Author: Cliff Barnes
Phil Steele and Bill Connelly reveal their rankings for UNC football
This week, college sports writers Phil Steele and Bill Connelly revealed their team rankings for the 2026 college football season. Steele authors the annual publication of…
What UNC player or team blew away your low expectations?
UNC fans have a split personality when it comes to expectations and men’s revenue sports. Basketball: “We only won by 20 because the damn coach put…
Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he’s ‘blessed and cursed’ by the success of his career
Defending champion Jannik Sinner beat seven-time winner Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final and gain some revenge after Djokovic won their last…
A spot of concern for the Hurricanes became one of its biggest stories in 2025-26
Lauded as a weakness for the Canes, their goaltending trio kept the team alive and winning during the regular season before rewriting history in the playoffs….
Sweet, sweet victory: Stanley Cup filled to the brim with Seth Jarvis’ favorite candy
Seth Jarvis keeps secret stashes of Nerds Gummy Clusters around his house. Now, he apparently keeps some in Lord Stanley’s Cup. Click here to read the…
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana. She’s brushing up on her Spanish by watching the World Cup. Many English speakers in the…
Former NC State Forward Ben Middlebrooks Joins Rockets for NBA Summer League
Former NC State forward Ben Middlebrooks will continue his professional basketball journey tonight when he suits up for the Houston Rockets in the 2026 NBA Summer…
Track & Field Adds Matt LoPiccolo As Director of Operations
The North Carolina track & field / cross country family continues to grow, with Matt LoPiccolo joining the staff as the director of operations following a stint…
