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June 30, 2022

Sports

  • 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 job
    Brooklyn 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 years
    Warriors 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’ revitalization
    Atrium 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 [...]
  • South Stanly softball coach reflects on state championship victory

    June 15, 2022 Jesse Deal sports 0
    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.  [...]
  • Colts, Bulls win NCHSAA state softball titles

    June 8, 2022 Jesse Deal sports 0
    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 [...]
  • 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 players
    Former 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 [...]
  • Colts, Bulls earn trip to championship series in state softball playoffs

    June 1, 2022 Jesse Deal sports 0
    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 [...]
  • 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 games
    Charlotte 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 7
    Rangers 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 [...]
  • West, South Stanly softball teams begin state playoffs regional series

    May 25, 2022 Jesse Deal sports 0
    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 [...]
  • 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 induction
    Former 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 Boston
    Hurricanes 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. [...]
  • Stanly baseball, softball teams qualify for state playoffs

    May 11, 2022 Jesse Deal sports 0
    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 [...]
  • 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 4
    Hurricanes 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 [...]
  • South Stanly hosts baseball, softball conference tournaments

    May 4, 2022 Jesse Deal sports 0
    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 [...]

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    June 28, 2022 Comments Off on Explorers find WWII Navy ship, deepest wreck discovered
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    June 21, 2022 Comments Off on HARSANYI: Democrats wanted to intimidate Justices. Now it’s getting dangerous
  • HURST: In 2022, control of North Carolina rests on kitchen table issues
    June 14, 2022 Comments Off on HURST: In 2022, control of North Carolina rests on kitchen table issues
  • JOHNSON: Forgiveness in the midst of hatred and violence
    June 12, 2022 Comments Off on JOHNSON: Forgiveness in the midst of hatred and violence

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