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.
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Panthers gives promising Jalen Coker injury update
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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.