from Charlotte.com and GREENSBOROSports.com
WBT-AM (1110) Charlotte launched a Saturday night oldies show called “WBT Time Machine” featuring former “Magic 96.1″ host Gary “Boomer” Von Cannon at 9 p.m. on Dec. 29. Shows include historic WBT moments from the station’s 85-year history. Von Cannon’s first show was dedicated to late Charlotte deejay Rockin’ Ray Gooding. A [...]

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There was a time, when you didn’t have to worry what you were going to do on New Year’s Eve – go see the Monarchs or Generals play in the coliseum. While those days have gone and a new hockey team is just a idea on the table, I thought it might be a [...]

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Minnesota claims 2007 UNCG Southern Scuffle title, UNCG places four
GREENSBORO, NC – After two days of wrestling, the team from Minnesota walked away with the 2007 UNCG Southern Scuffle championship and claimed their third team title. The Golden Gophers also won four individual titles. UNCG had four wrestlers place as senior Jeff Hedges [...]

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Danny Green has made coming off the bench something of an art for top-ranked North Carolina this season.
The junior matched his career-high with 20 points and sparked the decisive second-half spurt Sunday night to help North Carolina beat Valparaiso 90-58, keeping the Tar Heels rolling as they head into the final games of their [...]

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This year’s tournament was almost off the charts, with a sell-out crowd for Friday night’s finals. They had to stop selling tickets for the Greensboro Day-Dudley boys game and the crowd was announced to be right at 4,500.
This tournament has come a long way when you look back at 1997 when the Grimsley boys [...]

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This was our last week of the contest and Helms was winner in week number 17. Helms finished up at 11-4 take home the last two CiCi’s Pizza Buffets. Helms was (11-4), Big Jim went (11-4), Rob closed out the year at (10-5), James Tucker came in at (9-6), Nick was (9-6), and [...]

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Wachovia Holiday Classic:
Boys Finals-High Point Andrews 65, Thomasville 63….HPA(9-1) Thomasville(5-1)
for Andrews Joe Warren had 22, Charles Goodwin 17 and Tony Washington 10.
Cary Holiday Tournament:
Ragsdale 82, Durham Academy 45 for the Championship….Jay Canty had 26 points for the Ragsdale Tigers and was named MVP of the Tournament. Ladarious Canty had 16 for Ragsdale(10-2).
Elsewhere:Southern Lee defeated [...]

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Bruce Mitchell of the Pro Wrestling Torch(www.pwtorch.com) writes:
I’m sorry to hear about Thacker.(on the death of the former N.C. State heavyweight wrestler Tab Thacker) Being that large can definitely have a downside to your health.
No, Andy, I didn’t take a camera with me to the Ric Flair finale. I was hoping you were getting [...]

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Over the past few days we have been experiencing some issues with the Website Loading Slowly. After some investigation, it was discovered that we were on a busy database server. Today I moved everything to one that is not as busy, so I hope.

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Andy had the camera out as well as the broadcast mike. Here are a few pictures he took when not broadcasting.

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from WildcatOne.com:
When P.J. Hairston walked off the McKale Center floor last Saturday following his game in the GOAZCATS.com Showdown, a boy in the crowd asked him where he would be playing his college ball, apparently impressed with Hairston’s shooting ability from all over the court.
“Right here,” said Hairston, pointing to Lute and Bobbi Olson Court, [...]

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By Bruce Bullingtno
Gambling Editor
North Carolina, which has generally been behind-the-times when it comes to gambling, was powerless to stop the arrival of the newest OTB to arrive in Greensboro.
Furthermore, they cannot stop one from opening in every neighborhood in the state. Right now, it’s possible for your neighbor to be betting the 4 horse in [...]

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Former Wolfpack wrestler Tab Thacker has died at the age of 45 in Raleigh. Thacker was an NCAA heavyweight champion and four-time ACC champ. He had suffered from poor health in recent years and had lost both of his legs within the past few months due to complications from severe diabetes.
Big Tab weighed [...]

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Last week 2-3, 60-82-4 for the season, lets see if we can finish the regular season on a strong note. With most if not all the playoff bound teams locked into position this looks like a great week to load up on those teams just playing for pride.
First off though let’s hit some [...]

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Wachovia Classic in High Point:
Thomasville 63, Northern Guilford 58
High Point Andrews 72, Southern Lee 48….
Thomasville(5-0) will meet HP Andrews(7-1) in the finals tonight.
Cary Holiday Classic:
Ragsdale 56, Greenfield 53
The Ragsdale Tigers(9-2) will meet Durham Academy for the title tonight.

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It’s hard to say when the College Bowl Season starts, with so many bowl games. The first was San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl featuring Utah vs. Navy on December 20th. There have been TEN other bowls since.
While the Almo Bowl is tonight at 8PM, I suspect (AND INVITE ALL) to join [...]

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Greensboro Day captures its third straight Championship and 8th overall.
Dudley 46 – GDS 51 – Stats
All Tournament Team – Boys
Javan Mitchell – MVP, GDS
Jay Lewis, GDS
Bruce Woodall, GDS
Marcus Heath, Dudley
Brandon Pennix, Dudley
Jacquan Beloved, Grimsley
Coach Freddy Johnson passes Mac Morris and David Price for total titles with 8 and also moves Greensboro Day into second into [...]

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Grimsley captures the 2007 Pizza Hut Little Four Invitational Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.
NW 38 – Grimsley 56 – Stats
All Tournament Team
Trumae Lucas, Grimsley – MVP
Kristen Fields, Grimsley
Gretchen Bennett, Northwest
Anna Scholbohm, Northwest
Megan Pender, Smith
Jasmine Lucas, Page
Phil Weaver wins his third women’s title and seventh overall- Grimsley’s first title since 2002.

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Grimsley 54 – NE 50 – Stats
Andy called between games and has some pictures coming our way, possibly as soon as tomorrow.

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Southwest Boys Claim 7th
Southwest defeats Northwest to claim 7th place at the Pizza Hut Little Four Invitational Tournament.
SW 52 – NW 42 – Stats

Defending Champion Page Girls take 3rd place
Smith 37 – Page 42 – Stats

Dudley Girls take 5th place at Pizza Hut Little Four Invitational
Dudley 51 – SW 40 – Stats [...]

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