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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.

Fox Sports analyst says Belichick would ‘get rolled’ in SEC or Big Ten
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Fox Sports analyst says Belichick would ‘get rolled’ in SEC or Big Ten

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Bill Belichick is getting set to enter his first season as North Carolina’s head football coach. How it might play out is anyone’s guess — but Colin Cowherd already sees trouble coming. Please click here for more.

Rolesville, Gibbons, Millbrook make list of top football teams in the state
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Rolesville, Gibbons, Millbrook make list of top football teams in the state

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

North Carolina high school football will undergo a significant transformation as it realigns from four to eight classes starting with the 2025 season. From seasoned powerhouses to rising programs, here are the top 25 teams in North Carolina according to Massey. Please click here for more.

88 Players Begin Quest for USA Baseball Gold in Cary
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88 Players Begin Quest for USA Baseball Gold in Cary

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

USA Baseball has announced the 88-player roster for Phase 1 of its 18U National Team Training Camp, set to run July 18-22 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary. A player from Cardinal Gibbons and one from Fuquay-Varina are competing. Please click here for more.

Raleigh track team preps for AAU Junior Olympic Games
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Raleigh track team preps for AAU Junior Olympic Games

July 18, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Next week, 15,000 young athletes from across the country will compete in the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games. Some of them are from the Raleigh area. Please click here for more.

UNC steals 4-star DB from Ohio State in shocking flip
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UNC steals 4-star DB from Ohio State in shocking flip

July 17, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

North Carolina football detonated a huge college football recruiting bomb Wednesday. Bill Belichick and UNC masterfully pulled off a shocking flip of one Ohio State commit. Please click here for more.
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Bill Chamberlain, the second Black player in UNC basketball history, dies
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Bill Chamberlain, the second Black player in UNC basketball history, dies

July 17, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Bill Chamberlain played from 1969-1972 under legendary UNC coach Dean Smith, averaging 12.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 54% from the field in 77 career games. Please click here for more.

Seattle selects UNC catcher Luke Stevenson in first round of the MLB Draft
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Seattle selects UNC catcher Luke Stevenson in first round of the MLB Draft

July 13, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Seattle Mariners has selected North Carolina catcher Luke Stevenson at No. 35 overall in the 2025 MLB Draft. MLB.com ranked Stevenson the 33rd-best prospect in the draft, and he helped the Tar Heels reach the Super Regionals of the College World Series this past season. Please click here for more.

NFL insider’s survey suggests hope is spreading in Panthers’ fanbase
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NFL insider’s survey suggests hope is spreading in Panthers’ fanbase

July 11, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

When asked how many games the Panthers would win this season, 61.5 percent of the fans came in at 8-9 games. Please click here for more. Fan fest is set for Aug. 2.

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