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Chiefs atop AFC playoff puzzle for 1st time since 1997

For the first time in a decade, the top seed in the AFC playoffs goes to a team not led by Tom Brady or...

Matchups that could determine Alabama vs Clemson Part IV

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Clemson and Alabama are playing in the College Football Playoff for the fourth straight season, and the third time...

Saints earn NFC’s top seed for first time since 2009

Half of the NFC playoff field is back from last year, including the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles , who wobbled and hobbled...

Gonzalez, Reed, Bailey 1st-time eligible finalists for hall

First-time eligibles Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed and Champ Bailey are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2019.They...

Tway returns to Kapalua as a tour winner and leads with 66

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Kevin Tway first played Kapalua as a 15-year-old a week before his father competed in the Sentry Tournament of Champions...

WHS girls stay unbeaten in SBAAC play with 55-36 win

WILMINGTON - Karlie Morgan provided balance to the Wilmington girls basketball offense Thursday and WHS remained unbeaten in SBAAC American Division play Thursday with...

Gutsy calls by a gambling Nick Saban have turned title games

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Nick Saban showed he’s capable of derring-do in Alabama’s past two national championship game wins.The coach famed for his scowl,...

4 wild-card games, all should be close

The competitive balance in NFL 2018 is such that it would be no surprise if any — or all — of the visitors win...

Middle school tennis program registration underway

Registration is underway for the Wilmington Area Tennis Association (WATA) middle school tennis program.Cost is $50 per player for the club team. Students in...

CM junior varsity boys go OT for 59-51 win

ADAMS TOWNSHIP - The Clinton-Massie junior varsity boys basketball team defeated Miami Trace 59-51 in overtime Wednesday in non-league action at the Lebanon Road...