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College

College basketball: A Classic at Cameron

The Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Quinn Cook scored 22 points and No. 4 Duke beat No. 15 North Carolina 92-90 in overtime on ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:38 am

Sports

NBA: Hornets hope for another stellar second half

The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Al Jefferson is confident he has another strong finish left in him that’ll help propel the Charlotte Hornets ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:36 am

Racing

NASCAR: Patrick wrecks Hamlin in practice

The Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Danica Patrick and Denny Hamlin wrecked during Daytona 500 practice Wednesday. Patrick’s No. 10 Chevrolet sustained enough ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:35 am

Racing

NASCAR: Dale Jr. celebrates father’s life instead of mourning death

The Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. recognized the anniversary of his father’s death Wednesday and said it was not a ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:34 am

High School

SPC, CCC revise tournament schedules

Because the Rowan-Salisbury, Lexington City and the Cabarrus County school districts announced they’re closing Thursday, the Central Carolina Conference tournament has been cut to one ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, February 18, 2015 12:43 pm

High School

Prep sports: No school Wednesday, no games Wednesday

Rowan-Salisbury Schools canceled school for Wednesday as the area deals with the lingering effects of Monday’s mix of snow and ice. With that comes the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:29 pm

High School

Area Athlete of the Week: J.C. Burton, Salisbury

J.C. Burton, Salisbury High School Hornets wrestler J.C. Burton brought home the 182-pound championship from the 2A Midwest regional wrestling tournament on Saturday. Burton earned the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Monday, February 16, 2015 8:21 pm

Racing

NASCAR: Judge issue no-contact order against Busch

The Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kurt Busch was ordered by a judge to stay away from his ex-girlfriend Patricia Driscoll and ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Monday, February 16, 2015 6:40 pm

High School

Basketball: Schedules change for CCC, SPC tournaments

The snow and ice coming to the area forced the Central Carolina and South Piedmont conferences to amend their basketball tournament schedules. All after-school activities ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Monday, February 16, 2015 4:50 pm

High School

Swimming: Morrison, Knorr leave mark in Cary

Friday was certainly good for Salisbury swimmers Ethan Knorr and Kathryn Morrison. The pair of freshmen notched two top-five finishes in their individual events at ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, February 14, 2015 5:17 pm

Racing

NASCAR: Harvick settles in for second year at SHR

The Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Harvick opened last season determined to immediately show the strength and speed of his new race ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 13, 2015 9:19 pm

College

Outdoor: Catawba alum invited to Bassmaster all-star event

From Staff Reports Tim Hawley, a 2000 graduate of Catawba College, has a chance to shine this summer in the big leagues of bass fishing. ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 7:59 pm

High School

Boys basketball: Salisbury closes strong on West Davidson

SALISBURY — It was an ugly start Tuesday for the Salisbury Hornets. They were whistled for three fouls and had two turnovers before even attempting ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 12:43 am

High School

Girls basketball: Salisbury thumps West Davidson

SALISBURY — The Hornets got three double-digit efforts Tuesday in a 62-36 victory over the Green Dragons. Breya Philpott scored a team-high 15 points while ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, February 10, 2015 10:29 pm

College

Adam Houston column: Lasting memories of Smith came off the court

There are statistics from the late Dean Smith’s career everyone knows. Two national championships, 11 Final Four appearances, 13 ACC Tournament titles, 27 straight years ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Sunday, February 8, 2015 7:05 pm

College

College basketball: Duke dominates Notre Dame

The Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Justise Winslow and Jahlil Okafor put the D back in Duke — and ran Notre Dame off the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, February 7, 2015 11:47 pm

College

Prep football: Chambers celebrates signing

SPENCER — The National Letter of Intent was sent to Hampton on Wednesday. So, Friday’s gathering in the library for North Rowan running back JaReke ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, February 6, 2015 10:45 pm

High School

Wrestling: Mustangs’ season ends in semifinals

East Rowan took down a wrestling powerhouse and then fell hard to another Thursday in the 3A state dual-team playoffs. The Mustangs defeated Monroe Piedmont ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, February 5, 2015 10:36 pm

College

College football: Indians beef up interior

Catawba didn’t lose much after a 2014 season in which it finished one game over. 500 overall and one game under .500 against the South ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, February 4, 2015 8:27 pm

College

High school football: Chambers heading to Hampton

North Rowan running back JaReke Chambers signed a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday to play football at Hampton University. Chambers put his name on ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, February 4, 2015 5:58 pm

High School

Wrestling: Mustangs make it to quarters

East Rowan punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the 3A state wrestling dual-team playoffs with a pair of seemingly easy wins Tuesday. In a ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, February 3, 2015 10:51 pm

High School

High school football: Wyrick brothers commit to Tusculum

The record-setting Wyrick brothers from East Rowan will don the same jersey next season. After putting their stamp on Rowan County football, the two announced ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, January 29, 2015 7:40 pm

College

College basketball: Blue Devils boxed out in South Bend

The Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Jerian Grant had 23 points and 12 assists and No. 8 Notre Dame made two shots in ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, January 29, 2015 12:35 am

College

College: Clemson beats N.C. State

The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Clemson proved it could play well enough to build a huge lead in an Atlantic Coast Conference road ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, January 29, 2015 12:33 am

Sports

NBA: Green sparks Spurs past Hornets

The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tony Parker scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame another lethargic third quarter to beat the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, January 29, 2015 12:32 am

High School

Girls basketball: South Rowan wins in ugly rout

LANDIS — South Rowan won running away from Cox Mill. It was an easy win, but that doesn’t mean it was pretty. The Raiders held ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:36 pm

College

College basketball: Johnson toughens up, leads Heels

The Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina coach Roy Williams has spent much of this season trying to drag more intensity and ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:25 pm

College

College basketball: Coach K has sights on win No. 1K

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski is on the verge of yet another coaching milestone. The Duke coach will become the first men’s coach in ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, January 24, 2015 10:19 am

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