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The State

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No. 1 Gamecocks thump No. 12 UNC in WBB border battle. What we learned

South Carolina has secured the bragging rights to be called “Carolina” — in women’s basketball, at least. Dawn Staley and the No. 1 Gamecocks beat No. 12 North Carolina 84-39 at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte on Sunday. It’s the first win on this side of the Atlantic Ocean after USC started the season with a close win over Maryland in Paris, France. South Carolina is now 2-0 to start the season, with both wins coming over Top 25 opponents. While it wasn’t perfect Sunday, the Gamecocks put together a strong showing on both sides of the ball to secure the win. South Carolina had four players finish in double-figures and forced a high-powered UNC offense to struggle all night. Here are a few takeaways from South Carolina’s win: Third-quarter run makes the difference South Carolina all but iced the game with a dominant third-quarter performance. The Gamecocks outscored the Tar Heels 32-9 in the third period to take a 66-26 lead into the fourth quarter. South Carolina shot 36.4% in the first half but improved that mark to a 70.6% clip in the third period. North Carolina struggled to find momentum on offense and only made three field goals

Columbia, SC · 2d

Queen City News

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Fight night in the Queen City: Charlotte boxers bring the heat inside the ring

CHARLOTTE, N.C (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The gloves were on, and the crowd was watching the action Saturday night inside the ring at New Age Athlete, delivering an exciting night of boxing as fighters took center stage during Fight Night in the Queen City. The Charlotte boxing event showcased determination, athleticism, and competitive spirit as […]

Charlotte, NC · 1d

USA TODAY

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Why Ajša Sivka put off the WNBA, BYU's historic triple-double, Gabe Lazo's milestone

CHARLOTTE, NC — When the preseason awards and watchlists started rolling out for women’s college basketball last month, Kenny Brooks just laughed. The third-year head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats knew what he had in Ajša Sivka, but the rest of the sport was blissfully unaware. “We just kind of chuckled. I don’t know if she even knows about the watchlists,” Brooks said Sunday inside the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. “But she's definitely one of the best players in the country.” Women’s basketball fans around the nation were introduced to Sivka on Sunday, Nov. 8, as she scored 32 points on 11-of-17 shooting — 8-of-12 on 3-pointers — in a 93-78 win over NC State at the fourth annual Ally Tip-Off in front of a national TV audience on ESPN2. She also had five rebounds and three assists. The versatile 6-foot-5 20-year-old from Slovenia didn’t make the preseason All-SEC team , much less the watchlist for the Wade Trophy. Entering this season, the questions folks around women’s basketball had about Kentucky sounded like this: Sure, All-SEC center Clara Strack is back, but what’s around her? Sivka provided an answer against Wes Moore’s Wolfpack on a national stage. She drained 3-pointers

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Carson Macedo Wins World of Outlaws at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Race Results 11/07/2026

NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[8]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[6]; 3. 77-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 4. 69K-Buddy Schweibinz[11]; 5. 51-Steven Snyder Jr[10]; 6. 13-Tanner Holmes[4]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[12]; 8. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart[14]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog[9]; 11. 7S-Chris Windom[17]; 12. 17-Spencer Bayston[13]; 13. 23-Garet Williamson[5]; 14. 9-Chase Randall[23]; 15. 1A-Cameron Smith[20]; 16. 71R-Logan Rumsey[18]; 17. 2-David Gravel[21]; 18. 27-Emerson Axsom[26]; 19. 16C-Skylar Gee[16]; 20. 5-Chase Dietz[24]; 21. 15-Donny Schatz[19]; 22. 71-Parker Price Miller[15]; 23. 6-Bryce Lucius[27]; 24. 19-Brent Marks[22]; 25. 28M-Conner Morrell[28]; 26. (DNF) 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 27. (DNF) 14-Rico Abreu[7]; 28. (DNF) 2C-Cole Macedo[25]

Charlotte, NC · 2d
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Alicia Tournebize injury update, what Dawn Staley said about South Carolina forward

CHARLOTTE — South Carolina women's basketball forward Alicia Tournebize had a boot on her left foot and did not play against North Carolina on Nov. 8 in the Ally Tipoff at Spectrum Center. "She's OK. She sustained a lower-leg injury," coach Dawn Staley said after South Carolina's 84-39 win...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Save the Dates: Speedway Christmas Highlights Holiday Movie Lineup, Can’t-Miss Events

The holiday season is filled with can’t-miss moments at Charlotte Motor Speedway as Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health continues its 17th season with a lineup of special events, family traditions and festive experiences throughout the holidays. From opening weekend celebrations and holiday movie nights on the giant SpeedwayTV...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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CIAA football championship set: Johnson C. Smith to face Virginia Union in rematch of 2025 title game

Johnson C. Smith will get an opportunity to defend its CIAA football championship next Saturday after defeating rival Livingstone 27-14 in its regular-season finale. The Golden Bulls will face Virginia Union in the conference title game on Nov. 14 at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. Virginia Union completed an unbeaten conference season Saturday with a 36-14 victory over Virginia State.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Blue Bears Fall to Johnson C. Smith, 27-14

SALISBURY, N.C.- Livingstone College wrapped up its 2026 football season Saturday afternoon, falling to rival Johnson C. Smith University, 27-14. The Blue Bears faced an early deficit, trailing 17-0 at halftime and 20-0 midway through the third quarter. Despite the challenge, Livingstone continued to battle and found its offensive rhythm in the fourth quarter.

Salisbury, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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2 pit bikes reported missing during World of Outlaws race at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway said two race teams reported the bikes missing during Saturday night's racing.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Kentucky WBB’s historic shooting explosion pushes Cats past No. 25 NC State

Kentucky women’s basketball finally broke out of its early-season shooting slump in a big way, led by Ajsa Sivka’s school-record 8 3-point shots, while the team hit a school-record-tying 18 from deep. Competing in the Ally Tipoff down in Charlotte, the Wildcats came out of the locker room...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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May River girls flag football team to compete at Panthers stadium

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - May River High School’s girls flag football team is set to compete Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the inaugural Palmetto Flag Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. May River will face Catawba Ridge High School at 5 p.m. to open tournament...

Beaufort County, SC · 11h

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Niners Face Seton Hall at The Cathedral of College Basketball

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte Men's Basketball faces off with Seton Hall in Philadelphia on Monday evening (Nov. 9) at The Palestra as part of The BLUEPRINT Philadelphia. The BLUEPRINT Philadelphia is a college basketball doubleheader at one of the sport's most iconic venues. Charlotte (2-0) and Seton Hall (2-0) will play at The Cathedral of College Basketball at 9 p.m., following a matchup between Penn and Howard earlier in the evening. Monday's game will stream on ESPN+, and Matt Swierad will have the radio call on Charlotte49ers.com, the Charlotte 49ers Mobile App, and the Varsity Network App.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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After tough loss to No. 1 Gamecocks, Banghart says growth comes from being ‘uncomfortable’

CHARLOTTE — Elite programs always deliver tough lessons if you aren’t on your game, and No. 12 North Carolina got a few of those on Sunday. The Tar Heels are 0–2 for the second time in program history, after only hanging with No. 1 South Carolina for the first 11 minutes. The Gamecocks, deep with talent, kept pouring it on in an 84–39 victory in the Spectrum Center at the Ally Tipoff.

Chapel Hill, NC · 2d

LehighValleyLive.com

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High school basketball coach arrested on felony charges

A high school basketball coach in Charlotte has been arrested after police say he engaged in sexual activity with a student at the school. West Mecklenburg High boys basketball coach Chris Ewell has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor, according to The Charlotte Observer. Ewell was charged with...

Charlotte, NC · 4d

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McDowell sore but 'all right' after violent flip

CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 6) — Dale McDowell felt his car begin to go over. From there, he was just along for the ride. “I just said, ‘I hope I’m awake when this is over,’ ” McDowell later recalled. The 60-year-old Hall of Famer from Chickamauga,...

Concord, NC · 4d

The State

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What Dawn Staley said after South Carolina's win over UNC in Charlotte game

South Carolina women’s basketball secured a second Top 25 victory to start the season on Sunday. The No. 1-ranked Gamecocks defeated No. 12 North Carolina 84-39 in Charlotte at the Ally Tipoff. The victory means Dawn Staley’s squad is 2-0 as it turns its attention to a rivalry game with Clemson this week. Here are the highlights from Staley’s postgame press conference Staley proud of USC’s finish Although South Carolina won its season opener Monday vs. Maryland in Paris, Staley wished her team finished the victory better. The Gamecocks led by as many as 31 points but gave up 60 points to the Terrapins in the second half. USC’s lead almost completely vanished, but the Gamecocks came away with a 101-93 win. There were no signs of South Carolina letting up Sunday in the second half vs. North Carolina. The Gamecocks scored 50 points and held the Tar Heels to 22 points in the second half. “We put 40 minutes together,” Staley said. Toward the end of the fourth quarter, South Carolina’s bench gained valuable experience by closing out the game, Staley said. “I was really, really proud of the group that finished the game because they just picked up

Columbia, SC · 2d

Tega Cay Sun

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ACC Announces 2026 Football Championship Game Will Be Final Annual Title Game

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the 2026 ACC Football Championship Game will mark the final annual title game for the conference. The decision comes as college athletics shifts toward a 24-team College Football Playoff format scheduled to launch after the 2027 regular season. For over two decades, the championship matchup has anchored the...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Racing News

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World Finals Race Results: Late Models (November 6, 2026)

World of Outlaws Late Model Series results from Friday night of the World Finals on The Dirt Track at Charlotte The World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers are on the grounds in Concord, North Carolina. The half-mile of The Dirt Track at Charlotte is set for Friday night of the World Finals. View World ... Read more The post World Finals Race Results: Late Models (November 6, 2026) appeared first on Racing News .

Concord, NC · 3d

Niner Times

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Charlotte and Seton Hall head to the Palestra

Charlotte men's basketball travels to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to face the Seton Hall University Pirates at the historic Palestra on Monday, Nov. 9. Charlotte enters 2-0 after a 77-67 win over Georgia State University. Seton Hall also enters the contest 2-0 after a 67-60 win against Long Island University. The Palestra.

Charlotte, NC · 1d