Raleigh Sports Examiner - Getting ready for a busy 2011

Over 250 articles later and 2010 has ended. Whether it was college or professional sports, the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, or just the sports world in general that had a Raleigh twist to it, the goal was to offer as much of it as possible to the Triangle-area sports fan. As is already apparent and never-ending, many new and exciting stories will take place and keep everyone glued to their Twitter feeds, Facebook pages, and other social media to share with one another to ensure that we don't miss any of the action in 2011.

Best wishes on a great 2011 and look for the Raleigh Sports Examiner to help bring sports events and news to you with the 'local twist".

Raleigh Sports Examiner - 2010 Top Picks 


EDITORIAL FEATURE

• NCAA Violation 2010: Coaches are pros, not your average Joe's

   

COLLEGE SPORTS

• Duke Blue Devils win fourth NCAA Basketball Championship

• NCAA Basketball National champions Duke Blue Devils honored at the White House

• 2010 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship: Duke Blue Devils capture first national title

• 2010 Champs Sports Bowl: NC State claims 23-7 victory over #22 West Virginia

 Golf

• 2010 Ryder Cup: Captains' picks are the most exciting

• Carl Pettersson chases down RBC Canadian Open title

• 2010 Masters: Phil Mickelson captures his third Masters title

• 2010 Masters: Par 3 contest sets stage for golf season to begin

• 2010 Open Championship: Louis Oosthuizen earned his title

• 2010 U.S. Open: Graeme McDowell wins while Phil and Tiger struggle on Father's Day

• 2010 Rex Hospital Open: John Riegger wins after 54 holes of play

• 2010 Players Championship: Tim Clark captures title and first career PGA Tour win

• 2010 Quail Hollow Championship: McIlroy roars past the field to capture first PGA Tour win

• Haas wins, Clark finishes tied for second at Bob Hope Classic

• Championship Sunday: Spain wins World Cup; Creamer captures U.S. Women's Open title

• Home on the range

Winter Olympics

• 2010 Winter Olympics: Success, passion, and legacy

• 2010 Winter Olympics: Shaun White wins gold and vaults Team USA back into medal lead

 Hockey

• 2011 NHL All-Star game coming to Raleigh

• Team USA captures gold medal at World Junior Hockey Championship