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Nyquist not the buzziest of favorites for Kentucky Derby

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

Go ahead and pity Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist. He has the unenviable task of following in the hoof prints of Triple Crown champion American Pharoah, and so far isn’t getting the respect expected for the only undefeated horse in the race. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Review finds financial, Title IX concerns at Pinecrest High School

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
Football: Richmond vs Pinecrest (Oct. 30, 2015)

An internal investigation into the athletic departments at high schools in Moore County has turned up numerous concerns, many of which are centered on Pinecrest High School. …read more

Source:: High School OT

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Hats top off Derby experience

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
Hats top off Derby experience

A fancy hat is a must for a visit to the Kentucky Derby, and Lynda Loveland is dressed to impress. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Riggsbee named head football coach at South Johnston

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
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South Johnston High School has named Matthew Riggsbee as the new Head Football coach of South Johnston High School. …read more

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Baseball scraps Puerto Rico series amid Zika concerns

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
MLB Puerto Rico Series Off Baseball

Zika virus concerns have forced the Pirates-Marlins series out of Puerto Rico, with baseball saying the two games will instead be played this month in Miami. …read more

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AP Interview: Rio security head says cuts impact Olympics

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
Greece Rio Olympics Flame

Rio de Janeiro’s state security secretary acknowledges that cuts of $550 million to his budget pose a risk to the Olympics when they open in three months. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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With 5-under 67, Raleigh’s Hadley in 2nd at Wells Fargo Championship

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
Chesson Hadley Pic-Pre Wells Fargo

Raleigh’s own Chesson Hadley held down the second spot on the leaderboard Friday at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte. …read more

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#NCAAGolf: Pack 13th After 36 Holes At Regional

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

NC State is 13th at the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional. …read more

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Stephen Schramm: Texas center Marques Bolden keeps college hoops powerhouses waiting

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

This time last year, the most talked about basketball player from DeSoto (Texas) High School was Duke guard Matt Jones. As a sophomore, he’d been a starter on a Blue Devils squad that had just claimed a national title. …read more

Source:: Fayetteville Observer

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Former ACC officiating head Doug Rhoads dies of cancer at 71

May 6, 2016 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
ACC logo -blue on white

Former Atlantic Coast Conference football officiating coordinator Doug Rhoads has died. …read more

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