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Sunday, March 29

Fayetteville native Dennis Smith Jr., who played basketball at Trinity Christian and N.C. State, has donated 575 food vouchers for first responders and purchased 32 computers for students in his hometown to help during the coronavirus pandemic. Smith is his third NBA...

Saturday, March 28

Keith Hills is staying open for golf but is only accepting credit cards for payment. The practice facility is closed until April 16. The procedures are due to concerns about the coronavirus. … Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive for...

Friday, March 27

Former assistant Scott Sentes has been promoted to coach of the Campbell wrestling program, replacing Cary Kolat, who has accepted the coaching position at Navy. Sentes has helped CU to three Southern Conference championships. … Opening day of the Major League...

Thursday, March 26

In keeping with efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Cape Fear Christian Academy has announced the postponement of its annual Booster Club golf tournament. The event had been scheduled for Thursday, April 2, at Chicora Country Club. … The Anderson Creek...

Wednesday, March 25

The Carolina Panthers released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday. Newton passed for 29,041 yards and 182 touchdowns in nine seasons with 58 rushing scores. … The summer Olympic games, scheduled to begin in July in Tokyo, have been postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus...

Tuesday, March 24

The Professional Drag Racers Association’s East Coast Nationals, scheduled for April 2-4 at GALOT Motorsports Park in Benson, has been postponed. … The Washington Redskins and new coach Ron Rivera have reportedly traded for former Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle...

Monday, March 23

Junior Syniah McMiller of Harnett Central has been named Player of the Year in girls basketball in the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference. ... Boys honors in the Greater Neuse 3-A Conference went to senior C.J. Ray of South Johnston for Player of the Year and Brody...

Sunday, March 22

The Carolina Panthers have signed safety Juston Burris (Broughton, N.C. State) to a 2-year deal. Burris has played in 52 career games in the NFL with the New York Jets and Cleveland with 58 tackles and four interceptions. ... The Panthers also signed wide receiver and...

Saturday, March 21

Jack White of Duke has been named the recipient of the Caulton Tudor Award given to the Triangle player who is most cooperative with media. Tudor was a member of the Angler basketball team that played 13 overtimes against Boone Trail on Feb. 29, 1964 at Campbell's...

Friday, March 20

The Basketball Africa League has postponed its inaugural season. C.B. Diallo (Cape Fear Christian Academy) is on the team in Dakar, Senegal. … Former Tarboro High School and University of Georgia running back Todd Gurley was released by the Los Angeles Rams and is...

Thursday, March 19

The Big South Conference, which includes Campbell, has canceled spring sports for 2020 due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. … Kansas was ranked No. 1 in the final Associated Press men's college basketball poll. The Jayhawks were followed by Gonzaga,...

Wednesday, March 18

Former Western Harnett coach Mike Apple guided Sandhills Community College to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III tournament championship in Rochester, Minnesota. The Flyers topped Mohawk Valley, 93-89, in the championship game on Friday to...

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