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B.J. Hill, Cincinnati Bengals headed to Super Bowl LVI
A former West Stanly and N.C. State standout defensive lineman made a huge play and helped the Cincinnati…
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Former North Stanly standout Antonio Williams signs with New York Giants
Former North Stanly standout running back Antonio Williams will have a new team next season a little further…
Sports
PEEKING INTO THE PAST – The Stanly County Patriots
The Stanly Patriots was a semi-pro football team that was started in 1973 by Gerald Whitley and Rick…
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R.J. Prince signs with New England Patriots
Like many professional football players, Albemarle’s R.J. Prince has been working hard to stay ready for the call.…
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SPORTS QUIZ By Ryan A. Berenz
1. Nicknamed “Mr. DeMarathon,” what Olympic bronze medalist won the Boston Marathon seven times? 2. Which NFL defensive…
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SPORTS QUIZ By Ryan A. Berenz
1. What baseball executive served as president of the American League from 1974-83? 2. Name the NFL running…
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Almond gets second chance in baseball with new team in familiar surroundings
When the COVID-19 pandemic pulled the plug on many vocations last year, one group which also lost work…
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SPORTS Quiz By Ryan A. Berenz
1. The Territorial Cup is a trophy awarded in the college football rivalry series between what two teams?…
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New Kannapolis baseball park to host game between Charlotte, Appalachian State
Almost a year from the date of the original first pitch, Atrium Health Ballpark will debut as a…
BREAKING NEWS
NATIONAL: Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity…