The College Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning quarterback was giving a lecture entitled “The Challenge of Change” at the Cardinal community in North Hills. He is no stranger to the topic. The biggest change, of course, was the career-ending injury he suffered on “Monday Night Football” when he suffered a gruesome compound fracture of his leg while being sacked by Lawrence Taylor. Please click here for more.
UNC’s Gallen Named Diamondbacks’ Starting Pitcher For Game One
Former UNC pitcher and MLB All-Star Zac Gallen will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night, while Nathan Eovaldi gets the nod for the Texas Rangers. Gallen posted a 17-9 record with a 3.47 ERA in 34 games during the regular season. He led the Diamondbacks in wins, strikeouts (220), and innings pitched (210). Please click here for more.
Wolfpack looking for big win after bye week reset
The Textile Bowl won’t have the same stakes as the past few seasons, but it’s still an important game for both NC State and Clemson. For the Tigers (4-3, 2-3 ACC), it’s about trying to stay in the upper echelon of the ACC. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack (4-3, 1-2 ACC) are trying to prove they can learn and build from a disappointing start. Please click here for more.
Duke basketball recruiting: Ngongba Down To Three
Patrick Ngongba, the 6-11 big man from Paul VI, announced Wednesday that he has cut his list to three: Duke, Kentucky and Kansas State. Please click here for more.
Elliot Cadeau Shining Early As UNC Sorts Out Lineups
In last weekend’s scrimmage against Florida Atlantic the starting lineup for the Tar Heels was Armando Bacot, RJ Davis, Cormac Ryan, Paxson Wojcik and Harrison Ingram. Many have wondered if Elliot Cadeau would be among the five on the floor at tip-offs this season. He very well may be. Please click here for more.
UNC football great says don’t give up on 2023 team
Former UNC great and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Na Brown says not only can UNC still have a great season, but the Tar Heels can still cement themselves in UNC history with a bounce-back effort. Please click here for more.
Justin Williams earns spot in Hurricanes Hall of Fame
Former Carolina Hurricanes winger Justin Williams will become the fifth player inducted into the Hurricanes Hall of Fame. Williams, who earned the nickname “Mr. Game 7” during his career, will join Rod Brind’Amour, Ron Francis, Cam Ward and Glen Wesley. For more please click here.
Can Kyle Filipowski ‘show up every night’ for Duke basketball this season?
Entering his sophomore season with the No. 2 Blue Devils, after leading their ACC championship team in scoring and rebounding a year ago, the 7-foot center is far more of a known entity in ACC and national basketball circles. That brings a different level of pressure and expectation. Please click here for more.
UNC Basketball program offers top Class of 2025 prospect
AJ Dybantsa announced that he has been extended an offer from the UNC basketball program. With this offer coming two weeks after his re-classifying decision, it goes to show that North Carolina has plenty of interest in this top-tier talent. Please click here for more.
Leesville Road boys soccer claims Cap 6 title with 3-1 win at Enloe
Leesville Road scored three goals in the first half to claim a 3-1 win over the Eagles, handing the conference championship and the top seed out of the league for the 4A state playoffs to the Pride. Click here for more.