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Bulls beat Tides again, 5-3

Ryan Weber won his third straight decision, while Brandon Lowe continued his improbable home run binge as the Durham Bulls beat the Norfolk Tides 5-3…

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Here are the 5 dumbest predictions I ever made as an Observer sports columnist

Have you ever made an obvious mistake in your job in a public setting? I certainly have. Dozens of them, in fact. Over the course…

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Larry Nassar, ex-trainer charged with sex assault in Texas

Disgraced ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar and a former trainer were charged with sexual assault Friday following an investigation involving an elite gymnastics center in Texas….

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Hurricanes sign forward Zykov to 2-year deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Valentin Zykov to a two-year contract. …read more Source:: WRAL

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AP sources: LeBron declines option, becomes free agent

Two people familiar with the decision say LeBron James has told the Cleveland Cavaliers he is declining his $35.6 million contract option for next season…

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Column: Best-ever World Cup? It is shaping up nicely

Wow. What a start. …read more Source:: WRAL

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LeBron James nearing deadline on contract option with Cavs

LeBron James is approaching a deadline that may be little more than a starting line. …read more Source:: WRAL

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As baseball evolves, advance scouting largely turns to video

Baltimore manager Buck Showalter receives regular calls from veteran, out-of-work scouts looking for jobs. …read more Source:: WRAL

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NBC counts on Junior Nation to flock to NASCAR broadcast

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been pretty busy for a retired guy: Wife Amy gave birth to their first child, he hit the slopes in South…

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A new chapter is about to begin for the Carolina Panthers. Here’s what we know.

David Tepper’s $2.275 billion deal to buy the Carolina Panthers is expected to close in the next two weeks, drawing to an end the era…

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