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Recruiting Numbers Show Clear Advantage for UNC Over NC State

Canes, Featured stories, The skinny

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

Three Things to Watch for UNC Heading Into ACC Tipoff
Featured stories, UNC

Three Things to Watch for UNC Heading Into ACC Tipoff

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Carolina enters this season with a much deeper roster, having added length, sharpshooting and versatility through the transfer portal. Despite the program’s national profile, many are overlooking the Tar Heels—a situation that could work in their favor. Please click here for more.

Panthers gives promising Jalen Coker injury update
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Panthers gives promising Jalen Coker injury update

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Carolina Panthers received some much-needed good news on the injury front this week. After starting the season without one of their most promising young receivers, the team is finally closing in on a key return. Please click here for more.

Panthers grades: Nic Scourton, Derrick Brown power defense over Dolphins
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Panthers grades: Nic Scourton, Derrick Brown power defense over Dolphins

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

There’s no understating how badly the Carolina Panthers needed Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins. The way that it happened is also a really big point of encouragement. Please click here for more.

Canes’ Primeau Claimed Off Waivers By Toronto
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Canes’ Primeau Claimed Off Waivers By Toronto

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

After being placed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, goaltender Cayden Primeau was claimed by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. Please click here for more.

Carolina Hurricanes president Doug Warf resigns from position
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Carolina Hurricanes president Doug Warf resigns from position

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Just a few days before the beginning of a new hockey season, the Carolina Hurricanes announced Monday that Doug Warf had resigned as president of Hurricanes Holdings, LLC. Please click here for more.

Duke basketball ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY Network ACC basketball preseason poll
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Duke basketball ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY Network ACC basketball preseason poll

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Duke basketball will begin the 2025-26 season right where it wants to be — on top. The Blue Devils came in at No. 1 on the USA TODAY Network ACC basketball preseason poll that was released on Monday, Oct. 6. Please click here for more.

Chip Patterson on UNC: ‘You’re Preaching Patience While Everyone Is Walking Out of Kenan Stadium’
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Chip Patterson on UNC: ‘You’re Preaching Patience While Everyone Is Walking Out of Kenan Stadium’

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Chip Patterson joined CBS Sports HQ to discuss the state of the North Carolina football program and why they did not post about alum Drake Maye after his strong performance for the Patriots Sunday. Please click here for more.

Duke basketball All Over Media Preseason Awards Lists
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Duke basketball All Over Media Preseason Awards Lists

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

With the lead up to ACC Media Day, media networks are releasing their preseason rankings and award expectations. USA Today is a prominent network in the college basketball landscape and their writers view Duke in quite a bright light. Please click here for more.

NC State Midseason Checkup: Progress, Problems & What’s Ahead
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NC State Midseason Checkup: Progress, Problems & What’s Ahead

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

NC State completed the first half of the 2025 season with an emphatic 56-10 win over Campbell, an FCS opponent, Saturday in front of the Carter-Finley Stadium crowd. The win moved the Wolfpack to 4-2 on the season, with both losses coming in ACC play. Please click here for more.

Drake Maye’s wife Ann shares couple photo after huge Patriots upset win
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Drake Maye’s wife Ann shares couple photo after huge Patriots upset win

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Drake Maye’s high school sweetheart turned eventual wife, Ann Michael Maye, who also had a busy weekend after having a girls reunion trip at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where they both attended, braved hostile territory to be there for her husband. Please click here for more.

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  • Cardinal Gibbons ends the 2025 season as No. 1 in the HSOT girls cross country rankings
  • Christ School finishes the year No. 1 in HSOT boys cross country rankings
  • Regional final predictions in boys soccer
  • NCVBCA releases its POTY, COTY, and all-state awards for the 2025 season
  • Here are the days, start times, & locations for the 2025 NCHSAA boys soccer regional finals

RSS WRAL updates

  • LeBron James returns to practice with Lakers but hasn't decided whether to make season debut Tuesday
  • Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as Beltrán heads 15 holdovers
  • Triangle trio: Duke, UNC, NC State ranked in AP college basketball Top 25
  • Michigan and TCU climb into top 10 of women's AP Top 25 after big wins over ranked opponents
  • Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT

RSS Spectrum Sports updates

  • Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since 1959
  • Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT
  • PGA coming to western North Carolina, two years after Helene
  • QBs Young and Penix are in spotlight as Panthers and Falcons look for more help from passing game

RSS Latest National Sports News

  • Purdue reclaims No. 1; Louisville, Illini into top 10
  • Source: Sanders' home broken into during debut
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  • Bengals' Chase suspended one game for spitting
  • Ex-UNO player admits to point-shaving scheme

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Featured archived stories

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Montross a Central Figure in Carolina Basketball History

Young Redskins fan in North Carolina idolizes Sonny Jurgensen

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CHAMPS: Heels get redemption in slugfest

Hurricanes, though down on their luck, are entrenched at Raleigh’s PNC Arena

Are all NC sports journalists far left on HB2 and its repeal?

Calling Bullsh*t on why Christian Laettner was hated

Defiant Williams intends to coach UNC for 6-10 more years

McCraw, Rhodes lead West Raleigh to Ripken Series title

UNC’s Fedora doesn’t shy away from his Christianity

Campbell, former Apex coach, wins top local honor

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Panthers should retire John Kasay's number

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Dean Smith

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RSS Pack Nation updates

  • NC State is a 4.5-point underdog to FSU
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RSS Go Duke updates

  • Boozer Named ACC Player and Rookie of the Week
  • Duke Launches The Sisterhood Scholars Reading Program
  • Blue Devils Earn Bid to NCAA Tournament, Host FDU in First Round

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RSS Carolina Hurricanes news

  • Preview and Game Thread: Hurricanes at Bruins
  • Canes Fall in Overtime for first time, lose to Edmonton 4-3
  • Canes set to face off against Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid

RSS Panthers news

  • Despite loss to Rams, FS1's Colin Cowherd offers high praise of Seattle Seahawks
  • Patriots up-to-date depth chart ahead of Week 12 vs. Bengals
  • Germany crush Slovakia to qualify for 2026 World Cup

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