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Is Panthers’ Thielen a trade candidate?
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Is Panthers’ Thielen a trade candidate?

July 24, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Despite increasing age, Adam Thielen did very well in 2024 when he was on the field but he could be the odd man out in Charlotte. Please click here for more.

Ex-MLB draft pick accused of murdering North Carolina locksmith
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Ex-MLB draft pick accused of murdering North Carolina locksmith

July 24, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

A former MLB draft pick who played at Charles B. Aycock High School in Pikeville was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly murdering a locksmith in North Carolina. Please click here for more.

Belichick’s arrival at North Carolina headlines the NFL’s sideline influence in the ACC
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Belichick’s arrival at North Carolina headlines the NFL’s sideline influence in the ACC

July 24, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Belichick sure draws a watch-his-every-step crowd as he gears up for his freshman season as a college coach. Yet he’s also the headliner for a larger pro influence that has arrived in the ACC, with the league boasting three former NFL head coaches. Please click here for more.

NC State’s Dave Doeren wants to ‘beat the s— out of’ East Carolina after bowl brawl
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NC State’s Dave Doeren wants to ‘beat the s— out of’ East Carolina after bowl brawl

July 24, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren still has not gotten over the loss nor the way his team responded. He sent a strong message at ACC Media Days on Thursday, making it very clear how he feels about the upcoming season-opening rematch against the Pirates. Please click here for more.

North Carolina ‘aiming for’ move to SEC, per report
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North Carolina ‘aiming for’ move to SEC, per report

July 24, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

North Carolina is aiming to join the SEC if events conspire to allow the school to leave the ACC at some point in the future, according to Inside Carolina’s Adam Smith. Please click here for more.

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.

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