Sports wagering revenue in North Carolina for the first complete fiscal year is 55.5% higher than the fiscal note on the bill proposal and 94% above what the governor budgeted, according to financials released Tuesday. Please click here for more.
North Carolina A&T, Hampton to face off in 2026 NBA HBCU Classic
NBA All-Star weekend is once again set to feature an HBCU basketball game, as North Carolina A&T and Hampton have been announced as the latest teams to participate in the showcase. The teams were announced on Tuesday. Please click here for more.
North Carolina’s David Ford Headlines 2025 All-ACC Academic Men’s Golf Team
North Carolina senior David Ford has been named the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Rod Myers Scholar-Athlete of the Year and headlined the 2025 All-ACC Academic Men’s Golf Team, announced on Tuesday. Please click here for more.
3-star athlete Aiden Smalls flips from Rice to NC State
Going into his initial late-April decision, Clayton (N.C.) three-star athlete Aiden Smalls wanted to pick the school that showed him the most support, while staying close to home would be ideal. Please click here for more.
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Longtime UNC women’s basketball star signs first professional contract
Alyssa Ustby’s dreams of playing professional basketball finally came true on Monday afternoon, as she signed a deal with Italian club Panthers Roseto. Please click here for more.
More plaintiffs expected in lawsuits alleging NC State ignored sex abuse
Three more plaintiffs accusing NC State University of ignoring sexual abuse by a former sports trainer may join federal lawsuits that are once again moving forward. Please click here for more.
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UNC’s Brantmeier Named Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year
North Carolina’s Reese Brantmeier has been named the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year, headlining the 2025 All-ACC Academic Team. Please click here for more.
Former Redskins player with NC ties Matt Stevens dies at the age of 51
A former NFL player with North Carolina ties has died. Former Washington Redskins safety Matt Stevens died at the age of 51, according to a social media post from the Appalachian State football team. Please click here and here for more.
Carolina Panthers raise ticket prices ahead of 2025 season
Carolina Panthers fans can expect higher ticket prices for the upcoming season at Bank of America Stadium. Not including premium seating, tickets will go up a little over 6%, a team spokesperson confirmed. Please click here for more.
New Wolfpack coach says “our time is right now”
Incoming NC State coach Will Wade is confident that the Pack will be near the top of the ACC standings next year and will make the NCAA Tournament in 2026. Please click here for more.