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Krzyzewski wants to be ‘in the moment,’ downplays chasing Dean Smith

Duke coach Mike Kryzewski has 868 career wins, which means this could be an epic year in important ways for the Devils coach. Former North…

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Coaches dine on salmon as ACC interviews get under way

The ACC’s Operation Basketball is in Charlotte this year, and there are four letters for that. If you guessed ESPN, you are correct. ESPNU is…

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Canes opening schedule is wacky

The Carolina Hurricanes aren’t complaining about a brutal opening schedule that has them playing two games in Finland and then heading to the West Coast,…

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James Madison would say, ‘Let the players tweet’

James Madison Should the North Carolina football program be allowed to ban tweeting by its players? The team made that decision recently, which went almost…

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Pressure now on young Carolina receivers

North Carolina senior Zack Pianalto is one of the best tight ends the Tar Heels have ever had – Alge Crumpler and Charles Waddell come…

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Carolina’s 4-2 record is remarkable under the circumstances

North Carolina started this season 0-2 on the field and a heavy underdog to the NCAA investigators, but you have to give credit to Butch…

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Bad defense costly for Duke, Wake

You can’t hide a poor defense, and that’s the problem now for Duke and Wake Forest.The Deacons have had their moments under Jim Grobe, and…

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ACC’s reputation takes another hit as N.C. State falls at ECU

The ACC’s dreadful season in football took another hit Saturday with East Carolina’s overtime victory over N.C. State. The league has only one team –…

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N.C. State has to be smart about marketing, promotion in crowded sports market

Basketball season finally begins tonight, and if you have been around the Triangle for a while, you know there’s an extra zing in the air…

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O’Brien raves against East Carolina fans

One of Tom O’Brien’s better traits is he doesn’t try to act like every game is the same. Every N.C. State fan knows the North…

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