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It's that time again. As 2025 comes to a close and 2026 is about to begin (as of this Thursday), we take time to take a look back at a few of our favorite stories covered during the year. Of course, all stories are good ideas as there's always something taking place during the year, and while we're sure there's going to be a level of debate and discussion, that's ok. It's good to share and exchange ideas, especially on items that connect with people and the places and spaces

Preview: Greenville Swamp Rabbits (11-9-4-0/26 points/tied for 4th place in the ECHL South Division) vs the Atlanta Gladiators (18-6-0-0/36 points/2nd place in the ECHL South Division) Coming into today's game at the Gas South District (December 21, 2025 at 3:10pm EST), the Atlanta Gladiators are looking to close out their second 3 and 3 of the season (3 games in 3 days) on a winning note. With a home win on Friday against a division foe, the Jacksonville Icemen (by a 3-2 s

As the ECHL regular season approaches its first 1/3 of the season (24 of their 72 regular season games), the Atlanta Gladiators are making their presence felt during the "1st period" of the year. In the ECHL South Division, the Glads are in 2nd place, just 2 points out of the division's top spot (12-4-0-0/24 points). This week, the team is preparing for their first 3 and 3 of the season (3 games in 3 days). The first two games of the stretch opens on the road with back to

Preview: Greenville Swamp Rabbits (7-6-0-0/14 points/5th place in the ECHL South Division) vs the Atlanta Gladiators (8-3-0-0/16 points/3rd place in the ECHL South Division) Thanks to a fast start (winning 8 of their first 11 games), the Atlanta Gladiators return home to the Gas South District with a 5-game homestand over the next 8 days. Tonight's game (November 22, 2025 at 7:10pm EST) sees the team on #GladsFightCancer night (as the jerseys have the names of those

Preview: UNC Tar Heels (4-5, 2-3 in the ACC) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-3, 3-3 in the ACC) On November 15, 2025 (4:30pm EST kickoff on the CW ), another edition of the state of North Carolina's oldest football rivalry is renewed. When it comes to the Big 4 (Duke, NC State, UNC, and Wake) getting together, it's usually a high-energy atmosphere amongst the players, campuses, alumni, and fans; today's Tobacco Road rivalry is no different as both teams are playing for mean

Preview: #14 Virginia Cavaliers (8-1 overall/5-0 conference [1st place in the ACC}) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-3 overall/2-3 conference [4 way tie for 5th place in the ACC]) In November, seasons can be made or broken. Both Virginia and Wake Forest come in with a lot to play for in tonight's nationally televised tilt at Scott Stadium (November 8, 2025/7pm kickoff on ESPN). The Cavaliers sit atop the ACC standings as they are the only undefeated team in conference play.

With mid-autumn arriving, there's definitely something in the air. And while said air is getting a little cooler (depending on where you are located) and the leaves are changing colors and starting to fall, #AuthorASnorton is heating up and picking up the pace at this time of year. His autumn started a little early with the release of his new book, 8 months of mercy: scenes with a social introvert (on August 28, 2025 with a debut author's talk at The Bookhouse in Win

Preview: Utah Grizzlies (1-0-0-0) vs the Atlanta Gladiators (0-0-0-0) Opening Night/Weekend is typically an exciting time. It's the start of the season and for the ECHL, the start of a 72 regular season game run to make the playoffs and ultimately claim the league's top prize, the Kelly Cup. For the visiting Utah Grizzlies (1-0-0-0), their season gets off to a sound start on Friday evening (October 17, 2025) as they open with a 3-1 win at the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Led

Training camp. This means preparation for the start of the upcoming season. With the season and home opener just a little over a week...

Preview: NC State Wolfpack (2-0, 1-0) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0, 0-0) September 11th is already a significant day given what...