Skip to main contentSkip to main content
Independent Tribune
71°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • News
    • Local
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Nation & World
    • Politics
    • State & Regional
    • Education
    • Markets & Stocks
    • News Tip
    • Cabarrus County Local News
  • Obituaries
    • Share a story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a letter
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
  • Sports
    • High School
    • College
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Professional
  • Lifestyles
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Calendar
    • Puzzmo
    • Games & Puzzles
    • Comics
    • Contests
    • Play
    • Food & Cooking
    • Home & Garden
    • Health
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
  • Sponsored Content
  • Join the community
    • News tip
    • Send a story
    • Share a photo
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Comics
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • Today's Ads
    • Special Sections
    • Independent Tribune Archives
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Cars
    • Marketplace
    • Public Notices
    • Shop Local
    • Today's Deal
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Newsletters
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Mobile Apps
  • Weather: Live radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Independent Tribune
News+
Where your story lives
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
Independent Tribune
News+
Where your story lives
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Puzzmo
  • Puzzles
  • Lifestyles
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • 71° Fair
  • High School Sports
  • College
  • Professional

Professional


Hurricanes shut down Golden Knights in Game 6 to clinch franchise's 2nd Stanley Cup title

Hurricanes shut down Golden Knights in Game 6 to clinch franchise's 2nd Stanley Cup title

  • Frank Pingue REUTERS

The Carolina Hurricanes are celebrating a Stanley Cup championship 20 years in the making after beating Vegas in Game 6 on Sunday.

USMNT's Folarin Balogun shows what really makes America great at World Cup | Opinion

USMNT's Folarin Balogun shows what really makes America great at World Cup | Opinion

  • Nancy Armou USA Today

INGLEWOOD, CA — Give the 14th amendment an assist for the U.S.’s win in its 2026 World Cup opener. Without it, Folarin Balogun wouldn’t be wearing a USMNT uniform.

Column: Young, talented Spurs are just getting started despite NBA Finals letdown

Column: Young, talented Spurs are just getting started despite NBA Finals letdown

  • Scooby Axson USA Today

There are many lessons to be learned by the young, talented San Antonio Spurs as they went down in five games to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

Column: Jalen Brunson imposed his will, Knicks rewarded with NBA crown

Column: Jalen Brunson imposed his will, Knicks rewarded with NBA crown

  • Steve Habel FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson fully understands what leading the New York Knicks to the NBA championship means for him, for his team and for the city of New York.

Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

  • Kerry Burke, Roni Jacobson, Julian Roberts-Grmela, John Annese New York Daily News

Frenzied Knicks fans skirmished with cops in a running pitched battle along 42nd St. early Sunday — hurling bottles at police and even trying to tip over a school bus.

Jalen Brunson Joins Michael Jordan in NBA Finals History, Wins Finals MVP

Jalen Brunson Joins Michael Jordan in NBA Finals History, Wins Finals MVP

  • Sportskeeda - US Sports

Jalen Brunson delivered a legendary 45-point performance to lead the New York Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs and secure their first NBA championship since 1973. The Finals MVP joined Michael Jordan in the record books and shared an emotional moment with his father, Rick Brunson, after the…

Stephen A. Smith Says Knicks SAVED NBA After Beating Victor Wembanyama's Spurs

Stephen A. Smith Says Knicks SAVED NBA After Beating Victor Wembanyama's Spurs

  • Sportskeeda - US Sports

Stephen A. Smith made a bold claim after the New York Knicks defeated Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. Hear why he believes Jalen Brunson and the Knicks "saved the NBA" after ending New York's 53-year championship drought and winning the title. Follow for m…

Victor Wembanyama Admits Harsh NBA Finals Truth After Knicks Break Spurs' Heart

Victor Wembanyama Admits Harsh NBA Finals Truth After Knicks Break Spurs' Heart

    Victor Wembanyama shared a brutally honest reaction after the San Antonio Spurs fell to the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. Despite leading for most of the series, the Spurs couldn't capitalize when it mattered most. Hear Wemby's full comments and Mitch Johnson's reaction after the h…

    Shaq’s Brutal Message to Victor Wembanyama After Spurs’ NBA Finals Collapse

    Shaq’s Brutal Message to Victor Wembanyama After Spurs’ NBA Finals Collapse

      Shaquille O’Neal delivered a blunt message to Victor Wembanyama after the San Antonio Spurs lost the 2026 NBA Finals to the New York Knicks. While Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama’s leadership and growth, Shaq believes the young superstar must get stronger to win a championship. …

      Analysis: Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

      Analysis: Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

        NEW YORK — Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to materialize.

        Knicks defeat Spurs in Game 5 of NBA Finals to snap 53-year title drought

        Knicks defeat Spurs in Game 5 of NBA Finals to snap 53-year title drought

          The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Sunday night in San Antonio to clinch the franchise's first championship since 1973.

          USMNT winners and losers vs Paraguay: Pulisic, Balogun impress in rout

          USMNT winners and losers vs Paraguay: Pulisic, Balogun impress in rout

            It was a dream night for the United States men's national team, opening the 2026 World Cup with a rollicking 4-1 win over Paraguay in Inglewood, California.

            Her son was born at 2.5 pounds. Now he’s a Super Bowl champion.

            Her son was born at 2.5 pounds. Now he’s a Super Bowl champion.

              Stacy Gooden-Crandle would have never guessed when her son was born that he'd grow up to be a Super Bowl champion. 

              Pochettino 'proud' after USA historic World Cup 4-1 opening win over Paraguay

              Pochettino 'proud' after USA historic World Cup 4-1 opening win over Paraguay

                Pochettino 'proud' after USA historic World Cup 4-1 opening win over Paraguay

                World Cup matches will be played on turf developed at Rutgers

                World Cup matches will be played on turf developed at Rutgers

                A huge part of soccer is, very literally, the grass it's played on.

                Mac Engel: I won tickets through FIFA’s World Cup lottery; a loss would have been better

                Mac Engel: I won tickets through FIFA’s World Cup lottery; a loss would have been better

                FORT WORTH, Texas — America’s favorite sport is not football, or soccer, but screwing over sports fans, which is why FIFA should hold its World Cup in the United States permanently. The NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA should all take a course from FIFA on how to defraud customers. What has happened so far to ticket-buying fans who plan to attend these World Cup matches is the second chapter of the ...

                Breaking down Folarin Balogun's huge World Cup performance for the U.S.

                Breaking down Folarin Balogun's huge World Cup performance for the U.S.

                Jon Arnold and Lori Lindsey discuss Folarin Balogun's two goal night that helped the United States beat Paraguay int he World Cup.

                US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener

                US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener

                US fans have been celebrating their team’s 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup.

                1994 USA World Cup team could have 'made soccer or broke soccer' in America

                1994 USA World Cup team could have 'made soccer or broke soccer' in America

                CHICAGO — The U.S. men’s national team knew it wasn't going to win the 1994 World Cup.

                How the ‘Skubal scope’ could change pitching injuries — and Tigers ace's season

                How the ‘Skubal scope’ could change pitching injuries — and Tigers ace's season

                Tarik Skubal is back on the mound. His agent, Scott Boras, already has a name for what got him there so fast.

                United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion

                United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion

                This opportunity to showcase the best of the United States and embrace the joy that soccer brings the rest of the world and, instead, we chose to be ugly Americans.

                Wrapped in paradox: Most inclusive tournament in terms of countries participating yet many excluded

                Wrapped in paradox: Most inclusive tournament in terms of countries participating yet many excluded

                Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Jules Boykoff, Professor at the Pacific University of Oregon, former professional football player and author on the politics of football. The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents a profound paradox. It is the largest and most inclusive tournament in footba…

                Shopping

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Affiliate. 

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                ‘Winning at all costs:’ Trump wraps himself in UFC’s bareknuckle image

                ‘Winning at all costs:’ Trump wraps himself in UFC’s bareknuckle image

                President Trump is set to host one of the most controversial UFC fighting events in history: The UFC Freedom 250, a seven-bout event on the White House’s South Lawn.  

                Knicks fever engulfs New York with end to title drought in sight

                Knicks fever engulfs New York with end to title drought in sight

                NEW YORK — New York Knicks fever has engulfed the five boroughs this week, with the team just one win away from snapping a 53-year NBA title drought and the kickoff of the first of the region's eight World Cup matches across the river on Saturday taking a backseat for many locals.

                Mexico Wins World Cup Opener in Match Featuring 3 Red Cards

                Mexico Wins World Cup Opener in Match Featuring 3 Red Cards

                Mexico launched the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa, but the opening match grabbed headlines as much for its discipline problems as the scoreline.

                A tale of two halves: Knicks complete NBA Finals comeback for the ages

                A tale of two halves: Knicks complete NBA Finals comeback for the ages

                The New York Knicks — a team that seeks its first championship in 53 seasons, now just one victory away — erased a 29-point deficit.

                The MOST Controversial World Cup Topic Is... Tailgating?!

                The MOST Controversial World Cup Topic Is... Tailgating?!

                The MOST Controversial World Cup Topic Is... Tailgating?! #worldcup #fifaworldcup #soccer #futbol #football #tailgating SUBSCRIBE to Whistle for more awesome videos! - http://goo.gl/y2JNsG Still want more Whistle? Follow us on: TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@whistle INSTAGRAM: http://instag…

                Galveston welcomes the Dutch Orange doubledecker bus as it travels to Dallas for the World Cup

                Galveston welcomes the Dutch Orange doubledecker bus as it travels to Dallas for the World Cup

                Galveston welcomes the Dutch Orange doubledecker bus as it travels to Dallas for the World Cup

                U.S. men's soccer team embraces pressure of home World Cup

                U.S. men's soccer team embraces pressure of home World Cup

                The long-awaited World Cup opener on home soil Friday promises to contain deep shades of red, white and blue for the United States men's national team.

                Knicks fans in NYC react to team's historic 29-point comeback win in Game 4

                Knicks fans in NYC react to team's historic 29-point comeback win in Game 4

                Brandon London took to the streets to get Knicks' fans reactions to the Bockers' historic comeback win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

                More Professional
                Independent Tribune
                • Facebook
                • Twitter
                • LinkedIn
                • Instagram
                Prefer us on Google

                Sites & Partners

                • Place an Ad
                • Event Calendar
                • Join our Team
                • Newsletter Sign-up

                Services

                • Manage Subscription
                • Contact Us
                • Advertise
                • Licensing
                • Shopping
                • Dealer Returns
                © Copyright 2026 Independent Tribune, PO Box 968 Hickory, NC 28603
                Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
                Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.
                • Notifications
                • Settings
                You don't have any notifications.

                Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

                Topics

                Breaking News

                News Alerts