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Authorities rule out asphyxiation as the cause of death of Brett Gardner’s teenage son RELATED VIDEO: Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former College of Charleston and New York Yankees star Brett Gardner, died on Friday morning from an undisclosed illness acc By JAVIER CÓRDOBA Associated Press Published: Mar. 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM EDT

Source: UNCW men’s basketball coach offered contract extension The University of North Carolina Wilmington has offered men’s head coach Takayo Siddle a 5-year contract extension. By WECT Staff Published: Mar. 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM EDT Email This Link Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn WILMINGTON, N.C.

Ex-F1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died at 76 Ex-Formula 1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died. (Source: Gray Media, Associated Press) By STEWART BELL Associated Press Published: Mar. 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM EDT Email This Link Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on Pinterest

Whiteville native Mackenzie Gore will start on opening day for Washington Nationals Mackenzie Gore will start for the Washington Nationals when they open the 2025 Major League Baseball season on Thursday, March 27. By Jon Evans Published: Mar. 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM EDT Email This Link Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter)

This March Madness, women’s teams are getting a perk men have enjoyed for years By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Published: Mar. 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM EDT Email This Link Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The Columbia women’s basketball team

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the 2025 NCAA Tournament March Madness kicks off this week and it means big bucks for sports betting sites. So, what are the odds of getting a perfect bracket? (Source: CNN, WRAL-TV, NCAA, DRAFTKINGS) By The Associated Press Published: Mar. 20, 2025 at 12:58

Mike Krzyzewski: The Discoveries He’s Made in Retirement (“1on1 with Jon Evans” podcast) Mike Krzyzewski would be at or near the top of any short list ranking history’s best college basketball coaches. By Jon Evans Published: Mar. 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM EDT Email This Link Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share

One year in, mobile sports betting has already hit the jackpot in North Carolina It’s been just over one year since mobile sports wagering officially became legal in North Carolina, and so far, results show support from bettors. By Connor Smith Published: Mar. 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM EDT Email This Link Share on Facebook

UNCW falls to Texas Tech, 72-82 UNCW men’s basketball team returning to campus after CAA championship victory (UNCW) By WECT Staff Published: Mar. 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM EDT WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – UNCW men’s basketball fell to Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday night, 72-82, putting an end

New Hanover County high schools compete for a spot in state championship Two New Hanover County high schools played in the state semifinals Wednesday. By WECT Staff Published: Mar. 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM EDT Email This Link Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT)