Cheryl Coward, Author at NC Sharp

About the Author

Cheryl Coward

Cheryl Coward started her career as a news reporter in Washington, DC. She's a die-hard women's basketball fan and founded the website Hoopfeed.com as a result of that passion. She loves writing about sports on all levels and has previous experience covering sports betting regulations, operator marketing campaigns and women's sports gambling topics.

Faizon Brandon, top NC high school athlete NIL deal

Top NC High Schools For NIL Football Deals

October 18, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

A state Superior Court ruling has cleared the way for all North Carolina high school students to profit from their name, image, and likeness.

Duke women's basketball team, victims of abuse and harassment from bettors, NCAA study finds

NCAA Report Highlighting NC Player Links Betting to Abuse

October 15, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

The NCAA has released its full report on online abuses suffered by student-athletes, which includes North Carolina’s Armando Bacot.

Break even point with light bulb represents NC online sports betting finally breaking even

First Month Of NFL Pushes NC Sports Betting Revenue Into The Black

October 9, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

After seven months, the collective NC sports betting industry finally generated more wagering revenue than it spent on promos and bonuses.

NC A&T band. One of 11 NC HBCUs to receive $1m donation from FanDuel

HBCUs In North Carolina Receive $1M Gift From FanDuel Sportsbook

October 4, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

FanDuel’s recent $1 million donation to the United Negro College Fund will benefit students at North Carolina’s 11 HBCUs.

Guidelines on a notepad signifies NC Lottery Commission making steps toward retail sportsbooks, esports.

North Carolina Sports Betting Committee Makes Progress on Retail Sports Betting

September 19, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

The Sept. 18 NCLC Sports Betting Committee meeting outlined steps towards retail sports betting, esports, and parimutuel wagering licenses.

Graph pointing upwards signifies NC sportsbooks approaching profitability.

NC Sportsbooks Close To Profitability In August, But Football Promos Loom

September 10, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

Despite a relatively low total bet spend in August of $370.5 million, North Carolina sportsbooks came close to profitability.

Bank of America stadium, one of a few NC sports venues waiting for approval for retail sportsbooks

No New Retail Sportsbooks In NC Months After Online Operators Launch

September 9, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

Six months after legalizing sports betting, North Carolina lacks any new retail sportsbooks, though eight online operators have launched.

Number one signifies Caesars Rewards receiving top billing from USA Today

Best Rewards Program Honors Goes To Caesars

September 6, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

North Carolinians using the Caesars Sportsbook app may be happy to hear that USA Today named the Caesars Rewards program best in the industry.

Rocky Mount Mayor Leaves Question Of A Casino Refendum To City Council

September 3, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson recently said that he’d leave the question of a voter referendum on a casino to the city council.

Fall leaves and sunset signifies promising outlook for NC Lottery this fall

Digital Instant Games, Sports Betting Boost NC Lottery To Record Year

August 21, 2024 | By: Cheryl Coward

The North Carolina Lottery set a sales record in FY 2024, thanks largely to digital instant games and a promising start for sports betting.