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NFL: 1969 MVP Roman Gabriel dies at 83

By The Associated Press Roman Gabriel was known for his big size and big arm. He was the first Filipino-American quarterback in the NFL. And ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:21 pm

Racing

Racing: Rookie wins Xfinity race

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer TALLADEGA, Ala.   — Nineteen-year-old rookie Jesse Love won the first NASCAR Xfinity Series race of his career in a ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:16 pm

Racing

Racing: Reddick pulls off Talladega buzzer-beater for Michael Jordan

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. — So much for Michael Jordan being a jinx at the race track. The Basketball Hall of ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:11 pm

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Golf: Scheffler leads by 5 at Hilton Head, but weather forces Monday finish

  By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.  — Turns out only the rain can stop Masters champion Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler holed ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:04 pm

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Golf: Korda takes 5th straight LPGA victory

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer  THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Nelly Korda couldn’t have imagined the incredible run she’s put together this season while at ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:00 pm

College

College athletics: First SAC championship for Catawba women’s tennis

SAC press release SUMTER, S.C. —  The 38th-ranked and sixth-seeded Catawba College women’s tennis team made history on Saturday afternoon with its first South Atlantic ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 21, 2024 9:55 pm

High School

Sports: West graduate Quarles on mission to help millions

  By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Former West Rowan athlete Jovon Quarles was born to be an actor, with a smile that flashes like ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 21, 2024 12:00 am

Sports

Area sports briefs: West wins in baseball, tennis; Salisbury wins in soccer, tennis; lots of track winners

From staff reports OLIN — West Rowan’s baseball team owns a six-game winning streak after beating North Iredell 6-0 in Thursday’s non-conference game. Maddox Moore ... Read more

by Post Sports, Friday, April 19, 2024 5:46 pm

High School

High school sports roundup for Wednesday: Hornets lose soccer showdown to WD

From staff reports SALISBURY — Salisbury’s girls soccer team lost 2-0 to West Davidson in Wednesday’s Central Carolina Conference battle at Ludwig Stadium. “We played ... Read more

by Post Sports, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:00 am

High School

High school football: North’s Alexander gets chance at next level

  By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SPENCER  — North Rowan’s big-play receiver Amir Alexander recently signed with Chowan University. That was Alexander’s best move of the ... Read more

by Post Sports, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00 am

Sports

Area Sports Briefs: Honeycutt hits 50th bomb for Tar Heels

From staff reports Former Salisbury star Vance Honeycutt hit the 50th home run of his career for UNC baseball in Tuesday’s 5-4 loss to Coastal ... Read more

by Post Sports, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00 am

High School

High school baseball: Mustangs win first outright conference championship in 10 years

Staff report CONCORD — East Rowan’s baseball team put together a 19-run top of the seventh on Tuesday to blast Concord 24-1. East scored two ... Read more

by Post Sports, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:19 am

High School

High school baseball roundup: West, Carson win SPC games on Tuesday

From staff reports CONCORD — Corbin Bailey pitched a complete game to lead West Rowan to a 6-1 win at Northwest Cabarrus on Tuesday. Bailey ... Read more

by Post Sports, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:28 am

High School

High school softball: Hornets surprise East Davidson

Staff report SALISBURY — Taliyah McCombs smoked a triple, as Salisbury beat East Davidson 11-3 in Central Carolina Conference softball on Tuesday. “It was like, ... Read more

by Post Sports, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:20 am

High School

High school baseball roundup: Wonders edge Spiders; Hornets beat North Meck

        From staff reports Monday games … KANNAPOLIS — Strong pitching by Matthew Blume and Drew Ryan lifted A.L. Brown to a ... Read more

by Post Sports, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:30 pm

High School

High school softball roundup: Raiders roll against Carson; Falcons demolish NWC; Mustangs rout Concord

Staff report LANDIS — Danica Krieg drove in four runs to back the strong pitching of Eva Shue, and South Rowan romped 11-1 against Carson ... Read more

by Post Sports, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:39 pm

Sports

WNBA: Kitley picked 24th in draft

  Virginia Tech Sports Information BROOKLYN — Center Elizabeth Kitley, one of the all-time players in the ACC, was selected 24th in the WNBA Draft ... Read more

by Post Sports, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:53 pm

High School

High school girls soccer: Hornets get CCC road win

Staff report THOMASVILLE — Salisbury’s girls soccer team didn’t turn in one of its its stronger performances on Monday, but the Hornets did enough to ... Read more

by Post Sports, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:39 pm

High School

High school boys golf: Hornets romp; NWC hot in SPC match at Rolling Hills

  Staff report SALISBURY — Salisbury’s boys golf team continued to roll in the Central Carolina Conference with a win on Monday at Corbin Hills. ... Read more

by Post Sports, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:21 pm

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MLB: Everyone wears 42 on April 15

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer  LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport’s color barrier on ... Read more

by Post Sports, Monday, April 15, 2024 10:11 pm

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WNBA: Indiana makes Clark No. 1 pick in draft

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the ... Read more

by Post Sports, Monday, April 15, 2024 7:53 pm

College

Junior college baseball: Great weekend for Surry Knights

    Staff report DOBSON — Surry Community College’s nationally ranked baseball team won three more Region 10 games over the weekend. Surry (29-7, 11-4) ... Read more

by Post Sports, Monday, April 15, 2024 4:51 pm

High School

High school baseball: Cougars pull one out

        Staff report CHINA GROVE — Carson head coach Kyle Bridges described the entire 2024 baseball season as a roller-coaster ride. “There ... Read more

by Post Sports, Monday, April 15, 2024 1:25 am

High School

High school baseball roundup: East, West get SPC wins

From staff reports LANDIS — East Rowan’s baseball team won 7-1 at South Rowan on Friday. Logan Dyer put together a terrific outing on the ... Read more

by Post Sports, Monday, April 15, 2024 12:17 am

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Golf: Sprinkle wins TYGA event

    Staff report LEXINGTON — East Rowan golfer Jaden Sprinkle shot a 2-under 70 on Sunday and won a Tarheel Youth Golf Association event ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 14, 2024 11:43 pm

High School

High school softball roundup: Clarke belts grand slam; Mustangs stay undefeated in SPC

From staff reports MOUNT ULLA — Emma Clarke hit a grand slam to highlight West Rowan’s easy 20-5 win against Concord on Friday. West (11-6, ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 14, 2024 11:19 pm

College

College baseball: Honeycutt hits 48th and 49th homers for Heels; Kepley, Klingler having great seasons

From staff reports CHAPEL HILL — Vance Honeycutt (Salisbury) went 5-for-12 in UNC’s weekend sweep of Notre Dame. Honeycutt hit home runs in the second ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 14, 2024 10:43 pm

High School

High school girls soccer: Raiders win SPC match

    Staff report LANDIS — South Rowan won 4-1 against East Rowan in South Piedmont Conference soccer on Friday. East (5-10, 2-6) led 1-0 ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, April 14, 2024 10:09 pm

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