At Elon and Campbell, Monique Johnson and Patrick Newman made it through three tough years. But law school was only the most recent in a series of hurdles.

As live music thumped in the background and a breeze blew through Moore Square, Tonya Gillham stood under an oak tree with a look of accomplishment on her face.

Carly Tinstman, a goalkeeper who has suffered three concussions, was recently cleared by her doctor to play soccer again. But she knows there are health risks.

The Falcons clicked on all cylinders win the 2012 NCHSAA girls lacrosse championship, defeating Charlotte Catholic to finish the season 21-0.

At age 40, Raleigh’s Erika Braun is off to the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Omaha, Neb.

I'll Have Another waited a little longer to catch Bodemeister in the stretch this time, and now that he's done it twice in a row it's time for a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes.