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15U Babe Ruth Tournament Underway
Last Updated: 5:51 PM 07/03/09 - Seven teams are vying for the 15 and under Babe Ruth District 6 Tournament title.
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Greenville City Title Down To One Game

Last Updated: 11:45 PM 07/02/09 - The Greenville Little League City Championship has come down to a winner-take-all game at Elm Street Park. (Full Story)
 Kinston Wins Road Opener 6-1

Last Updated: 10:29 PM 07/02/09 - Kinston scored all six of its runs in the fourth inning, on four hits, five walks and an error to knock off Wilmington 6-1 in game one of a four-game series from Frawley Stadium.
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 Ron Artest Headed To L.A.

Last Updated: 9:43 PM 07/02/09 - Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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 Panthers Sign TE Davie Off Waivers From Jets

Last Updated: 6:03 PM 07/02/09 - The Carolina Panthers are taking another chance with a former minor league baseball player.
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CFL Fines Player For TD Tribute To Michael Jackson

Last Updated: 5:35 PM 07/02/09 - The Canadian Football League has fined Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce because it wasn't thrilled with his tribute to Michael Jackson after scoring a touchdown.
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Serena Rallies To Advance To Wimbledon Final

Last Updated: 1:02 PM 07/02/09 - Serena Williams has rallied to beat Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 and reach the Wimbledon final for the second year in a row. (Full Story)
Jarman One Win Away From City Title

Last Updated: 11:04 PM 07/01/09 - Tar Heel Little League's Jarman Auto Sales team beat North State's Kiwanis 13-2 in game one of a best-of-three series for the Greenville City Championship on Wednesday night. (Full Story)
Wimbledon Semifinals Set

Last Updated: 5:25 PM 07/01/09 - Sixth-seeded American Andy Roddick reached his fourth Wimbledon semifinal by beating 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt (Full Story)
 'Canes Re-Sign Cole For 2 Years

Last Updated: 4:42 PM 07/01/09 - Erik Cole and the Hurricanes agreed to a contract Wednesday that will pay him $2.8 million this upcoming season and $3 million in 2010-11.
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UNC, Nike Reach 10-Year Deal

Last Updated: 4:30 PM 07/01/09 - University of North Carolina officials said Wednesday they have signed a 10-year contract for Nike to supply athletic equipment and apparel to its sports teams.
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Judge Lifts Suspension, Says Mayfield Can Race

Last Updated: 4:25 PM 07/01/09 - A judge has lifted Jeremy Mayfield's suspension, saying the NASCAR driver should be allowed to race.
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Big Rock Tournament Donates To Charities

Last Updated: 4:04 PM 07/01/09 - The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Board of Directors held a luncheon at the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach and presented $91,413 to 14 worthy organizations. (Full Story)
 ECU's Paisley Named C-USA Co-Female Athlete-of-the-Year

Last Updated: 4:00 PM 07/01/09 - Paisley is the first Pirate in any sport to earn the conference’s Athlete-of-the-Year award. (Full Story)
 K-Tribe Falls To Myrtle Beach In Extra Innings

Last Updated: 3:39 PM 07/01/09 - Mixed signals and a costly error cost Kinston as they fell to Myrtle Beach 6-5 in ten innings Wednesday afternoon at Historic Grainger Stadium.
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Judge Lifts Mayfield's Suspension

Last Updated: 4:42 PM 07/01/09 - A judge has lifted Jeremy Mayfield's suspension, saying the NASCAR driver should be allowed to race. (Full Story)
Giants Sign Former NC State RB Andre Brown

Last Updated: 9:21 PM 06/30/09 - The New York Giants have signed running back Andre Brown, their fourth-round selection from North Carolina State.
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 Panthers Waive Rookie LBs Juergens, Miller

Last Updated: 9:18 PM 06/30/09 - The moves on Tuesday create half the roster space needed for Carolina's four remaining unsigned draft picks.
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Agent: Damien Wilkins To Return To Thunder

Last Updated: 9:10 PM 06/30/09 - Washington, North Carolina native Damien Wilkins will be back with the
Oklahoma City Thunder for another season.
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 Krzyzewski: 'I'm Not Going To The Lakers'

Last Updated: 9:03 AM 07/01/09 - Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski made it clear: He's not going to ever be the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Havelock's Robinson To Commit To South Carolina

Last Updated: 6:57 PM 06/30/09 - Havelock offensive guard Corey Robinson will announce his intention to attend the University of South Carolina at Havelock High School on Tuesday morning. (Full Story)
Milwaukee Mile Track Faces Uncertain Future

Last Updated: 3:59 PM 06/30/09 - The historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack faces an uncertain future with its promoters behind on payments due to NASCAR and the Indy Racing League.
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 Bakick Hired As Maryland Head Baseball Coach

Last Updated: 3:47 PM 06/30/09 - Former ECU standout helped Pirates to consecutive NCAA Regional No. 1 seeds.
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 Thousands Attend Funeral For Iowa Football Coach

Last Updated: 4:39 PM 06/29/09 - Thousands of mourners have filled a church and nearby community center for the funeral of a beloved Iowa high school football coach who was shot and killed last week.
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 NC State's Irving Recovering After Crash, Surgery

Last Updated: 4:36 PM 06/29/09 - It's unknown if Irving will be able to play this season. (Full Story)
Wolfpack Linebacker Charged In Accident

Last Updated: 8:15 PM 06/28/09 - NC State standout linebacker Nate Irving has been charged with careless and reckless driving after an accident left him with a broken leg and collapsed lung. (Full Story)
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