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Tennis: Thompson recognized as top tennis pro

By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com For the past 34 years, teaching tennis has been Jack Thonpson’s career. The Salisbury resident is 62 years old, and he ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Monday, March 9, 2015 12:00 am

Sports

Panthers: Oher signs two-year deal with Carolina

The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have signed free agent offensive tackle Michael Oher to a two-year contract. The move was announced ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, March 7, 2015 1:20 am

Sports

NFL: Hardy can sign with teams while on exempt list

The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers defensive end and soon-to-be free agent Greg Hardy will be allowed to sign a new contract even ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, March 6, 2015 12:52 am

Sports

NFL: Manning returning to Denver for 2015

The Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — If the Denver Broncos’ 2015 season goes the way he hopes, Peyton Manning will earn back every penny ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, March 6, 2015 12:50 am

College

Women’s basketball: Mavunga’s double-double leads Heels

The Associated Press Women’s ACC Tournament… GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Stephanie Mavunga scored 23 points, matched her career-high with 16 rebounds and blocked a career-high ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, March 6, 2015 12:50 am

Racing

NASCAR: No charges filed against Kurt Busch

The Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kurt Busch will not face criminal charges over claims by his ex-girlfriend that he smashed her ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, March 5, 2015 8:47 pm

College

College basketball: Allen steals the show on senior night

The Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — No. 3 Duke has been carried all season by one of its four freshmen. Just never this one. ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, March 5, 2015 12:52 am

High School

Baseball: Carson tops North in teams’ opener

CHINA GROVE — The sun was out. The wind was fierce at times. The temperatures were in the 60s. The first game of Carson’s and ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 8:26 pm

College

College basketball: Tar Heels trounce Yellow Jackets

The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Just in time for a rematch with Duke, No. 19 North Carolina established some late-season momentum by beating Georgia ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 12:59 am

News

College basketball: State loses, BC ends nine-game slide

The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Olivier Hanlan’s recent play has vaulted him into conversation for the conference’s player of the year. He finally has ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:54 am

Racing

NASCAR: Gordon back where it all began

The Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Jeff Gordon admired his latest retirement gift — a miniature race car for his two young children — ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:15 am

Sports

NBA: Hornets collapse, lose to Celtics

The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The ever-changing Boston Celtics have found a second unit that comes with a lot of offensive firepower. Newcomers Isaiah ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 27, 2015 11:39 pm

College

Women’s basketball: Livingstone’s season ends in semis

By Laurie D. Willis Livingstone College News Service CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The dream of capturing the 2015 CIAA women’s basketball title came to an end ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 27, 2015 10:19 pm

Racing

NASCAR: Logano wins pole in bungled qualifying

The Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Daytona 500 winner Joey Logano won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 27, 2015 8:31 pm

College

College basketball: Cook has the hot hand

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — As hot as Quinn Cook has been shooting lately, No. 4 Duke can’t afford to not have him on the court. ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 27, 2015 7:03 pm

College

College basketball: ACC this week

A look at things to watch this week in the Atlantic Coast Conference: GAME OF THE WEEKEND: Syracuse at No. 4 Duke. It’s always a ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 27, 2015 7:01 pm

Racing

NASCAR: Team XTreme, where’s your car?

The Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Travis Kvapil’s NASCAR Sprint Cup car was stolen early Friday from a hotel parking lot, forcing him to ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 27, 2015 5:34 pm

High School

Basketball playoffs: NCHSAA adjusts playoff schedule

Drastic changes were announced Friday by the N.C. High School Athletic Association for its basketball state playoffs. The adjustments were a reaction to Winter Storm ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 27, 2015 3:04 pm

Sports

NFL: Hardy seeking immediate reinstatement

The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy is seeking immediate reinstatement from the NFL after a federal judge cleared way ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:38 pm

Sports

NFL: Judge overturns Peterson’s lengthy suspension

The Associated Press In NFL limbo for the last five-plus months, Adrian Peterson’s future with the Minnesota Vikings is still in question. The path toward ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:36 pm

Sports

NASCAR: Drivers ready for the grind

The Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — After the glitz of Daytona, it’s time for the NASCAR grind. The Sprint Cup drivers returned to the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:33 pm

High School

Basketball: Playoff games postponed

It’s been a copy-and-paste postseason for basketball. Winter weather closed schools Thursday and forced teams from Rowan County and across North Carolina to postpone their ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 26, 2015 12:23 pm

High School

Basketball: No playoff games Wednesday

The 2015 basketball postseason took another postponement on Wednesday. With the area expecting snow to start in the early evening Wednesday, all after-school activities for ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:05 am

High School

Basketball: Playoff games postponed

Different week. Same story. A light snowfall and the closing of schools in the area forced teams to rearrange their schedule. This time it’s the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 11:52 am

Sports

Panthers release RB Williams

The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams says the team has decided to release him after nine seasons. Williams told ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Monday, February 23, 2015 4:38 pm

Racing

NASCAR: Hendrick sweeps qualifying Duels

The Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports swept Thursday night’s qualifying races for the Daytona 500, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 20, 2015 12:39 am

Racing

NASCAR: Busch’s attorneys file motion to reopen no-contact proceedings

The Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for NASCAR driver Kurt Busch asked a Delaware judge on Thursday to reopen a Family Court hearing ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 20, 2015 12:37 am

High School

Basketball: North boys playing, SPC games up in the air

The Central Carolina Conference made it simple Thursday when deciding to play tie breaking games. The South Piedmont Conference made a mess. North Rowan and ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:03 pm

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