Patrick Love

Sports Editor

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Defense Ahead of Offense in Scrimmages

Fans and coaches got an idea of what teams will look like in game situations over the last few days, as football programs across the state began scrimmaging.

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Thomas Caught in Crosshairs of UNC Investigation

San Diego Chargers rookie Cam Thomas Wednesday found himself in the middle of the NCAA’s investigation of the UNC football program.

Lady Falcons Cruise Past Grace

The O’Neal School’s volleyball team cruised to a straight-set victory over Grace Christian of Sanford Tuesday in its season-opener.

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O'Neal Snaps Long Losing Streak

The O'Neal School's boys' soccer team broke a 20-game losing streak stretching back to 2008 with a 3-2 win over Grace Christian of Sanford Tuesday.

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Movin’ On Up

Flyers Eyeing First Place in Their Third Year

Entering a season with only three returnees from last year’s team normally signals a rebuilding year. But not always, Sandhills Community College volleyball coach Alicia Hill says.

Locals Medal at Special Olympics

Two Moore County athletes won big at the Special Olympics USA National Games in Nebraska last month.

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Belton To Play At Stanly

Thanks Rival Coach for Help

A 2010 Union Pines graduate with a desire to continue her softball career in college, Brittany Belton got some help from an unlikely source.

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Purvis New Union Pines AD

The decision to give up his post as Union Pines’ boys’ basketball coach to become the school’s athletic director was not one Bobby Purvis came to easily. “I’ll be very honest with you, it’s probably the hardest thing I’ve done professionally in my life,” he said.

Teens Go Low at World Championship

The U.S. team won a rousing 5 and 4 victory over the International team in Sunday’s Teen World Cup.

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