Today is the start of fall. … Campbell and Gardner-Webb have announced they will begin play for the North Carolina East-West Barbecue Trophy this season when the teams meet on October 9 at 6 p.m. in Boiling Springs. … Harnett Central’s varsity boys soccer team improved to 3-0 in the All American Conference on Monday with a 3-0 win at Overhills. … Triton looks to extend its string of four straight wins in All American Conference play in girls golf today at Highland Country Club in Fayetteville, weather permitting. … Cape Fear Christian Academy’s varsity boys soccer match at home against Village Christian on Tuesday was postponed. … Hobbton has scheduled a junior varsity football game at home against Clinton for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. … Duke’s leading career scorer, J.J. Redick, has retired from the NBA after 15 seasons. … The New York Mets play at Boston tonight (ESPN, 7 p.m.).