admin Money can’t buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
ATLANTA (AP) — Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into...
Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then...
Swimming world record lasts just nine days as Gretchen Walsh breaks 50 freestyle mark in Rome
ROME (AP) — American swimmer Gretchen Walsh broke the world record in the women’s 50...
Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on late goal by Stephen Eustáquio
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time,...
South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team’s quick elimination from the World...
Central NC seasonably warm Monday before dangerous heat returns this week
Any lingering showers and storms will end by the late evening, leaving a muggy and dry start to the new…
Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to...
Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup continues, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are continuing their offseason overhaul. Read more Lindsey...
Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of Serena Williams’ comeback as a fellow 40-something
LONDON (AP) — When Serena Williams played her first professional tennis match in nearly four...
As July 4th holiday nears, NC coastal ‘heroes’ rescue pair in rip currents; 3rd swimmer saved off another island
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Heading into the Independence Day week holiday, when North Carolina beaches swell with visitors, swimmers at…