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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPThursday, July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Countdown to ECU Kickoff: No. 59 Xavier Massey 247 Sports

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

  • Pirates in the pros: Emejuru, Riley set for NBA Summer League debuts
  • ECU roundup: Preseason all-conference list features 11 Pirates

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

Charlotte 49ers football ‘on schedule’ ahead of fall camp Charlotte Post

Memphis Commercial Appeal

  •  The top 3 storylines to watch for Group of Six CFP race in 2026
  •  Surprise of the summer and other burning Memphis basketball questions

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

  • Panthers minicamp injury update: Wharton, Ekwonu rehabs lead list of offseason ailments
  • Six notable injuries to monitor ahead of Carolina Panthers training camp
  • MLS reveals All-Star Game jersey for 30th anniversary game in Charlotte
  • Why the Commanders Running Back Competition Matters More Than Fans Think

53 Carolina Hurricanes have their names engraved on Stanley Cup for this season. Who are they? WRAL

Columbia The State

  • Former Gamecock Ta’Niya Latson back in WNBA with new team
  • Three South Carolina football freshmen most likely to make an impact this season
  • Clemson football adds 5 new walk-on transfers to roster, including ACC QB
  • 4-star NC receiver is Gamecocks’ first commitment for 2028. What to know

Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

  • David Teel: Thanks, World Cup; you’re college football on steroids
  • Who’s playing in the World Cup today? TV schedule for July 9
  • Former Norfolk State women’s basketball player to compete in HBCU all-star event

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual
  • Belgium gets serious for World Cup quarterfinal with Spain after gleefully routing US
  • Mexico-England is most watched non-US English-language World Cup match in US history
  • This hit-and-miss penalty technique can make the World Cup’s best players look cool — or silly
  • Your World Cup team’s been knocked out. Who should you support now?
  • ‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen
  • Surprise Wimbledon semifinalist Arthur Fery developed his game at Stanford University
  • Ukraine’s Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
  • Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
  • Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease has bid for his 2nd career no-hitter broken up by Giants in 9th inning
  • Roden’s RBI single in the 9th inning lifts Twins past the Guardians 6-5
  • Don Mattingly expresses interest in managing Phillies beyond this season
  • Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery
  • Mammoth match Devils’ offer sheet to Barrett Hayton, sign him for $4.775 million for next season
  • Terry Rozier wants to play in the NBA again, but bail conditions could hamper his return
  • Mark Cuban accuses Mavericks owners of freezing him out in proposed arena move, newspaper reports
  • Sparks spoil Caitlin Clark’s return, beating the Fever 106-92
  • Cheryl Reeve breaks WNBA record for coaching wins as Lynx beat Sun 86-80
  • Scottish Open has the look of a major with the blend of tour and LIV players

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