Master runners endure
Saylor: They call themselves the "Road Scholars."
N.C. gets into the mix
Saylor: Local fight clubs are finding a home court advantage in North Carolina, thanks to a new state law allowing mixed martial arts matches.
Plane pull a big hit
Saylor: Staci Powers never thought the women in her "Pirate Princesses" team could pull an airplane with their bare hands.
Golfers honor dear friend
Saylor:Ron Francis counts himself as one of the late Chris Bunn's biggest fans.
For girls, mission is possible
Saylor:Rachel Godown, 15, got hooked on rock climbing three years ago when she saw the opening scene from the movie "Mission Impossible II."
Runners prep for ultra race
Saylor:At 37, Jennifer Ennis is a bit young for running in the 2008 Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run this weekend in Umstead Park. The median age of the 250 registered runners is 47, according to Race Director Blake Norwood.
League is ready to roll
Saylor:The Carolina Roller Girls are getting ready to rumble. The season opener Saturday at Dorton Arena pits two strong hometown roller derby teams against each other -- the Trauma Queens and the Tai Chi-Tahs.
No trike for his tike
Saylor:Hunter Nalley is only 3 years old, but he is already making a name for himself in BMX bike racing.
Team has great season
Saylor:The St. David's boys' varsity basketball team had a lot to celebrate at its sports banquet Wednesday.
Karate kid goes to Japan
Saylor:Asia Yu-Robinson knows exactly when she earned her black belt in karate.
Team, player on top
Saylor:Kristen Hanzer believes her Wakefield High School girls' basketball team is undefeated because of great teamwork and camaraderie.
This is a Ravens year
Saylor:Saturday will be a Day of Champions at Ravenscroft High School when it hosts the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association State Championship basketball finals for all three divisions, 1A, 2A and 3A.
Taking it to the street
Saylor:Caleb Thomas, 14, was hooked on street hockey from the first moment he saw a team in action five years ago at the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club.
Relay sets records
Saylor:The Leesville Road High School girls relay swim team has smashed two records and has a chance to set more records this weekend at the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-A swimming championships at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Soccer player honored
Saylor:When Sean Haglund was a young boy, he played baseball, basketball and soccer.
Women's hockey at 13-2
Saylor:Who would have thought that 10 hockey moms in Raleigh would become pioneers in women's ice hockey in the southeast?
College goal for gymnast
Saylor:As an elite international gymnast, Kim Jacob is in the big leagues, training each month with famed Romanian coaches Bela and Martha Karolyi at their national team training camp near Houston.
Give them a cheer
Saylor:Bethany Benson remembers the early days of the North Raleigh Christian Academy's cheerleading program.
Dream made reality
Saylor:A North Raleigh youngster suffering from the incurable Batten Disease is living his dream of playing hockey, thanks to the new Triangle Special Hockey Association.
Olympic talent to watch
Saylor:Excelling in swimming is rewarding for Geoffrey Sanders and Michael Garbarino. Being named to USA Swimming's Scholastic All American Team makes the hard work worthwhile.
