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Airplane Linked To Former NASCAR Star Greg Biffle Crashes In North Carolina, Fatalities Confirmed A private jet owned by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle tragically crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday morning, December 18, 2025. The Cessna C550, registered to Biffle’s company GB Aviation Leasing LLC, went down at approximately 10:15 […]

After a long-fought court battle, six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan has secured yet another victory. Jordan went up against NASCAR in a nasty antitrust case, accusing the racing behemoth of acting as a monopoly. Now with the new settlement, NASCAR’s been forced to give all the sports teams what they were fighting for: permanent charters. […]

The latest college sports scandal has erupted, and the University of Michigan is the culprit once again. The school’s head football coach, Sherrone Moore, was fired Wednesday afternoon after officials discovered that he was allegedly having a relationship with a fellow U of M staffer. “U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with […]

Multimillionaire athletes having empty bank accounts may seem unfathomable until you watch documentaries like ESPN’s 30 for 30: Broke, which breaks down the actual inner workings of the contracts they sign. But when out-of-work wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. spoke on The Pivot podcast in October about how hard it is to make a $100 […]

NFL Players That Have Retired In 2025 The 2025 NFL offseason has marked the end of an era for many beloved players who have left an indelible mark on the game. From franchise quarterbacks to dominant linemen and electrifying playmakers, this year’s retirements feature a star-studded group of athletes who defined their positions and inspired […]

The 23rd Annual WFNZ Street Turkeys Presented By RAM Pavement and brought to you by TR Lawing, and One Cloud this year was a success Thanks to YOU! A total of 4,427 pounds of non-perishable food plus an additional 4,992 pounds of turkeys were donated and $37,274 in monetary donations. Everything donated, food and funds will benefit our partners Second Harvest Food Bank […]

Chris Paul's farewell season unraveled when the Clippers unexpectedly released him during a road trip.

Players look up to him, coaches trust him, and even opponents acknowledge his combination of toughness and IQ.

Top 5 Unforgettable Thanksgiving Football Games Of All-Time Thanksgiving and football are deeply woven into the fabric of American tradition. For decades, families have gathered not just for the feast but for the full day of NFL action that follows. The games serve as a familiar backdrop to the holiday, a constant presence that bridges […]

The basketball world has lost one of its 1990s stars. Former college basketball player Rodney Rogers has passed away at 54. His alma mater, Wake Forest, announced early Saturday that he had passed away Friday from natural causes. His death is linked to the spinal cord injury he suffered in 2008 after a dirt bike […]

by Sharon Thorsland The Panthers hit the prime time stage on Monday night, taking on the 49ers in San Francisco. It’s been a while since the Panthers were still “in the hunt” for the playoffs in late November. But they’re 6-5 and in the mix for the NFC South title or a wildcard berth, and […]

Red Panda’s Triumphant Return: Iconic Halftime Performer Back in Action After Injury The iconic halftime performer, Red Panda, has made a triumphant return to the court after recovering from a severe wrist injury. Known for her dazzling unicycle act, where she flips bowls onto her head with precision, Red Panda, whose real name is Rong […]