Tough season for UNC ends on tough shot, no last-second chance
North Carolina fought adversity before the season, during the season and in the last game of season. With a key player sidelined by injury and…
State’s Gwiazdowski upsets reigning wrestling champ for NCAA title
NC State’s Nick Gwiazdowski upset two-time defending champion Tony Nelson of Minnesota 4-2 in the heavyweight finals of the NCAA Wrestling Tournament. The No. 2…
UNC beats No. 1 Maryland in big lacrosse matchup
Sixth-ranked North Carolina’s efficient offense, combined with an outstanding defensive effort, led the Tar Heels to an 11-8 victory over top-ranked Maryland in men’s lacrosse…
Tar Heels win NCAA thriller with – surprise, surprise – free throws at the end
North Carolina, which led by nine midway through the second half, trailed by seven late but outscored Providence 15-6 over the last four minutes to…
Providence coach says his team deserved to beat “the almighty blue bloods”
Not sure Providence coach Ed Cooley meant to be condescending to North Carolina after the Tar Heels defeated his team 79-77. But he was. Most…
Duke wilts at the end, ousted from NCAA tourney
Duke, a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, fell to Mercer, a No. 14 seed, as the Blue Devils once again wilted at the…
State blows a 16-point lead to bow out of NCAAs
NC State, in command with a 16-point lead with eight minutes to go, could not withstand Saint Louis full-court pressure or hit free throws down…
NC State pulls away late behind Warren to advance in NCAAs
NC State shot 55 percent for the game and pulled away late to defeat Xavier 74-59 in the NCAA Tournament. It looked bad for the…
Coach Williams should stay out of health care politics
Ok, so President Obama scrimmaged with the Tar Heels a few years ago and he picked the Tar Heels to win the national championship in…
Author of Bones McKinney book to speak at Raleigh Sports Club
Bethany Bradsher, author of the book “Bones McKinney: Basketball’s Unforgettable Showman,” will speak at the Wednesday, March 19 meeting of the Raleigh Sports Club. For…
