UNC football is added to its roster once again with another commitment from the Class of 2026. Earlier this week, the team added a commitment from Zavion Griffin-Haynes, a four-star edge rusher.vThis time, Mack Brown and company are bolstering the secondary with cornerback Danny Odem from Florida. They both join three-star Zaid Lott as the three recruits for the Heels Class of 2026. Please click here for more.
N.C. State football has been plagued by a familiar problem through two games, an issue that contributed to a comeback win against Western Carolina and a blowout loss to Tennessee.The Wolfpack’s run game hasn’t been able to gain traction, limiting the overall effectiveness of an offense that features a lot of new playmakers. That problem was on full display in N.C. State’s 51-10 loss to Tennessee in Charlotte. Please click here for more.
Carolina Panthers fans were still sifting through the ashes of one of the worst losses in franchise history Monday morning when a second wave of bad news hit, like an aftershock following an earthquake. Derrick Brown had torn the meniscus in his knee at some point during the Panthers’ 47-10 shellacking at the New Orleans Saints, a potential season-ending injury for one of only two Pro Bowlers on the team’s defense. Please click here for more.
Collegiate tennis players are barred from keeping their earnings from competitions like the U.S. Open. A lawsuit led by a UNC-Chapel Hill women’s tennis star seeks to challenge that. Please click here for more.
Carolina has won two games to start the season, but at what cost? The Tar Heels have only played two games, but the list of the injured – regardless of severity – reads like a starting lineup. Edge rusher Kaimon Rucker, running back Omarion Hampton, tight end Bryson Nesbit and center Austin Blaske all missed time during Saturday’s win against Charlotte with injuries. That’s to say nothing of former starting quarterback Max Johnson, who is out for the rest of the season with a broken leg suffered in Week 1. Please click here for more.
Jaquez Moore gained eight yards on a first-quarter running play for Duke, one of the best rushing outbursts the Blue Devils managed last Friday night at Northwestern. When he got up after the play, Duke’s starting running back hobbled before being helped to the bench while not putting weight on his foot. He later returned to the sidelines in the second half wearing a protective boot. Please click here for more.
One of the most sought-after recruits of the Class of 2026 is Kendre Harrison. The Providence Day School product is the No. 1 ranked tight end in the class, and being an in-state product is one of UNC football’s heaviest recruits. Please click here for more.
Top 10 N.C. recruit Trent Steinour, a 6-10 center committed to Clemson, has decided to play his senior high school basketball season at home at Lake Norman, N.C. He had indicated he would be leaving for national power Montverde Academy in Florida. Please click here for more.
The North Carolina Lottery State Commission reported $33.75 million in revenue on a $370.5 million handle in August. Please click here for more.
Rolesville (2-1, Cardinal Gibbons (2-0), Cleveland 93-0) and Clayton (2-0) make News & Observer’s top 10 4A teams in the state. Please click here for more.
