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NCSU, Duke heading two different directions

N.C. State and Duke were two teams going in separate directions Wednesday at the RBC Center, as the Blue Devils rolled to a 92-78 victory…

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Point guard Chennault returning for Deacons

Wake Forest is finally catching a break after a miserable start to its basketball season. Freshman point guard  Tony Chennault will make his return from…

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Roy Williams grumpy about UNC fans, team’s hustle

Roy Williams used the postgame news conference Tuesday to rip Carolina fans who asked questions about the team. And he used his radio show Monday…

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N.C. State could be facing losing season

N.C. State’s basketball season could quickly spiral downward if Saturday’s 84-71 loss at Florida State was any indication. The Wolfpack was picked for fourth in…

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Coaches responsible for State’s defensive lapses

It’s only the first ACC game, but N.C. State’s efforts Tuesday night in a 75-66 loss at Boston College continued what has been a recurring…

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Rivera, another defensive-minded coach, a bit of an unknown quantity

Ron Rivera, the new coach of Charlotte’s Panthers, is confusing to me. I’ve heard that he doesn’t interview well for jobs and that’s why he…

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Rivera impressive in Panthers’ debut

Ron Rivera won the press conference Tuesday. He spoke of how his Panthers players have to conduct themselves appropriately off the field, how his Latino…

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Pack finishes 25th, sets up for a strong 2011

N.C. State finished 25th in the final AP poll, which came on Tuesday morning. That finish completes what was a turnaround year for the Wolfpack,…

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UNC hires former Panthers defensive line coach

The University of North Carolina has hired Brian Baker as its defensive line coach, head coach Butch Davis announced Monday. Baker comes to Chapel Hill…

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Panthers close in on Chargers def. coordinator Rivera

San Diego Chargers coach Ron Rivera is expected to be named the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, according to Pro Football Talk. A press…

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