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Unbeaten Orlando Pride take on North Carolina Courage in Summer Cup battle of titans
Orlando Pride are having a magical year in the NWSL, topping the league table and remaining undefeated in 2024. But with the arrival of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, all that stability could be put to the test. The Pride will face the North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park in a game that promises to be a real litmus test. This will be the second time these teams have met at home this season; the last match ended in a draw, where the Courage’s defense was put to the test with 21 shots and 5 on goal.
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This duel is not only a clash between two strong teams, but also a stage for some of the league’s most exciting players. Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez and Pride striker Ally Watt are stars who have been shining brightly. Sanchez, with her ability to create play and control the midfield, and Watt, with her speed and precision in attack, are key players who will certainly influence the outcome of this match.
The Pride already had the upper hand in the first meeting between the teams this year, winning 4-1, with two goals from Barbra Banda, as well as strikes from Ally Watt and Julie Doyle. In the second meeting, the game ended in a goalless draw at WakeMed Soccer Park. The draw marked the first time this season that the Courage had dropped points at home, which goes to show how hard-fought and unpredictable these matches can be. For the Pride, the challenge now is to maintain their unbeaten run despite the absence of several players called up for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Pride are without no fewer than eight players due to international commitments, including Brazilian stars Adriana, Rafaelle, Angelina and captain Marta, as well as Zambians Grace Chanda and Barbra Banda. Defender Emily Sams, initially called up to the USA squad, has been added as an alternative for the Olympics due to injury. Goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse also returns from her first call-up to the England squad, after taking part in qualification for the Women’s European Championship 2025.
Despite these absences, Orlando Pride have reason to be confident. Their recent victory over Kansas City Current, who were also unbeaten, shows the resilience and depth of their squad. In this match, despite being down a player due to Carrie Lawrence’s dismissal, the Pride managed to hold on, with Anna Moorhouse’s saves standing out, as she equaled her season record with seven saves.
In addition, the Pride signed four new players before the Summer Cup. Cori Dyke, Viviana Villacorta, Summer Yates and Ally Watt renewed their contracts until 2025, with an option for 2026. Dyke, in her debut season, has already made 11 appearances. Villacorta is recovering from an injury that ended her previous season, while Yates scored four goals in 2024, making her the team’s third top scorer. Watt, with 15 appearances and two goals, is another vital cog in the team.
The Summer Cup is a historic milestone, bringing together 14 teams from the NWSL and six from the LIGA MX Femenil in a 33-match tournament. Group E, which includes Orlando Pride and North Carolina Courage, promises to be one of the most competitive. The Olympic absentees balance the forces, making each game unpredictable. For the Courage, the situation is no different. Players like Casey Murphy (USA), Kerolin Nicoli (Brazil), Sydney Collins (Canada), Feli Rauch (Germany) and Cortnee Vine (Australia) will also be absent, competing in Paris.
The Courage come into the Olympic break in good form, with a run of three straight wins and points in their last four games, including a scoreless draw against the Pride. With a record of 8-7-1 on the season, they show that they can be tough opponents, even without their key players.
So what can we expect from this match? An intense battle, no doubt about it. The Pride are looking to maintain their unbeaten run and prove that they can overcome adversity, while the Courage want to seize the opportunity to break that streak and consolidate their momentum. With so much talent on the pitch and so many stories of overcoming, this match promises to be a spectacle not to be missed. Get ready, because the Summer Cup has only just begun and emotions are already running high. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: women’s soccer has never been so vibrant and competitive.
At least two people are dead and “several” others are injured after a “planned fight” at a North Carolina park escalated into a mass shooting, authorities said.
Police have identified several victims and suspects after Monday’s shooting at Leinbach Park near Jefferson Middle School, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Authorities confirmed there were multiple victims in the shooting, but did not provide an exact number. The suspects were still at large over two hours later.
Officers were called to the park just before 10 a.m. after reports of a fight, which then escalated into multiple people shooting each other.
Area schools are not in lockdown, and classes are operating as normal, police said.
“Due to the number of people involved, efforts are ongoing to account for everyone. At this time, some of those involved in the incident are juveniles,” police said.
According to local news station WFMY, at least three people were taken to the hospital. Officials have not shared their conditions.
Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and remains under investigation.
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The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 19, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 6-2-0, Fireball: 6
Evening: 4-1-7, Fireball: 5
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 7-6-9-4, Fireball: 4
Evening: 8-1-5-6, Fireball: 6
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Winning Cash 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
02-21-32-35-37
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Winning Double Play numbers from April 19 drawing
18-26-27-31-42
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 19 drawing
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
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Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels will be a young program across the board next season, with well over two dozen freshmen and numerous additions from the transfer portal this offseason. Expectations for the 2026 season are lowered dramatically after a disastrous first season for head coach Bill Belichick, though those expectations could help the Tar Heels fly under the radar.
As the Tar Heels approach the end of spring ball, it is time to look at the veterans of the team—the ones who have the experience to lead, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s look at three underrated seniors for the 2026 football season.
Ade Willie, Cornerback
Willie joins the Tar Heels program after four years with Michigan State, as the former 4-star player in the 2022 recruiting class gets an opportunity to not only provide depth to the secondary, but potentially start Week 0 against TCU.
Willie played in over 30 games with the Spartans and brings experience in the secondary at cornerback and safety, along with quality length and closing speed to the football. For a defense that needs players to step up, the redshirt senior from IMG Academy will be asked to do so.
Isaiah Johnson, Defensive Lineman
The defensive line is beginning to look like one of the Tar Heels’ strengths for the 2026 season. Johnson, a former transfer from Arizona, enters his redshirt senior year looking to add another year of production after 40 tackles and two sacks this past season.
North Carolina has an impressive group of starters with Malkart Abou-Jaoude, Leroy Jackson, and incoming transfer Jaylen Harvey. Johnson adds value to the group as a run defender with the ability to penetrate the pocket. While not discussed as a key player, Johnson’s name will be used plenty during the regular season as a potential standout for the program’s defensive front.
Coleman Bryson, Safety
Bryson was a reserve player for the Tar Heels’ secondary last season as a big nickel defender in the rotation. Heading into his redshirt senior year, the former Minnesota Gopher is looking to become a full-time starter in the secondary.
It wasn’t long ago when Bryson was making plays as the 2022 Pinstripe Bowl Defensive MVP. His special teams abilities were valuable for North Carolina last season, and he flashed at times in coverage against tight ends, including a pass breakup in the season-opener against TCU. The Waynesville, North Carolina, native could be a key defender on the back-seven in 2026.
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