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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

Three Things to Watch for UNC Heading Into ACC Tipoff
Featured stories, UNC

Three Things to Watch for UNC Heading Into ACC Tipoff

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Carolina enters this season with a much deeper roster, having added length, sharpshooting and versatility through the transfer portal. Despite the program’s national profile, many are overlooking the Tar Heels—a situation that could work in their favor. Please click here for more.

Panthers gives promising Jalen Coker injury update
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Panthers gives promising Jalen Coker injury update

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Carolina Panthers received some much-needed good news on the injury front this week. After starting the season without one of their most promising young receivers, the team is finally closing in on a key return. Please click here for more.

Panthers grades: Nic Scourton, Derrick Brown power defense over Dolphins
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Panthers grades: Nic Scourton, Derrick Brown power defense over Dolphins

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

There’s no understating how badly the Carolina Panthers needed Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins. The way that it happened is also a really big point of encouragement. Please click here for more.

Canes’ Primeau Claimed Off Waivers By Toronto
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Canes’ Primeau Claimed Off Waivers By Toronto

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

After being placed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, goaltender Cayden Primeau was claimed by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. Please click here for more.

Carolina Hurricanes president Doug Warf resigns from position
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Carolina Hurricanes president Doug Warf resigns from position

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Just a few days before the beginning of a new hockey season, the Carolina Hurricanes announced Monday that Doug Warf had resigned as president of Hurricanes Holdings, LLC. Please click here for more.

Duke basketball ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY Network ACC basketball preseason poll
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Duke basketball ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY Network ACC basketball preseason poll

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Duke basketball will begin the 2025-26 season right where it wants to be — on top. The Blue Devils came in at No. 1 on the USA TODAY Network ACC basketball preseason poll that was released on Monday, Oct. 6. Please click here for more.

Chip Patterson on UNC: ‘You’re Preaching Patience While Everyone Is Walking Out of Kenan Stadium’
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Chip Patterson on UNC: ‘You’re Preaching Patience While Everyone Is Walking Out of Kenan Stadium’

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Chip Patterson joined CBS Sports HQ to discuss the state of the North Carolina football program and why they did not post about alum Drake Maye after his strong performance for the Patriots Sunday. Please click here for more.

Duke basketball All Over Media Preseason Awards Lists
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Duke basketball All Over Media Preseason Awards Lists

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

With the lead up to ACC Media Day, media networks are releasing their preseason rankings and award expectations. USA Today is a prominent network in the college basketball landscape and their writers view Duke in quite a bright light. Please click here for more.

NC State Midseason Checkup: Progress, Problems & What’s Ahead
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NC State Midseason Checkup: Progress, Problems & What’s Ahead

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

NC State completed the first half of the 2025 season with an emphatic 56-10 win over Campbell, an FCS opponent, Saturday in front of the Carter-Finley Stadium crowd. The win moved the Wolfpack to 4-2 on the season, with both losses coming in ACC play. Please click here for more.

Drake Maye’s wife Ann shares couple photo after huge Patriots upset win
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Drake Maye’s wife Ann shares couple photo after huge Patriots upset win

October 6, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Drake Maye’s high school sweetheart turned eventual wife, Ann Michael Maye, who also had a busy weekend after having a girls reunion trip at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where they both attended, braved hostile territory to be there for her husband. Please click here for more.

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