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NC State swimmers shine at World University Games
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NC State swimmers shine at World University Games

July 24, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Leah Shackley, a rising sophomore at NC State, has won six medals — 5 of them gold — at the games, and she set a World University Games record in the women’s 50-meter backstroke. Please click here for more.

The Basketball Tournament 2025: State’s DJ Burns Jr. Among Those to Watch
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The Basketball Tournament 2025: State’s DJ Burns Jr. Among Those to Watch

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Basketball Tournament is back! Twenty-six games from the highly-anticipated hoops tournament will be broadcast live on FOX, FS1 and FS2, with the action kicking off on Friday. DJ Burns from NC State is a player to watch. Please click here for more.

UNC’s Hampton Predicted to Win Starting Job with Chargers
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UNC’s Hampton Predicted to Win Starting Job with Chargers

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Chargers Wire’s Alex Katson predicts Omarion Hampton could be the starting running back in the backfield come week 1 of the 2025-26 season and “not give it back.” Please click here for more.

UNC QB Max Johnson, girlfriend share warm pics on Instagram
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UNC QB Max Johnson, girlfriend share warm pics on Instagram

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Carolina quarterback Max Johnson seems to be enjoying the final days of the offseason with his girlfriend. This is his sixth and final year in college. Please click here for more.

2025 Carolina Mudcats: “A” Team Rich With Talent
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2025 Carolina Mudcats: “A” Team Rich With Talent

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Mudcats boast an embarrassment of riches; seven of Milwaukee’s top 30 prospects, including three of their 10 best, currently play for Carolina. Please click here for more.

Fox Sports analyst says Belichick would ‘get rolled’ in SEC or Big Ten
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Fox Sports analyst says Belichick would ‘get rolled’ in SEC or Big Ten

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Bill Belichick is getting set to enter his first season as North Carolina’s head football coach. How it might play out is anyone’s guess — but Colin Cowherd already sees trouble coming. Please click here for more.

Rolesville, Gibbons, Millbrook make list of top football teams in the state
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Rolesville, Gibbons, Millbrook make list of top football teams in the state

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

North Carolina high school football will undergo a significant transformation as it realigns from four to eight classes starting with the 2025 season. From seasoned powerhouses to rising programs, here are the top 25 teams in North Carolina according to Massey. Please click here for more.

88 Players Begin Quest for USA Baseball Gold in Cary
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88 Players Begin Quest for USA Baseball Gold in Cary

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

USA Baseball has announced the 88-player roster for Phase 1 of its 18U National Team Training Camp, set to run July 18-22 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary. A player from Cardinal Gibbons and one from Fuquay-Varina are competing. Please click here for more.

Raleigh track team preps for AAU Junior Olympic Games
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Raleigh track team preps for AAU Junior Olympic Games

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Next week, 15,000 young athletes from across the country will compete in the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games. Some of them are from the Raleigh area. Please click here for more.

UNC steals 4-star DB from Ohio State in shocking flip
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UNC steals 4-star DB from Ohio State in shocking flip

July 17, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

North Carolina football detonated a huge college football recruiting bomb Wednesday. Bill Belichick and UNC masterfully pulled off a shocking flip of one Ohio State commit. Please click here for more.
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