Unfinished business: Heel's right-hander ready to shed bridesmaid's role in Omaha

Rob Wooten and his North Carolina teammates have enjoyed their trips to baseball's mecca -- the College World Series at Omaha, Neb. But the senior concedes that runner-up finishes in the Tar Heels' previous two appearances have been nothing less...

Published: Jun 15, 2008 2:03 AM Full Story

Lynchburg shutout K-Tribe

The Lynchburg Hillcats shutout the Kinston Indians 8-0 Saturday night in Virginia. Lynchburg starter and former Clemson Tiger Daniel Moskos (6-3), gave up just three hits in seven plus innings of work for the victory. Lynchburg got to Kinston starter...

Published: Jun 15, 2008 2:03 AM Full Story

Artemis claims 50th Big Rock title

MOREHEAD CITY -- After five anxious days of waiting, the Artemis crew captured the 50th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, winning $708,400 from the event's $1,854,575 purse. The Charleston, S.C.-based Artemis, captained by David 'Bucky' Copleston, arrived at the...

Published: Jun 15, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story

Eastern Wayne seizes league cup

From staff reports CHAPEL HILL -- Second-place efforts in four spring sports helped Eastern Wayne capture the Wachovia Cup Conference championship in the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference. The Warriors claimed their first regular-season baseball title since 1989 and seized...

Published: Jun 15, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story