The Carolina Panthers are only seven games into the 2024 season and they’re already responsible for two of the worst losses in franchise history. And one of those two came just this afternoon in the nation’s capital, where wideout Diontae Johnson was left with a pretty bad taste in his mouth. Please click here for more. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
First-year coach Julius Hodge, the former Wolfpack great, was nothing short of delightfully entertaining throughout his postgame presser in the media room of the Blue Devils’ Cameron Indoor Stadium. Indeed, following the Division II Lions’ 107-56 defeat at the hands of preseason No. 7-ranked Duke, the former silky bucket-getter from Harlem endeared himself again to Tobacco Road journalists via a mix of humility and humor. Please click here for more.
Tennessee’s defensive coordinator, Tim Banks, could be a candidate for East Carolina’s recently vacated head coaching job according to On3’s Pete Nakos – who believes the link to Pirates AD Jon Gilbert is significant enough to put Banks in the running. Please click here for more.
In North Carolina’s exhibition match-up against Memphis, returning Tar Heels stole the show while our first look at high-end freshmen was not as flashy but offered promising potential. Please click here for more.
Daniel Green and Larry Demery were accused of shooting James Jordan in the heart – after a botched robbery – and dumping his body. They are both serving life sentences for first-degree murder. The Daily Mail reports that authorities had it wrong from the moment Michael Jordan’s father was pulled from the waters of Gum Swamp. Please click here for more. Reuters photo.
elp after a fast start and ultimately was handed a 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Maye finished 26-for-37 for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Please click here for more.
The ECHL announced on Friday that the newest expansion team will be coming to the heart of the hockey world: North Carolina. Already home to an NHL team (Carolina Hurricanes) and AHL team (Charlotte Checkers), the state will now be adding the ECHL back to its professional repertoire with the league’s 30th team in Greensboro, which served as the Carolina Hurricanes home their first year in North Carolina. Please click here for more.
The North Carolina Tar Heels will add a focus to their recruiting efforts now eying the No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2027, according to the newest Rivals 150 for 2027. CJ Rosser is a 6-foot-8 forward out of Rocky Mount, playing for Northern Nash High School. He currently has five total offers including two from ACC schools Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. Please click here for more.
After dropping its first three ACC games of the season, NC State finally broke through with a 24-23 win at Cal on Saturday afternoon. The Pack handed the Bears their fourth league loss, leaving the conference newcomers winless in the ACC. Here is what those who covered the game are saying about the Pack’s fourth win of the season. Please click here for more.
East Carolina has fired football coach Mike Houston. ECU Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert told Houston of the university’s decision on Sunday morning. Please click here for more.
