Story by Shelby Swanson There’s dirt under Ramón Gallardo Sr.’s fingernails. His palms are calloused.…
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N.C. high school public athletes stand to profit after new NIL order
Story by Thomas Moody-Jones Graphic by Casey Griffith Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina high school…
From the boat to the big leagues: how Kristen Siermachesky became an Olympian in three years
Video by Caroline Routh Graphic by Olivia Goodson LEAD: In just three years, Kristen Siermachesky…
The comeback kid: how Charlotte, N.C. is putting itself on the map for tennis
Story by Brooke Elliott In early 2023, Beemok Capital had a tempting proposal for Charlotte, N.C.:…
Charlotte’s second serve: The Charlotte Invitational’s promise for North Carolina
Video by Sophia Pedroso Cover by Olivia Goodson Last year, Beemok Capital had acquired the…
Facing the ‘quarter life crisis’: College athletes search for identity beyond sport
Story by Kaitlyn Schmidt Madison Orobono cleaned out her locker this past winter. As the…
Pickleball Syndrome? Aging Athletes Feel The Pain
Story By Elizabeth Moore Photo By Town of Chapel Hill The first time Teresa Starr set…
Chasing the perfect race: Can a UNC professor solve the complex puzzle of championship swimming?
Story By Elizabeth Moore Photos By Ellie Crowther-Dias Video by Kirstyn Clark Holding a stopwatch, Claudio Battaglini fixes…
Perspectives on pickleball; the fastest growing sport in America
Invented in 1965, pickleball is a game often associated with retirees and the state of…
Legislators are gambling on sports betting in North Carolina
Story by Macy Meyer Audio by Chip Sweeney Jake Barnhart couldn’t wait for the 2021…