NC State Athletics mourns the passing of former Wolfpack quarterback Roman Gabriel. The 83-year-old passed away Saturday morning, his son announced. Gabriel, who was inducted into the inaugural class of the NC State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012, was the ACC Player of the Yer in 1960 and ’61, setting 22 school and nine ACC records during his career. He quarterbacked 16 seasons in the NFL and was a part-time actor. Please click here and here for more.
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Former Duke All-America golfer, TV host dead at 50
Stephanie Sparks, the Golf Channel personality who hosted The Big Break, has died. The Duke All-America golfer was 50. Please click here for more.
At UNC football scrimmage, top quarterbacks complete 12 of 15 for four TDs
On Saturday, and throughout the spring, Conner Harrell and Max Johnson have had similar opportunities to battle for the QB1 spot. But on the field, it’s hard for the two players to be any more different. One is a lefty, and the other is right-handed. One stays lower to the ground at around 6-feet tall, and the other stands over the line at 6-foot-5. One’s played in 30 career games, and the other has taken the field for five. Please click here for more.
After two one-run losses, UNC baseball takes third game of NC State series, 14-3
Alex Madera and Colby Wilkerson provided a spark at the bottom of the order, combining for six hits, five RBIs, and seven runs, and No. 11 North Carolina defeated NC State 14-3 Saturday afternoon to become the first team to clinch a spot in the 2024 ACC Tournament. Please click here for more.
Former UNC Pitcher Criswell Boosts Red Sox With Serviceable Starting Depth
Former UNC Tar Heels pitcher Cooper Criswell signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox and stretched out as a starter in spring training. His stuff impressed during the spring, though he started the season with Triple-A Worcester to stay ready as a starter. His chance would come based on need, which may have come earlier than the Red Sox hoped. Please click here for more.
North Carolina is home to some of the biggest names in the 2024 NFL Draft
North Carolina is home to numerous players are who are expected to have their names called during draft weekend. Here’s a list of the former Friday night lights stars from the Tar Heel State that have a good chance of being drafted. Please click here for more.
NC State Walks Off UNC Baseball in High-Scoring Series Opener
The Diamond Heels and NC State played home run derby all night long in Raleigh on Thursday, but it was Wolfpack who got the last laugh with a walk-off home run by Brandon Butterworth in the bottom of the ninth to take a 9-8 victory in the first of a three-game series. Please click here for more.
Former Tar Heel, Hoya Dontrez Styles Transfers to NC State
The Wolfpack picked up a very good commit in Dontrez Styles. Styles was four stars coming out of HS and spent his first two seasons at UNC, before transferring last season to Georgetown. Coach Keatts was heavily recruiting him both from HS and last season before he chose Georgetown. Please click here for more.
Four-star UNC quarterback to transfer
North Carolina quarterback Tad Hudson has entered the transfer portal. Hudson is a former 4-star who did not record a stat in his freshman season. He sat behind Drake Maye and Conner Harrell. Out of high school, Hudson was thought to be next in line behind those two. However, Maye departed UNC for the NFL draft, and the Tar Heels brought in Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson to compete with Harrell. Please click here for more.
NC State’s DJ Horne Declares for the NBA Draft
NC State guard DJ Horne has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. While Horne might not currently be projected to be drafted, he is trying to change that tune at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament which begins Wednesday. Please click here for more.