Ken Blaze-Imagn Images It’s been a long journey to the majors for Will Wilson, who has toiled in the minors for six years (474 games’ worth of toiling) and for three different MLB franchises since being taken by the Angels in the first round of the 2019 draft. Yesterday the Mayor of Kings Mountain made his debut for Cleveland. He also notched his first major-league hit. … [Read more...] about Will Wilson makes MLB debut, collects first hit
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Pack9 Opponent Preview: Clemson (Thursday opener)
Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Meet the Tigers... A lock for an NCAA Regional host Who’s the Pack playing? Opponent: Clemson Mascot: Xeroxed Auburn | School Location: Eponymous, SC | Conference: ACC 2025 Record: 36-7 (13-5, 1st) | 2025 RPI Rank: 6 2024 Record: 44-16 (20-10, 1st Atlantic) | 2024 RPI Rank: 8 2023 Record: 44-19 (20-10, 2nd … [Read more...] about Pack9 Opponent Preview: Clemson (Thursday opener)
Transfer Update: Colt Langdon Joins the Pack
Coach Wade adds a small forward from Raleigh NC State added some size by signing Raleigh Millbrook legend, Colt Langdon. Colt is transferring from Butler where he redshirted his only college season. The staff’s expectation is that he’ll come off the bench this season. Stats: Ht / Wt: 6’7” / 205 lbs Position: Forward Eligibility: 4 seasons ’24-’25 Season Highs: Redshirt season … [Read more...] about Transfer Update: Colt Langdon Joins the Pack
UNC’s Omarion Hampton drafted by Los Angeles Chargers with 22nd overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wisc. (WNCN) — North Carolina's Omarion Hampton will be taking his talents to the other side of the country as he elevates his game to the next level. The running back from Clayton was picked 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, which this year is being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Hampton played at Cleveland High … [Read more...] about UNC’s Omarion Hampton drafted by Los Angeles Chargers with 22nd overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft
Duke to face Michigan in Washington D.C. for neutral-site game in February 2026, report says
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – The Duke men’s basketball team is adding a marquee opponent to its non-conference schedule for next season as Jon Scheyer’s program finalized a deal to play against Michigan in a neutral-site game. The Blue Devils and Wolverines will square off at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. in February 2026, according to a report from CBS Sports college … [Read more...] about Duke to face Michigan in Washington D.C. for neutral-site game in February 2026, report says