G-League vet Andre Ingram signs with Lakers on 10-day contract

Andrew SalmonSports Editor The Los Angeles Lakers have recently signed 33-year-old Andre Ingram, who owns the NBA G-League (previously NBA D-League) record for games played and three-pointers made, to a 10-day contract on Monday. Ingram had previously signed a 10-day contract with the Lakers in 2018 and made his NBA debut at the age of 32, becoming the oldest rookie in league history. In his … Continue reading G-League vet Andre Ingram signs with Lakers on 10-day contract

UNCG Men’s Basketball: Wofford Pulls Away Late, Beats UNCG In SoCon Final

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Asheville, NC – UNCG’s quest for back-to-back Southern Conference championships fell just short on Monday night, losing to 20th-ranked Wofford in the SoCon Tournament Final 70-58. Wofford now earns the SoCon’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, while UNCG’s postseason fate has yet to be determined. Senior guard Francis Alonso paced the Spartans with 20 points, and sophomore guard Isaiah Miller added … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Wofford Pulls Away Late, Beats UNCG In SoCon Final

NC Sports Beat

Brayden StampsStaff Writer The Charlotte Hornets finished with a 1-1 record over the week to maintain the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference as well as first place in the Southeastern Division. After defeating the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, the Hornets were forced to play a back to back against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday where they fell short. The 117-115 … Continue reading NC Sports Beat

Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL in Collusion Case

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer On Feb. 15, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid ended their collusion grievance against the NFL. For several months, Kaepernick and Reid had ongoing dialogue with representatives of the NFL in the fallout of controversy surrounding the players’ decision to kneel for the pregame national anthem. “The parties have decided to resolve the pending grievances. The resolution of this matter is subject to … Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL in Collusion Case

Column: College Sports From An Outside Perspective

Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – As possibly the only foreign perspective in The Carolinian’s Sports section, it still confuses me as to why university sports are so popular and so relevant to everyday life in the U.S. When I first moved to the States and met my current girlfriend five years ago, I was told I was now an N.C. State fan. I … Continue reading Column: College Sports From An Outside Perspective

UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Survive Western Carolina, Defeat ETSU On Senior Day

Andrew Salmon and Brayden StampsSports Editor and Staff Writer Three days after a Francis Alonso overtime three sealed the game against Western Carolina, it was sophomore Isaiah Miller who played hero on Senior Day against East Tennessee State. The Catamounts (7-23, 4-13 in SoCon) have had a rough season, but marched into the Coliseum with a chip on their shoulders. They played scrappy, physical basketball … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Survive Western Carolina, Defeat ETSU On Senior Day

MLB Offseason: Machado Gets Signed, Harper Still Searching

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer The month of February has been a crazy one for Major League Baseball. One superstar, Manny Machado, got signed. Another, Bryce Harper, is still waiting on his mega-deal. However, these were not the only moves that went down. There were two other signings that will surely impact the MLB in a big way. The first of these new deals came with starting … Continue reading MLB Offseason: Machado Gets Signed, Harper Still Searching

Should Zion Williamson Sit Out the Remaining Season?

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer This past week, the most prolific rivalry in college basketball took place once again. The end result: the Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Duke Blue Devils 88-72. Being fans of the game, this was one of the most anticipated Tobacco Road matchups in recent memory, but it proved to be a letdown from the start. Less than a minute into the game, … Continue reading Should Zion Williamson Sit Out the Remaining Season?

UNCG Defeats Western Carolina 79-76

Brayden Stamps      Staff Writer   The Greensboro Coliseum was packed, and the G-Force was rocking on Thursday night, as UNCG defeated Western Carolina 79-76 in an overtime thriller. Both teams were able to overcome some early shooting woes and converted time and time again in the clutch, but it was UNCG and Francis Alonso who had the last laugh, sinking a three with five seconds … Continue reading UNCG Defeats Western Carolina 79-76

UNCG Baseball Begins 2019 Campaign With Home Series vs. Quinnipiac

Andrew SalmonSports Editor UNCG Baseball began their quest to defend their 2018 SoCon title last weekend with a two-game home series vs. Quinnipiac, taking both games. A third game scheduled for Sunday was cancelled due to rain. The Spartans cruised in both games, winning 12-5 and 8-2, respectively. Phillip Sanderson earned the win in the opener on Friday, tossing six innings with six strikeouts and … Continue reading UNCG Baseball Begins 2019 Campaign With Home Series vs. Quinnipiac