News
Intimidators: Greenville’s hot start leads to victory
From Staff Reports KANNAPOLIS — Ten runs in the first four innings propelled the Drive past Intimidators on Wednesday. Greenville coasted the rest of the ...
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High School
Prep football: Nixon back in blue
MOUNT ULLA — A new era for West Rowan football starts Wednesday. Joe Nixon, who led North Rowan to three straight winning seasons, was officially ...
by Adam Houston, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 9:58 pm
Sports
All-County Boys Swimming: Knorr impresses in freshman year
SALISBURY — The first year in a high school pool was a building year for Salisbury freshman Ethan Knorr. He had a great night at ...
by Adam Houston, Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:00 pm
Sports
Column: Feeling lucky
Sometimes, opportunities come along that can’s be passed up. Everything gets dropped and plans get shifted when they come along. I was lucky enough recently ...
by Adam Houston, Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:19 pm
Sports
All-County Swimming: Morrison’s career off to stellar start
SALISBURY — At the Rowan County Swimming Championship in December, the Salisbury team of Shelby Holden, Sharmi Amin, Kathryn Morrison and Amelia Steinman took first ...
by Adam Houston, Friday, April 17, 2015 10:00 pm
College
College basketball: And Jones makes 3
The Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Tyus Jones is the latest Duke freshman to enter the NBA draft. Coach Mike Krzyzewski announced the guard’s ...
by Adam Houston, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 7:08 pm
College
College basketball: State’s Lacey leaving early
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State says guard Trevor Lacey will enter the NBA draft. Lacey announced his decision Wednesday in a statement issued ...
by Adam Houston, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 7:05 pm
Sports
Catawba: Panthers president passes on lessons
SALISBURY — Those expecting to learn the ins and outs of the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday from team president Danny Morrison were treated to something different. ...
by Adam Houston, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:00 am
News
College basketball: Winslow declares for NBA Draft
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Justise Winslow is entering the NBA draft after one season at Duke, coach Mike Krzyzewski said Tuesday. The forward said in ...
by Adam Houston, Tuesday, April 14, 2015 10:33 pm
High School
All-County Boys Basketball: Sanders the county’s best
By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When the 2014-15 season tipped off, the only starter left from North Rowan’s run to the 2014 2A boys basketball ...
by Adam Houston, Sunday, April 12, 2015 1:00 am
High School
All-County boys basketball: Mitchell selected as county’s best coach
By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — This season was an especially trying one for the North Rowan Cavaliers. They went into the season with high ...
by Adam Houston, Sunday, April 12, 2015 12:10 am
Sports
NBA: Charlotte’s playoff hopes dashed
ATLANTA (AP) — Mike Muscala scored 17 points, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 104-80 on Friday night to reach 60 wins for ...
by Adam Houston, Saturday, April 11, 2015 1:39 am
Racing
NASCAR: Kurt Busch edges Harvick for pole at Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kurt Busch is on the pole for the second time in four races since his reinstatement from a suspension for ...
by Adam Houston, Saturday, April 11, 2015 1:35 am
High School
Prep tennis: Mustangs defeat Hornets in battle of unbeatens
SALISBURY — When East Rowan and Salisbury met Friday on the hard court, it was a big match for both teams. The Mustangs and Hornets ...
by Adam Houston, Friday, April 10, 2015 9:55 pm
Sports
Intimidators: Learning their way
The Intimidators are still coming together. After what manager Tommy Thompson called just two-and-a-half days of practice, the players and coaches take the field at ...
by Adam Houston, Thursday, April 9, 2015 1:55 am
High School
F&M Bank Classic consolation: Cougars top Wonders in easy fashion
By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Carson took advantage of miscues by A.L. Brown starting pitcher Clayton Gilmore and the defense behind him for three ...
by Adam Houston, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 12:15 am
Sports
MLB: Arbitrator rules Hamilton will not be punished
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton will not be disciplined by Major League Baseball for his latest problems ...
by Adam Houston, Friday, April 3, 2015 9:58 pm
High School
F&M Bank Classic: Carson comes up short against Robinson
KANNAPOLIS — The first game of Friday’s action in the F&M Bank Classic was tight all the way. Neither Carson nor Jay M. Robinson led by ...
by Adam Houston, Friday, April 3, 2015 8:21 pm
College
College basketball: Coach K embracing one-and-done system
The Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — There was a time when Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski led Final Four teams built around players who stayed for ...
by Adam Houston, Thursday, April 2, 2015 12:53 am
High School
Prep football: West Rowan coach Young recovering from heart surgery
West Rowan head coach Scott Young underwent open heart surgery Tuesday to address health issues that have plagued the coach since the end of the ...
by Adam Houston, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:13 pm
College
Column: All eyes on Catawba’s Albertson
Will Albertson describes himself as a “laid back,” “relaxed,” and “just kind of a low key” guy. Foremost, he doesn’t like to talk about himself, ...
by Adam Houston, Saturday, March 28, 2015 9:07 pm
Racing
NASCAR: Logano collects checkered flag in trucks race
The Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Joey Logano passed Matt Crafton entering the first turn at the start of a two-lap sprint to the ...
by Adam Houston, Saturday, March 28, 2015 8:55 pm
College
College basketball: Ride ends for Wolfpack
The Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — “Survive and Advance” had become the mantra again for North Carolina State, a tribute to the late Jim ...
by Adam Houston, Saturday, March 28, 2015 1:12 am
News
Baseball: Let the Braves’ rebuild begin
The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves usually start the season touted as playoff contenders. Not this time. For one of the few ...
by Adam Houston, Friday, March 27, 2015 9:02 pm
College
College basketball: Heels’ run over
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — North Carolina got the quick pace it wanted and the defense it needed against 7-foot Frank Kaminsky. The ...
by Adam Houston, Friday, March 27, 2015 1:03 am
College
College basketball: Duke vs. Utah a meeting of the Coaches K
The Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Coach K vs. Coach K. When Utah’s Larry Krystkowiak sat down on the podium Thursday, he introduced himself before ...
by Adam Houston, Friday, March 27, 2015 1:00 am
High School
Prep baseball: Myers carries Hornets to much-needed win
SALISBURY — The Hornets bounced back in the best way possible Thursday against East Davidson. A day after a 5-0 loss to the Golden Eagles, ...
by Adam Houston, Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:21 pm
News
Baseball: Johnson’s 2-run bomb leads Braves
The Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Josh Harrison led off the game with a home run that ended Wandy Rodriguez’s scoreless streak at 12 ...