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.

House Speaker Tim Moore, whose Republican caucus will decide on casino expansion today

House Republicans Will Decide Fate Of NC Commercial Casinos

September 5, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Today, North Carolina House Republicans will meet to discuss the fate of commercial casinos and VLTs in this year’s budget bill.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaking on behalf of MLB expansion

Can North Carolina Compete With Tennessee For Next MLB Expansion Team?

August 24, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Nashville makes a strong case for MLB expansion. How does North Carolina’s MLB expansion bid stack up to its neighbor’s?

LigaMX Fans wave Mexican flag, which fans will get to see at WakeMed Park this September

Gameday Guide For Liga MX Friendly At WakeMed Soccer Park

August 22, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

For fans attending the Liga MX friendly at WakeMed Soccer Park in September, NCSharp provides a gameday guide to prepare you.

Woman riding a wave signifies increasing number of women bettors in North Carolina

Will North Carolina See A Rise in Women’s Sports Bettors?

August 8, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Women’s soccer is the most popular sport for female bettors, and the rise of the NWSL could lead to a spike for women bettors in NC.

Women raising World Cup signifies NC women in 2023 Women's World Cup

Three Players With North Carolina Ties On 2023 U.S. Women’s World Cup Team

July 17, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

This year’s USWNT carries three women with North Carolina ties. NCSharp profiles the team and highlights the North Carolinians on the squad.

Downtown Raleigh signifies site of possible MLB expansion

Raleigh Uses NC Sports Betting To Bolster Bid For MLB Expansion

July 11, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

With sports betting legalization in North Carolina, Raleigh hopes to outpace its competitors in claiming the next MLB expansion team.

Duke fans signify rivlary between Duke and UNC

The 10 Stats You Need To Know About The Duke-UNC Basketball Rivalry

June 8, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

No matter which side you represent in the Duke-UNC basketball rivalry, here are 10 key stats every fan of both teams should know.