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Baseball | Former Edenton Steamers perform in 2020 MLB postseason

• From staff reports

The 2020 Major League Baseball postseason has had multiple memorable moments.

Opinion | Wood: Eddie Basinski was baseball's greatest violinist

• By Mike Wood Columnist

Whether he was handling the bow of his violin, or making plays with his baseball glove, Eddie Basinski made sweet music.

Opinion | Wood: Terrible Tommy Bolt attacked the golf course

• By Mike Wood Columnist

Bryson DeChambeau turned in a stunning, game changing performance two weeks ago to win the 2020 U.S. Open Golf Championship at the difficult Winged Foot golf course in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

Opinion | Wood: Russell Wilson took super failure to success

• By Mike Wood Columnist

I became a fan of Russell Wilson on the worst night of his professional football career.

Opinion | Wood: The Ghost of the Gridiron saved pro football

• By Mike Wood Columnist

It was Christmas morning and I was eleven years old.

Ex-Edenton Steamers pitcher Dobnak donates $25K to children's hospital

• From staff reports

A former Edenton Steamers right-handed pitcher made a donation to a children’s hospital.

Opinion | Wood: Tom Seaver is the model for a young athlete

• By Mike Wood Columnist

I have never been fond of the term “gifted athlete.” It seems to indicate that it comes easy for a person with certain physical attributes and abilities.

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Currituck's Shane Davis ready to begin pro baseball career with Baltimore Orioles

• By Malcolm Shields Sports Editor

Shane Davis experienced the moment all athletes desire to have.

Opinion | Wood column: The little girl had Babe Ruth as her friend

• By Mike Wood Columnist

The other day a friend said to me, “You must have some stories from the days when you were on ‘treasure hunts’ for sports memorabilia.”

Beaver Lake Challenge Ski tournament results

• From staff reports

EURE — Click here for results from the 2020 Beaver Lake Challenge ski tournament Saturday and Sunday.

Opinion | Wood column: Satchel Paige had wisdom for all of us

• By Mike Wood Columnist

My sister Jane writes me every week, and has the habit of including a couple of questions from the TV show “Jeopardy!”.

Former MACU player Ogwo selected to Eurobasket Summer League Camp

• From AP, staff reports

A former Mid-Atlantic Christian men’s basketball player was selected to compete in the Eurobasket Summer League Camp this summer.

PGA Tour to honor military families on Labor Day weekend

• By PGA Tour

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Patriot Golf Day, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness and scholarship funds for the families of fallen and wounded Veterans, will take place over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-7, to honor the sacrifice of America’s heroes.

Opinion | Wood column: Alex Smith, like Bobby Layne, had the courage to return

• By Mike Wood Columnist

The other day I was surprised, more like astonished, to see that Washington quarterback Alex Smith had returned to practice, and had been approved for full football activity by the medical staff.

Opinion | Wood column: Veeck, Gaedel and pitcher Bob Cain

• By Mike Wood Columnist

It started out as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the American League.

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Carmichael, Vaughan remember ECSU men's basketball greats Gale, Chadwick

• By Malcolm Shields Sports Editor

Great individuals and great basketball players.

Opinion | Wood: Bob Hazle hit like a hurricane

• By Mike Wood Columnist

Will Rogers had a saying, “Being a hero is about the shortest-lived profession on earth.”

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