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Kenny Atkinson backs out of Hornets head coaching job
June 18, 2022 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Kenny Atkinson backs out of Hornets head coaching jobBrooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson watches during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Feb. 1, 2020, in Washington. The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a contract [...] -
Curry seals legacy with elusive Finals MVP, leads Warriors to 4th title in 8 years
June 17, 2022 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Curry seals legacy with elusive Finals MVP, leads Warriors to 4th title in 8 yearsWarriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates with teammates as he holds the Larry O’Brien Trophy after the Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in Game 6 on Thursday to win the NBA title. (Steven Senne / AP [...] -
Cannon Ballers leading way in Kannapolis’ revitalization
June 15, 2022 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Cannon Ballers leading way in Kannapolis’ revitalizationAtrium Health Ballpark, home of the Cannon Ballers, is the centerpiece of an effort to revitalize downtown Kannapolis. (Brett Friedlander / North State Journal) KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have a slogan painted in [...] -
ALBEMARLE — A year ago, South Stanly softball coach David Poplin had just seen his team make it to the NCHSAA 1A state championship round and fall short to Camden County in a best-of-three series. [...]
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ALBEMARLE — Stanly County’s reputation as a high school softball powerhouse continues to grow after two schools in the county won a North Carolina High School Athletic Association state championship on June 4. The West [...]
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Pine Needles, local fans make positive impression on Women’s Open players
June 4, 2022 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Pine Needles, local fans make positive impression on Women’s Open playersFormer Duke player Leona Maguire watches her shot off the second tee during the U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles (AP Photo/Steve Helber) PINE NEEDLES — This year’s U.S. Women’s Open is the fourth to [...] -
ALBEMARLE — Two high school softball teams from Stanly County will have a chance to take home a title in the state playoffs this weekend. West Stanly (27-4) will face Washington (28-0) in a best-of-three [...]
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Charlotte FC sacks Miguel Angel Ramírez after just 14 games
May 31, 2022 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Charlotte FC sacks Miguel Angel Ramírez after just 14 gamesCharlotte FC dismissed coach Miguel Angel Ramirez on Tuesday just 14 games into the MLS team’s inaugural season. (David Zalubowski / AP Photo) CHARLOTTE — Charlotte FC fired coach Miguel Angel Ramírez on Tuesday just [...] -
Rangers hold serve at home, force Hurricanes into decisive Game 7
May 29, 2022 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Rangers hold serve at home, force Hurricanes into decisive Game 7Rangers forward Tyler Motte, center, celebrates with Barclay Goodrow and Ryan Reaves after he opened the scoring in New York’s 5-2 win in Saturday’s Game 6 of their second round series against the Hurricanes at [...] -
ALBEMARLE — Following fourth-round tournament wins on May 20, the West Stanly and South Stanly softball teams have each started their best-of-three regional series in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state playoffs. The [...]
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Torry Holt comes full circle with NC Sports Hall of Fame induction
May 18, 2022 The North State Journal College Football, NFL, North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Torry Holt comes full circle with NC Sports Hall of Fame inductionFormer NC State and NFL receiver Torry Holt speaks during his induction into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame on April 22 at the Raleigh Convention Center. (Brett Friedlander / North State Journal) Torry [...] -
Domi stars with 3 points in Hurricanes’ Game 7 win over Boston
May 14, 2022 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Domi stars with 3 points in Hurricanes’ Game 7 win over BostonHurricanes forward Max Domi dives over the net after getting the puck past Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman his first of two goals in Game 7 of their Stanley Cup first round playoff series in Raleigh. [...] -
ALBEMARLE — There is no shortage of Stanly County representation in this year’s high school baseball and softball state playoffs. On May 8, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association revealed its state tournament brackets [...]
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Category 5: P is for Pyotr; Hurricanes’ Stepan eyes possible return in Game 4
May 8, 2022 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Category 5: P is for Pyotr; Hurricanes’ Stepan eyes possible return in Game 4Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov, left, assists fellow Russian Pyotr Kochetkov and the media by translating questions and answers for the rookie goalie on Saturday at the team’s hotel in Boston. (Cory Lavalette / North State [...] -
ALBEMARLE — With opening-round games underway, South Stanly High School’s campus in Norwood is this year’s home for the Yadkin Valley Conference baseball and softball tournaments. Both conference competitions for the two leagues — featuring [...]