North Carolina FC claimed the 2023 USL League One Final in a penalty shootout against Dogwood Derby rivals the Charlotte Independence at WakeMed Soccer Park as Brooks Thompson made a key spot in the second round of the shootout before Luis Arriaga scored the game-winner in the fifth round. Please click here for highlights.
Panthers QB Bryce Young throws two pick-sixes in loss to Colts
On a Sunday that saw C.J. Stroud set the NFL on fire, the No. 1 pick had a day to forget. Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young threw three interceptions, including two pick-sixes, in a 27-13 loss at home to the Indianapolis Colts. Please click here for more.
UNC SOCCER SHUTS OUT NO. 2 WAKE, ADVANCES TO ACC SEMIS
Ahmad Al-Qaq’s goal in the 16th minute and Andrew Cordes’ six save showing helped lift the No. 7 North Carolina men’s soccer team (9-3-5) over No. 2 Wake Forest (11-2-5), 1-0, Sunday in ACC Tournament quarterfinal action. Please click here for more.
Former Tar Heel Howell throws for 325 yards and a touchdown as Washington stuns NE 20-17
Howell, who overcame an interception at the close of the first half, passed for 325 yards and a game-tying touchdown as Washington held off New England 20-17 on Sunday. Please click here for more.
ACC Volleyball: Heels lose heartbreaker while Pack, Blue Devils sweep opponents
After winning the first two sets, the Tar Heels dropped the next three sets, falling to the Demon Deacons in five on Sunday. Meanwhile in a coaching milestone, Duke swept Virginia Tech in Durham while NC State whipped up on Syracuse in Raleigh.
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ACC basketball preview: Predicting how far every team goes in 2023-24
As the new season prepares to tip off Monday, here’s a look at each of the ACC’s current 15-team lineup and how far each can reasonably expect to go in 2023-24. Please click here for more.
Athens Drive’s Noah Valyo sets record at 4A cross country championship
Athens Drive senior Noah Valyo arrived at the Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville for the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state championship on Saturday running for a school that had never won a boys cross country individual state championship. Not only did that change when Valyo crossed the finish line, Valyo left his name in the NCHSAA record book. Please click here for more.
NC State bowl eligible after 20-6 win over Miami
ehind a defense that forced four turnovers and didn’t allow a touchdown, North Carolina State is bowl-eligible after beating visiting Miami 20-6 on Saturday night. Please click here for more.
Aho scores in overtime as Hurricanes rally past Islanders 4-3
Sebastian Aho scored 1:14 into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from three goals down to beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night. Please click here for more.
Shorthanded Middle Creek rolls past Cox Mill in 4A volleyball championship
Middle Creek proved it was the best team in the state — and strong emphasis on that word “team” — by defeating Cox Mill 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-17) on Saturday in Reynolds Coliseum for the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A volleyball championship. Please click here for more.