The #12 Blue Devils went on the road to Arizona and defeated the #17 Wildcats, 69-55. Duke outrebounded Arizona 43-30 and scored 19 points off 15 Arizona turnovers. Freshman sensation Cooper Flagg scored 16 of his game-high 24 points in the second half. Fellow freshman Kon Kneuppel had 13 points. Please click here for highlights.
High school playoffs round up: Cleveland, Jordan, Gibbons, Millbrook advance
The No. 1 Cleveland Rams’ defeated No. 16 Ashley 21-3 in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A football playoffs. They’ll play Durham Jordan which defeated Apex Friendship 41-14.
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Carolina Mudcats to rebrand as Wilson Warbirds
Three World War II-era aircraft roared above a crowd of more than 500 people before executives announced the Carolina Mudcats will rebrand as the Wilson Warbirds when the team relocates in 2026. Please click here for more.
Marcus Hill scores 19 points, NC State trounces William & Mary
Marcus Hill scored 19 points as host North Carolina State pulled away from visiting William & Mary to win 81-59 on Friday night in Raleigh. Please click here for more.
5 Takeaways: Hurricanes Split Road Trip Back-To-Back
The Carolina Hurricanes kicked off a three-game road trip by splitting a back-to-back games at Philadelphia Flyers and then New Jersey Devils. Goaltending leads five takeaways. Please click here for more.
Panthers announce special field design, uniforms for Week 12 matchup vs. Chiefs
When you’re the defending Super Bowl champions, you get every team’s best shot. And it appears as though the Carolina Panthers, at the very least, will be giving the Kansas City Chiefs one of their best looks this weekend. Please click here for more.
NC State football’s loss to Georgia Tech encapsulates season
Thee Wolfpack finished with another close-but-not-quite outcome. That’s been the theme of the season for a team expected to contend for the ACC title. Please click here for more.
NC State ran 1 of the worst trick plays in college football history against Georgia Tech
NC State ran one of the worst trick plays of all time in college football against hosting Georgia Tech on Thursday night. Please click here for more.
UNC football program loses another Class of 2025 commit
After two commits backed off their pledge to North Carolina a few weeks back (within 24 hours of each other), the Tar Heels have lost yet another former commit. This is a massive loss. Is it time for UNC to announce a commitment to Coach Mack Brown or a new direction? Please click here for more.
No. 1 UNC field hockey falls to Saint Joseph’s, 2-1, in the semifinal of the NCAA tournament
In their 28th appearance in the Final Four, the Tar Heels fell behind in the 22nd minute for the first time all season and for the first time in an NCAA tournament since 2022. With that early deficit, North Carolina never rebounded. Please click here for more.