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Texans’ Denico Autry, former Albemarle star, suspended 6 games for violating NFL’s policy on performance-enhancers

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans defensive lineman Denico Autry, formerly of Albemarle, was suspended for the first six…

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Rhett Lowder moves up to Double-A Chattanooga

Rhett Lowder, who starred for North Stanly and Wake Forest, has been transferred from the Dayton Dragons up…

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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Stephen Curry is no longer underrated

In my hometown of Davidson, almost everyone worships the same god. A basketball playing-god named Stephen Curry. When…

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Stanly County Sports Hall of Fame tickets on sale

Tickets for this year’s Stanly County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony can now be purchased at five…

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Who is ready for the XFL? One Locust resident hopes viewers tune in

Chris Phillips, a Norwood native and Locust resident, began work in November as the director of league partnerships…

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Barnes, Stackhouse among North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 induction class. The new members include Rick…

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Cincinnati Bengals celebrate B.J. Hill’s success story

By Geoff Hobson, Bengals.com After a frenzied flurry flung open NFL free agency for the Bengals Monday, they…

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NASCAR Hall of Fame to display historic Bubba Wallace Toyota for limited time

On Wednesday the NASCAR Hall of Fame will publicly unveil its newest exhibit — Bubba Wallace’s 23XI Racing…

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BJ DRYE COLUMN: We’ll be cheering for Hill from Little Cincinnati

Who would have thought that deep in the heart of Panthers Nation, football fans would be cheering for…

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Oakboro, Stanly show support for Super Bowl bound B.J. Hill

For many this Sunday, the kelly green color of West Stanly High School’s players and fans will be…