The No. 3 UNC men’s soccer team equalized late in its NCAA Tournament Round of 16 match against No. 14 Hofstra on Sunday, played through two scoreless overtimes and then won in a penalty shootout to advance to the national quarterfinals. Please click here for more.
Despite earlier denials of leaving Duke, Elko close to going to Texas A&M
Texas A&M is working on a deal to hire Duke coach Mike Elko, replacing Jimbo Fisher with his former defensive coordinator for four years, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday. Please click here for more.
Will Levis bests Bryce Young as Tennessee Titans outlast Panthers in battle of rookie QBs
The Tennessee Titans continue to be grateful that the Carolina Panthers passed on quarterback Will Levis. Levis and the Titans took down No. 1 pick Bryce Young and the Panthers 17-10 at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, winning the battle of rookie quarterbacks to snap a three-game losing streak. Please click here for more.
NCCU Picks Up First Program Victory Over Coastal Carolina
The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team took care of business on the road, defeating Coastal Carolina University 70-58. Sunday’s victory over the Chanticleers was the first in program history in seven attempts for the Eagles. Please click here for more.
Mack Brown takes blame in blowout loss to Pack – “It was bad”
UNC coach Mack Brown took blame in a wide-ranging news conference after his teams’s blowout loss to NC State. “We slipped and they didn’t,” he said. To watch please click here.
Embarrassed Heels stink it up in season finale loss to Wolfpack
KC Concepcion was a red blur as he and the Wolfpack raced by the Tar Heels in a 39-20 rout in Raleigh. Veteran linebacker Payton Wilson had 15 tackles and an interception, and the Wolfpack (9-3, 6-2 ACC) scored on its first eight drives against UNC (8-4, 4-4) en route to ending the regular season with five wins in a row. Please click here for more.
NCCU’s Playoff Debut Spoiled by Big Richmond Second Half
North Carolina Central University built up a 13-point lead in the first half with help from great defense and explosive offensive plays, but the University of Richmond turned the tide in the second half to defeat the Eagles, 49-27, and advance to the second round of the NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 25 at Robins Stadium in Richmond. Please click here for more.
Loftis throws for 2 TDs as Duke beats Pitt
The Blue Devils got it right to end the regular season as Grayson Loftis threw for two touchdowns and Duke snapped a two-game skid by defeating Pittsburgh 30-19 to secure a second straight winning season Saturday. Please click here for more.
Ejections galore as BYU rains 3-pointers to rally past NC State
Brigham Young shot lights out from beyond the arc in overcoming attrition on the interior to defeat NC State 95-86 on Friday in the Las Vegas Showdown. NC State coach Kevin Keatts was ejected with 1:04 left in the game, which followed the ejection of junior guard Jayden Taylor. Also, reserve center Ben Middlebrooks was ejected earlier in the game. Please click here for more.
Cardinal Gibbons tops Rolesville in playoff thriller
Cardinal Gibbons scored late to beat Rolesville 28-21 in the NCHSAA football playoffs. Watch WRAL Football Friday here to view highlights of this and other playoff games. Read about the Cardinal Gibbons-Rolesville here.