Author: Cliff Barnes
AP TOP 25 TAKEAWAYS: A&M ends 1 CFP debate; ‘Bama blanks LSU
Mississippi State’s upset of Texas A&M just a few days after the first College Football Playoff rankings was a good reminder: When it comes to the…
Millbrook advances past Lumberton in soccer
No. 4 Millbrook strung together their ninth shutout victory of the season as they topped No. 13 Lumberton, 3-0 in the first round of the NCHSAA…
College basketball preview: All-America team
Associated Press voter and Observer college basketball beat writer Stephen Schramm shares his picks for the All-America team. …read more Source:: Fayetteville Observer
College basketball preview: Top 25 ballot
The Observer’s Stephen Schramm, an AP Top 25 voter, offers his preseason ballot. The team’s official AP ranking is in parenthesis. …read more Source:: Fayetteville Observer
THE ROAD BACK: Duke’s Amile Jefferson savors 2nd shot at final season
DURHAM – Even as it neared the end, Duke forward Amile Jefferson wasn’t willing to give up on his senior season. …read more Source:: Fayetteville Observer
THE ROAD BACK: With new knee, UNC’s Roy Williams closer to old self
CHAPEL HILL – Roy Williams usually plays anywhere between 35 and 45 rounds of golf during a normal offseason. …read more Source:: Fayetteville Observer
THE ROAD BACK: N.C. State’s Dennis Smith Jr. ready to show ACC, nation what he can do
For Dennis Smith’s closest friends, the story of his comeback ended at a pickup game in Greensboro. …read more Source:: Fayetteville Observer
Evans, Flanders lead Tulsa in 45-24 rout over East Carolina
Dane Evans threw three touchdown passes, James Flanders ran for two more scores and Tulsa rolled to a 45-24 victory over East Carolina on Saturday night….
