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Intimidators: Greenville’s hot start leads to victory

From Staff Reports KANNAPOLIS — Ten runs in the first four innings propelled the Drive past Intimidators on Wednesday. Greenville coasted the rest of the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:24 pm

High School

Prep football: Nixon back in blue

MOUNT ULLA — A new era for West Rowan football starts Wednesday. Joe Nixon, who led North Rowan to three straight winning seasons, was officially ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 9:58 pm

Sports

All-County Boys Swimming: Knorr impresses in freshman year

SALISBURY — The first year in a high school pool was a building year for Salisbury freshman Ethan Knorr. He had a great night at ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:00 pm

Sports

Column: Feeling lucky

Sometimes, opportunities come along that can’s be passed up. Everything gets dropped and plans get shifted when they come along. I was lucky enough recently ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:19 pm

Sports

All-County Swimming: Morrison’s career off to stellar start

SALISBURY — At the Rowan County Swimming Championship in December, the Salisbury team of Shelby Holden, Sharmi Amin, Kathryn Morrison and Amelia Steinman took first ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, April 17, 2015 10:00 pm

College

College basketball: And Jones makes 3

The Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Tyus Jones is the latest Duke freshman to enter the NBA draft. Coach Mike Krzyzewski announced the guard’s ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 7:08 pm

College

College basketball: State’s Lacey leaving early

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State says guard Trevor Lacey will enter the NBA draft. Lacey announced his decision Wednesday in a statement issued ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 7:05 pm

Sports

Catawba: Panthers president passes on lessons

SALISBURY — Those expecting to learn the ins and outs of the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday from team president Danny Morrison were treated to something different. ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:00 am

News

College basketball: Winslow declares for NBA Draft

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Justise Winslow is entering the NBA draft after one season at Duke, coach Mike Krzyzewski said Tuesday. The forward said in ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, April 14, 2015 10:33 pm

High School

All-County Boys Basketball: Sanders the county’s best

By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When the 2014-15 season tipped off, the only starter left from North Rowan’s run to the 2014 2A boys basketball ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Sunday, April 12, 2015 1:00 am

High School

All-County boys basketball: Mitchell selected as county’s best coach

By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — This season was an especially trying one for the North Rowan Cavaliers. They went into the season with high ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Sunday, April 12, 2015 12:10 am

Sports

NBA: Charlotte’s playoff hopes dashed

ATLANTA (AP) — Mike Muscala scored 17 points, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 104-80 on Friday night to reach 60 wins for ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, April 11, 2015 1:39 am

Racing

NASCAR: Kurt Busch edges Harvick for pole at Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kurt Busch is on the pole for the second time in four races since his reinstatement from a suspension for ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, April 11, 2015 1:35 am

High School

Prep tennis: Mustangs defeat Hornets in battle of unbeatens

SALISBURY — When East Rowan and Salisbury met Friday on the hard court, it was a big match for both teams. The Mustangs and Hornets ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, April 10, 2015 9:55 pm

Sports

Intimidators: Learning their way

The Intimidators are still coming together. After what manager Tommy Thompson called just two-and-a-half days of practice, the players and coaches take the field at ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, April 9, 2015 1:55 am

High School

F&M Bank Classic consolation: Cougars top Wonders in easy fashion

By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Carson took advantage of miscues by A.L. Brown starting pitcher Clayton Gilmore and the defense behind him for three ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 12:15 am

Sports

MLB: Arbitrator rules Hamilton will not be punished

The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton will not be disciplined by Major League Baseball for his latest problems ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, April 3, 2015 9:58 pm

High School

F&M Bank Classic: Carson comes up short against Robinson

KANNAPOLIS — The first game of Friday’s action in the F&M Bank Classic was tight all the way. Neither Carson nor Jay M. Robinson led by ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, April 3, 2015 8:21 pm

College

College basketball: Coach K embracing one-and-done system

The Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — There was a time when Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski led Final Four teams built around players who stayed for ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, April 2, 2015 12:53 am

High School

Prep football: West Rowan coach Young recovering from heart surgery

West Rowan head coach Scott Young underwent open heart surgery Tuesday to address health issues that have plagued the coach since the end of the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:13 pm

College

Column: All eyes on Catawba’s Albertson

Will Albertson describes himself as a “laid back,” “relaxed,” and “just kind of a low key” guy. Foremost, he doesn’t like to talk about himself, ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, March 28, 2015 9:07 pm

Racing

NASCAR: Logano collects checkered flag in trucks race

The Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Joey Logano passed Matt Crafton entering the first turn at the start of a two-lap sprint to the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, March 28, 2015 8:55 pm

College

College basketball: Ride ends for Wolfpack

The Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — “Survive and Advance” had become the mantra again for North Carolina State, a tribute to the late Jim ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, March 28, 2015 1:12 am

News

Baseball: Let the Braves’ rebuild begin

The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves usually start the season touted as playoff contenders. Not this time. For one of the few ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, March 27, 2015 9:02 pm

College

College basketball: Heels’ run over

The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — North Carolina got the quick pace it wanted and the defense it needed against 7-foot Frank Kaminsky. The ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, March 27, 2015 1:03 am

College

College basketball: Duke vs. Utah a meeting of the Coaches K

The Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Coach K vs. Coach K. When Utah’s Larry Krystkowiak sat down on the podium Thursday, he introduced himself before ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, March 27, 2015 1:00 am

High School

Prep baseball: Myers carries Hornets to much-needed win

SALISBURY — The Hornets bounced back in the best way possible Thursday against East Davidson. A day after a 5-0 loss to the Golden Eagles, ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:21 pm

News

Baseball: Johnson’s 2-run bomb leads Braves

The Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Josh Harrison led off the game with a home run that ended Wandy Rodriguez’s scoreless streak at 12 ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:05 pm

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