST

seven area high school football teams, competed for a state title this weekend:

State Championship Preview: Charlotte Catholic

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:35:00 EST

WBTV's annual Football Friday Night State Championship Preview Show is Friday, November 30th at 11:35pm.

State Championship Preview: Porter Ridge

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:39:00 EST

WBTV's annual Football Friday Night State Championship Preview Show is Friday, November 30th at 11:35pm.

Two titles, two sports, one athlete

Sammi Francis — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:28:00 EST

Madeline Hoskins is keeping busy her junior year, but it's nothing new to her. She has played golf and tennis her entire high school career, and it's the second year of sweet success for both.

Prep Zone: Salisbury takes the 1-A/2-A women’s golf title

Sammi Francis — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:32:00 EST

The Salisbury Hornets had all eyes on them as they competed for the 1-A/2-A women's golf title at the Foxfire Resort in late October.

Ardrey Kell takes the 4A State title in women’s golf

Sammi Francis — Thu, 8 Nov 2012 18:21:00 EST

Ardrey Kell High School took the 4A State Championship in women's golf for the second time in three years.

Lincolnton on the move

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 18:46:00 EST

Lincolnton, NC (WBTV) -The Lincolnton Wolves are a team to keep an eye on in the 2A high school footbll state playoffs. They started slow but turned things around winning five straight including their

Charlotte's Rollin Bobcats send strong message

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 17:23:00 EST

The Rollin Bobcats are a member of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association.

Prep Zone: North Gaston's Russell Threatt

Sammi Francis — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:49:00 EDT

North Gaston may be out of the playoffs, but Russell Threatt still considers his three years with the Wildcats a big success.

Prep Zone: Real Vikings wear pink

Sammi Francis — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:11:00 EDT

Central Cabarrus High School is gearing up for a big fight on Friday night, and not just on the football field. The school is holding a "pink out" event, organized by the HOSA group.

Weddington at Sun Valley, WBTV Game of the week

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:07:00 EDT

Both teams are undefeated in the Southern Carolina Conference.

2012 Shrine Bowl

Delano Little — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:35:00 EDT

Charlotte, NC (WBTV)- The 2012 Shrine Bowl list was released today for North Carolina and South Carolina. It's slim pickens for local athletes on the South Carolina side with Alex Sims of South Pointe,

Prep Zone: Local star on big stage

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:49:00 EDT

Butler wide receiver and Georgia Bulldogs commit Uriah Lemay has picked up a big honor from the United States Marine Corps.

Ford Game of the week features top Private Schools

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 13:37:00 EDT

WBTV has selected Davidson Day at Charlotte Country Day, as the High School 'Ford Game of the Week' for Friday October 7th.

Prep Zone: Knights’ Soccer gets a new coach

Sammi Francis — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:34:00 EDT

The men's varsity soccer team of Ardrey Kell High School has a new coach this year, one like never before. Kim Montgomery is the new leader of the Knights, known amongst the guys as Coach Monty. It's the first time in her career that she's coached males and she is really enjoying it.

Charlotte 49ers first Football practice

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:58:00 EDT

Monday, at the new football practice fields in Charlotte, the 49ers got in their first official practice for the football program.

A.L. Brown beats Shelby 44-0 in state opener

Delano Little — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:24:00 EDT

Shelby, NC (WBTV) -The Shelby Golden Lions got their high school football varsity season home opener started early with a Thursday night match-up againg powerhouse A.L. Brown because Shelby is scheduled