Prep Profile: Kristin Pruitt

HAYS, N.C. — Kristin Pruitt played three sports, was ranked in the top five in her class, and started a summer reading program to help struggling elementary school students.  In this edition…

  • News / Sports baseball

    Randleman going for back-to-back state baseball championships

    RANDLEMAN, N.C. — The Randleman Tigers have become the final remaining baseball team from the Piedmont Triad with a chance…

  • FOX8Fit / News / Sports

    FOX8 Fit: SEAL Boot Camp

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — There’s a boot camp-style fitness program in Winston-Salem that’s geared toward law enforcement, firefighters and service members,…

  • Sports catch

    Amazing leaping over-the-fence catch [Viral Video]

    During the first round of the NWAACC baseball championships, Lower Columbia College outfielder Derrick Salberg leaps over the fence to…

  • News / Sports Paul Williams prepares to fight Winky Wright during a bout in Las Vegas. (Eric Jamison / Associated Press)

    Boxer Paul Williams paralyzed in motorcycle crash

    MARIETTA, Ga. — Police say boxer Paul Williams was driving his modified sport motorcycle too fast for conditions when he…

  • News / Sports Marcos Ambrose drives out of Turn 4 during the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Sprint Cup Series auto race in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

    Pit stop mistake costs Jimmie Johnson a chance for win

    CONCORD, N.C. — When Jimmie Johnson left his pit stall with his gas can — and his gas man —…

  • News / Sports Kasey Kahne (AP file photo)

    Kahne keeps Hendrick success rolling at Charlotte

    CONCORD, N.C. — Welcome to the Hendrick family, Kasey Kahne. Kahne pulled away to victory in the Coca-Cola 600 on…

  • News / Sports Record-setting game

    Record crowd of 10,229 attend UNC/NC State game in Greensboro

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — A record number of 10,229 people attended the ACC baseball tournament between UNC and NC State Saturday…

  • News / Sports Aric Almirola, left, is congratulated by teammate Marcos Ambrose, right, after Almirola won the pole position during qualifying for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race in Concord, N.C., Thursday, May 24, 2012. Ambrose will start second.

    Aric Almirola takes first pole at Coca-Cola 600

    CONCORD, N.C. — It’s been awhile, but Richard Petty has bragging rights once again in Charlotte. Aric Almirola took the…

  • News / Sports This undated image provided by the California Western School of Law shows Brian Banks, who is challenging his 2002 rape conviction during a hearing scheduled for Thursday May 24, 2012, after his accuser, Wanetta Gibson, recently recanted her testimony. (California Western School of Law / AP Photo)

    Former top football prospect exonerated of rape accusations

    LONG BEACH, Calif. — First he cried. Then Brian Banks — exonerated of a rape conviction that cost him five…

  • News / Sports

    Made in NC: Petty’s Garage

    When NASCAR was in its early years, it was all about taking your regular car to the track on the…

  • News / Sports Play 60

    Thomasville Primary students take part in NFL’s Play 60 program

    THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Most have seen TV commercials featuring NFL players on a school bus riding alongside children who are…

  • News / Sports Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy reacts to a call as his team plays a basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter, Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Hawks won 98-90. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)

    Orlando Magic fire head coach Stan Van Gundy, GM

    ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic have fired coach Stan Van Gundy after a rocky season. The Magic also have…