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Why ‘wild’ Panthers, Cardinals QB swap idea could make sense
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Why ‘wild’ Panthers, Cardinals QB swap idea could make sense

July 9, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports suggested in a piece about “wild NBA-style trade proposals for the NFL” that the Panthers could eventually acquire Murray from the Cardinals in exchange for Young and a 2026 third-round draft pick. Please click here for more.

Duke’s Jon Scheyer provides major injury update on Maliq Brown
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Duke’s Jon Scheyer provides major injury update on Maliq Brown

July 9, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

It seems as though the Duke Blue Devils basketball team will have their defensive stalwart right back on the court for the start of the season, as Maliq Brown could make his long-anticipated return sooner than expected. Please click here for more.

Nik Khamenia On Why He Chose Duke
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Nik Khamenia On Why He Chose Duke

July 9, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Ultimately, it may have come down to Jon Scheyer, who made a big impression. Please click here for more.

ESPN ranks each ACC football team ahead of ’25 season
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ESPN ranks each ACC football team ahead of ’25 season

July 9, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Duke picked as the top team in the Triangle area. ESPN not convinced that UNC can contend this season. Please click here for more.

Sports wagering nets North Carolina $116.5M in first full year
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Sports wagering nets North Carolina $116.5M in first full year

July 9, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Sports wagering revenue in North Carolina for the first complete fiscal year is 55.5% higher than the fiscal note on the bill proposal and 94% above what the governor budgeted, according to financials released Tuesday. Please click here for more.

North Carolina A&T, Hampton to face off in 2026 NBA HBCU Classic
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North Carolina A&T, Hampton to face off in 2026 NBA HBCU Classic

July 9, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

NBA All-Star weekend is once again set to feature an HBCU basketball game, as North Carolina A&T and Hampton have been announced as the latest teams to participate in the showcase. The teams were announced on Tuesday. Please click here for more.

North Carolina’s David Ford Headlines 2025 All-ACC Academic Men’s Golf Team
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North Carolina’s David Ford Headlines 2025 All-ACC Academic Men’s Golf Team

July 9, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

North Carolina senior David Ford has been named the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Rod Myers Scholar-Athlete of the Year and headlined the 2025 All-ACC Academic Men’s Golf Team, announced on Tuesday. Please click here for more.

3-star athlete Aiden Smalls flips from Rice to NC State
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3-star athlete Aiden Smalls flips from Rice to NC State

July 9, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Going into his initial late-April decision, Clayton (N.C.) three-star athlete Aiden Smalls wanted to pick the school that showed him the most support, while staying close to home would be ideal. Please click here for more.
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Longtime UNC women’s basketball star signs first professional contract
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Longtime UNC women’s basketball star signs first professional contract

July 8, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Alyssa Ustby’s dreams of playing professional basketball finally came true on Monday afternoon, as she signed a deal with Italian club Panthers Roseto. Please click here for more.

More plaintiffs expected in lawsuits alleging NC State ignored sex abuse
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More plaintiffs expected in lawsuits alleging NC State ignored sex abuse

July 8, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Three more plaintiffs accusing NC State University of ignoring sexual abuse by a former sports trainer may join federal lawsuits that are once again moving forward. Please click here for more.
(Photo by News & Observer.)

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