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John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit, third from right, leads the field as they round the fourth turn to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Belmont Stakes to have at least 11,000 fans

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, center, talks with Georgia Tech's coach Geoff Collins, left, during the school's Pro Day football workout on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Some D-backs players, coaches receive vaccine

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2021 09:49 AM EDT

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, center, dances with his team in celebration of their NCAA college basketball game win in the Big East tournament finals against Marquette at Mohegan Sun Arena, Monday, March 8, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Playing defense: COVID still concern for teams in NCAA field

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Utah State head coach Craig Smith reacts to a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinal round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State seeded No. 1 in 16-team NIT

By John Kekis Mar. 14, 2021 09:41 PM EDT

Atlantic League to open May 27, play 120-game schedule

Feb. 24, 2021 02:51 PM EST
YORK, Pa. (AP) — The Atlantic League plans to resume play with a 120-game schedule for each team starting May 27 after missing the 2020 season due to the novel...

President Donald Trump waves to the crowd as he walks off stage after speaking at a campaign rally at Gastonia Municipal Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Gastonia, N.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Two attendees at Trump North Carolina rally get COVID-19

By Bryan Anderson Oct. 29, 2020 02:09 PM EDT

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pause as they walk to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Washington. Trump is headed to Nashville, Tenn., for a debate. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: Final debate ends on different tone than 1st one

Oct. 22, 2020 11:21 AM EDT

President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at Gastonia Municipal Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Gastonia, N.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The Latest: Trump tells rally about '60 Minutes' interview

Oct. 21, 2020 07:51 PM EDT

Kamala Harris to make two stops in North Carolina Wednesday

Oct. 19, 2020 11:39 AM EDT
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris will visit North Carolina on Wednesday, almost a week after canceling a visit...

North Carolina trooper cited for taking $5K in gear from gym

Sep. 08, 2020 08:15 AM EDT
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper is accused of stealing $5,000 worth of exercise equipment from a gym before it reopened to...

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, wears a mask in honor of Breonna Taylor before her match against Misaki Doi, of Japan, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Latest: Fanless Triple Crown _ Preakness won't have fans

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2020 07:25 AM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

Jun. 18, 2020 12:49 AM EDT
KOBE-BRYANT-CRASH Report: Kobe Bryant pilot may have been disoriented in fog LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal investigators...

Update on the latest sports

Jun. 17, 2020 11:04 AM EDT
KOBE-BRYANT-CRASH Report: Kobe Bryant pilot may have been disoriented in fog LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal investigators...

Update on the latest in sports:

Jun. 17, 2020 12:45 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NFL Ohio governor questions holding August Hall of Fame weekend CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike...

Update on the latest in sports:

Jun. 16, 2020 11:01 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TENNIS-US OPEN 'Watch it on TV': Gov. Cuomo OKs no-fan US Open tennis in NY NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov...

Update on the latest in sports:

May. 01, 2020 06:48 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS NASCAR to resume season May 17 without spectators UNDATED (AP) — NASCAR has set a date to green...

This undated photo provided by Brittany Moss shows Paige Gore. Gore, a salon owner in Gastonia, N.C., is concerned for herself and the 10 women who work for her because the state shut down hair salons and barber shops to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. (Brittany Moss via AP)
North Carolina business owners anxious in midst of pandemic

By Tom Foreman Jr. Apr. 30, 2020 07:25 PM EDT

Update on the latest sports

Apr. 30, 2020 04:40 PM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS NASCAR to resume season May 17 without spectators UNDATED (AP) — NASCAR has set a date to green...

FILE - In this March 26, 2020, file photo, Jason Hackedorn looks into Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, in Cleveland. With the distinct possibility of pro sports resuming in empty venues, a recent poll suggests a majority of U.S. fans wouldn't feel safe attending games anyway without a coronavirus vaccine.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
The Latest: Churchill Downs to open stables, race minus fans

Apr. 29, 2020 05:28 AM EDT

Update on the latest sports

Apr. 09, 2020 12:45 AM EDT
NFL-NEWS Brady says time was right to change teams UNDATED (AP) — Quarterback Tom Brady says it was time for a change. ...