No one, not even Maria Sharapova herself, knew quite what to expect from her return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open. …read more
Source:: WRAL
Sharapova wins again at Open; No. 4 Zverev, No. 8 Tsonga out
Finally finished: Cavs-Celtics modify, complete big trade
The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of dying, is done: Kyrie Irving is headed to the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas is coming to the Cavaliers and the NBA can take a well-earned, late-summer break. …read more
Source:: WRAL
Carolina Rundown: August 31
Thursday Football Notebook
A total of 19 players hail from within 45 minutes of Charlotte, including seven starters and five incoming players. …read more
Source:: Gopack
Heritage stays unbeaten, downs Millbrook in soccer
Heritage’s boys soccer team added another mark in the win column on Wednesday night with a 4-1 win over Millbrook. …read more
Source:: High School OT
Bulls roar by Charlotte, 10-6
Holly Springs, Leesville play to 1-1 draw
Holly Springs and Leesville Road found the back fo the net once apiece Wednesday night, playing to a 1-1 draw on the Golden Hawks’ home pitch. …read more
Source:: High School OT
NC Courage first to clinch NWSL playoff spot with win over Washington
The NC Courage (14W-0D-5L, 42 pts, 1st place) locked in a spot in the 2017 NWSL playoffs after a win at the Washington Spirit (4W-4D-12L, 19 pts, 10th place) on Wednesday night. After giving up an early goal, the Courage battled back to clinch the 3-2 win thanks to a goal from Sam Mewis and a Jess McDonald brace. …read more
Source:: WRAL
Matt Stafford contract puts Bruce Allen, again, on the spot
ANALYSIS/OPINION
Maybe you’ve heard the expression. Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered.
The NFL version has a slight twist.
Quarterbacks get paid and … end of story.
Team president Bruce Allen last month insulted everyone’s intelligence — including his QB’s — by insisting that Washington offered Kirk Cousins “the …
Source:: Washington Times
Five roster battles to watch in Redskins final preseason game
ASHBURN — The Redskins’ fourth and final preseason game takes place in Tampa Bay on Thursday night. The fourth preseason game is mostly about determining which of the 90 players currently on the Redskins roster will remain there after the cutdown to 53 on Saturday.
The starters won’t play, so …
Source:: Washington Times