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Recruiting Numbers Show Clear Advantage for UNC Over NC State

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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

Drake Maye hits Cam Newton’s ‘Superman’ celebration against Panthers
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Drake Maye hits Cam Newton’s ‘Superman’ celebration against Panthers

September 29, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Drake Maye paid homage to a legend from his hometown Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Please click here for more.

Takeaways from Panthers’ blowout loss: Special teams, offense sink vs. Patriots
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Takeaways from Panthers’ blowout loss: Special teams, offense sink vs. Patriots

September 29, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

A brilliant opening drive by head coach Dave Canales, quarterback Bryce Young and the Panthers’ offense turned out to be fool’s gold in a 42-13 blowout loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. Please click here for more.

‘I’ll Give It All I’ve Got And See Where Things Go From There’: Nadeau, Brind’Amour On Preseason Win
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‘I’ll Give It All I’ve Got And See Where Things Go From There’: Nadeau, Brind’Amour On Preseason Win

September 29, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2 Sunday night at Lenovo Center. It was the team’s first win of the preseason and a strong showcase for a couple of the young prospects. Please click here for more.

‘Not acceptable’: What Panthers’ Dave Canales said after 42-13 loss vs. Patriots
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‘Not acceptable’: What Panthers’ Dave Canales said after 42-13 loss vs. Patriots

September 29, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Dave Canales is putting Sunday’s 43-13 blowout loss to the New England Patriots (2-2) on himself. Please click here for more.

Former UNC player Mack Hollins shrugs off Patriots’ blowout win with hilarious T-Mobile bar
Featured stories, Panthers, UNC

Former UNC player Mack Hollins shrugs off Patriots’ blowout win with hilarious T-Mobile bar

September 29, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Mack Hollins wasn’t bragging too much about the New England Patriots’ 42-13 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon. Please click here for more.

No. 25 UNC Volleyball Tops NC State In Four Sets
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No. 25 UNC Volleyball Tops NC State In Four Sets

September 28, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

No. 25 Carolina volleyball won its third match in a row and its first win against the Wolfpack since 2022 in four sets. Please click here for more.

Social Media Reacts to NC State’s Close Loss to Virginia Tech
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Social Media Reacts to NC State’s Close Loss to Virginia Tech

September 28, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

After a loss to Duke a week ago, where NC State led 20-7 at one point, the Wolfpack had hoped to come back to Raleigh and get back on track against Virginia Tech. Social media warriors react. Please click here for more.

Wolfpack Lose Again: NC State’s Second Consecutive Defeat Hurts
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Wolfpack Lose Again: NC State’s Second Consecutive Defeat Hurts

September 27, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Virginia Tech entered Carter-Finley Stadium with an interim head coach, a 1-3 record and loads of uncertainty about the roster moving forward in the season. The Hokies walked away with a 23-21 win over NC State, shocking the Wolfpack at home. Please click here for more.

What we learned from Duke football’s 38-3 ACC victory at Syracuse
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What we learned from Duke football’s 38-3 ACC victory at Syracuse

September 27, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Call it a complete-game ACC victory for the Blue Devils (3-2, 2-0 ACC), who had a few too many penalties but were turnover free. Please click here for more.

Celtics sign former Duke standout, finalizing training camp roster
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Celtics sign former Duke standout, finalizing training camp roster

September 27, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Wendell Moore Jr, who was on a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets last season, joins the Celtics for training camp. Please click here for more.

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