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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

Former Tar Heel Drake Maye comes to life in win over Dolphins
Featured stories, Redskins

Former Tar Heel Drake Maye comes to life in win over Dolphins

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Drake Maye played with poise and confidence as the Patriots beat the Dolphins in Miami, a place they haven’t won since Tom Brady was the quarterback in 2019. Please click here for more.

Duke football grades: How did Blue Devils grade in Week 3 loss to Tulane?
Duke, Featured stories

Duke football grades: How did Blue Devils grade in Week 3 loss to Tulane?

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Duke (1-2) dropped its second consecutive game of the season in Week 3, falling 34-27 on the road at Tulane in another game where it was undone by costly mistakes in all three phases of the game. Please click here for more.

UNC running back Demon June credits his teammates for Saturday breakout game
Featured stories, UNC

UNC running back Demon June credits his teammates for Saturday breakout game

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Demon June, a true freshman from Jacksonville, broke onto the scene during Week 2 at Charlotte, but thrived in his first collegiate start against Richmond on Saturday.Please click here for more.

Belichick, UNC football honor Mason after Richmond win
Featured stories, UNC

Belichick, UNC football honor Mason after Richmond win

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Mitch Mason, who has served as the Tar Heels’ team chaplain since 2012, was diagnosed in 2020 with idiopathic small fiber neuropathy. The rare, incurable nerve disorder prevents Mason from getting out of bed without help and has placed him in and out of UNC Hospital. Please click here for more.

Defensive Grades From NC State’s Week 3 Win
Featured stories, N.C. State

Defensive Grades From NC State’s Week 3 Win

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Wolfpack again dominated the second half defensively after an ugly start to the game. Please click here for more.

An Unexpected And Strong Kon Knueppel Endorsement
Duke, Featured stories, Hornets

An Unexpected And Strong Kon Knueppel Endorsement

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Hard-to-please sports podcaster Bill Simmons is guaranteeing that the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel is going to be so good that he will be on the 2028 Olympic team. Please click here for more.

Grading UNC Football’s win against Richmond
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Grading UNC Football’s win against Richmond

September 14, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Carolina quarterback, despite the big win, rates low while the linebackers rate high. Please click here for more.

Green Hope is now 4-0 after a big win over Northern Durham
Featured stories, High School Sports

Green Hope is now 4-0 after a big win over Northern Durham

September 13, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Green Hope continued its rebound start with a decisive win against the Knights at home. They play Apex Friendship next. Please click here for more.

Aiden Smalls Talks NC State Updates
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Aiden Smalls Talks NC State Updates

September 7, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The North Carolina State Wolfpack continue to do their job at a very high level as they’ve been able to land multiple different prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, including one of the more popular names in the class who plays for one of the better teams in the state of North Carolina, as he plays for the Clayton Comets. Please click here for more.

Panthers HC Dave Canales says his players were surprised after another sloppy Week 1 loss
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Panthers HC Dave Canales says his players were surprised after another sloppy Week 1 loss

September 7, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The only people who seem to be surprised at another disappointing start for the Carolina Panthers are, well, the Carolina Panthers. Please click here for more.

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  • Apex picks up first win under Rob Fronk in thriller at Chapel Hill

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  • Panthers, Cardinals both looking for improvement heading into Week 2 tilt
  • Virginia Tech fires coach Brent Pry after program's 1st 0-3 start since 1987
  • Miami would join Ohio St, Penn St and LSU as a top-four seed in AP Top 25-based CFP bracket
  • Duke comeback falls short in Darian Mensah's return to Tulane, 34-27
  • Analysis: Tar Heels follow Belichick script in home win over Richmond. Much bigger challenges ahead

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

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NC State Swimming & Diving team disrespectful to national anthem

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Panthers should retire John Kasay's number

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Dean Smith

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Guthridge, reluctant head coach, follows his friend Dean Smith in death

Sports & Illegal Immigration

Good sports writer unfortunately delves into illegal immigration with incomplete, sympathetic column

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RailHawks double down in luring illegal aliens

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