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WMBF News Sportscaster Joe Murano takes a look back at this year's Athletes of the Week in a half-hour recap special.More >>
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Athlete of the Week: Ramsey Sherrill, Darlington
Athlete of the Week: Ramsey Sherrill, Darlington
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:54:46 GMT
DARLINGTON - Ramsey Sherrill points to her team's playoff-opening win at St. James as the motivation that helped Darlington turn around its season - and not a moment too soon. "We just started playingMore >>
State runner-up hopes for similar success come her senior season.More >>
Athlete of the Week: Kendall Henry, Christian Academy
Athlete of the Week: Kendall Henry, Christian Academy
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:50:34 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - It would be tough to find someone who has meant more to his team than Kendall Henry. The three-time SCISA champ finished his senior year with a state title, and now has fulfilledMore >>
Christian Academy star helps the Saints win three titles in his career there.More >>
Athlete of the Week: Anders DeShields, St. James
Athlete of the Week: Anders DeShields, St. James
Updated: Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:50:11 GMT
MURRELL'S INLET - Baseball has consumed much of Anders DeShields' life. Since signing to play as a child, he'll admit there is no other place he'd rather be than the diamond. After just finishing anotherMore >>
St. James southpaw is ready to continue to improve down in Charleston next year.More >>
Athlete of the Week: Mason Lewis, Myrtle Beach
Athlete of the Week: Mason Lewis, Myrtle Beach
Updated: Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-02 03:39:14 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH - With a shootout win over Socastee earlier this season, Myrtle Beach soccer eventually ascended to the top of the state rankings, even gaining some national notoriety. But the success hasn'tMore >>
Presbyterian soccer commit looking forward to a future in education while studying in Clinton next year.More >>
Athlete of the Week: Marisa Runyon, Carolina Forest
Athlete of the Week: Marisa Runyon, Carolina Forest
Updated: Wednesday, April 24 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-04-25 03:01:01 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST - Marisa Runyon hasn't struggled with too many decisions lately. Though the Carolina Forest senior has been faced with several over the course of the last couple of years, perhaps the biggestMore >>
Alabama commit has one last mission left as the softball postseason gets started.More >>
Athlete of the Week: Jaylen Shaw, Hartsville
Athlete of the Week: Jaylen Shaw, Hartsville
Updated: Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:01:58 GMT
HARTSVILLE - When the high school basketball season came to an end in March, it resulted in Jaylen Shaw hoisting up his second straight championship trophy. A fitting end to a storybook 28-1 season forMore >>
Two-time state champion looks to transfer his history of success over to Colonial Life Arena for his college years.More >>
Athlete of the Week: Taylor Allman, North Myrtle Beach
Athlete of the Week: Taylor Allman, North Myrtle Beach
Updated: Wednesday, April 10 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-04-11 03:58:28 GMT
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH - Taylor Allman was an integral part in the success of North Myrtle Beach athletics this year. As the catalyst in the volleyball team's state championship run, and a key contributorMore >>
Multi-sport Lady Chief hopes to continue athletic success at the college level next year.More >>
Athlete of the Week: Caleb Duggan, St. James
Athlete of the Week: Caleb Duggan, St. James
Updated: Wednesday, April 3 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-04-03 21:40:30 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH - Seeing Caleb Duggan succeed on the basketball court has been commonplace for St. James fans over the years. Yet it's that success on the floor that has helped shape his personality now.More >>
St. James senior leader hopes to bring baseball success for the Sharks this spring.More >>

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Former Colorado State assistant Niko Medved is returning to Furman as the school's new men's basketball coach.More >>
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina sports from The AP
Sports Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina sports from The AP
Former Colorado State assistant Niko Medved is returning to Furman as the school's new men's basketball coach. Medved was given the job Friday, replacing Jeff Jackson, who resigned last month after having...More >>
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday. The fourth-seeded Tigers...More >>
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Legislators have approved a compromise that could fund $800 million in road and bridge work.More >>
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Points leader Regan Smith won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, holding off Kyle Larson in the final 10 laps.More >>
North Carolina won NCAA championships in women's lacrosse and women's soccer this season, and earned recognition as the nation's best women's athletic program. Now athletic director Bubba Cunningham is...More >>
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Sports Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press
Quarterback Cam Newton says if Carolina Panthers are to be successful this season their running backs need to be more involved in the offense. Newton says that means a concerted effort to get the backs involved early in...More >>
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Quarterback Cam Newton says if Carolina Panthers are to be successful this season their running backs need to be more involved in the offense.More >>
Clemson: Howard's Rock at stadium vandalized
Clemson: Howard's Rock at stadium vandalized
Clemson University officials say that the famed Howard's Rock at Memorial Stadium has been vandalized.More >>
Clemson University officials say that the famed Howard's Rock at Memorial Stadium has been vandalized.More >>
Sandoval leads Real Salt Lake past Charleston
Sandoval leads Real Salt Lake past Charleston
Rookie forward Devon Sandoval scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in overtime, as Real Salt Lake rallied for a 5-2 win over Charleston on Wednesday night to advance to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.More >>
Rookie forward Devon Sandoval scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in overtime, as Real Salt Lake rallied for a 5-2 win over Charleston on Wednesday night to advance to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.More >>
Tar Heels edge Gamecocks 5-4 to reach Omaha
Tar Heels edge Gamecocks 5-4 to reach Omaha
Colin Moran hit an RBI triple in a three-run sixth inning and staff ace Kent Emanuel picked up his first career save by getting the final two outs to help North Carolina beat South Carolina 5-4 on Tuesday, sending...More >>
Colin Moran hit an RBI triple in a three-run sixth inning and staff ace Kent Emanuel picked up his first career save by getting the final two outs to help North Carolina beat South Carolina 5-4 on Tuesday, sending the No. 1...More >>
Gamecocks-Tar Heels super regional game postponed
Gamecocks-Tar Heels super regional game postponed
The threat of bad weather has forced the postponement of Monday night's final game in the South Carolina-North Carolina super regional series.More >>
The threat of bad weather has forced the postponement of Monday night's final game in the South Carolina-North Carolina super regional series.More >>

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The Busch brothers will start on the front row at Texas on Saturday night.More >>
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina sports from The AP
Sports Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina sports from The AP
Jiri Tlusty scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes ended a seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Joe Corvo's power-play goal at 9:36 of the third period broke a 2-2...More >>
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday. The fourth-seeded Tigers...More >>
UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series
UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series
Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night.More >>
Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night.More >>
Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids
Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids
Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine.More >>
Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine.More >>
North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win
North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.More >>
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.More >>
Wolfpack adds Alabama transfer Lacey to program
Wolfpack adds Alabama transfer Lacey to program
North Carolina State has added Alabama transfer Trevor Lacey.More >>
North Carolina State has added Alabama transfer Trevor Lacey.More >>
UNC's AD mulling upgrades to Smith Center, Fetzer
UNC's AD mulling upgrades to Smith Center, Fetzer
North Carolina won NCAA championships in women's lacrosse and women's soccer this season, and earned recognition as the nation's best women's athletic program. Now athletic director Bubba Cunningham...More >>
North Carolina won NCAA championships in women's lacrosse and women's soccer this season, and earned recognition as the nation's best women's athletic program. Now athletic director Bubba Cunningham is...More >>
Rodon leads NC State past Tar Heels, 8-1 CWS win
Rodon leads NC State past Tar Heels, 8-1 CWS win
North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings and the Wolfpack knocked ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel out of the game early in an 8-1 victory in their College World Series opener Sunday.More >>
North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings and the Wolfpack knocked ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel out of the game early in an 8-1 victory in their College World Series opener Sunday.More >>
Tough day for Hendrick drivers
Tough day for Hendrick drivers
Sunday was a rough day for Hendrick Motorsports.More >>
Sunday was a rough day for Hendrick Motorsports.More >>
Biffle holds on to win again at Michigan
Biffle holds on to win again at Michigan
Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.More >>
Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.More >>

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Freddie Freeman singled three times and drove in one run, Julio Teheran pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday night.More >>
Beaten twice in one day and just plain beat, the first-place Atlanta Braves are ready for some rest.More >>
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Jason Day leads the Masters after the second round, and 14-year-old Guan Tianlang has become the youngest player to make the cut in PGA Tour history. Day shot a 4-under 68 Friday for a 6-under 138 total. That gives...More >>
Beaten twice in one day and just plain beat, the first-place Atlanta Braves are ready for some rest. Matt Harvey struck out a career-high 13 and didn't give up a hit until the seventh inning in New York's 4-3 victory...More >>
Braves comeback falls short, Mets win opener 4-3
Braves comeback falls short, Mets win opener 4-3
Even when they were down 4-0 to Matt Harvey, the Atlanta Braves felt they had a chance.More >>
Even when they were down 4-0 to Matt Harvey, the Atlanta Braves felt they had a chance.More >>
Harvey leads Mets to 4-3 win over Braves
Harvey leads Mets to 4-3 win over Braves
Matt Harvey pitched six hitless innings, John Buck homered and the New York Mets held off another Atlanta comeback, beating the Braves 4-3 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader.More >>
Matt Harvey pitched six hitless innings, John Buck homered and the New York Mets held off another Atlanta comeback, beating the Braves 4-3 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader.More >>
Mets place Turner on DL, make Wheeler extra player
Mets place Turner on DL, make Wheeler extra player
The New York Mets have placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list with pain in his ribcage, setting up a roster shuffle that led to top prospect Zach Wheeler being added as the extra player for a...More >>
The New York Mets have placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list with pain in his ribcage, setting up a roster shuffle that led to top prospect Zach Wheeler being added as the extra player for a doubleheader...More >>
Tony Gonzalez wins PFWA Good Guy Award
Tony Gonzalez wins PFWA Good Guy Award
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.More >>
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.More >>
Braves C Gattis on 15-day DL with strained oblique
Braves C Gattis on 15-day DL with strained oblique
The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Evan Gattis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.More >>
The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Evan Gattis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.More >>
Freeman's homer in 9th lifts Braves over Mets 2-1
Freeman's homer in 9th lifts Braves over Mets 2-1
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Dillon Gee, giving the Atlanta Braves a stunning 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night in a game that was delayed nearly four hours by rain.More >>
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Dillon Gee, giving the Atlanta Braves a stunning 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night in a game that was delayed nearly four hours by rain.More >>
Mets reverse course, move Duda to 1B
Mets reverse course, move Duda to 1B
The New York Mets have reversed course and moved Lucas Duda to first base while Ike Davis tries to work out his problems in Triple-A.More >>
The New York Mets have reversed course and moved Lucas Duda to first base while Ike Davis tries to work out his problems in Triple-A.More >>
Mohamed Lahna aims for 2016 Paralympic triathlon
Mohamed Lahna aims for 2016 Paralympic triathlon
Mohamed Lahna removes the prosthetic he uses for everyday activity, attaches another to his right leg worn specifically for running, then takes off around the bright blue track at the College of San Mateo among all...More >>
Mohamed Lahna removes the prosthetic he uses for everyday activity, attaches another to his right leg worn specifically for running, then takes off around the bright blue track at the College of San Mateo among all the...More >>

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Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.More >>
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Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
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By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.More >>
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.More >>
Bartoli withdraws from Eastbourne
Bartoli withdraws from Eastbourne
Marion Bartoli of France has withdrawn from the Eastbourne grass-court tournament with a viral infection, giving No. 2-seeded Li Na of China a walkover into the quarterfinals.More >>
Marion Bartoli of France has withdrawn from the Eastbourne grass-court tournament with a viral infection, giving No. 2-seeded Li Na of China a walkover into the quarterfinals.More >>
IOC praises Pyeongchang for Olympic preparations
IOC praises Pyeongchang for Olympic preparations
IOC inspectors have concluded their second visit to Pyeongchang by praising organizers for making good progress on preparations for the 2018 Winter Games.More >>
IOC inspectors have concluded their second visit to Pyeongchang by praising organizers for making good progress on preparations for the 2018 Winter Games.More >>
Man United to begin title defense at Swansea
Man United to begin title defense at Swansea
Manchester United will begin the defense of its Premier League title under new manager David Moyes with an away match at Swansea.More >>
David Moyes was given a challenging start to life as Manchester United manager Wednesday, with his new team handed fixtures against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the first five matches of its Premier League title...More >>

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