AltWeeklies Wire
Baseball's Carolina Mudcats Prepare for Final Season of Double Anew
"Very rarely do you ever get a chance to reinvent yourself, so we're looking to put out an even better product. It's a good move for both the Southern League and the Carolina League."
Why the ACC Tournament Has Lost its Lusternew
Here are two proposals for reform, one radical and almost certain to be rejected, the other more moderate with a greater chance of being taken seriously.
The Rise and Fall of the Carolina RailHawksnew
The same ambition and hubris that propelled the RailHawks to reach great heights also contributed to their slow decay, culminating recently with the dissolution of the club and the peddling of the team's brand, logo, Internet domain name and even its mascot on eBay last month.
Tags: Carolina RailHawks
The World Cup, Global Inequality and Global Communitynew
The depth of suffering and oppression still prevalent in Africa—and in many other places around the world—can be glimpsed by taking a statistical look at the 32 participating countries’ political institutions and economic status.
Five to Watch: An Intercontinental World Cup Tip Sheetnew
Here are a few tips to get you through your casual encounters for the next four weeks.
Tags: Didier Drogba, 2010 World Cup
Confessions of a Fútbol Convertnew
How I learned to stop worrying and love soccer.
Tags: 2010 World Cup, Soccer
Is Soccer the Ultimate American Game?new
It's true that soccer is still in its formative stages as a mass spectator entertainment, but when participation is considered, soccer is America's game.
Revenge Served Cold: Why Do Hockey Players Fight?new
Despite the obvious risks, fighting is, and remains, an integral part of the game of hockey, including for this hockey fan and reporter. The first fight I remember seeing, in person and fully comprehending what was going on, may have been one involving former 'Cane bruiser Jesse Boulerice.
Soccer Shangri-Lanew
The 49th College Cup had all the classic elements of a Final Four tournament. There is something about college sports that brings out emotions more readily than the cold calculations of the professional game.
Tags: sports & fitness
Champions, With an *new
Eleven former Durham Bulls named in steroid investigation.
Tags: sports & fitness
