Sports

Winter is coming — and so are winter sports.
Asheville teen Emma Roberts was named to the USA National Paralympic Swim Team.
Our hometown team helped these athletes hit it out of the park and make their way to baseball greatness.
The canoeist grew up paddling along the Nantahala River — and now she has an Olympic medal under her belt.
From baseball to soccer, we’re sharing all the details of sports teams 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.
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.
Henry Patten won a men’s doubles title alongside partner Harri Heliovaara, making Patten the first Bulldog to bring home hardware from Wimbledon.
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.
North Carolina is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — here are some locals to watch.
Back in 1960, seven golfers created an event that would offer competition and community to African American players in Asheville.
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