Author: Cliff Barnes
Favre on a plane headed to Minnesota, or the story that never ends
The neverending drama surrounding quarterback Brett Favre took another turn minutes ago when he boarded a plane for Minnesota. Reportedly, he has told a few fellow…
Redskins find Garner speedster who does the John Wall dance
The Washington Redskins may have found its fastest player since Darrell Green in the person of Garner native Brandon Banks. Banks, wearing the No. 16, returned…
UNC’s McDonald lights up the Bahamas with 25 points (we think)
UNC sophomore Leslie McDonald scored 25 points in only 17 minutes to help the Tar Heels to a 123-86 victory over the Bahamas All-Stars last night….
Illegal immigration rears its ugly head in local youth sports leagues
While most Americans appreciate the various cultures coming together for a melting pot society, most (about 80 percent) do not appreciate illegal immigrants taking advantage of…
The Barnes era has begun for Carolina basketball
UNC freshman Harrison Barnes scored 21 points, hauled in eight rebounds and turned the ball over only once as the Tar Heels defeated the Commonwealth Bank…
UNC’s Blake almost went to the NFL’s Jets 19 months ago
North Carolina football fans were celebratory in January of 2009 when the UNC coaching staff remained in tact after Carolina associate coach John Blake either turned…
Cary-based USA Baseball team loses finale to Cuba… and a silly rule
The USA Collegiate Baseball team, which trains in Cary, finished its summer league play with a 10th-inning loss to Cuba in the Gold Medal game of…
Area media slight new hall of famer Russ Grimm
Even though he went to four Super Bowls (winning three) and even though he played for the Washington Redskins, who were shown on TV in the…
