Wood column: Steve Dalkowski was one of baseball's fastest throwers

• By Mike Wood Correspondent
• May 1, 2020

Many years ago I attended a spring training game in Vero Beach, FL., between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Currituck's Evan Voliva reflects on time in New York Yankees organization

• By Chris Bell Correspondent
• Apr 29, 2020

For New York Yankees minor leaguer Evan Voliva, his world changed on March 16th just like the rest of the world.

Wood column: Coaches can bring the best out of players

• By Mike Wood Correspondent
• Apr 24, 2020

One of my favorite quotes about the legendary pro football coach Vince Lombardi was delivered by sportswriter Jim Murray.

Dixieland Speedway delays start of 2020 season due to COVID-19

• From Dixieland Speedway
• Apr 10, 2020

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic impacting the region, the start of the 2020 racing season at Dixieland Speedway, previously scheduled to begin on May 1st, will be delayed.

2020 Biggs Golf Classic canceled due to COVID-19

• From staff reports
• Apr 8, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to another cancellation of an area sporting event.

Wood: Encouraging others can lead to greatness

• By Mike Wood Correspondent
• Apr 3, 2020

On April 8, 1974, many of us watched on our televisions as Henry Aaron hit home run number 715 off of Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Al Downing, to break the immortal Babe Ruth’s major league career record.

Wood: Patiently waiting for opening day in baseball

• By Mike Wood Correspondent
• Mar 26, 2020

Spring and opening day for major league baseball.

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Hawkins bowling column: Local youth bowlers qualify for state finals

• By Mike Hawkins Columnist
• Mar 17, 2020

Each year during mid-March, a number of local youth bowlers make the trip to qualify for the Pepsi North Carolina State Championship Tournament.

Hawkins bowling column: How does your mental game affect your team bowling?

• By Mike Hawkins Columnist
• Mar 10, 2020

Since I was a youth bowler, I have probably read as many books on the mental game as I have the physical, so last week was nothing new when I discovered additional words of knowledge on the former. This time there was a little twist though; this time the article was how your mental game play…

Sweeney fishing column: Dock fishing for crappie

• By Mike Sweeney Columnist
• Mar 7, 2020

This time of year the local crappie anglers are slow trolling their live minnows and jig heads up and down the creeks and river banks.

Hawkins bowling column: Local bowlers dominant in OBX event

• By Mike Hawkins Columnist
• Mar 3, 2020

About this time each year, the Outer Banks Bowling Association holds its annual tournament, and they freely open its entries to bowlers from other associations. It was that time again last week, which gave me an excuse to give my wife a get-away to the Outer Banks.

Sweeney fishing column: Bluefin tuna fever

• By Mike Sweeney Columnist
• Feb 29, 2020

The recreational bluefin tuna fishing season has officially closed this past week and with it comes one of the most amazing seasons we have seen in a while.

East Carolina assistant coach joins Cleveland Browns coaching staff

• From ECU athletics
• Feb 20, 2020

CLEVELAND — Brandon Lynch, who has served as East Carolina’s cornerbacks coach for the past two seasons, has been appointed to a similar position with the Cleveland Browns according to an official announcement by the National Football League organization Wednesday.

Hawkins bowling column: Beatty realizes dream of 300 during Monday night league!

• By Mike Hawkins Columnist
• Feb 18, 2020

During three nights and each Saturday morning, a little over 100 sanctioned league bowlers pass through the doors of Albemarle Lanes, each hoping to have that one special night.

Sweeney fishing column | Lipless crankbaits

• By Mike Sweeney Columnist
• Feb 15, 2020

In pre-spawn fishing there are a lot of techniques to try to catch the big fish and everyone has their favorite but one of the most productive ways is to fish a lipless crankbait.

Hawkins bowling column: What’s it like to coach a college team?

• By Mike Hawkins Columnist
• Feb 11, 2020

Late last summer, I was contacted about an opening for the Head Coaching position for the Women’s bowling team of Elizabeth City State University. After an application and interview phase, I was offered the position, not really sure what I was jumping into.

Sweeney fishing column: Shallow winter fishing

• By Mike Sweeney Columnist
• Feb 8, 2020

When it comes to fishing in the winter a lot of people think if you don’t go deep you don’t catch fish but this is not true all the time especially in the river systems that we have in our areas. I have seen it over and over again that the tidal waters hold fish up next to the shoreline even…