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Carolina Hurricanes team preview: Can they get over the hump?

Duke, Featured stories

Why Duke went all in on football: Blue Devils invest heavily

Featured stories, Redskins

Native American chief says it’s time to make the Commanders the Redskins again

Blackfeet chief John Two Guns White Calf, left, who served as the inspiration for the Washington Redskins logo that represented the NFL franchise on the field from 1972 to 2020. (Getty Images)
Featured stories, Redskins

Family of Blackfeet chief who inspired Redskins logo wants it back

Voice of the Wolfpack Gary Hahn.
Featured stories, N.C. State

Media unfairly criticizes Gary Hahn, the longtime voice of N.C. State athletics, who announces retirement

Panthers injury updates: 2 starting offensive linemen may be out for a while
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Panthers injury updates: 2 starting offensive linemen may be out for a while

September 15, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Both center Austin Corbett and right guard Robert Hunt exited the loss against the Arizona Cardinals early with injuries. Please click here for more.

Carolina Panthers 0-2 again 4th straight year, under 3 different head coaches
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Carolina Panthers 0-2 again 4th straight year, under 3 different head coaches

September 15, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

For the fourth consecutive year, no matter the coach, the franchise is off to 0-2 start. Please click here for more.

Former Tar Heel Drake Maye comes to life in win over Dolphins
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Former Tar Heel Drake Maye comes to life in win over Dolphins

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Drake Maye played with poise and confidence as the Patriots beat the Dolphins in Miami, a place they haven’t won since Tom Brady was the quarterback in 2019. Please click here for more.

Duke football grades: How did Blue Devils grade in Week 3 loss to Tulane?
Duke, Featured stories

Duke football grades: How did Blue Devils grade in Week 3 loss to Tulane?

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Duke (1-2) dropped its second consecutive game of the season in Week 3, falling 34-27 on the road at Tulane in another game where it was undone by costly mistakes in all three phases of the game. Please click here for more.

UNC running back Demon June credits his teammates for Saturday breakout game
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UNC running back Demon June credits his teammates for Saturday breakout game

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Demon June, a true freshman from Jacksonville, broke onto the scene during Week 2 at Charlotte, but thrived in his first collegiate start against Richmond on Saturday.Please click here for more.

Hurricanes standout Despite 3-2 Loss in Game 2 of Prospect Showcase
Canes, Featured stories

Hurricanes standout Despite 3-2 Loss in Game 2 of Prospect Showcase

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

While the Carolina Hurricanes dropped Game 2 of the showcase 3-2 against the Nashville Predators, certain aspects of the loss stood out, offering the organization hope heading into the 2025-26 season. Please click here for more.

Belichick, UNC football honor Mason after Richmond win
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Belichick, UNC football honor Mason after Richmond win

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Mitch Mason, who has served as the Tar Heels’ team chaplain since 2012, was diagnosed in 2020 with idiopathic small fiber neuropathy. The rare, incurable nerve disorder prevents Mason from getting out of bed without help and has placed him in and out of UNC Hospital. Please click here for more.

Defensive Grades From NC State’s Week 3 Win
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Defensive Grades From NC State’s Week 3 Win

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Wolfpack again dominated the second half defensively after an ugly start to the game. Please click here for more.

An Unexpected And Strong Kon Knueppel Endorsement
Duke, Featured stories, Hornets

An Unexpected And Strong Kon Knueppel Endorsement

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Hard-to-please sports podcaster Bill Simmons is guaranteeing that the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel is going to be so good that he will be on the 2028 Olympic team. Please click here for more.

Grading UNC Football’s win against Richmond
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Grading UNC Football’s win against Richmond

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Carolina quarterback, despite the big win, rates low while the linebackers rate high. Please click here for more.

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  • Northeastern fends off Wilson Prep amid a flurry of fourth-quarter touchdowns
  • Top 25: Five teams join HighSchoolOT boys soccer statewide rankings
  • NC Top 25: Myers Park takes over girls tennis statewide rankings at midseason point
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  • NC Top 25: Broughton stays atop HSOT midseason boys cross country rankings

RSS WRAL updates

  • Problems officiating the tush push could be the new argument to support banning it
  • Scottie Scheffler warms up for Ryder Cup by winning for the 6th time this year
  • Bengals QB Joe Burrow to have surgery on left toe and miss 3 months, AP source says
  • Calais Campbell's sack with 26 seconds left secures Cardinals' 27-22 win after Carolina comeback try
  • Virginia Tech fires coach Brent Pry after program's 1st 0-3 start since 1987

RSS Spectrum Sports updates

  • Bryce Young, Panthers come up short with late rally in loss to Cardinals
  • NCAA investigates 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations
  • Panthers had an ugly opener, but an antidote to their problems could be the Cardinals
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  • 🏈 College Football Power Rankings after Week 3
  • Jets to prep QB Taylor to start in case Fields out

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Dean Smith

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Sports & Illegal Immigration

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RSS Pack Nation updates

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RSS Carolina Hurricanes news

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RSS Panthers news

  • Islanders’ Anthony Duclair says Patrick Roy apologized for calling his play ‘god-awful’
  • No. 19 Indiana loses RB Lee Beebe Jr. with season-ending knee injury before facing No. 9 Illinois
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