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NFL: Dominating performance by Mahomes in Chiefs’ victory

BALTIMORE (AP) — Patrick Mahomes put on a scintillating show while outperforming Lamar Jackson, and the Kansas City Chiefs deftly played the role of defending ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:15 am

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Salisbury-Rowan Hall of Fame: Twenty years of playing catch-up

SALISBURY — There have been 125 inductees into the Salisbury-Rowan Hall of Fame. Inductions started in 2001 and continued through 2019, with as few as ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:00 am

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Basketball: Catawba men taking first steps in weird season

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — It’s hard to speak with precise diction with a mask on and it’s really hard to understand what people ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:00 am

College

College football poll: Clemson stays No. 1

Associated Press No. 6 Ohio State, No. 10 Penn State and No. 14 Oregon returned to The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, weeks ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 28, 2020 5:13 am

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MLB capsules for Sunday: Cardinals, Brewers make playoffs

By The Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Harrison Bader tripled and homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals clinch a postseason berth on the ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 28, 2020 5:08 am

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PGA: Swafford wins tournament

Hudson Swafford   TA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Hudson Swafford lost control of the tournament without ever losing any confidence he could hit the ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 28, 2020 5:03 am

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NHL: Tampa Bay up 3-2 heading into Monday night’s game

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After a very un-Dallas Stars-like first overtime period in which they sat back and let ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 28, 2020 4:52 am

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NFL capsules for Sunday: Falcons blow another lead

ATLANTA (AP) — The Falcons suffered their second straight fourth-quarter collapse after leading by two touchdowns, this time to backup quarterback Nick Foles and the ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 28, 2020 4:48 am

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Josh Hall: The NBA is looking for a few good men

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com DURHAM — The pool of candidates is worldwide and only 60 young men will be chosen when the NBA finally holds ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, September 27, 2020 12:00 am

High School

High school football: Hinson new Salisbury AD as schedules are set for Rowan schools

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Hired as the school’s head football coach in 2017, Brian Hinson led Salisbury High to a school record-tying 13 ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, September 27, 2020 12:00 am

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College football: App State update

App State sports information BOONE  – App State and AppHealthCare (our local public health agency) have identified three active cases of confirmed COVID-19 in Mountaineer ... Read more

by Mike London, Saturday, September 26, 2020 11:37 am

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College football: Charlotte 49ers game postponed

Charlotte — Georgia State has postponed its Saturday game at Charlotte due to COVID positive tests and contact tracing. Charlotte was set to host the ... Read more

by Mike London, Saturday, September 26, 2020 11:32 am

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Catawba grad Ray Daniels finds a new challenge: horse racing

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com LEXINGTON, Ky. —  When Curtis Walker first came to Catawba in 1988, he wasn’t a polished product. Now the head coach ... Read more

by Mike London, Thursday, September 24, 2020 9:07 pm

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College basketball: Downs hopes to be a factor for Catawba

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Catawba College sophomore Janiya Downs is confident again and healthy again. Now the South Rowan graduate is eager to ... Read more

by Mike London, Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:00 am

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NFL: Thursday night matchup features Beard vs. ‘Stache

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— It’s the Beard versus the ‘Stache in prime time. Fitzmagic on one sideline, Minshew Mania on ... Read more

by Mike London, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:42 pm

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NBA: Herro a hero, as Miami takes 3-1 lead

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The youngest player on the floor helped the Miami Heat move a game ... Read more

by Mike London, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:35 pm

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Area Sports Briefs: Some states flipping football back to fall

From staff reports Michigan and Delaware  high schools have flipped from earlier decisions to play 2021 football and will now play this fall. Minnesota announced ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 11:23 pm

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Cannon Ballers: Field of Honor display

 Cannon Ballers news release KANNAPOLIS –  In a tribute of those whose actions made them heroes in our lives, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers bring their inaugural ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 12:25 am

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MLB capsules for Monday: Indians inch closer to playoffs; Reds climb over .500

 CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Santana’s two-run homer snapped a tie and José Ramírez homered again as the Cleveland Indians moved closer to clinching a playoff ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 12:01 am

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NBA: Lakers take 2-0 lead into Tuesday night’s action

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Anthony Davis caught the ball deep on the left side with the Lakers losing and time about to run ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 21, 2020 11:55 pm

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NFL: Raiders open stadium with Monday night victory

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes and the Raiders gave their new fans in Las Vegas ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 21, 2020 11:51 pm

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NHL: Tampa Bay evens Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning got themselves up off the ice to get even in the Stanley Cup Final. ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 21, 2020 11:45 pm

High School

Wells Fargo Cup: Hornets 6th in 2A

NCHSAA press release CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association, in conjunction with Wells Fargo, released the final standings in the 41st ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 21, 2020 9:25 am

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NFL: Vegas Raiders ready for Saints’ visit on Monday night

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Raiders finally have a home to call their own. After spending almost their entire 60-year existence sharing ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 21, 2020 8:19 am

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NFL: Rough day as far as injuries

Associated Press A star-studded cast of NFL players departed their games with injuries on Sunday. Many of them could miss the rest of the season. ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 21, 2020 8:13 am

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NFL: Stats for Panthers at Bucs

Carolina 0 0 7 10 — 17 Tampa Bay 14 7 0 10 — 31 First Quarter TB_Jones 7 run (Succop kick), 5:42. TB_Evans 23 ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 21, 2020 7:34 am

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Sunday’s NFL capsules: Seahawks stop Newton on final play

By The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Cam Newton was stopped at the 1-yard line on the final play and the Seattle Seahawks held off ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 21, 2020 7:29 am

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Baseball roundup: Padres back in playoffs for first time in 14 years

Sunday’s capsules SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres are returning to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years after beating the ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, September 21, 2020 7:25 am

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