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Greensboro Swarm Wins First-Ever NBA G League Championship 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Greensboro Swarm defeated the Stockton Kings 119–104 on Friday night in Game 2 of the NBA G League Finals to win its first ever championship.  Road to the Finals  The Charlotte Hornets affiliate swept its way through the post-season with a perfect 5–0 record. The Swarm cruised past the first round, blowing out the Maine Celtics 112–90 on Tuesday, March … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Wins First-Ever NBA G League Championship 

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Carolina Core FC Struggles to Start 2026 Season 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Carolina Core FC has now played four games in the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season and has gained two points from its last two matches; a scoreless draw against Chicago Fire FC II and – most recently – a 1-1 stalemate against Inter Miami CF II. The results leave the Foxes without a win in the opening month of the season, … Continue reading Carolina Core FC Struggles to Start 2026 Season 

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Three Teams Select North Carolina for World Cup Base Camps 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  With the Winter Olympics and Paralympics recently concluded in Milan, many sports fans, athletes, and media outlets are already turning their attention to the next international sporting event: the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  The World Cup is an international football tournament featuring teams chosen during a three-year qualifying phase. The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Mexico, Canada, … Continue reading Three Teams Select North Carolina for World Cup Base Camps 

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Charlotte FC Destroys New York Red Bulls 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer After last week’s stalemate against Inter Miami CF, the Queen City bounced back and had its way with New York Red Bulls in a 6-1 offensive masterclass on Saturday, March 21. Charlotte FC saw five different goal scorers at Bank of America Stadium in a match that took the North Carolina side up to fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with eight points. Forward Wilfried Zaha was the … Continue reading Charlotte FC Destroys New York Red Bulls 

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Professional Soccer from the Triad to Charlotte 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Two North Carolina professional soccer teams kicked off their seasons recently: Carolina Core FC and Charlotte FC. Carolina Core FC, located in High Point, NC, competes in the MLS NEXT Pro – the third tier of the U.S. soccer pyramid. The Foxes faced off and lost 3-2 against Orlando City B in its home opener at Truist Point Stadium. Meanwhile, Charlotte FC plays at the highest … Continue reading Professional Soccer from the Triad to Charlotte 

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Greensboro Day School Dominates State Championship Game 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Greensboro Day School has dominated North Carolina high school sports for the last few years, with six state championships in the last decade (2015–2025). The Bengals added their fourteenth state championship since 1989 on Friday, February 27, against Concord Academy at a packed Novant Health Fieldhouse in a dominant 62-34 victory.  The Bengals came into the championship game having only lost two matches all season, going 36-2. In … Continue reading Greensboro Day School Dominates State Championship Game 

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UNCG Basketball Nears End of Regular Season 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Men’s Basketball is in the home stretch of the Southern Conference regular season, with only two games left. After a strong, four-game win streak since the beginning of February, the Spartans dropped back-to-back games this past week against Wofford and Western Carolina. The results have left UNCG Men’s Basketball with an 8-8 conference record and sixth in the SoCon standings. Meanwhile, UNCG … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Nears End of Regular Season 

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Softball and Baseball Return to UNCG 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG sports calendar is in full swing, as baseball and softball join the calendar and played its first games in Greensboro of the season. UNCG Softball kicked things off on February 12 with The Spiro Classic, facing off against Appalachian State, Columbia, and Fairfield throughout the weekend. Meanwhile, Baseball hosted a three-game series against nationally ranked No. 18 Kentucky. UNCG Men’s Basketball keeps with two … Continue reading Softball and Baseball Return to UNCG 

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UNCG Basketball Grabs Back-to-Back Wins 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Men’s Basketball has roared back from a disappointing three-game losing streak last weekend to win two games on the bounce. The first match was at home against Western Carolina on Wednesday, February 4th, which UNCG won 81-78. The match highlighted the Spartans’ grit and determination, winning on a Justin Neely steal and WCU foul. The second match was a 67-64 road win against the Furman … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Grabs Back-to-Back Wins 

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Your Couch-Bound Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Nora Webb, Publishing Editor   Every four years, the Winter Olympics arrive with a humbling message: there are people on this planet who can do things with their bodies that would permanently injure the rest of us. For transparency’s sake, I am writing this with a slipped disc I earned by hanging curtains. The 2026 Winter Games, officially Milano Cortina 2026, will take place from … Continue reading Your Couch-Bound Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

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