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Where to watch sports in Asheville
Hit up these bars + restaurants to see the upsets on the big screen.
August 26, 2025 11:25 AM
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Grace Powers
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The ultimate guide to sports teams in Asheville
From baseball to soccer, we’re sharing all the details of sports teams in Asheville.
July 18, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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New Olympic sports and where to try them in Asheville
The Paris 2024 Olympics will spotlight several new sports: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. Here’s where you can channel your inner Olympian and try out these sports in Asheville.
July 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Cultivate Climbing shares opening date for bouldering gym and plans for third location
Cultivate Climbing announced a November opening date for its upcoming bouldering gym, as well as plans for a third location focused on advanced training and wellness.
July 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Former UNC Asheville tennis player Henry Patten takes home a Wimbledon title
Henry Patten won a men’s doubles title alongside partner Harri Heliovaara, making Patten the first Bulldog to bring home hardware from Wimbledon.
July 15, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Asheville sets up for two big volleyball events
See college athletes at the 2024 Ingles Southern Conference Volleyball Championship at Harrah’s Cherokee Center and professional players at Highland Brewing Co.'s Pro Volleyball Weekend.
July 11, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to NC competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
North Carolina is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — here are some locals to watch.
July 5, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Skyview Golf Tournament celebrates 64 years on the green
Back in 1960, seven golfers created an event that would offer competition and community to African American players in Asheville.
July 3, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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The historic Skyview Golf tournament returns to Asheville with an international lineup of up-and-coming talent.
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Snag tix to PBR Tryon (before they sell out)
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⚽ Bold, blue, and coming to a pitch near you
Asheville City Soccer Club’s men’s + women’s teams are back in action for the 2024 season.
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