We are taking a short publishing pause in early July to give the staff a chance to rest and reset. We’ll be back with more big-swing stories on July 15, and in the meantime, we’ll be re-sending some of our favorite stories so far this year that you may have missed.
Sports are a part of our culture that don’t often get examined with the same depth and seriousness as politics or policy. But done well, they can tell us something about who we are and how we live. Here are four sports stories that we think are worth revisiting.
Is the Long Reign of UNC Women’s Soccer Over?
A parade of players left this year, and the university investigated a coach. Some athletes say those are just two signs of trouble in Anson Dorrance’s famed program.
How Pinehurst Became a Destination for Dreamers and Golfers Alike
The Assembly, Plott Hound Media, and Perfect Cadence Productions bring you a new podcast on the backstory of Pinehurst and the U.S. Open.
The Timeless Boyhood of a Baseball Lifer
Kenny Glanville started playing baseball 50 years ago in an era when African-American players thrived. The complexion of the game has changed, but he keeps coming back for another season.
North Carolina Gambles On Sports Betting
Legalized sports betting brings fresh tax revenue—and reports of gambling addiction. Experts say N.C. colleges aren’t ready.
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